Show notes
This episode of Be On Air features Radha Patel, the founder of a matchmaking service which aims at connecting marriage minded South Asian people from within their communities. The service, Single to Shaadi has a more holistic approach than other dating websites, focusing on the individual, their life goals, and making sure the motivations for marriage are sound. We discuss Radha’s background to matchmaking, how Single to Shaadi operates, the importance of the self in relationships, what about dating in the 21st century is wrong, skills for everyone getting into deeper relationships, and much more. Check out the links below to learn more about the offerings from Single to Shaadi! Singletoshaadi.com Instagram: @singletoshaadi Want to talk about your podcast? Connect with K.Lee and Podcast FarmBook a free strategy session to talk about your podcast: Join the podcast farmers FB group and grow your show! 00:00 – Introduction02:30 – What drew Radha to matchmaking? 06:37 – How does Single to shaadi find compatibility? 08:15 – How relational psychology and attachment theory plays into connecting people?11:33 – Motivations, age, and compatibility in astrology charts 13:52 – How are people doing dating wrong now? 16:22 – What are some differences in Western dating vs Eastern dating? 18:21 – General relational skills for everyone20:51 – Skills for youth to focus on22:47 – Does matchmaking remove destiny from connection?24:04 – The story of the divine couple, Radha Krishna 26:26 – Testimonial love story28:32 – Rapid Fire Q&A