Date My Mate - a fun twist on matchmaking

Tired of dating apps that feel like a second job.
Tired of speed dating that feels forced.
Tired of walking into singles events that feel like a meat market.

Miami is full of successful, interesting, emotionally intelligent professionals.

So why does dating still feel so transactional.

Welcome to Date My Mate.

This is not speed dating.
This is not swiping in real life.
This is curated introduction energy — live.

Here’s how it works.

Instead of selling yourself to a room of strangers, your friend does it for you.

They create a short, fun presentation about who you are, what makes you brilliant, what kind of partner would complement your life, and yes, they’re allowed to lovingly roast you too.

It’s part Shark Tank.
Part stand-up.
Part high-quality matchmaking.

No cold approaches.
No wandering around wondering who is single.
No awkward pressure.

Just intelligent adults in a room, actually listening, laughing, and paying attention.

If someone in the audience feels aligned, they privately express interest.
The next day, curated matches are made.

It’s social proof.
It’s intentional.
It’s human.

And in a city where everyone is busy building careers, companies, and full lives, this is a smarter way to meet.

Whether you come with a mate to pitch, get pitched yourself, or simply attend to meet the room — this night is designed for professionals who are ready for something real.

📍 Miami
🗓 Saturday 17th March
⏰ 6pm-10pm

$43.00 Includes first drink

If you’re done outsourcing your love life to an algorithm and ready for something more intentional, this is your room.

Tickets are limited. Get in early!

Secure your seat.

Meet Your Hosts

Elizabeth Willis, PhD is a lover of LOVE. In the world, she expresses that devotion as an educator, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience guiding transformation in both classrooms and relationships.

She is the author of The Initiated Teacher: Reawakening the Soul of the Montessori Educator and serves as Director of the Institute of New Paradigm Intimacy, where she trains professionals in sexual literacy and embodied, emotionally intelligent approaches to intimacy and connection. And is the Host of Miami’s Enlightenment in the Bedroom Events.

Her work bridges education, eros, and leadership — supporting high-achieving adults in cultivating depth, sovereignty, and relationships that feel aligned, intentional, and real.

Zapheria Bell - founder of the LUMEN Movement, Speaker & Author

Zapheria is a transformational guide, speaker, and creator of powerful spaces where real connection happens. With over 25 years of experience in events and more than a decade mentoring women through emotional and life transitions, she is known for bringing depth, warmth, and a little bit of magic into every room she hosts.

Her work centres on helping people feel seen, safe, and fully themselves — which is exactly why she loves creating gatherings that move beyond small talk and into genuine human connection.

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