the new guard
superconnection for the superconnectors.
creative problem solvers for more love & less lonliness.
ethical, modern, professional love connecting.
wide eyes open hearts for new ways to bring people together.
A weekly gathering for soulful matchmakers who crave a supportive space to share wisdom, spark new ideas, celebrate and support each other.
Why This? why now?
Being a matchmaker can feel both exhilarating and isolating. We get the wins, the heartbreaks, and the behind-the-scenes client dynamics that don’t always fit in casual conversations.
We already have the giant conferences and so many people in our monthly zooms. What about the day-to-day sounding board that helps us keep going as superconnected solopreneurs?
This is what The New Guard is for.
office hours
We pause. We share. We celebrate.
Success Stories — big or small — where our work brought more love into the world.
Spotlight Shares — each week one or two connectors take 5–7 minutes to bring forward a challenge, decision, or growing pain.
Collective Wisdom — the group offers reflection, resources, and fresh perspective to help you see with new eyes.
Open Roundtable — space for those “saved up” thoughts we didn’t want to overburden our friends, partners, or therapist with.
Closing Circle — each person names one action, intention, or encouragement they’re carrying forward.
It’s a rhythm that honors both the highs and the hard days, leaving us lighter, clearer, and more connected than when we came in.
What You’ll Find Here
Celebration First
Share the wins that only another matchmaker will fully understand.
Fresh Ideas
Learn from peers doing this work in out-of-the-box, creative, innovative ways.
Sounding Board
Bring your tough client challenges and get perspective from people who get it.
Steady Support
Weekly rhythm to keep you grounded, inspired, and connected.
Culture & Agreements
What’s shared here stays here.
Confidentiality
We honor wins before diving into problems.
Celebration First
There’s no one right way to do this work.
Curiosity Over Judgment
We all give and receive — no extractive energy.
Reciprocity
get $6 off with code “launchweek” until 9/14
$24/mo
2-3pm EST on Thursdays
Rachel Joy Barehl
Founder, in good company
Rachel Joy Barehl is a matchmaker, community-builder, and lifelong documentarian of love. After a decade photographing weddings and a lifetime studying how people connect, she now helps tender-hearted humans date with more curiosity, clarity, and courage. Her work is rooted in real-life connection, soulful strategy, and the belief that love is worth the risk.