Mojo Mingle

01/07/2026

After 10+ years of sparking friendships, relationships and at least one marriage across Australia - it's time to pass the Mojo Mingle torch.
I'm selling the business - and honestly, it's in better shape than it's ever been.
What's included:

- The Mojo Mingle brand - established 2015, events run across 8 Australian cities
- Two SEO-optimised websites (Mojo Mingle + Offline Valentine)
- A marketing funnel ready to collect leads from day one
- Facebook and Instagram presence
- The complete Offline Valentine IP - premium matchmaking event concept, run sheets, matchmaking forms and systems, ready to launch
- Event formats and run sheets for regular social events - documented and transferable

The singles events market is also having a moment right now. App fatigue is real - people are done with swiping and actively looking for exactly this kind of real-world connection experience.
The right buyer is someone who loves people, loves hosting, and wants to step into a proven brand at exactly the right time.
If that's you - or you know someone it might suit - slide into my DMs.

😜
Sarah x

20/06/2026

What a year of exploring Melbourne together - especially on our free Street Art Photo Walks.

These kinds of events have been part of the “Good Conversation Club” - a MeetUp style group we started at the end of 2025, open to everyone, whatever your relationship status.

Behind the scenes at Mojo Mingle, things have shifted too. Our founder, Sarah Rus, has stepped into her Relationship & Leadership coaching practice - making way for a fresh team of event organisers and hosts to run the show.

So - if you’ve got a zest for life, naturally inspire the people around you, love bringing groups together and you’re wonderfully organised … we’d love to hear from you. You could be hosting our very next event - and earning good money doing something you love.

Before you reach out, have a look at the Mojo Mingle website (linked in comments below) to see what we’re about. Moving forward we’re returning to what Mojo Mingle has always done best - activity-based singles events, around Australia.

19/06/2026

What if two strangers could go from small talk to genuine closeness … in under an hour?

That's not a pick-up line - it's actual research.

Back in the 90s the psychologist Dr Arthur Aron sat pairs of strangers down with a set of 36 questions, asked in order, slowly building from light to deep.

The closeness people felt afterwards surprised everyone.

One pair of colleagues even ended up married.

This Sunday we're running it for real.

The '36 Questions Experiment' is a relaxed afternoon for singles who are done with surface-level small talk.

We start with mingling and drinks, then settle into ONE conversation using Aron's questions … and see what unfolds.

No swiping. No speed-dating buzzer. And no pressure to pair off - go one-on-one, or stay in a small group … whatever feels right for you.

Sunday 21 June, 3:30-5:30pm at Wheat, Wine & Whisky, Collingwood.

It's the Winter Solstice edition - the longest night of the year.

Curious? Details are in the comments…

16/06/2026

Be honest - how many conversations did you have with a screen today vs a real human? 🤔

The headlines say AI companions are the new cure for loneliness. Around 50 million people are already chatting to one (me included LOL).

And I get it.
A voice that’s always there.
Never tired, never distracted, never grossed out by your morning breath.

But here’s the thing …

An app will never flinch when you say the vulnerable thing.
But it’ll never feel like much either - because there’s nothing real on the line.

The thing that actually ends loneliness isn’t being listened to perfectly.
It’s being SEEN - the bad hair days, the awkward pauses, the bits we’re scared to show - and choosing to show up anyway.

Connection costs something.
That’s the whole point.
The risk of being witnessed is what makes it land.

So this Sunday (21 June) I’m hosting “The 36 Questions Experiment” in Melbourne.
Guests use Dr Arthur Aron’s famous questions to go from small talk to genuine closeness in under an hour.

No swiping. No screens.
Just real humans, good questions, and the slightly nerve-racking, very human thing of being truly seen.

If you’re single, curious, and craving the real thing - come along.
Details + booking link in the comments.

Who are you bringing? 👇

14/05/2026

Most dating advice focuses on strategy.

What to say.
How to act.
How to look confident.

But if that actually worked… you wouldn’t still feel stuck.

Because confidence doesn’t come from behaviour.
It comes from what’s happening inside you.

I didn’t fully understand this until I started studying the Mastery Method and the 5 levels of SEMBU:

Somatic. Emotional. Mental. Behavioural. Unconscious.

Here’s what most people miss…

Behaviour is only 20%.

And it’s the hardest part to change when the deeper layers haven’t been worked through.

So you can know exactly what to do…
And still not do it.

You know you need to ask them out.
Start the conversation.
Put yourself out there.

But something stops you.

Not because you’re lazy.
Not because you lack discipline.

But because your system is protecting you.

From rejection.
From embarrassment.
From feeling what you once felt before.

Maybe it’s the voice saying you’re not good enough.
Maybe it’s an old memory of being left out.
Maybe it’s that tight feeling in your chest when you try to speak.

That’s not a strategy problem.

That’s an inner work problem.

And this is where everything changes.

Because when you clear those patterns…

Confidence isn’t something you try to be.
It’s something you naturally feel.

You become calmer.
More grounded.
More you.

And that energy?
That’s what people are drawn to.

That’s the work I do with my clients.

Not surface-level tips…
Real transformation at the root.

So if you’ve tried the strategies and you’re still stuck…

Send me a message.

Let’s find out what’s actually been holding you back.

02/05/2026

How soon do you meet someone off the app, after you’ve matched?

I was listening to a woman recently as she shared, on a coaching call, that one of her online matches wanted to meet up within just 24hours of connecting with her.

She felt that was too soon - and I have to agree.

Her match didn’t understand her hesitation and became upset. The conversation went downhill from there and they soon unmatched.

The thing is - we’re all wired differently for what feels comfortable (timing wise) when it comes to meeting someone off an app.

I’ve typically suggested clients take 7-10 days of back and forth communication (in-app) to vet someone before meeting in real life.

This time frame allows you space to build rapport; to discover if your VALUES and life goals align.

Of course - if you’re both investing time and communicating frequently after matching - then that time frame may be shorter.

The key is to discern if your match is aligned with what you’re seeking in a partner.

Use your conversations (in the apps) to filter and decide if making plans, to meet off the app, is the next best step.

Be patient - use the platform to vet your matches.

In the long run this strategy helps prevent:
- you being stood up / ghosted
- 1st date conversations that feel exhausting
- wasting time / money on a date that “didn’t feel right”
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SUGGESTION: date like Goldilocks.
Don’t be too quick or too slow to move things offline. Pacing is key. Aim for 7-10 days of in-app communication before meeting in real life.

There’s no rush - if this match is meant to be your special person then trust the natural unfolding of it all.

Take advantage of the various ways you can communicate in apps, to keep your connection alive.

For example: instead of just texting, try a voice note, send a GIF, or share a photo of something you’ve been working on.

Feeling brave? Send a face-to-camera video message or move to a phone / video call if you’re vibing.

Conversations that feel hard to maintain indicate that your match most likely isn’t going to be easy to connect with off app either.

Pay attention to the data you’re collecting.

There are great matches out there for you and you don’t have to settle for someone that doesn’t match your efforts.

Be patient and don’t give up. You’ve got this!

30/03/2026

2026 is my second year of proudly investing in coaching with the Institute of Coaching Mastery, founded by Alyssa Nobriga.

It’s my mission to serve my clients as best I can, so I figured Alyssa was the person I wanted as my guide, mentor, teacher, and coach.

Here’s a thought-provoking post about love, created by Alyssa Nobriga.

I’m curious to know which stage of love you may be in. Drop a comment below to share your story.

Alyssa Nobriga is trained as a psychotherapist and works as a professional coach with individuals and corporations, both nationally and internationally.

13/03/2026