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Paula Pardel and Bloom Matchmaking

The founder, owner and CEO of Bloom Matchmaking, Bloom Matchmaking is a Henrico County-based company dedicated to providing secure long-term relationships for busy singles in Virginia and the Greater Washington area.

In 1970 in Bay City, Michigan.

Delta Academy (1990-1992)

Art Van Furniture, interior design, 1995-2002; Coldwell Banker Realty, real estate agent, 2007-2009; 2004-2018 full-time mother Bloom Matchmaking, boss, 2018-present

Midlothian

"Create your own company and then learn expertise from experienced matchmakers. These are the best in the industry. Some of them are matchmakers handed down from generation to generation."

"Trust the wrong person. I have learned that you must live with trustworthy people who are passionate like me."

"Too much money is spent on marketing. When organic social media is equally effective, you don't have to spend thousands of dollars on marketing. Moreover, the Internet is magic."

"More than ever, more and more people are looking for ways to find healthy relationships in a safe and effective way. As a matchmaker, I can help people achieve their relationship goals, which is also personal satisfaction to me. . I am excited about Bloom’s future and hope to expand to franchise in the next few years."

"Interior design. I love this job and helped pick out home decoration and furniture to meet the challenge."

"I spend too much time in a career that I cannot complete. I will realize earlier what my true passion is, because my passion for what I do is an asset to my business and customers."

"The New World: Awaken Your Life Goal" by Eckhart Tolle. "It taught me the importance of staying on site."

Favorite: history and art; least favorite: mathematics.

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