GLR Spotlight is an interview series featuring Matchmakers, Dating Coaches & Relationship Experts
Global Love Report – September 8, 2021
Interviewed by Pamela Stephanie
GLR Spotlight was created to feature some of our industry peers as a way for our community to get to know one another – Learn from what has worked successfully, as well as gain different perspectives and insights into various business strategies. We hope to continuously grow as an industry together by sharing these best practices with everyone!
About Keyoka Russo
Keyoka Russo or Koko Russo is the founder of Genesis 2:18 Matchmaking Services Inc. She’s a CEO, Matchmaker, and Image Consultant at her company. Her company specializes in matching Christian singles.
GLR: Hi, Keyoka! Could you tell us a little bit about yourself and your company?
Keyoka Russo (KR): My name is Keyoka Russo but my nickname is Koko. I am the CEO of Genesis 2:18 Matchmaking Services Inc. We have been around for 5 years and we are located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
GLR: What is your niche market?
KR: Christian singles
GLR: What led you to feel that you wanted to pursue a career helping singles?
KR: I was working for a speed dating company called 8minute dating and I wanted to run my own dating services.
I was googling and I discovered Rachael Russo the Matchmaker and I knew it was my calling to become a matchmaker
GLR: Do you have any reminders for existing Matchmakers and newcomers?
KR: I would like to remind them to stay encouraged and keep doing their best.
GLR: Last question, how do you feel about collaborating with other matchmakers?
KR: I feel really excited when I collaborate with other matchmakers. I have collaborated with Mrs. Ella Scaduto. Her business is located in Boca, Florida. And her company is named Ella’s Euro Matches LLC.
GLR: Thank you for your time, Keyoka!