09/06/2025
𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁
This past Thursday, 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 welcomed 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for the very first time in our space, bringing the community together for an evening of inspiration, leadership, and connection.
The night featured a powerful 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁, City Commissioner and mayoral candidate, who shared not only her vision for the city but also the personal journey that shapes her leadership.
Christina spoke openly about the motivation behind her decision to run for mayor, the values that guide her, and the importance of believing in West Palm Beach’s potential. She touched on moments of self-doubt and how she has learned to use her voice with confidence, even in spaces where she has often been the only woman at the table. Attendees also had the chance to connect with Christina on a personal level as she reflected on her background, family life, and the support system that fuels her work.
The conversation came to life with an engaging audience Q&A, where questions ranged from improving education and supporting small businesses, to engaging the Latino community and strengthening West Palm Beach’s reputation as a city of opportunity.
The evening was expertly moderated by Bhavna Guyadeen, Founder of Shift Media, whose thoughtful questions and dynamic energy created a space for meaningful dialogue. Beyond the fireside chat, the event was also a vibrant networking opportunity, bringing together entrepreneurs, creatives, and engaged residents who connected over shared ideas and community spirit.
As the backdrop, The Space Connect West Palm Beach proved to be the ideal venue — a modern, creative co-working lounge designed to foster connection and collaboration.
This event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors:
💙 Moore Healthy Kids, dedicated to advancing the health of children and families. www.moorehealthykids.com
🌱 Juno Counseling and Wellness, providing holistic support for mental health and well-being. www.junocounseling.com
🎥 Script8 Media, empowering brands and organizations with impactful media solutions. www.script8media.com
The success of this edition of Shift Sessions at Space Connect highlighted the power of bringing people together to share stories, ideas, and vision for the future of our community.
