About us
If you’ve been stuck for a while — isolated, or with people who don't inspire you anymore, or spending to much time in your head — this is a place to come out, connect, and maybe change course.
Change Studio exists to help people move from thinking about change to doing something about it. It’s a shared space where intentional conversation, reflection, and practical frameworks come together to support real decisions and clear next steps.
I created this group because I’ve met too many people who feel stuck — unable to find a way forward with both big and small decisions in their lives. Our gatherings offer a safe space, invite meaningful conversation, and help you leave with ideas and momentum to move forward.
This group is for you if:
- What you’re doing right now isn’t moving you forward
- You feel stuck or circling the same things
- You want change, but don’t want to figure it out alone
- You want to connect with others through meaningful conversations
We gather in different ways — journaling sessions, coffee conversations, in-person and online workshops, and occasional outdoor activities. Our meetings are sometimes quiet and reflective, sometimes more conversational, but all are designed to help you leave with more clarity and a sense of direction.
I’ll bring the structure. You’ll bring honest, heartfelt conversation. Together, we’ll work toward what comes next.
A bit about me:
I’ve been bringing people together for over a decade — hosting meetups, workshops, and facilitated groups. I care deeply about creating spaces where people can speak honestly, connect in a real way, and leave with something useful.
If you’re looking for a place to think things through, connect with others, and take your next step, you’re very welcome here.
Upcoming events
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Coffee & Change
Timeless Coffee, 4252 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA, USChallenge your thinking. Reflect deeply. Play with your next step.
ONLY 4 seats - Reserve on EventbriteOur Topic This Week: Staying Open in Everyday Moments
- Have you ever noticed how quickly your mood can shift?
A comment from someone, a change of plans, a frustrating email — and suddenly something inside tightens. We tense up, resist the moment, or quietly shut down. - In this Coffee & Change gathering, we’ll explore a simple but powerful question: How do everyday moments influence how we feel inside?
- Together we’ll reflect on the moments when we tense up, resist, or shut down — and what it might look like to stay a little more open instead.
- Through a few short writing prompts and an honest conversation, we’ll become more aware of the inner patterns that shape how we experience our days.
Coffee & Change is a recurring gathering in local cafés for people who want to think more clearly, challenge old narratives, and consider new possibilities.
Each session centers around a real-life theme—like indecision, resistance, doubt, or goals—and blends open conversation, guided reflection, and coaching-inspired tools to help you see what’s coming up for you and explore what could be next.
You’ll walk away with sharper self-awareness, a new way of thinking, and maybe even a next step that feels lighter—and more doable—than before.What to Expect:
- A small group of thoughtful humans
- A bold theme or concept to spark reflection
- Space to write, speak, and explore what the topic means for you
- Questions and conversations that challenge your thinking and expand what's possible
Meeting Details:
- Hosted in cafés across Oakland & the East Bay (surroundings may be noisy)
- Please arrive early to grab coffee—we begin right on time
- Bring a notebook and pen
- Come ready to think, question, and engage
Because space is limited, please only RSVP if you genuinely plan to attend.
1 attendee- Have you ever noticed how quickly your mood can shift?
Heart on Paper: Journaling as a Path to Guidance from within
Rockridge Public Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland, CA, USGet your Ticket HERE
In this playful and light-hearted session, we’ll explore a mix of creative and surprising writing prompts designed to spark imagination and bring a sense of fun to the page. Sometimes the most interesting writing happens when we let go of expectations and simply follow our curiosity.
In this workshop, you will:- Discover how easy it can be to begin writing
- Try something unexpected and creative on the page
- Play with prompts that spark curiosity and imagination
- Enjoy the freedom of writing without overthinking
As always, our gatherings offer a welcoming space to slow down, explore your thoughts on paper, and connect with others who enjoy reflection and writing.
Whether you journal regularly or are simply curious to try it, you are warmly invited to join us.
What to expect:- Thoughtful and imaginative journaling prompts
- A warm, welcoming space and supportive writers around you
- Time to reconnect with yourself through writing, stillness, and presence
Just bring a notebook, a pen, and a bit of curiosity.
Facilitated by:
Janine Grossmann and Laura Paradise – two certified coaches who believe in the power of words, self-trust, and the heart’s quiet guidance.
You can learn more about this workshop series here:1 attendee
Past events
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