Laura Kavanagh launched Queen of Hearts, an event series in Dublin, to address the frustrations her single friends faced with online dating, including ghosting and catfishing. In October 2023, motivated by feelings of suburban loneliness while balancing work and family life, she harnessed her communications and marketing skills to create engaging speed dating events. Her initiative not only provided a platform for gay women to connect but also uncovered her own sense of belonging among the community she fostered.
I decided to set up Queen of Hearts because a lot of my single friends were complaining about online dating, as they had experienced being ghosted or catfished.
I hadn't put together an event before, but I felt speed dating events were something I could create from scratch using my skillset, as I had a background in communications, front-of-house experience and marketing experience in a graphic design company.
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