Our second community forum, Oceanside Chat, unfolded beautifully at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, even as the day arrived grey, overcast, and uncertain. Instead of retreating, we leaned in. The rain held off, the ocean breeze swept through, and our Oceanside Chat community took their seats—present, open, and ready for meaningful conversation.

There was something powerful about continuing despite the weather. The beach created a natural sense of freedom and calm, reminding us why Oceanside Chat exists: to hold high-level conversations with pure intent, openness, and respect.

Entrepreneurs & Love Series

The conversation opened with our guest speaker, Bari Lyman Love, Transformational Love Coach and founder of Meet to Marry. Bari shared a wealth of insight on conscious dating, remaining open to love, and identifying the energetic patterns that no longer serve us.

She candidly shared her own love story—how she stopped attracting the wrong partners, shifted her internal patterns, and ultimately met her husband. Today, she is happily married and has helped thousands of accomplished men and women do the same through her Get Unstuck in Love™ Method.

A strong theme emerged among singles in the audience: balancing dating while running a business is challenging. Many expressed frustration with dating apps and questioned where to meet like-minded individuals. Bari offered a refreshing perspective—dating apps are not the problem; awareness is. When you know the energy you no longer wish to attract, your experience changes. Notably, Bari herself met her husband on a dating app, proving intention and alignment matter most.

Bari will be hosting her upcoming Bari Lyman Love Retreat on February 8, 2026, for those ready to go deeper into conscious partnership and love.

Marriage, Business & Teamwork

Guest speaker Richard Bellis, Esq., shared insights from the perspective of marriage and entrepreneurship. He spoke on the importance of working as a team, making time for one another, and supporting each other’s passions. Entrepreneurs, he noted, need outlets that ground them—he finds his through boating, while I find mine through antiquing, art, and design.

Creating space for love while being a boss requires delegation, planning, and execution—the same principles that build successful businesses.

Real Stories, Real Perspective

One of the most touching moments came from Hector and Layla, business owners who shared their love story. Friends first, they both simply knew. Their story highlighted the power of organic connection and patience.

The discussion expanded as topics like navigating single motherhood while running a business were thoughtfully explored. Adding a powerful male perspective, JC, serial entrepreneur and inventor, offered a moment that stopped everyone in their tracks.

JC shared that building a business is much like birthing a child—it requires anticipation, patience, protection, and care. For men, he explained, business creation holds emotional weight that often goes unseen. This insight invited the audience to rethink how men’s needs are viewed in both love and entrepreneurship.

The cameras were rolling, the energy was real, and the conversation was unforgettable.