

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!



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.

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…

babygirl, nosferatu, and modern dating
Is Ellen Hutter is Nosferatu’s Babygirl?
(hear me out😂)

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…