A day in the life of a Miami matchmaker, who charges $15,000 for 6 months and takes meetings at a private beach club
Duran wakes up at 8. "I've never been one of those 6 a.m. people and at this point I just accept it!" she said. She always chooses a song to get her ready for the day: "Fun chill music for the days I work from home early, or pumped up jams if I have happen to have a morning meeting or very packed day."
Right away, she heads out onto her balcony overlooking the downtown Miami skyline and meditates. "I swear by and credit mediation for my intuition and clarity, which is essential for reading all different types of people and situations every day," she said.
Duran fires up the Nespresso, whips up a protein smoothie, and settles down to work from home, which involves matching and recruiting clients and setting up private consultations with prospective clients. Of her work uniform, she added, "I wear shorts because it's Miami!"
"The hustle starts at home," Duran said. "Multiple profiles requires multiple screens."
At noon, it's time for a workout. She hits Barry’s Bootcamp, right down the street in her favorite neighborhood, Sunset Harbour. "This is the optimal time for me to work out both energy- and time-wise," she said.
Next stop: Soho Beach House, "my oceanfront, members-only private club, where I take most of my meetings and consultations."
"It's a social environment," Duran said of Soho Beach House, "and I like for my clients to feel comfortable, like they are having fun with a friend." She'll usually have lunch and work there with her assistant.
"Evenings are for sunsets, boating, and dining with friends and clients," Duran said.
"The Fisher Island ferry" — where Duran is headed here — affords irresistible views of Miami."
"Many of my clients trust me and treat me like family," Duran said, "and I often get invited to share fun times on their yachts and private islands. I am very lucky that way." An added bonus? "This is also a terrific way to network!"
Duran calls herself "Cinderella" because she's always home by midnight, latest. She said, "There was a time when it was much wilder, but those days are long gone, and I am happier than ever to be able to help people find love."
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