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Self-abandonment ends + Self-trust begins.
Author + Creator | PERMISSION GRANTED
Talent Producer | @matchmakerva
Somatic Practitioner + Faculty

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Match making in the 757 💘

Were back and behind-the-scenes with Matchmaker VA as they interviewed with Living 757 TV ( @living757tv )

Our hosts ( Jazlyn & Korey ) shared about the up and coming Red Carpet Premiere, including a little sneak peak of what you can expect from the shows first season!

Not to mention, a spin off is already on the horizon with @mmvaaftermath where viewers can hear more from the cast!

This segment will air 11/2 - 11/7 on Cox Channel 60!

Make sure you tune in!

Follow: @matchmakerva
BTS: @behindthematchers

📸: @itsmayanic0le

#matchmakerva #757 #Virginiabeach #realitytvshow #norfolkva

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The Word is Getting Out!!

Our hosts Korey Gandy and Jazlyn Atiana sat down with Kiahnna Patterson and Tamara Brown on The Group Chat to talk all things Match Maker VA, Virginia’s first reality dating show.

They share the inspiration behind the show, what it was like wrapping filming on Season 1, and what to expect at the Red Carpet Premiere on Sunday, November 15 at Granby Theater in Norfolk.

Thank you to The Group Chat for having us and helping us spread the word across Virginia about our show coming soon to tv and our premiere event that you don’t want to miss!

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There comes a point when the life you’ve built no longer has enough room for the woman you’re becoming.

For me, that realization meant making the decision to leave government and step into a life I had spent years envisioning.

I didn’t have every detail figured out. But I did cultivate enough self-trust to stop requiring certainty before giving myself permission to begin.

And now, I get to create experiences like this.

I get to stand on stages, share my voice, weave sound and ancestral wisdom into immersive experiences, and bring visions into the physical world that once existed only within me.

The woman who spent years working in intelligence is now creating through intuition, artistry, and embodied expression.

And the beautiful thing is, I didn’t have to abandon who I was to become who I am.

Every experience, every lesson, every version of me has contributed to this unfolding.

I share this because I know there are women carrying visions they’ve convinced themselves must wait.

Until they’re more prepared.
Until the timing makes sense.
Until they have more certainty.
Until everyone else understands.

But how much of your life are you willing to postpone while waiting for permission that was always yours to give?

Self-trust isn’t knowing exactly how everything will unfold.

It’s knowing you can honor your own guidance, make intentional decisions, and meet yourself through the unknown.

These moments are not performances to me. They’re the physical expression of a woman who decided her dreams deserved more than a permanent place in her imagination.

You are allowed to build a life that has room for all of you.

And you don’t have to wait until you’ve become someone else to begin.

If you’re ready to stop postponing your desires and start creating a life that reflects the fullness of who you are, I invite you to create alongside me inside Sacred Expression 1:1.

A private journey of reclaiming your voice, deepening your self-trust, and bringing the woman you’ve been becoming into embodied expression.

Your vision deserves to be lived, not just imagined.

DM me SACRED to explore what we can create together. ✨#starseeds #weaver

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THE PROMO TOUR IS OFFICIALLY ROLLING

Virginia, your hosts are making their rounds. Korey Gandy and Jazlyn Atiana pulled up to WAVY TV 10 and sat down on The Group Chat to talk about everything: the Red Carpet Premiere, wrapping Season 1, and what is coming next for Virginia’s first reality dating show.

And we did not stop there. Living 757 got us first this morning. Two stations, one day, one message: the big day is almost here.

Sunday, November 15, the doors open at Granby Theater in Norfolk for the Match Maker VA Red Carpet Premiere. Red carpet at 5 PM. Episodes 1 and 2 on the big screen, a full week before they air on Channel 3. Black tie. The cast, the hosts, and the whole city in one room for one night only.

Then the show takes over your Saturdays: Match Maker VA airs every Saturday at 11:30 PM on Channel 3, starting November 21.

Seats are limited and this is a private, ticket only event. Tickets are at the link in bio.

📸 @itsmayanic0le

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𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 🤤🔥

One bite turns into a clean plate. One visit turns into your new favorite BBQ spot. That’s just how we do things at Redwood.

Quit watching. Come hungry.

📍 Virginia Beach — 2476 Nimmo Pkwy #126
📍 Norfolk — 2001 Manteo St
📍 Suffolk — 3881 Bridge Rd

#redwoodsmokeshack #norfolkva #suffolkva #757bbq

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pov: you hire me to cover your event 📸

I had an amazing opportunity to cover ‘Permission Granted: the experience’ by @candice__west

This was an immersive theatrical production fusing dance, music, spoken word, movement, and visual storytelling to explore themes of trauma, grief, healing, relationships, addiction, abuse, identity, and personal transformation!

I love being able to help share stories through my lens.

📍 Virginia Beach, VA | Sandler Center
🎥 @itsmayanic0le

#womeninmedia #757creative #mediacoverage #btscontent #contentproduction

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We’re building up the Street Team bigger than ever as we need more amazing people on this journey with us. This is your backstage pass to Virginia’s 1st Reality Dating show.

• On set filming access
• Free Patreon streaming
• Free entry to all our events (big one coming soon)
• Monthly meetups
• Fun activities
• Partner discounts
• Real TV production experience

This isn’t watching from the couch. This is being part of the magic.

Tag your crew. Share this. Link in bio to apply.

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Channel 3 is coming, but PATREON is where the real tea lives.

On TV you get the polished episodes. On Patreon you get everything else. The moments where production breaks the fourth wall. The action between takes. The conversations that explain why things played out the way they did.

If you want the full story, not just the highlight reel, this is where you need to be.

Link in bio to subscribe.

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💘✨ SEASON 1 IS A WRAP!! ✨💘

Last night we celebrated the @matchmakerva Season 1 wrap party at @bonchon757 Hilltop, and the ENERGY was unmatched 🔥🔥

We got to hang with the cast and crew, including host and Love Island USA Season 3 WINNER @korey_gandy 🏝️❤️ Drinks were flowing 🍹, @djwestthebest brought the vibes 🎶, and that Bonchon crunch never misses 🍗🤤

Match Maker VA is Virginia’s FIRST reality dating show, starring real Virginia singles, with viewers voting on who gets featured and dates at local spots we all love 🌊💕 and now it’s been picked up by Channel 3!! 📺🙌 So proud to see 757 talent getting this kind of spotlight.

📍 Bonchon Hilltop, Virginia Beach

#MatchMakerVA #VirginiaIsForLovers #757 #VirginiaBeach #HamptonRoads

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Sake Bomb Challenge to Win a 55” TV at our Wrap Party this Friday at Bonchon

Make sure you fill out the registration link in bio to compete as it is limited to only 20 participants and a $20 entry fee. Come enjoy great food, drink specials and great music with @djwestthebest

See you there!

🎥 @itsmayanic0le

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Every day is special at the Studios, but it’s not every day we get to be part of getting someone ready for their perfect match! 🥹❤️

Getting @unique.meg ready for her date day was EVERYTHING and more. From the moment she walked in, she brought this vibrant energy, so much love, and a joy that filled the entire space. We honestly weren’t ready for all the love she shared with everyone at @thekeysalonstudios and every person involved with @matchmakerva. 🥰

We cannot WAIT for you all to see the behind-the-scenes and watch it all come together soon on @newschannel_3 and Patreon! 🎥✨

If you’ve already been following along, make sure you’re following @matchmakerva because this is one you’re going to want to watch!

And most importantly… help us give Meg the WARMEST wishes on her date today! 💕✨

Meg, we’re rooting for you and sending all the good energy your way! 🥂❤️

Who else is excited to see how this Match unfolds?! 👀💘

📍530 Belaire Ave Chesapeake, Va 23320

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Looking to Showcase Your Business on Television?

Tag your favorite local company in the comments below as we want to highlight the best in VA!

We’re excited to announce that there are a limited opportunities available still for commercial airtime during our upcoming show! If you’re interested in promoting your business and securing a coveted prime time commercial slot, reach out to us at info@matchmakerva.com.

Our goal is to spotlight the finest local businesses in our community while local viewers tune in weekly to watch our show.

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