The BFF Experience: "Stronger Together Panel"

Welcome to The BFF Experience!

Join co-founders Dr. Shay Wood and Dr. Natasha Leath on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at Edgewater's hottest new spot, the hip hop-themed Life After Restaurant & Lounge, for an empowering and inspiring afternoon celebrating the power of friendships, partnerships and relationships.

Discover how nurturing authentic connections can transform our lives and businesses and lead to greater success, fulfillment, and resilience through our engaging panel discussions.

“The Power, Purpose, and Resilience of Relationships"

Panel Discussions:

* Panel #1: The Power of Friendship: Building Authentic Connections in Business and Life - Discover how genuine friendships fuel personal growth, career advancement, and emotional well-being. Hear inspiring stories and first hand accounts from panelists on the pivotal role strong friendships have played in their success.

Are you looking to deepen your relationships and understand how they can propel you forward? Our panelists will delve into the invaluable role of genuine friendships in fostering personal growth, accelerating career trajectories, and enhancing overall emotional well-being.

* Panel #2: From Friends to Founders: Navigating Partnerships with Purpose - Explore the exciting and challenging journey of turning friendships into thriving business partnerships. Considering a business venture with a friend? This panel will provide valuable insights into the unique dynamics of turning friendships into successful business partnerships. We'll discuss essential strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries, fostering open and effective communication, and ensuring mutual support for each other's visions and goals.

Considering a business venture with a friend? This panel will provide valuable insights into the unique dynamics of turning friendships into successful business partnerships.

* Panel #3: Healing Through Friendship: The Role of Support Systems in Overcoming Challenges - Understand the profound impact of friendship during difficult times. Panelists will share powerful experiences of resilience, the strength found in supportive friends, and the importance of communal healing.

Life's journey inevitably presents challenges. This panel will highlight the crucial role of friendships in providing unwavering emotional support during difficult times.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible strength we find in our friendships! Leave The BFF Experience feeling inspired, connected, and empowered by the incredible strength of friendship!

Life After Restaurant & Lounge

Inside The Metropolitan

190 River Road, 2nd Floor

Edgewater, NJ 07020

Harlem Haberdashery, HH Bespoke Spirits, Talk To Tash, Bifties Gifts and Wood Enterprises are proud to sponsor this event.

Event will include music by the one and only DJ Kyndal Marie, a dynamic and talented female DJ. Her live set will feature a mix of hip tunes that will have attendees dancing and connecting in a supportive and inclusive environment. Additionally, she will curate “The BFF Experience” playlist that will allow attendees to continue enjoying the uplifting vibes celebrating sisterhood, positivity and empowerment before and long after the event is over.
Portion of proceeds will benefit our 501(c)3 community partner #TakeCareOfHarlem.

General Admission tickets include a delicious curated lunch and soft drinks . VIP tickets include a premuim signature cocktail from the Life After Restaurant menu.

Don't miss out on this chance to make this day one for the books. Grab your besties and get ready for an experience you'll never forget! Don’t miss out.

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