Shyrell Tamayo
- Christiana Maxion became a matchmaker for ultra-high-earning men after getting fired from her job.
- She charges up to $350K to match clients with one of the more than 40,000 women in her database.
- She advises clients to ditch their "type" and explore in-person connections.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christiana Maxion, a matchmaker and founder of Christiana Matching Solutions in Dubai. It's been edited for length and clarity.
Many people are shocked when I tell them my clients pay $350,000 for my matchmaking services. I tell them it's a small price, to pick the right partner the first time.