Today we’d like to introduce you to Eve Marlowe
Hi Eve, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
LoveWorthy was born out of rejection. A few years ago, I was an adult film star. I wanted a committed meaningful relationship, but I was struggling to find one. Dating apps were failing me and it felt like every time I told a potential partner what I did for work, they either freaked out or just weren’t ready to commit to an adult worker. So after many failed dates, I turned to a matchmaker in hopes of finding a serious relationship with a partner who would love me for me. I spoke with the matchmaker in depth about my values, beliefs, and the kind of person I wanted to spend my life with. She was so excited to speak with me and loved my energy, but when she asked me what I did for work, her attitude towards me changed. She told me that she wouldn’t take me on as a client and that no matchmaker would take me on because of my work. She said she didn’t know anyone that would be willing to date me because of my job.
At first, this was really painful. When you’re in my line of work, you’re constantly faced with rejection. Sometimes it’s from your parents, luckily my mom was supportive, but most parents are not. You’re faced with rejection by society because of the stigma and it’s very hard to get hired for other jobs. When you go on dates, if someone isn’t part of that community there’s a good chance they will reject you as well. I was aware of the life I was choosing when I entered the industry, and I knew that rejection was something I would have to get used to. I knew it would make dating more difficult, but I still held hope in my heart that I would be able to find love regardless. So when I got off the phone with the matchmaker, I cried because I felt like she was my last hope of being able to find my soulmate. But once I got over the initial pain, I saw a gap in the market. I knew in that moment it was my life’s purpose to create an all-inclusive matchmaking service so I could provide a safe space for people like me to find true love. I went to school for matchmaking and got certified in 2022, and I named my company LoveWorthy because my mission is to make sure everyone knows that they are worthy of love.
LoveWorthy is the first and only all-inclusive matchmaking company. Our clients and database members come from all spectrums of life including the adult industry, LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamy, as well as individuals seeking more traditional relationships. In less than 2 years, my company has grown at record pace. We have hundreds of members and have expanded beyond Los Angeles to New York, Atlanta, and more. On April 27th we hosted an in-person singles mixer at Paper Tiger Bar in Koreatown. Over 150 people came and 10 new relationships (that I know of) have started because of this event. We’re planning more mixers in both LA and NYC this summer. I’m so excited because what brings me the most joy is seeing people fall in love. This is the reason I became a matchmaker. Helping people find love has healed the part of myself that once felt unworthy.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has definitely not been a smooth road! Nothing worth it is ever easy, but over the past two years it’s been an incredible learning experience. I faced many of the challenges that most small business owners face, except I had zero experience in the business world combined with being a single mother and the stigma of having worked in the adult industry. It was a huge learning curve to figure out the ins and outs of starting a company and I didn’t realize that I would need to do all of this when I chose matchmaking as my career path and got certified. Starting an LLC, filing taxes, signing contracts, all of the foundational components that I had to figure out myself and navigate – these were major struggles for me. I had some level of support, and going to conferences helped, but it was really complicated for someone like me who never went to college or business school.
When I first started LoveWorthy, I tried out the name “The XXX Matchmaker” since this was my main focus and niche at the time. All of my videos got flagged on social media and shadow banned because of the triple X’s. I couldn’t effectively promote my business even though we have always been a legitimate matchmaking service. We were even shut down from payment processors because of our name. It was also hard to attract ideal clients because a lot of the people who reached out claiming to be interested in matchmaking, turned out to be creeps who just wanted to date an adult star. Our mission in providing matchmaking for members of the adult industry is to humanize rather than fetishize, so I knew we had to make a change to avoid continuously falling victim to this harmful stigma. I quickly rebranded to LoveWorthy which felt amazing and encompassed everything I wanted to do.
There were so many other challenges I faced, but I’m proud to say I stayed the course. I started off with one or two friends and advisors helping me out, and now I have an amazing team of remote workers in LA, New York, Philadelphia, Illinois, and Atlanta. We’ve gotten really dialed in lately, but along the way there was alot of staff turnover and a healthy dose of drama. I fund the business myself which can be extremely stressful and sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But my team and my clients are incredible and they consistently remind me why I do what I do and that all of the hard work will pay off.
Nobody has ever done what we’re doing before. This means we get to blaze the path, but it also means there are no roadmaps. This might scare some people, but I absolutely love it, even when it gets chaotic. I’ve faced many challenges and made a ton of mistakes, but I try to face and embrace all of them as opportunities for growth.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
LoveWorthy is an all-inclusive matchmaking company that specializes in helping open-minded individuals find true love. We connect like-minded people and set them up on in-person dates as a safe, fun, and effective alternative to dating apps. Instead of endlessly swiping and wasting time on dates that go nowhere, LoveWorthy does the hard work for you by searching our large network of singles (and the network of matchmakers we partner with) to find compatible matches who meet your long-term goals. We pre-screen and vet potential partners, share profiles discretely, and when there is mutual interest, it’s a match! From there, our date curator Sky Holly schedules and coordinates the dates based on your common interests and takes care of everything down to booking the reservations, or setting up the meeting link for virtual dates. We take away all of the stress of meeting people and planning dates so all you have to worry about is showing up and falling in love. For our paying clients, we prepare them for each date by making sure they’ve read through their match’s profile for talking points and questions to ask, we have practice conversations with them for virtual dates, we even help our them pick out outfits, we debrief after the date, and we share honest feedback so they can learn and grow from each experience instead of guessing what went right or wrong.
LoveWorthy is unique in that we are completely all-inclusive. This means we accept members from all walks of life – even people in the adult industry and people looking for non-traditional relationships (poly, ethical non-monogamy, swingers, etc.). We are the matchmaker for the underdog, and while we are open to working with anyone seeking a relationship, we are especially here for the people who have the most difficult time finding love. But the most important thing we look for when choosing our clients is that they are genuinely looking for true love and long-term partnership.
There are so many matchmakers who are focused on making the most money by serving ultra rich clients, and that’s wonderful, but our niche feels more heart-centered and authentic. Our success so early on has proven that there was (and still is) a vital need for our unique approach. This adds fuel to the fire for me to keep going and building LoveWorthy to be as big as I know it can be. And the landscape is changing! I’m proud to see how much LoveWorthy has actually impacted the matchmaking industry as a whole. While matchmaking has been very traditional in the past, the industry is now becoming more and more open-minded and accepting every day.
There are newer niche companies focusing on ethical non-monogamy, LGTBQIA+, and/or trans communities. We just hired an incredible new matchmaker – Ashley Overholser – who lives in Atlanta and specializes in working with bisexual and queer women. We love to see this growth and it’s been amazing to collaborate with so many other matchmakers who understand and respect what we’re doing. It’s safe to say we’ve carved out a new path in the industry and it’s exciting to see others following suit, opening their minds and hearts more and more. Overall the matchmaking community is very close-knit, kind and supportive, and we are grateful for everyone we work with. I strongly believe matchmaking is on the rise and will soon become even more popular than dating apps, and we’re excited to be a part of that movement.
LoveWorthy’s brand, offerings, and services are centered around the belief that everyone is unique and worthy of love. We custom tailor all our packages based on our clients’ individual needs. In addition to matchmaking services, we also offer relationship/dating coaching, date curation, professional photography to enhance our clients’ profiles, in-person singles mixers, educational and inspirational videos, regular blogs on all things related to love and dating, and our newest offering: Spicy Blogs™ which explores the realms of sexuality and sensuality. Our social media presence is robust, and we carefully curate a variety of content to help educate, uplift, and inspire people whether they are single and loving it, single and looking for love, or in a relationship. We want to provide all-encompassing resources for anyone who wants to grow in the areas of love (including self-love!), relationships and dating. Even if you can’t afford our matchmaking packages, there are so many other offerings we have that can help improve your dating life. We love love and we want to share that any way we can.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I don’t think luck played a role in my business. I worked really hard in the adult industry in order to build a following so I could prepare to launch LoveWorthy. The criticism I faced while discovering this particular niche is an example of a flawed puritanical societal view. We have had no bad luck, but there are societal norms that limit the way love is expressed, which bleeds into our business. And we’ve worked really hard to face that head on and break these stigmas.
I do feel extremely blessed to have found the team that I have – but I consider this more fate or serendipity than luck. It’s really fortuitous that we’ve found each other but I believe in law of attraction so I don’t think it’s a coincidence.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.loveworthy.us
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveworthy.us/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveworthy.us
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/loveworthy_us
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@loveworthy
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/loveworthy-los-angeles
- Other: https://lwspicyblogs.com/
Image Credits
Mikel Darling, Anthony Qureshi, Nick Brazinksy, Julian Sanchez
