On Healing Black Love
Maxine discusses her experience as a panelist on the “Black Love, White Flags” Panel, hosted by the Bounce Black Organization.
New York Times Feature
Our founder, Maxine Simone Williams, is quoted in the New York Times again!
2/6 Queer Event Recap
Event Recap of our February Queer Speed Dating event in partnership with Bryant Park.
Dapping up 10s & modern dating
This summer I noticed a TikTok trend called “Dapping up 10s”, that was going super viral online. The first video I saw was…
Do's and Don'ts of Speed Dating
Nervous about your first speed dating event? Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with essential do’s and don’ts to help you make the most of your experience and leave a lasting positive impression.
The Stigma of Speed Dating
Since roughly 2022, speed dating and singles events have become extremely trendy, especially among people in their 20s and 30s. While droves of people are rushing…
Why More Men Should Attend Singles Events
Have you ever attended a singles event with a really uneven male to female ratio? Or maybe you’ve considered…
Why Gen Z and other generations are Moving Away from Dating Apps
I started hosting speed dating events for my business, We Met IRL, in New York City in February of 2022, and since then I’ve witnessed…
How to Prepare for Your 1st Speed Dating Event
If you’re gearing up for your first speed dating event, you might be feeling a mix of…
babygirl, nosferatu, and modern dating
Is Ellen Hutter is Nosferatu’s Babygirl?
(hear me out😂)
I judged a heart throb Look Alike Contest
A few weeks ago, I was honored to be one of the judges for the Black Heart Throb Look-A-Like competition in Brooklyn and it was…
Why I Started Hosting Speed Dating Events
I’m Maxine, the founder of We Met IRL Speed Dating in New York City. We’ve been around for over 2 and a half years and today I want to tell…