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Shae Primus<\/a> is not your average matchmaker\u2014she\u2019s a powerhouse, a pioneer, and a certified love architect changing the dating landscape for Black single professionals across the nation. As the owner of Upper Echelon Matchmaking<\/a>, a boutique dating and coaching firm, Shae has successfully matched over 500 couples since 2013. Her approach is intentional, strategic, and rooted in emotional alignment rather than just chemistry. \u201cThe secret is alignment, not perfection,\u201d she says. \u201cCompatibility sustains a relationship, not just vibes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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From her early days as The Middle-Class Matchmaker to being offered $1 million to match hip-hop mogul Rick Ross, Shae\u2019s evolution has been nothing short of extraordinary. That bold offer didn\u2019t just spotlight her growing influence\u2014it confirmed her need to shift into a more refined lane. And so, Upper Echelon Matchmaking was born, a luxury concierge experience serving elite professionals, celebrities, and billionaires with tailored services like personal scouting, astrology-based analysis, attachment-style evaluations, and even curated photoshoots. Her clients don\u2019t just get matches\u2014they get transformed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shae\u2019s credibility is backed by serious credentials: an undergraduate degree in Communications from Clark Atlanta University, a graduate degree in Human Resources & Organizational Development from The University of Georgia, and near completion of her PhD in Training & Performance Improvement. With 20 years in corporate HR and training for Fortune 500 companies, Shae blends professional rigor with personal insight. \u201cDating is like hiring for your most important position,\u201d she explains. \u201cI use my background to assess emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership potential in love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her presence on Bravo\u2019s Love Match Atlanta propelled her into national visibility, giving millions a front-row seat into the inner workings of her luxury matchmaking firm\u2014and the bold, brilliant woman behind it. \u201cRepresentation matters,\u201d she says. \u201cPeople saw a Black woman standing firm in her standards and advocating for love that doesn\u2019t require struggle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the rise of dating apps and AI-powered pairings, Shae believes the future of love is still deeply human. Her practice integrates ancient tools like astrology and modern psychology with cutting-edge resources like Upper Echelon Conversation Cards to help clients date more intentionally. \u201cMy clients are done swiping. They want substance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, Shae is expanding her empire with the upcoming release of her second book, The Dating Game Playbook: How to Win in Modern Dating, which blends her personal journey with actionable dating strategies. She\u2019s also launching digital courses, a podcast, and luxury singles events designed to help emotionally available singles find real, lasting love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Shae lives in Atlanta with her two children. Her mission is bold and clear: to elevate the dating experience for ambitious Black professionals and prove that love, like success, is worth curating with care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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