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For The GurlsProfessional Matchmaker: Why Dating Feels So Hard Right Now For Black WomenIn this intimate conversation, Bre and Cece sit down with Naza Shelley, the visionary founder of CarpeDM, a revolutionary matchmaking service built specifically for Black women. Frustrated by dating apps that overlook the nuanced realities of successful Black women, Naza left her career as an attorney to build something radically different—an experience rooted in data, community, and intentional connection.In this episode, they explore:• Why traditional dating apps are failing Black women • The value of coaching in the pursuit of real connection• How CarpeDM creates quality matches using video dates, balanced gender ratios, and curat...2025-04-0254 min
The Boonie Breakdown262 - Why Modern Dating Feels Broken with Naza ShelleyIn this episode, Naza Shelley, CEO and founder of Carpe Diem Dating, breaks down the biggest frustrations in modern dating—especially for Black women. As an attorney-turned-matchmaker, Naza shares her journey in building a dating app that prioritizes meaningful connections over endless swiping. We dive into the realities of online dating, ghosting, and the disconnect between what dating apps promote versus what users actually want. Naza offers expert insights on navigating today’s dating scene, including how to approach dating with confidence and clarity. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies for making real-life connections, sett...2025-03-1046 min
Real Love ScenarioMatchmaker talks How You Are Diminishing Your Dating Pool, What Men Value In Women, Keys To Matchmaking + MoreOn this episode of Real Love Scenario, Dre & Rhonda welcome CEO and Co-Founder of CarpeDM and Professional Matchmaker Naza Shelley to talk about what men want in relationships, tips on improving communication in relationships, ways to show appreciation in relationships + more.We also discuss his Real Love Scenario, how he wrote letters to his son at an early age, waiting for marriage and moving in with his wife.Tune in to our LIVE STREAM on YouTube every Tuesday at 8 PM for more real love scenarios and to join the conversation!💬 Join the...2024-04-251h 31
The Perfect Partner PodcastHow to be Successful at Online DatingSend us a textIn this episode we dive deep into the world of online dating, exploring its efficacy and uncovering the crucial dos and don'ts of crafting a standout dating app profile. Naza shares invaluable insights on how to maximize your chances of success in the digital dating arena. I'm joined by the remarkable Naza Shelley, a dynamic attorney, founder, and CEO of CarpeDM, who's changing the landscape of online dating. But that's not all. We'll also dissect the age-old debate: dating apps versus matchmaking services. And for those who've grown weary of the sa...2023-10-191h 05
Founders UnfoundNaza Shelley - CarpeDMNaza Shelley is Founder and CEO of CarpeDM, an exclusive member-only dating community, created for singles seeking meaningful relationships with professional Black women.Naza is the daughter of military parents, so she lived in many places growing up. She eventually settled down in Virginia for high school, and then the University of Virginia for college. From a young age, she had aspirations to become an attorney. She pursued this journey, with a law degree from Howard University. Naza says it was a year post law school teaching in China that reinforced her desire to practice. And...2023-08-1957 min
Eyes Wide Open with Nick ThompsonBest of Season 1Hello, and welcome to a very special episode of Conversations with Nick Thompson. Over the first season’s 32 episodes, I had the opportunity to sit down with many great guests and hear their stories. I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite moments from the series, and so we’ve created this unique “Best of” bonus episode to share their stories. We have clips from Stephanie Sarazin, Saagar Enjeti, Leslie Guevara, Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, TJ Powers, Naza Shelley, and Chris Schembra, where we have some of the hard conversations and insightful...2023-05-0240 min
SheConfidential® PodcastHow to Get Funding for Your Business feat. Naza ShelleyAlthough many business owners struggle to secure startup funding, statistics show that Black women entrepreneurs face disproportionate financing hurdles.And Naza Shelley, Founder and CEO of CarpeDM, a video based dating app for Black professionals, is no exception. Naza joins us on the new SheConfidential podcast episode to retrace her entrepreneurship journey that began with personal sacrifices culminating in the confirmation to Naza and others, that CarpeDM was well worth the investment. CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS✔️ The one thing you can do today to start raising money for your business.✔️ The document that can protect...2023-01-1938 min
Passion & Profits Without Burnout3 Ways to Prepare for The Big Ask with Naza ShelleyOne event, one conversation, or one ask may be all that's standing between you and the success that you've always dreamed of having for yourself and for your community. But when that golden opportunity comes, will you be prepared? In this episode, Jacob Moore hosts esteemed guest Naza Shelley to discover what's required for effective networking and the secrets to raising capital for your business. Naza shares how she's in a less than 1% of minority female CEO's to secure over $1 Million in venture capital for her startup.3 key takeaways from this episode: How to...2022-10-1840 minEyes Wide Open with Nick ThompsonRelationships, Connection, and Online Dating with Naza ShelleyToday’s episode is all about dating. I haven’t been dating in the past year, but even before going on Love is Blind I was not very active in the dating scene. Like many people, I experienced burnout as a result of complicated social rules and other blockers that make it difficult to find someone you have a genuine connection with. This is rooted in today’s app-based dating culture, where the system is built to keep us asking “Who’s next?” There are plenty of good things about modern dating, but th...2022-09-271h 12
UNION MARKET DISTRICT RADIOBlack Girl Ventures ft. Brittany Young, Dawn Myers, Naza Shelley, Anika HobbsWelcome to Union Market District Radio powered by Caandor Labs, an audio experience at the intersection of culture and commerce.
Today’s episode is a roundtable conversation inspired by Union Market’s new mural on Sixth St NE. The mural, designed by artist Brandan “BMike” Odums, features five local Black women who are founders and entrepreneurs from the Black Girl Ventures (BGV) network, an accelerator providing virtual communities for Black and Brown woman-identifying founders to access capital and capacity building in order to meet business milestones that lead to economic advancement through entrepreneurship.
The mural is a continuation of BGV's new part...2022-05-0355 min
Relationship InsuranceSeize the Date w/ Naza ShelleyNaza Shelley, CEO and founder of dating app CarpeDM, joins the podcast to talk about the app, how to better the online dating experience, and more. CarpeDM is exclusive to D.C. residents seeking to date professional Black women. Follow Relationship Insurance on Instagram @relationship.insurance and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-04-1539 min
Real QuickNaza Shelley talks about dating and mental healthInstead of continuing to swipe left, Naza Shelley took matters into her own hands and created a video-based dating app, CarpeDM, to meet the dating needs of professional Black women. In this episode, Naza talks about the importance of “me” time, how she plans for self-care, and the impact dating has on mental health.2021-08-1105 min
Professional Development for Women and MinoritiesEmerging TechnologyBEYA 2020
Emerging Technology
Naza Shelley - Founder & CEO - Carpe Diem Social LLC
David Albritton - President - General Motors Defense, LLC
Col. Alphonso Trimble - Commanding Officer - U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base
Rick Pina - Chief Technology Advisor - World Wide Technology
Mark Fox - Senior Manager, Global Defense Programs - Amazon Web Services
Cyber-security systems are constantly being pushed to new levels to defend from hackers’ attacks. With each new day, organizations are trying to defend agai...2020-07-0225 min
YNG BLK HRCarpeDMThis week’s episode features special guest, Naza Shelley, CEO and founder of the CarpeDM dating app. We talk about how dating is Trash.com in 2020, dating & the workplace and how CarpeDM tackles this reality during the COVID19 era.
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Spicy Life • Health Wellness LifestyleMindful Dating with Naza Shelley - Founder of CarpeDM App!Naza talks about mindfulness in dating and how the idea of CarpeDM came about. She wants to change the world with bringing in the awareness of mental health and the effects today’s dating can have on our mental heath.2019-08-2923 min