I'm the founder of Cue, and I want to tell you why it exists.

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I've owned a beauty studio in Dana Point for the last 7 years. Building that business taught me something I never expected - I loved the conversations just as much as the work itself.

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Every day, my clients and I would end up talking about life, relationships, dating, friendship, and the feeling that it had become surprisingly difficult to meet genuine people.

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Eventually, I realized they weren't the only ones feeling that way.

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For the next few years, I immersed myself in learning everything I could about relationships, attachment, communication, and human connection. My original intention was to become a relationship coach. I invested in programs, certifications, and countless hours of personal growth because I wanted to become the healthiest version of myself—and eventually help others do the same.

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Along the way, I realized something unexpected.

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While I loved the work, I didn't want to coach professionally. But everything I had learned changed the way I saw people. I found myself having deeper conversations with friends, family, clients, and anyone who needed someone to listen.

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No matter who I was talking to, I kept hearing the same thing.

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People were lonely.

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People wanted real connection.

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And almost everyone felt frustrated by how difficult it had become to meet people naturally.

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So I turned to dating apps myself.

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I experienced the bots, inactive profiles that still appeared "active," endless conversations that never became real meetings, and platforms that seemed designed to keep people scrolling instead of helping them connect.

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I'm also in the small percentage of women who will actually walk up and introduce themselves to someone in public. If meeting people still felt difficult for me, I couldn't stop thinking about everyone else who found it even harder.

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One day, I caught myself wishing there was an app that simply showed me who was already out and open to meeting. I searched for it.

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It didn't exist.

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At some point, I stopped asking, "Why doesn't someone build this?" and started asking, "Why not me?"

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That question eventually became Cue.

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Cue is built around one simple idea:

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Technology shouldn't replace real life—it should make real life easier to find.

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Instead of scrolling through people who may never be available, Cue lets you see who's already out and open to meeting.

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You go live when you're already out.

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You draw your radius.

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You discover people nearby who are also looking to connect.

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If there's mutual interest, you start a conversation. Then, when you're ready, you meet in person.

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The phone is the introduction - not the destination.

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Whether you're looking for friendship, dating, activity partners, or simply hoping to expand your circle, Cue exists to make real-life connection feel possible again.

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Building Cue has been one of the biggest leaps of my life.

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I jokingly call this chapter "Beauty to the Beast," because going from owning a beauty studio to building a tech startup is about as unexpected as it sounds.

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I've never built a technology company before. Every day has been a lesson in solving problems I never imagined I'd face, asking questions I never thought I'd ask, and figuring things out one step at a time.

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Some days have been exciting.

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Some have been exhausting.

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Some days have been both.

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But I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.

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Because I believe some of the best stories aren't about people who already have all the answers - they're about people willing to build anyway.

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My vision for Cue has always been bigger than an app.

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I want to help create a culture where genuine connection comes first. A place where people don't just meet each other - they grow into the kind of people they hope to meet.

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Over time, I hope Cue becomes more than technology. I envision community events, workshops, retreats, local partnerships, and resources that help people build healthier relationships with themselves and with each other.

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If we can help even a small number of people feel less alone, make a meaningful friendship, meet their partner, or simply have the courage to say hello to someone new, then I believe we're building something worthwhile.

I don't believe technology should replace real life.

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I believe it should help us find it.

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That's why I built Cue.

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Cue is live on Google Play and Apple.

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This is only the beginning, and I'd love for you to be part of building it. Your feedback, your ideas, and your stories will help shape where Cue goes next.

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If you've made it this far, thank you for taking the time to read my story.

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I hope Cue helps you find a friendship, a relationship, or simply the courage to say hello to someone new.

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That's why I built it.