What we’re about
Hi and welcome to Eclectic Introverts of OC!
This group is for those quirky introverts out there looking for support and a place to hang out with other fellow like-minded souls. As much as we love the comfort and quietness of our home, being in hermit mode can get a little lonely. I want to create a space where we can go out and feel at ease in knowing you’re not the only one with feelings of social anxiety, awkwardness or having a solitary disposition. I think it can be restorative being aware that others are in the same boat. This group will hold an encouraging atmosphere for everyone to venture out into the world without the pressure of conforming to extroverted ways.
My intention for this meetup is to help get introverts out of their comfort zones, myself included, and create new connections, ease the scary feelings of daily life, develop skills to cope with everyday challenges and forming our own community of introverts helping introverts. :-)
Planned events will include fun indoor/outdoor activities such as chilling at various coffee shops, going on nature walks, the movies, attending art galleries/museums, concerts, special indie related outings, book discussions, good eats/drinks, beach-related stuff, basically whatever you would like to have the opportunity to encounter is game for this group.
I’m excited to discover new places and experiences with you all!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- How to Build Confidence and Charisma [Webinar]Link visible for attendees
Register for the event : https://go.skillsme.co.uk/charisma_Eclectic-Introverts-of-OC
Have you ever met people so confident you can't help but pay attention to what they're saying?
Have you ever wished to be just as assertive and charismatic?
To be heard, to be understood, to be in charge.
Then we have a few questions for you, but you’ll need to be honest with yourself.
Do you ever:
👉 Avoid social and professional situations because you struggle to start or contribute to conversations 🙈
👉 Think is it even possible for me to grab people's attention and get my points across in a confident persuasive manner? 😅
👉 Wish to become a confident courageous version of yourself 🕺
If the answer is YES to at least one of the above, then we have some great news for you! There is a way even the quietest and most modest of us can talk to anyone with confidence. Yes, this really could be You.
In this webinar, you will learn:
✅ What are the steps to building any new communication skill, including assertiveness and expressiveness
✅ The fastest and most effective way to develop any communication skill, so you don’t spend your lifetime on learning
✅ How to make your new skills a part of your nature and how people always perceive you, rather than something you need to think about every time you perform them
✅ What is the #1 thing that helped Warren Buffett become one of the richest people in the world
🙋🏼♀️ Meet Your Trainer: Diana Robertson
Diana Robertson is an award-winning speaker, communication skills trainer, TEDx speaker & coach and founder of Skillsme Academy, the UK's top virtual school for developing soft skills (skillsme.co.uk).
Diana has presented her TEDx speech at TEDxYouthBrookGreen in October 2022 and coached multiple other speakers at the same event.Having been a shy introvert herself, she has devoted her life to helping people unleash their potential with the power of communication skills.
Every year, her teachings impact over 10k students all over the world.🎓 What is Skillsme?
Skillsme Academy, UK (skillsme.co.uk) helps people develop outstanding communication skills to achieve more out of life, be it passing a job interview, acing the first date, or successfully pitching for investment.
💭 Our students said:
“Amazed by Skillsme Academy. Diana [Academy’s Founder] is a high-end professional who puts a lot of energy and knowledge into her programmes. I sincerely recommend Skillsme Academy to those who understand that talking using facts and statements alone is not enough to be an effective communicator, especially if you want people to “buy” what you sell. Skillsme taught me how to be more convincing and achieve desired results as a communicator while still sounding genuine and humane. It was a top-level training.” - Kristina K
Register for the event : https://go.skillsme.co.uk/charisma_Eclectic-Introverts-of-OC
- Carlos MenciaIrvine Improv, Irvine, CA
EVENT INFO:
- There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests.
- Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.
- No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during performances.
- All sales are final. Purchase directly from Irvine Improv.
Comedian Carlos Mencia is best known for his raw and unfiltered style of comedy, which he has showcased to great success on comedy stages, and in television shows and movies. He has recently gone back to his comedic roots on his No Hate No Fear comedy tour, sharing his newest material with smaller, more intimate audiences. As a comedian who finds the hilarious irony in both the day-to-day and the newsworthy events, Carlos is never lacking in material; he recently shot two stand-up specials due out later this year. Carlos will also reprise his role as Felix Boulevardez in Disney+'s "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," the revival of the groundbreaking animated series "The Proud Family." The show is heading into its second season.
Mencia comes from a humble background, born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the 17th of 18 children. His parents sent him to the United States when he was three months old, where he was raised in the Maravilla Projects in Los Angeles by his aunt and uncle. In his early teens, Mencia moved back to Honduras. When Mencia returned to Los Angeles, he showed such educational prowess that he pursued a career in engineering. But an amateur night at the world-renowned Laugh Factory comedy club would change his path, and a career in comedy began. He became a regular at The Comedy Store, performing nightly. After he found success on the Los Angeles comedy circuit, Mencia was named International Comedy Grand Champion from Buscando Estrellas (the Latin version of Star Search), eventually landing on shows such as "In Living Color," "The Arsenio Hall Show," and "An Evening at the Improv."
Mencia continued his journey up the comedy ladder by headlining stand-up tours and starring in stand-up TV specials. In 2002, he received a CableACE Award nomination for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special for his HBO special. Comedy Central soon took notice and the show "Mind of Mencia" went into development. Created by Carlos and comedy producer Robert Morton, the comedy series featured Carlos and his crew with their merciless mix of up-close stand-up, unconventional street interviews, and shocking commercial parodies. The show was an instant hit, and propelled Mencia to the comedy elite. After the first season, Comedy Central signed Mencia back for an original stand-up special, "Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached," the first Comedy Central Stand-up Special DVD to achieve Platinum sales status.
Throughout the four seasons of “Mind of Mencia,” Carlos never stopped performing live, headlining shows across the country and internationally. “Comedy is my art, and fans are my passion,” he has said. Always looking to give back to those fans, Mencia has entertained troops serving overseas for USO tours in Turkey, Kirkuk, Baghdad, Qatar, Afghanistan, and many other countries.
Later, Mencia went on to star on the big screen. He starred opposite Ben Stiller and Michelle Monaghan in "The Heartbreak Kid," and in the family-comedy "Our Family Wedding," alongside America Ferrara and Forrest Whitaker.
Carlos Mencia presently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons. - L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (Las Vegas)L'Atelier, Las Vegas, NV
Looking to see who wants to join me in Vegas at the MGM for a fancy Michelin starred French food L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon. Starting $255-ish. You won't find a menu on the website so check out Yelp for samples of past menus.
Contact me if interested in joining, can be flexible in pushing dinner reservation back a little bit if you're flying in/out same day.
## Robuchon’s Culinary Workshop
From France’s “Chef of the Century” Joël Robuchon comes this unique restaurant concept where every meal is prepared right before your eyes. Known for its friendly, interactive ambiance, take a seat at the service counter for an unobstructed view into the kitchen where award-winning dishes are sliced, diced and sautéed to perfection.
- Sonoran & Baja Inspired EatsPalmilla Cocina y Tequila, Newport Beach, CA
Designed by award winning architect and designer, Gulla Jónsdóttir, Palmilla Newport Beach is a new, elevated Sonoran- and Baja-inspired culinary and social gathering hotspot on the Newport Beach Peninsula. Under the culinary direction of SoCal's Chef Ray Alvarez, Palmilla offers vibrant Mexican dishes made with premium ingredients, a dynamic bar program featuring the largest selection of tequilas and mezcals in Orange County, and a lively atmosphere that transports locals and visitors to the coasts of Cabo San Lucas.
***Note parking can be challenging***