MODERN DAY MATCHMAKER BRINGS DATING TOUR TO THE BIG APPLE
Top Relationship Experts to Share Dating Advise!
By Keith L. Forest

What better place to fall in love than New York City! As the media capital of the world it is the setting where many romantic movies were made which makes it the most spectacular backdrop for two hearts to join as one. However, since the majority of New Yorkers live such fast-paced, complex lives, finding that special someone can be daunting. Although many have turned to modern technology as a tool to schedule love in their lives, a few hopeless romantics are holding out for that knight in shining armor.

Life coach and modern day matchmaker Paul Carrick Brunson, the visionary behind One Degree From (dot) Me - a relationship and lifestyle coaching firm for upscale, urban professionals who are looking for like-minded individuals - is aware of the many challenges people in big cities face. “When you look at the number of singles in major cities, it appears it would be a gold mine for people looking to get hitched,” Paul says. However, according to Paul, marriage rates are much higher in suburban areas. That, Paul says, is because most people move to big cities searching for something other than a romantic relationship which places many urban dwellers on the “single but not available” list.

For those singles who seek the perfect spouse to compliment their career, Paul suggests you alter your priorities. ”When working with clients, I love using the analogy of securing a job,” Paul says. “What would you do to get a great job? Would you work day and night for it? Would you hone your skills?” He muses. “So if having a committed relationship now has priority over career and education, ask yourself what are you (willing to do to) secure a great Relationship?”

For those living in New York who are struggling in the dating arena, Paul Carrick and his intellectually astute crew beckons you to join them at “The Modern Day Matchmaker: Real Relationship Talk” tour. The seven city tour, which kicked off in DC, will touch down in the Big Apple Thursday, June 3 at Providence, 311 West 57th Street. “When we originally planned the tour earlier this year, we asked the viewers of our web series where they wanted us to stop,” says Paul, who is also hosts the popular “The Modern Day MatchMaker” series on You Tube. “New York was a fan favorite.” Upcoming touring cities include Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles and London, England.

The evening will include live entertainment, a panel discussion from top relationship experts and a VIP after party immediately following the forum. Panelists lined up for New York are: writer, relationship blogger Anslem Samuel of Naked with Socks On; columnist, author and blogger Demetria Luca of A Belle In Brooklyn; motivational speaker, writer and blogger Kenya Stevens; writer, blogger Damon “The Champ” Young of “Very Smart Brothas”; writer and blogger Lola ADesioye; and writer, blogger Jozen Cummings of “Until I Get Married.” For additional information and to register for the event, log onto onedegreefrom.me.

Keith L. Forest is a freelance publicist, writer and proud Bedford-Stuyvesant home owner who lives and works in the beloved community. His current blog space mybedstuy.blogspot.com seeks to celebrate the people and places that make up this great community while addressing issues such as gentrification, predatory lending and other ill norms that seek to exploit, discredit and harm the area and its people.