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As a trusted resource for local and regional broadcast outlets, Laurie is regularly invited by a list of TV news and entertainment personalities to discuss love and dating. Her expert commentary has been featured more than 60 times on dozens of shows and podcasts (and counting!).

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With almost 20 years of professional matchmaking and date coaching experience, our founder Laurie F. Berzack, MSW has become an expert resource for the news media any time the topic is singles, dating and the search for lasting love.
QC Life: Dating Trends in 2026: Clarity, Authenticity, and Real Connection
After nearly two decades of matchmaking in Charlotte, Laurie Berzack of Carolinas Matchmaker has witnessed a major shift in the dating landscape. Singles are tired of ghosting, mixed signals, and endless swiping – they want clarity, authenticity, and real human connection. This Valentine’s Day…
WCCB: Kelli and Janine’s Journey to Love: Part One
Under Morgan Fogarty's encouragement, WCCB, Charlotte's CW Sports anchor Kelli Bartik and V1010.9 Radio Personality Janine Davis give Laurie's tried and true matchmaking process a shot! This…
WCNC: Dating App Dangers
WCNC Defenders investigative reporter, Savannah Levins, reports that popular dating apps do not run any background checks on users. Because of this, there are dating app members who may have a…
WBTV: Feeling Lonely on Valentines Day?
Laurie Berzack, Carolinas Matchmaker, discusses the loneliness epidemic and ways to avoid feeling alone on Valentine's Day. John Carter interviews Laurie in this segment that aired the day before…
Spectrum News Charlotte: Philanthrodating™ Young Professionals Singles Mixer benefitting North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue
Great segment from Spectrum News Charlotte covering Carolinas Matchmakers Philanthrodating™ Young Professionals Singles Mixer benefitting North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue. These Philanthrodating™…
Fox 46 Good Day Charlotte: Loneliness Epidemic
Loneliness is becoming an increasing health threat across the globe. When you typically think of Valentine's Day and matchmaking around this holiday, you think of couples and romances. Laurie…
Work It, Girl! Podcast: Love, Sex, and Dating in the Modern World
Laurie Berzack, founder of Carolinas Matchmaker, discusses online dating, the truth about hookup culture, effective communication, and how to overcome the loneliness epidemic in this interview with…
QC Life: Finding that perfect someone with online dating
Are you trying the whole online dating thing or thinking about it? Laurie Berzack, Carolina Matchmaker, joined QC Morning to go over the "Do’s and Don’ts" when it comes to setting up your online…
WBTV: What is Ghosting and Why Do People Do It?
Check out WBTV's segment Good Question, where we’re asking “What is ghosting? And why do people do it?” WBTV asked Laurie Berzack, a matchmaker and relationship coach, for insight on ghosting, why…
Charlotte Today – Valentine’s Day
Laurie Berzack, CEO of Carolinas Matchmaker, offers tips for Valentine’s Day, including gift giving for those on a budget or those in a new relationship. She also gives upbeat advice for those who do…
WCNC – Matchmaker Helping Baby Boomers Find Love
Laurie Berzack, Founder of Carolinas Matchmaker, hosts a singles event specifically for “baby boomers”. Although online dating is on the rise, even for the baby boomer generation, Laurie holds events…
Charlotte Today: Baby Boomer Dating
Laurie Berzack, owner and operator of Carolinas Matchmaker, discusses baby boomer dating, specifically within Charlotte. She gives advice for navigating the waters of dating for members of this…
Charlotte Today: New Dating Terms
Laurie Berzack, Matchmaker at Carolinas Matchmaker, discusses some new lingo in the dating scene, including “ghosting”, “breadcrumbing”, and “benching”. She offers advice for dealing with some of…













