“James Preece Is Great—But Here’s What Black Professionals Still Need”

You’ve probably seen James Preece, the dating coach—books, podcasts, tips on how to meet more people and actually enjoy it. We agree with a lot of what he teaches:

• Don’t hide at home
• Work on your confidence
• Make a good first impression

If you’re stuck, that’s a helpful push. But if you’re a Black professional—especially in the UK—there’s a piece his advice can’t fully cover. You’re not just finding “someone nice.” You’re choosing a partner who will face racism, family expectations, faith questions and legacy decisions with you. So your question can’t stop at, “How do I get more dates?” It has to become: “How do I make sure the next person I let into my life is fertilizer for my destiny, not weed poison in my soil?” That’s where our work lives. In the Relationship Readiness Masterclass, we build your criteria around your real context. In the Matchmaking Readiness Audit, we look at how your behaviour lines up with that. And the 1,000 Couples Challenge is our commitment to building at least a thousand strong, mission‑aligned Black couples on purpose. Learn from James Preece, absolutely. Then come and build the framework that will carry you far beyond the first date.