In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross Mandell sits down with Carmelia Ray, an internationally recognized red carpet host, celebrity matchmaker, and media strategist whose career spans the Emmys, Academy Awards, Sundance Film Festival, TIFF, and major global tech conferences. Carmelia shares her journey from immigrating from the Philippines and growing up in Toronto’s housing projects to becoming a sought-after voice in media, branding, and elite relationship strategy.The conversation dives deep into high-net-worth matchmaking, personal branding, and communication mastery, breaking down why top entrepreneurs and executives invest heavily in professional matchmaking and how shared values, alignment, and long-term vision drive lasting success. Carmelia also explains how her background in phone sales and relationship psychology shaped her ability to build trust, close deals, and create powerful human connections in business and life.Ross and Carmelia also explore the future of media, brandcasting, and AI, including her work developing AI tools that streamline client onboarding while preserving empathy and authenticity. The episode touches on resilience, healing, therapy, and self-awareness—highlighting why communication, curiosity, and collaboration remain irreplaceable skills in an increasingly automated world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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