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Find Love Safely in the news, on the air, and in print. Explore television segments, podcast interviews, and articles about our mission to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build safe, meaningful connections.

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News Segments

Find Love Safely on Television

WCCO-CBS has featured Find Love Safely multiple times, sharing our story with audiences across Minnesota and beyond.

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WCCO-CBS

One year later, Find Love Safely continues to connect adults with intellectual disabilities

Minnesotan Katherine Gyolai was inspired to create Find Love Safely by her son, Nicolas Diaz, who lives with Down syndrome. She was nervous of dating apps due to horror stories of people being scammed — but knows that connection is something everybody hopes for.

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WCCO-CBS

St. Paul speed dating event helping adults with intellectual disabilities find love

Friday marked the first in-person event held by Find Love Safely — bringing members together for real-world connection in a safe, supportive environment.

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WCCO-CBS

Minnesota mom helps people with intellectual disabilities find love

When Katherine Gyolai's son, Nicolas Diaz, decided he wanted to get on dating apps, she was worried. She had heard horror stories about people with intellectual disabilities getting scammed online, so she decided to make a matchmaking service.

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WCCO-CBS

Mom starts matchmaking service for people with intellectual disabilities

It's the most romantic week of the year. An Apple Valley mom is doing something special in honor of her favorite show. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us how "Love on the Spectrum" has an Apple Valley mom playing Cupid for many.

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Podcasts & Print

Find Love Safely in Publications & Audio

From university innovation challenges to national podcasts and local newspapers, our mission continues to reach new audiences.

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University of St. Thomas

e-Fest's 10th Year Adds Challenge From Tommie Alum's Business

The University of St. Thomas welcomes 25 of the country's top student startup teams to campus each spring for e-Fest, the nation's largest cash-prize competition for undergraduates.

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Undivided

How to Support Your Neurodivergent Child Through Dating

Katherine Gyolai, founder and CEO of Find Love Safely, shares guidance on navigating dating while neurodivergent with thoughtful matchmaking and supportive guidance.

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Voyage Minnesota

Exploring Life & Business with Katherine Gyolai of Find Love Safely

Katherine founded Find Love Safely after seeing a major gap in services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — very few address something equally human and deeply important: love, friendship, and meaningful connection.

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Minnesota Monthly

Find Love Safely Offers Matchmaking With a Mission

The service creates a safe, personalized approach to dating for adults with intellectual disabilities.

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Daily Herald

Find Love Safely Brings Matchmaking Services for People with Disabilities to Chicago

Find Love Safely expands its personalized matchmaking service to the Chicagoland area, helping more adults with disabilities build meaningful relationships.

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More Than Able podcast
More Than Able Podcast

More Than Able Podcast with Nicolas Diaz

Nicolas shares why he helped start Find Love Safely, what the organization means to him, and why relationship education is so important for people with disabilities.

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The Inclusive Dad podcast
The Inclusive Dad

Dating Safely with Disabilities: Why Support Matters

Katherine shares her deeply personal journey that led to creating a safer, more supportive matchmaking service after her own family experienced online harm.

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Autism Resource Project

Find Love Safely with Katherine Gyolai

As a mom and stepmom to eight children — four of whom have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities — Katherine founded Find Love Safely to provide a safe, supported way for her children to form relationships.

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Reclaiming Your Hue podcast
Reclaiming Your Hue

Love Finds a Way (Even When Tinder's Not an Option)

When Katherine's son with Down syndrome asked if he could download Tinder, her panic sparked a revolutionary idea. A powerful conversation about motherhood, resilience, and creating safer paths to love.

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Business RadioX

High Velocity Radio

Katherine is an ICF-certified individual and team coach. Prior to launching her coaching practice, she built a successful career as a branding and marketing executive working with everything from startups to Fortune 4 companies.

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Public Radio Exchange

Personal Matchmaking for People with Intellectual Disabilities

In an age dominated by online dating, finding love can be particularly challenging for individuals with developmental disabilities. Katherine Gyolai is reigniting the art of old-school matchmaking.

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myTalk 107.1

Katherine Returns with Nicolas and Stella

Katherine returns with Nicolas and Stella, who found each other using the service. Segment begins at timestamp 25:51.

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More Than Able Podcast

Interview with Katherine of Find Love Safely

A warm conversation with Katherine about Find Love Safely's mission, upcoming events, and why everyone deserves love and connection.

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myTalk 107.1

Katherine Gyolai on Personalized Matchmaking

Katherine joins the show to talk about the personalized matchmaking service she created for adults with intellectual disabilities. Segment begins at timestamp 43:51.

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We welcome speaking opportunities, podcast appearances, and press coverage that helps spread the word about safe, meaningful connection for adults with IDD.