dinner

Since 2026

and
A CHAT

Our Vision

To curate third spaces for life-long learners, inspire dialogue, and promote health and well-being all while enjoying a good meal with excellent company.

Each Dinner and A Chat will highlight expert panelists on subject matters related to mental health and relationships and will be hosted at a local South Bay venue.

❋ Dinner Guests

To build connections and community with others who are curious, motivated, and want to do better by linking you directly to the experts

❋ Expert Panelists

To elevate the voices of the experts who ground their work in science and bring a human touch to their practice and work.

❋ Local Businesses

To highlight local businesses who are a part of the community and committed to quality, a customer-centric focus, and offering great services & products

❋ Early Career Professionals

To offer early career professionals work opportunities, especially during a time when our unemployment rates are rising

Good food and good company
That's all  you need
- Unknown -

Past Subject Matters

  • Hosted at The Rockefeller in Redondo Beach on March 12, 2026.

    Panelists Highlighted:

    • Daniel Waldman, MD, is a board-certified Adult, Child and Adolescent psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, neurodivergence and OCD. Dr. Waldman directly serves families locally in the South Bay and has an office in Hermosa Beach.

    • Lev Gottlieb, PhD, is a neurpsychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA and specializes in neurological testing & assessments and care coordination for children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Gottlieb is the co-founder of The Integrated Clinic, which provides comprehensive neuropsychological services.

    • Elizabeth Maynard, MS, ET has been an educational therapist for over 30 years, providing Educational Therapy to students ranging from kindergarten to college and delivering individualized treatment plans to students with ADHD, Anxiety, Learning Differences, Processing Disorders, Autism, and Dyslexia. These plans include a parent education program, which emphasizes the role of parents in their child's success.

    TO LEARN MORE

  • "What a beautiful and informative evening! Thank you so much for putting this space together and encouraging community!"

    Jessica Najarro

  • "Love this. Let's keep this going."

    Dinner Guest

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