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Learn how people use real-life community to power positive change.

Say Farewell to 2021 with New Friends and New Possibilities

Celebrate togetherness and the year’s end with everything from Solstice parties and fire rituals to polar plunges and volunteering.

Recording: Find Joy In the New Year

Start the new year without worry, self-doubt, judgment, fear, or insecurities with the help of, Shannon Kaiser, author of Joy Seeker.

Episode 25: How to See Yourself as a Leader

Carrie Melissa Jones is an author and the leader of a community for other community leaders. Hear her advice on hosting meaningful events and finding the people who will help you thrive.

Recording: Happiness Over Perfection

Tune in for a conversation with Poppy Jamie, author of Happy Not Perfect, for a discussion on how to reshape your mindset and adjust destructive patterns.

Gift-Giving Tips during the Era of Supply Chain Issues

The pandemic’s economic effects will have a major impact on holiday shopping. Avoid the headache by getting creative with Meetup.

Thanksgiving: Festive Events for All Types of Folks

Celebrating Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or something in between? Meetup is chock-full of people who’ve got a fondness for fall.

Recording: Seeking Indigenous Narratives

For National Native American Heritage Month, watch Adrienne Keene, author and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, to learn about Indigenous perspectives and media representations.

Meetup and Starbucks Announce Partnership to Support Connection and Community

Meetup and Starbucks® are ushering in a new era of connection and community. Learn how two companies known for community are collaborating to bring people together.