Kim Dickerson | Denise Kaigler
About Mahogany Mates
Hey singles! Have you ever been out and about, looked around and wondered who is unattached? And wanted to let them know that you’re available and open to saying hi? Our branded products are your subtle visual cues signaling your single and available status, telling the Mahogany Mates community that you’re also looking for somebody to go with. This unique social engagement experience is all about helping you make meaningful in-person connections that may lead to authentic and mutually fulfilling relationships.
So, don’t swipe right. Go out tonight!
– Kim and Denise
Co-founders, Mahogany Mates
Meet the Founders
As Black soulful singles over 50, Kim Dickerson and Denise Kaigler know exactly what it’s like to navigate the dating world. They’ve experienced the highs, lows, and everything in between. So, these dynamic, professional women facing the same frustrations and heartaches other Black singles experience decided to do something about it. They created Mahogany Mates, LLC.
Kim and Denise have built a friendship that extends beyond their business partnership. They enjoy listening to music, hitting the dance floor, eating good food, and attending fun events.
In the photo, Denise and Kim are at a Halloween party in Boston, MA. They’re each dressed up as “Wednesday” from The Addams Family. No surprise! They’re representing singles who are looking for someone who stimulates their intellect, respects their independence, and has no interest in superficial connections.
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Strolling down the street and see someone interesting? Want to send the right signal? Subtly, meaningfully and effectively? At Mahogany Mates, we help make real-world connections possible.
Mahogany Mates is a social engagement experience created for Black soulful singles 50+. We make it easier for you to meet someone to vibe with, grow with, and maybe even go with. We believe real connections happen in real life. But it’s not easy, so we take the awkwardness out of introductions. If you see someone in Mahogany Mates gear, and the vibe seems right, it might be the perfect time to say hi. Whether you’re looking for love or a mutually fulfilling relationship, we urge you to skip the swipes and step into meaningful, in-person moments. So grab your Mahogany Mates apparel and go out tonight!
✔ Branded Gear
Stylish yet subtle visual cues in the form of Mahogany Mates apparel and accessories that let others know you’re single, open to connecting, and looking for somebody to go with.
✔ Curated Events
From mixers to cultural events, we let you know about places and spaces in select cities where you can vibe and connect with others and possibly find love.
✔ Digital Community
Stay engaged and connected with our Mahogany Talks podcast and Mahogany Mingle at Midnight for subscribed Mingler members, where we explore love … in real life.
Mission
Mahogany Mates is a social engagement experience dedicated to building a vibrant community where Black singles 50+ connect in-person and build meaningful companionship, enhancing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Uniqueness
Mahogany Mates’ singles use our branded apparel and accessories as subtle visual cues to signal to each other that they are single, available, and open to saying hi.
Intentionality
Mahogany Mates is about dignified dating for discerning adults. We encourage our community to prioritize emotional safety and identify shared interests for long-term companionship. This is not a platform for casual hookups.
The design of the Mahogany Mates logo was generously provided by Conventures, a New England based event planning company.