Karmen Connects
“Trusted Transgender & gay Matchmaking Service NYC & LA”
Professional credentials
- Matchmakers Alliance member
Global Love Institute certifications are recorded from its own published listing. Matchmakers Alliance membership is recorded from industry sources. Both as of February 2026. Neither body guarantees the quality of a firm's work, and neither endorses this directory. What these mean
About Karmen Connects
The Karmen Connects domain now redirects to Pride Matchmaking, the rebranded practice of founder Karmen Paley. It works with LGBTQ+ professionals nationwide and lists distinct service tracks for gay, bisexual and lesbian clients and for transgender and non-binary clients. Paley says she started it after noticing a gap in LGBTQ+-owned, culturally informed matchmaking. The site lists membership in t...
Meet the Matchmaker
Karmen Paley
Individuals seeking authentic connections within the LGBTQIA+ community, valuing compassion and support in their matchmaking journey.
Languages Spoken
Pricing & Packages
Varies
Singles Pool Membership
Free
- Make a profile
- Video Screening
- Deliberation
- Introduction
- Feedback
Client Membership
Varies
- Discovery Call
- Profile Consultation
- Personalized Recruiting
- Guaranteed Match Presentations
- Weekly Check-Ins
- Personalized Date Planning
- Pre-Date Coaching
- On-Call Date Concierge
- Post-Date Feedback Consultation
Services Offered
Specialties
Matchmaking Style
Personalized search
Service Formats
What's Included
- Matchmaking
- Dating coaching
- Profile consultation
- Personalized recruiting
- Date planning
- Feedback consultation
- Profile optimization
- Wardrobe consultation
- Photo shoot
- Date simulation
Our Process
- 1
Discovery Call
- 2
Profile Consultation
- 3
Personalized Recruiting
- 4
Guaranteed Match Presentations
Ideal Client
Individuals seeking authentic connections within the LGBTQIA+ community, valuing compassion and support in their matchmaking journey.
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