Business Strategy

CIAO! Hello¡ Salut¡ Hola! Zdravo! Hallo! Hej! Ola! Ahoj! Namastè! Privjet! Nihao! Are you ready to learn a new language and meet new people? 🌍🗣 🇮🇹 ITALIANO: Anche questo lunedì iniziamo la settimana con il nostro social TANDEM LINGUISTICO! Dove? Nella solita location al Caffè Letterario 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/EkzXSCoTKu7AmVgD6 a partire dalle ore 19.30 per parlare, imparare nuove lingue e conoscere nuove culture. L'ingresso all'evento e le conversazioni sono GRATUITE! È tuttavia richiesta una consumazione obbligatoria per tutti i partecipanti. 🍹 PREZZI Analcolici (Coca Cola, Tonica, Fanta, ecc.): 5€ Birra, Calice di Vino e Amari: 6€ Spritz e Cocktail: 10€ 🥳 APERICENA OPZIONALE! Durante l'evento, potrai anche goderti un'Apericena al costo di 15€ (food + drink)! 🍽 🗣 LE NOSTRE TAVOLE DI CONVERSAZIONE (GRATUITE): 🇩🇪 TEDESCO con Chiara 🇧🇷 PORTOGHESE con Chiara 🇫🇷 FRANCESE con Pauline 🇪🇸 SPAGNOLO con Lucia 🇬🇧 INGLESE con Antonia 🇬🇷 GRECO con Grigorios 🇮🇹 ITALIANO BASE con Chiara 🇮🇹 ITALIANO INTERMEDIO con Sara 🇮🇹 ITALIANO AVANZATO con Alfredo 🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION: Tandem language exchange is an informal way to meet people from different countries and practice languages in a friendly environment. Conversations start at 19.30. Entrance and conversations are FREE! PLEASE NOTE: Participation requires a mandatory drink purchase for all attendees. 🥂 DRINK PRICE LIST Soft Drinks: 5€ Beer, Wine, Digestives: 6€ Spritz & Cocktails: 10€ 😋 OPTIONAL APERICENA DEAL: 15€ (food + drink) 🗣 FREE CONVERSATION TABLES: 🇩🇪 German with Chiara 🇧🇷 Portuguese with Chiara 🇫🇷 French with Pauline 🇪🇸 Spanish with Lucia 🇬🇧 English with Antonia 🇬🇷 Greek with Grigorios 🇮🇹 Italian (Basic) with Chiara 🇮🇹 Italian (Intermediate) with Sara 🇮🇹 Italian (Advanced) with Alfredo 📍 HOW TO GET THERE: From any METRO B station, get off at PIRAMIDE, walk left toward Via Ostiense, pass below the bridge, and keep walking until number 95. You will find Caffè Letterario on your left. LOCATION Caffè Letterario: 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/EkzXSCoTKu7AmVgD6 More the merrier! SHARE THE CULTURE! 🌍

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work.

*Un workshop gratuito con il metodo LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® per riflettere insieme e confrontarci su come gestire il mio tempo privato e lavorativo: Abitudini, rischi, prospettive* Il laboratorio sarà dedicato a esplorare il modo in cui ciascuno di noi gestisce il rapporto tra vita privata e lavoro. Attraverso costruzione e condivisione i partecipanti saranno accompagnati a riconoscere abitudini, bisogni e priorità personali, mettendo in luce rischi e opportunità delle diverse modalità organizzative. **Sul metodo LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®** È una metodologia che favorisce la riflessione, la comunicazione, il problem-solving e il decision-making; attraverso l’utilizzo dei mattoncini LEGO®, è in grado di coinvolgere i partecipanti nella costruzione di cose/modelli che rappresentano metaforicamente i loro pensieri, le loro conoscenze, le loro capacità. Un approccio capace di affrontare e risolvere problemi complessi e a sbloccare le menti, spingendo i partecipanti ad abbandonare la propria zona di comfort, introdurre elementi di discontinuità, a confrontarsi in modo aperto e costruttivo con gli altri. Facilita il workshop Cristina Polidori **Cristina Polidori** Porto in azienda strategie formative didattiche e a scuola tecniche formative aziendali. Mi occupo di crescita e consapevolezza, perché credo che la formazione sia lo strumento più potente per vivere autenticamente, a qualsiasi età. Progetto percorsi di sviluppo personale e professionale, perché desidero contribuire a creare persone libere di scegliere, capaci di comprendere sé stesse e gli altri, pronte a immaginare e costruire il futuro. Sperimento dinamiche formative che allenino assertività, gratitudine e visione, perché chi si forma diventa esempio e genera benessere nei team, nelle famiglie, nelle organizzazioni. Credo nel cambiamento consapevole, perché quando una persona modifica il proprio approccio, non trasforma solo la propria vita: trasforma anche quella di chi le sta accanto.

🔥 **LA RIVOLUZIONE INTERIORE: Il tuo primo atto di resilienza** **…“Viviamo in un mondo dove siamo tutti interconnessi, e quindi il bene o il male che facciamo a un altro finiamo per farlo a noi stessi. Bisogna quindi imparare a cooperare invece di competere indiscriminatamente. E se non ora quando?”... Federico Faggin** **Perché farlo:** Difronte alla **disintegrazione e al cinismo** la nostra risposta è **una rivoluzione interiore** che si esprime in **solidarietà e resistenza nonviolenta.** Qui alleniamo **azioni valide,** quelle che rafforzano l’unità interna e riducono contraddizione e sofferenza, dentro e fuori di noi. ### **🌱 IL NOSTRO PERCORSO SETTIMANALE è l'allenamento per la Doppia Rivoluzione: Interna e del mondo che ci circonda.** * **Pratiche di consapevolezza:** Impariamo a connetterci con la parte più vera e profonda di noi. * **Autoconoscenza:** Conosci te stesso, fai **pace** con il passato, **trasforma** il presente**, costruisci il futuro**. Qui rompiamo le catene della paura e della violenza che ci tengono bloccati. 🫂 **LA FORZA NELL'UNIONE: si cresce insieme!** * **RELAZIONI AUTENTICHE:** Spazi di ascolto sincero, condivisione e mutuo sostegno. **Non c’è rivoluzione senza comunità.** Ci alleniamo a compiere azioni che rafforzano l’unità e riducono la contraddizione, dentro e fuori di noi. * **PROGETTAZIONE E AZIONE SOLIDALE:** La nostra consapevolezza interiore si trasforma in **azione nonviolenta e solidale**. Insieme pensiamo e costruiamo iniziative concrete e comunità che sfidano la logica del potere e del consumo, riportando l'essere umano al centro. ### **Cosa troverai qui** * **Un cammino,** non un corso da seguire. Non si viene solo a “prendere”: qui si cresce insieme. **La Regola d’Oro come bussola etica.** * Un contesto del tutto non-confessionale e aperto a ogni forma di ateismo, spiritualità e provenienza religiosa. * **Un ambiente libero** dove puoi crescere davvero, uno spazio in cui crescano la gentilezza, il buon umore e la sincerità interiore. * **Persone con cui praticare, dialogare, fare nuove esperienze, condividere momenti di festa e di silenzio.** **🚫 Cosa NON è** * **❌ Non è psicoterapia** *** ### **🔄 Come partecipare** **Ci incontriamo ogni settimana a Roma e online.** **COME PRENOTARE: se interessati, oltre a segnarvi nell'evento, è FONDAMENTALE PRENOTARSI SU TELEGRAM o WHATSAPP al +393461476543** **POSTI: 20 (RSVP obbligatorio)** **QUANDO si svolge**: tutti i sabato dalle ore 11,00 alle 13,00. **A CHI E' RIVOLTO**: **a giovani fino a 30 anni di età.** **GLI EVENTI SONO GRATUITI**: tutte le attività sono gratuite, ma si richiede, dopo il primo incontro di prova, un contributo annuale di 20€ per coprire le spese per i materiali, i social, la sala e spese varie. **COSA PORTARE:** curiosità, rispetto, un quaderno dove annotare le difficoltà e i progressi. Questo sarà il vostro vero libro di bordo. Inoltre è consigliato indossare un abbigliamento comodo. **IL LUOGO**: Oxygene - Via san Tommaso D’Aquino 11a **Prenota ora il tuo posto, non rimandare.** **ACCADEMIA DELLA BUONA CONOSCENZA – Roma**

[English at the bottom] Nuovo incontro Mellon per giocare e condividere momenti intorno ai giochi da tavolo in ottima compagnia Melloniana! Le prenotazioni per l'evento saranno aperte fino a 24h prima dell'evento. La partecipazione all'evento è gratuita, vi ricordiamo però che il locale prevede una spesa minima. Vi chiediamo infine di mantenere un comportamento amichevole e rispettoso verso gli altri membri e partecipanti e di non causare danni alle infrastrutture e ai giochi da tavola messi a disposizione, da noi e da altri eventuali membri, pena il rimborso del danno Durante l'evento verranno scattate delle foto da condividere sui Social per pubblicizzare il gruppo, nel caso in cui non vogliate essere ripresi/comparire fatecelo sapere e provvederemo di conseguenza. Dite Mellon ed entrate! / Mae govannen mellon nin! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- New Mellon meeting to discover, play and enjoy boardgames with your your best Mellonish company! RSVP open till 24h before the event. Event is free of charge, even though the venue may require minimum order per person. We kindly ask you to maintain friendly and respectful behaviour towards all people attending and not to cause any damage to the venue and the games offered by it or by other participants, otherwise we will ask you to reimburse the article. We may take a few pictures/short videos during the event to be published on our Socials, in case you do not agree with this please let us know! Say Mellon and enter! / Mae govannen mellon nin!

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of games, laughter, and great conversations at[ Miramar Shisha & Cocktail Bar ](https://www.instagram.com/miramar_shisha_cocktailbar/)on **Tuesday, April 21st in Piramide.** Expect cozy vibes, curated cocktails, aromatic shisha, and friendly group games designed to help everyone connect. Perfect for expats and internationals looking to meet new people in Rome. There’s an **€18 entrance fee**, which includes food and drink plus ***FREE drink for newcomers.*** 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 [here.](https://app.heartbeat.chat/expatsinitaly/events/1F546A)

[Italiano sotto] ### 🎧 Digital Roman Weekend Chillout! Let’s wrap up the after-holidays work week the right way! Join us for a Sunday evening of good vibes, great food, and amazing music as we take over Yellow Bar. We are starting with a relaxed aperitivo to catch up and chill, and then we are turning up the volume to finish the week with a proper party. Whether you want to chat, eat, or dance, this is the place to be. **📍 The Details:** * **Where:** Yellow Bar (Via Palestro 40, Roma) * **When:** Sunday, April 12th * **Time:** From 18:30 onwards **✨ What to Expect:** * **Exclusive Discounts:** When you arrive, make sure to find me! I’ll be handing out special Digital Roman bracelets to all our members, which gives you **10% off** your drinks for the night. * **Free Food:** Get here early! Starting right at 18:30, Yellow Bar will be serving up free pasta and nachos during the aperitivo time. Come for the nachos, stay for the music, and let's keep building this amazing community in Rome. **Everyone is invited** so make sure to bring a friend if you want! **Please hit RSVP** so I can make sure I have enough wristbands ready for everyone! See you on the dancefloor. 🍹🕺 *** 🎧 **Digital Roman Weekend Chillout!** Concludiamo la settimana lavorativa post-feste nel modo giusto! Unitevi a noi per una domenica sera all'insegna delle *good vibes*, dell'ottimo cibo e di fantastica musica, pronti a conquistare lo Yellow Bar. Inizieremo con un aperitivo rilassato per chiacchierare e fare un po' di *chill*, per poi alzare il volume e chiudere la settimana con una vera e propria festa. Che abbiate voglia di parlare, mangiare o ballare, questo è il posto giusto. 📍 **I Dettagli:** * **Dove:** Yellow Bar (Via Palestro 40, Roma) * **Quando:** Domenica 12 aprile * **Orario:** Dalle 18:30 in poi ✨ **Cosa vi aspetta:** * **Sconti Esclusivi:** Quando arrivate, cercatemi! Distribuirò dei braccialetti speciali "Digital Roman" a tutti i membri, che vi daranno diritto al 10% di sconto sui drink per tutta la serata. * **Cibo Gratis:** Arrivate presto! A partire esattamente dalle 18:30, lo Yellow Bar servirà pasta e nachos gratuiti durante l'orario dell'aperitivo. Venite per i nachos, restate per la musica e continuiamo a costruire questa fantastica community a Roma. Tutti sono invitati, quindi sentitevi liberi di portare un amico se vi va! **Vi prego di confermare la vostra presenza (RSVP)** così posso assicurarmi di avere abbastanza braccialetti per tutti! Ci vediamo in pista. 🍹🕺

This April, start speaking Italian with Expats Living in Rome 🇮🇹 Join our beginner-friendly classes designed for expats—small groups, flexible schedules, and real conversation practice. Choose morning or evening sessions and learn at your own pace ✨ Spots are limited, so book now and don’t miss out! Spaces are limited, so book fast — [reserve your spot now.](https://app.heartbeat.chat/expatsinitaly/events/4b51b604-3250-46dc-9b1d-a594cf135af7/20260415T090000000Z) 📌Need help moving, living or loving Italy? Let the host at the event know so they can connect you to others or email us at [info@expatslivinginrome.com](http://info@expatslivinginrome.com/) we assist worldwide! Thank you Expats living in Rome Team Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/expats.living.in.rome/](https://www.instagram.com/expats.living.in.rome/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiOOk9EqLjRSh1-7b6ESEc18IX5vYGHuWRdZOFPNSo_HAcuJK-04QltH0P0I_aem_ho6BrmrnH9uOuBMa-26jYA) Website: [www.expatslivinginrome.com](http://www.expatslivinginrome.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmJnXE3P7poOrqO-QxCYr0eNarAqtQREbibaGXzfpeSHe9bwS4OkSy8HcQ9y_aem_6mon6UhtKRGVfy-s94X4Hw) Email: [info@expatslivinginrome.com](http://info@expatslivinginrome.com/)

Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-rome-april-ai-meetup-2026) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot. Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in Rome! Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future. Why should you attend? • Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential. • Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape. • Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers. What you can expect? Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects: • What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical demo breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights. • How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks. • What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society. After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and networking. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence. Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨ (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-rome-april-ai-meetup-2026) Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-rome-april-ai-meetup-2026) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.

# AI-Powered Ebook Business Blueprint Unlock the potential of AI to create and scale a thriving ebook venture. Discover how to generate passive income and establish a genuine digital publishing presence. ** Crucially, RSVPing here isn't enough! To secure your spot, complete the registration via the link below.** ### [➡️ GRAB YOUR SEAT NOW ➡️](https://remoteready.io/product/AIEbookBusiness?city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-professionals-mastering-ai-income&startgmtdatetime=2026-04-24T22:00:00Z) --- Explore strategies for using artificial intelligence to identify lucrative niches, craft compelling content, create visually appealing covers, distribute across multiple platforms, and effectively market your ebooks to achieve reliable sales. ** Is this for you?** This session is ideal for: * Individuals pursuing scalable online side businesses * Content experts eager to monetize their knowledge * Those aiming to generate passive revenue streams from digital products ** What's on the agenda?** Inside this event, you'll discover detail on: * Effective promotional methods to fuel stable ebook sales * Streamlining your writing with proven AI-driven workflows * Crafting an ebook collection for escalating passive income * Optimizing pricing and keywords for enhanced discoverability * Success stories: Exploring AI ebook ventures achieving $2K–$20K monthly **Takeaway:** Harness AI. Publish. Profit. Begin today.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**A Transformative Half-Day Event** Welcome to Confidence Lab, the ultimate experience designed to help you step into your most confident self. This half-day event is packed with actionable strategies, inspiring sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, deepen your self-belief, or simply embrace new challenges, Confidence Lab is your starting point. **What You’ll Experience** **Your Confidence Lab ticket includes:** * **Engaging Speaker Sessions**: Learn from experts about harnessing confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life. * **Interactive Experiences:** Participate in dynamic activities designed to help you step into your most confident self. * **In-Depth Audience Q&A:** Get direct insights from speakers as they answer your most pressing questions about building confidence and stepping into leadership. * **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with a supportive community of professionals and confidence enthusiasts. **2026 Speaker Sessions:** * **Seeing Clearly** Understand how you show up - and what’s been getting in the way. * **Confidence in Relationship** Communicate, navigate conflict, and build trust more effectively. * **Sustainable Agency** Learn how to lead without burning out. Your energy is part of the strategy. * **Confidence in Service** Align how you show up with the impact you actually want to have. **This Is For You If…** * You’re ready to take up more space in your work or life * You want to communicate with clarity and confidence * You’re stepping into (or preparing for) leadership * You’re done second-guessing yourself **Our Speakers** **Lachandra Baker** Founder of LBB Edutainment and the kind of person who makes you realize you’ve been confusing confidence with performance your whole life. Lachandra blends psychology, research, and radical humanity to help individuals and teams stop code-switching their way through the day and start showing up as someone they actually recognize. Expect to be challenged, affirmed, and genuinely seen - sometimes all in the same breath. **Annette Santiago Reyes** Annette has a rare talent: she makes the way you communicate feel like a discovery, not a critique. A connection catalyst and culture strategist, she helps people understand why they show up the way they do, and how to bridge the gap between intention and impact. Whether you're navigating change, life’s challenges, or simply trying to better understand yourself and others. Annette gives you the language and the lens to get there. **Elizabeth Wangugi** Creator of The Nap Concert and the RESTOR™ framework, Elizabeth is here to tell you that rest is not a reward - it’s a strategy. Rooted in neuroscience and restorative practice, her work helps high-achievers stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of actual capacity. If your calendar is full and your tank is empty, Elizabeth might be the most important person you hear from at Confidence Lab. **Stephanie Andrews** Founder of Social Black Butterfly Training & Consulting, Stephanie knows what it takes to lead through complexity because she’s done it across social services, healthcare, and operations. She specializes in succession strategy and leadership development, equipping leaders to build trust, navigate the hard moments, and leave something worth inheriting. Stephanie doesn’t just develop leaders. She develops the kind of leaders people actually want to follow. **Lillian Morales-Laster** SVP Human Resources Director at United Midwest Savings Bank and Executive Director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA). Lillian has spent her career combining her passion for equity and inclusion with her experience in human resources to lead teams and organizations in the development of supportive work environments. She leads with a vision of ensuring Latinas' voices are included in crucial decision-making processes, because for Lillian, ELLA is more than just a program. It's a vibrant community of hermanas supporting and uplifting each other as they navigate their paths to leadership. A Columbus Business First Community Champion and Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, her commitment to empowering others shows up everywhere she goes. **Rachyl Kershaw** Founder of Greater Columbus Consulting and the architect behind the Confidence Lab Annual Summit, Rachyl has a gift for cutting through the noise, helping high-achievers stop performing success and start living it. She asks the questions most people are afraid to, creates space for honest reckoning, and somehow makes the hard work feel energizing. If you’ve ever wondered why doing everything right still feels like something’s missing, you’re in exactly the right room. **Why Confidence Lab?** Confidence is the foundation for success in every area of life. Whether you’re navigating a career change, launching a business, or striving for personal growth, building your confidence is the key to unlocking your higher purpose. This is your chance to invest in yourself and start living boldly. **Join Us on May 4** Confidence Lab is more than just an event - it’s a movement. Step into your power, embrace your potential, and make this the year you thrive. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a more confident YOU. Cost should never be a barrier to growth. If you'd like to request a complimentary community ticket, reach out to us at [hello@confidencelab.org](hello@confidencelab.org), no explanation needed. Read more and see additional ticketing options at [https://confidencelab.org/](https://confidencelab.org/)

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

A WiA Collective Wisdom Exchange At the start of this year, we gathered to look back, set intentions, and imagine the next chapter. This is the follow-up. Not a check-in. Not a progress report. A small, facilitated circle to reconnect with what you said mattered — and honestly explore what’s actually happening now. Together, we’ll explore: • What you intended at the start of this year - and what that looks like three months in • What’s surprised you, supported you, or shifted • What the next chapter needs now that you know what you know If you were at our January gathering, bring whatever you made or wrote — your word, your artifact, your intention. We’ll look at it with fresh eyes. If this is your first time, you belong here too. You’ll start where we all started: with what’s true right now. Optional art materials will be available for anyone who wants to reflect creatively alongside conversation. If you brought something home from January, you’re warmly invited to bring it back. The intention is the same as always: everyone leaves feeling more clear, more connected, and a little lighter. Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate. What to Expect • A small, welcoming circle (not a large meetup) • Structured conversation so everyone has space to speak • Reflection, listening, and lived experience — not advice-giving • Optional creative reflection alongside conversation • A calm, supportive environment Who This Is For Women and underrepresented folks working in or around agile, product, technology, leadership, or organizational change — especially those looking for honest conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords. Good to Know • No preparation required • If you attended in January, we invite you to bring anything you created or wrote (or something that represents your intention at the start of the year) - it’s optional but invited • Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome • Creative activities are optional