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Lisa Amador is Santa Barbara's matchmaker says the Santa Barbara News Press

Lisa Amador is Santa Barbara's matchmaker says the Santa Barbara News Press
By Marilyn McMahon on Mar 28, 2024 at 06:55 PM in In The News

Lisa Darsonval opened her matchmaking company in February 2012. She was a single mom of three who moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a career helping people find love. Over the past 10 years, she has helped hundreds of singles become couples, about a dozen engagements/marriages, and even some children. 

She even found her own "lover" — literally— who became her husband, Michael Amador (lover in Spanish).

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Santa Barbara High School Alumni list of recommended local businesses

Santa Barbara High School Alumni list of recommended local businesses
By Lisa Amador on Nov 28, 2023 at 09:53 PM in In The News

I'm excited to inform you that we've added amadormatchmaking.com to our Santa Barbara High School Alumni list of recommended local businesses.

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Amador Matchmaking Included in 10 Best California Matchmakers of 2023

Amador Matchmaking Included in 10 Best California Matchmakers of 2023
By Lisa Amador on Sep 25, 2023 at 05:29 PM in In The News

Amador clients are frequently described as ‘great catches’ who just can’t seem to find the right match. Traditional forms of meeting other singles don’t work for everyone, especially busy professionals. That’s where Amador Matchmaking can help.

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Love Lowdown: Is “Roll Up the Joint” the New “Roll out the Barrel?”

Love Lowdown: Is “Roll Up the Joint” the New “Roll out the Barrel?”
By Lisa Amador on Apr 22, 2020 at 04:53 PM in Matchmaking

On 4/20, I read a New York Times article “Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Roll Me a Joint.”  It got me thinking, have we gone from ‘Roll out the barrel’ to ‘Roll up the joint?’  As a Matchmaker who represents successful entrepreneurs with a median age of 48, I don’t think so.  While most people are open to dating someone who occasionally enjoys marijuana, more frequent use is a “Deal-breaker”.

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No voice, no problem

No voice, no problem
By Lisa Amador on Oct 02, 2019 at 04:42 PM in Matchmaking

Santa Barbara has a vibrant business community and last week Downtown Santa Barbara, The Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region, Hospitality Santa Barbara, Goleta Valley Chamber and Visit Santa Barbara hosted their 3rd Annual ‘Mega Mixer’ at one of Santa Barbara’s newest and most innovative co-working spaces, Impact Hub Santa Barbara!

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Noozhawk Column by Lisa Amador: Summertime Dating Activities

Noozhawk Column by Lisa Amador: Summertime Dating Activities
By Lisa Amador on Jun 28, 2019 at 04:49 PM in In The News, Matchmaking

Summertime is one of the best times to date. The South Coast is alive with summertime dating activities ranging from hiking, biking, dancing, dining, sailing or just walking on the beach. How romantic!

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Santa Barbara Matchmaking Uses ‘Purpose & Passion’ Program to help Save the Planet

Santa Barbara Matchmaking Uses ‘Purpose & Passion’ Program to help Save the Planet
By Lisa Amador on Apr 26, 2019 at 09:26 AM in Matchmaking

Santa Barbara Matchmaking is a new member of the nonprofit 1% for the Planet and is launching a new program called “Purpose and Passion.”

1% for the Planet is a global organization, which leads a network of businesses, nonprofits and individuals working together for a healthy planet.

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Lisa Amador: With Spring in the Air, Now’s a Perfect Time to Start Fresh with a New Dating Season

Lisa Amador: With Spring in the Air, Now’s a Perfect Time to Start Fresh with a New Dating Season
By Lisa Amador on Mar 17, 2019 at 10:33 AM in Matchmaking

Spring is here and while it may be subtle in Santa Barbara, it’s all around us.

Trees are blossoming and jasmine is filling the night air with an intoxicating fragrance. It just feels fresh and filled with endless chances for new beginnings.

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Noozhawk’s Health Column Features Lisa Amador’s Expertise

Noozhawk’s Health Column Features Lisa Amador’s Expertise
By Lisa Amador on Mar 03, 2019 at 10:39 AM in In The News, Matchmaking

In Noozhawk’s Health article: Here’s Why Long-Term Relationships Can Improve Your Overall Health, Lisa Amador’s professional opinion is offered to local Santa Barbara readers. She states that having that significant other to support and care for you melts the stress away and makes life, overall, happy. Take a look at the article for more on health and love!

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Lisa Amador’s Interview with Rebecca Ramgren of TVSB

Lisa Amador’s Interview with Rebecca Ramgren of TVSB
By Lisa Amador on Mar 01, 2019 at 10:41 AM in In The News, Matchmaking

Watch Lisa Amador on TVSB to get the 411 on the development and the workings of Santa Barbara Matchmaking. Hear her talk about online dating, self branding and profiling, and of course matchmaking. She also discusses the bases for finding the perfect committed and monogamous relationship. After watching this segment you will know how to present your best self and how to communicate what you want and deserve in a relationship.

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Amador Matchmaking 101 First Date Tips

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