Professional Networking

*Hi, join us for another amazing event organized by **Barcelona Digital Nomads community**. (All info about our community below WhatsApp groups, [Linktree](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads), [Digital Nomad Visa in Spain consulting](https://digitalnomadvisaspain.online/book-a-consultation/), etc.).* **🎟️ [Tickets on LUMA](https://luma.com/rt0p9x9v)** ​**WHAT TO EXPECT:** * ​**🌐 NETWORKING:** 120+ BCN professionals, a very friendly and gender-balanced crowd! **(Expats & Locals, Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, Digital Nomads, etc.)** * ​💃 **MUSIC / DJs:** There is a separate room inside, where we have DJs after 10 pm. * ​**🎭 Amazing private mansion venue** with a terrace, Salvador Dali's paintings, a lounge design, sofas, etc. **(If you're a first-timer, you'll be very f\*\*king impressed!)** **PROGRAM/LINEUP:** * ​**Terrace Networking (7 pm - 10 pm)** \- No direct music on the terrace\. * ​**DJs' LINEUP in PARTY ROOM in the back!** ​​**Gender Balanced, 50:50 Event:** we're selling the same amount of male and female tickets. To achieve balance we have more early bird tickets for WOMEN and more 1st release for MEN. *Why? When it's balanced everybody feels more comfortable.* ​***REFUND POLICY:*** *we only refund requests that come via email 8 hours before the start of the event.* **🎟️ [Tickets on LUMA](https://luma.com/rt0p9x9v)** \-\-\-\-\-\- ​**🌎 ABOUT BDN:** *We're one of the biggest communities in town, with 3000+ members. We organize weekly events such as afterwork meetups, coworking days, networking dinners, etc.)* * ​​*📲 Barcelona Digital Nomads* ***[WhatsApp Community](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads) (via LinkTree).*** * ​*🌐 Barcelona Business Networking Circle* ***[WhatsApp Community!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DzePn7uLVeIKR1N3qZkq5r)*** 👩‍💼 **CONSULTATIONS:** We help our members with [DIGITAL NOMAD VISA, TAX, NIE, etc.](https://h9vlm49h6fl.typeform.com/BDNform)

*Description in English, Español i Català!* **[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://LinkShield.co/214)** *There is a captcha to prevent bots from joining.* **Live Music & Open Mic \| Barcelona** Looking for something better than the usual open mic? This is a live music session where musicians, creatives, and people who genuinely appreciate music come together in the right kind of setting. Not just a stage, but a room where good music and the right crowd meet. *** We open with a short live set to set the tone, then the stage moves into a curated flow of performers. Full setup is provided: sound system, microphones, instruments, and a space that works. You bring your sound, your energy, or come to experience the room and the level it holds. *** This is not a chaotic open mic. We keep the flow tight and the atmosphere intentional. If you’re coming to perform, come prepared. If you’re coming to listen, expect a room that knows how to listen. *** We keep this intentionally curated to maintain the right atmosphere. RSVP does not guarantee entry. *** # ESPAÑOL **Música en Vivo & Open Mic \| Barcelona** ¿Buscas algo mejor que el típico open mic? Esta es una sesión donde músicos, creativos y personas que realmente valoran la música se reúnen en un entorno cuidado. No es solo un escenario, es una sala donde la música y la gente adecuada coinciden. *** Empezamos con un set corto para marcar el tono y después el escenario sigue con un flujo cuidado de artistas. Proporcionamos todo: sonido, micrófonos, instrumentos y un espacio que funciona. Tú traes tu música, tu energía o vienes a experimentar el ambiente y el nivel de la sala. *** Este no es un open mic caótico. Cuidamos el ritmo y el ambiente. Si vienes a actuar, ven preparado. Si vienes a escuchar, encontrarás una sala que sabe escuchar. *** Mantenemos este evento intencionalmente cuidado para preservar el ambiente. El RSVP no garantiza la entrada. *** # CATALÀ **Música en Directe & Open Mic \| Barcelona** Busques alguna cosa millor que el típic open mic? Aquesta és una sessió on músics, creatius i persones que realment valoren la música es troben en un entorn cuidat. No és només un escenari, és un espai on la música i la gent adequada coincideixen. *** Comencem amb un set curt per marcar el to i després l’escenari segueix amb un flux cuidat d’artistes. Proporcionem tot: so, micròfons, instruments i un espai que funciona. Tu portes la teva música, la teva energia o vens a experimentar l’ambient i el nivell de la sala. *** Aquest no és un open mic caòtic. Cuidem el ritme i l’ambient. Si vens a actuar, vine preparat. Si vens a escoltar, trobaràs un espai que sap escoltar. *** Mantenim aquest esdeveniment intencionadament cuidat per preservar l’ambient. El RSVP no garanteix l’entrada.

**NEW: English/ Spanish-Speaking Networking Dinner – Barcelona** Are you new to Barcelona, or living and working in the city? Would you like to meet fun, interesting international people in a relaxed and elegant setting? Join us this **THURSDAY night** for an exclusive English/ Spanish-speaking networking dinner at a beautiful Spanish restaurant in the city centre. 🍽️ Enjoy excellent Spanish cuisine at a reasonable price while connecting with like-minded people in a warm and social atmosphere. It’s a great way to meet local Spanish and Catalan people, as well as international people. ✨ What to expect: • Great conversations in English and Spanish • New connections and friendships • Relaxed, friendly and elegant environment 👥 **Two age groups (separate tables):** • 35 – 45 • 45 – 55 This event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their social circle and meet new people in Barcelona. ⚠️ **Limited places available** 📲 To reserve your place, please send a WhatsApp message with: • Your name • Your age 📍 Location: Elegant Spanish restaurant – Central Barcelona 🗣️ Language: English and Spanish 👔 Dress code: Smart casual **What’s included** A thoughtfully curated set menu featuring: • Five traditional Spanish starters to share • A main course of your choice (meat, fish, Spanish rice, or fideuà) • Dessert and drinks All for **€35 per person**. **Reservations** To ensure a smooth and personal experience, bookings are handled exclusively via WhatsApp. To reserve your place for this Thursday, please send a message to **607 11 37 37** including your **name, age, and profession**. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of great food, meaningful connections, and a truly enjoyable atmosphere. **Meet new people. Enjoy great food. Build meaningful connections.**

**New to Barcelona or simply looking to expand your circle?** If you’d like to meet like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and business-minded people, our **Thursday Night Networking Dinner** is the perfect place to start. Imagine an evening where conversations flow naturally, connections happen effortlessly, and you meet interesting people from different backgrounds — all in a relaxed, friendly, and welcoming environment. This isn’t just another networking event. It’s an opportunity to build genuine connections, exchange ideas, discover new opportunities, and enjoy a great dinner surrounded by positive, motivated people living and working in Barcelona. **Our dinners are open to everyone** — expats, locals, Spanish and Catalan alike. We create an inclusive, international atmosphere where people from different cultures connect easily and naturally. During the evening, conversations flow in both **English and Spanish**, making it not only a great way to meet new people, but also a perfect opportunity to **practice your language skills in a natural and relaxed way**. Whether you’re new to the city or have been here for years, you’ll feel comfortable, included, and part of the group from the very beginning. So if you don’t have plans this Thursday, why not do something different? Step out, connect, and become part of a vibrant and welcoming community. **Great people, great conversations, and a great atmosphere await you.** 👉 **For more information or to reserve your place, just send us a WhatsApp. 678 15 34 34** **Please note that reservations are only accepted via WhatsApp.** We cannot take responsibility for anyone who attends without a confirmed reservation through WhatsApp.

**NEW: English-Speaking Networking Dinner – Barcelona** Are you new to Barcelona, or living and working in the city? Would you like to meet fun, interesting international people in a relaxed and elegant setting? Join us this **THURSDAY night** for an exclusive English-speaking networking dinner at a beautiful Spanish restaurant in the city centre. 🍽️ Enjoy excellent Spanish cuisine at a reasonable price while connecting with like-minded people in a warm and social atmosphere. It’s a great way to meet local Spanish and Catalan people, as well as international people. ✨ What to expect: • Great conversations in English • New connections and friendships • Relaxed, friendly and elegant environment 👥 **Two age groups (separate tables):** • 30 – 45 • 45 – 55 This event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their social circle and meet new people in Barcelona. ⚠️ **Limited places available** 📲 To reserve your place, please send a WhatsApp message with: • Your name • Your age 📍 Location: Elegant Spanish restaurant – Central Barcelona 🗣️ Language: English 👔 Dress code: Smart casual **What’s included** A thoughtfully curated set menu featuring: • Five traditional Spanish starters to share • A main course of your choice (meat, fish, Spanish rice, or fideuà) • Dessert and drinks All for **€35 per person**. **Reservations** To ensure a smooth and personal experience, bookings are handled exclusively via WhatsApp. To reserve your place for this Thursday, please send a message to **607 11 37 37** including your **name, age, and profession**. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of great food, meaningful connections, and a truly enjoyable atmosphere. **Meet new people. Enjoy great food. Build meaningful connections.**

Let's meet on Sant Jordi's day (the most beautiful day in Barcelona) to channel this energy into our most productive work. This is an invitation to stop postponing important work for urgent work. Let's meet for a focused half-day session where we work ON our businesses, not just IN them. **What this is:** A strategic coworking experience designed to help you gain clarity, make important decisions, and execute one high-value action that moves your business forward. We won't be checking emails or working on admin tasks, we'll be doing CEO-level work that we keep putting off. **What we'll do:** * Opening circle for intention setting and goal sharing * Identify your ONE high-value action that's been on hold * Deep focused work blocks with accountability check-ins * Closing commitment ritual **What you'll leave with:** A high-value business action COMPLETED, clarity on your strategic priorities, and the momentum that comes from accomplishing important work alongside other driven women. **Bring:** Your laptop, charger, and a journal if you'd like. You can buy drinks and snacks at the venue. **Important:** *Only 15 spaces available*. Book ONLY if you're 100% certain you can attend. Last-minute cancellations take away someone else's opportunity to make real progress on their business. This session depends on the full commitment and energy of every person in the group. **🌟 Bonus:** The day before, you'll receive some journaling prompts to prepare your mind for clarity and focus. See you on Thursday!

✨ **CENA PARA SINGLES – PROFESIONALES, LICENCIADOS Y EMPRENDEDORES** ✨ 🕘 **JUEVES – 21:00 h** Te invitamos a una **cena exclusiva para singles profesionales**, diseñada para personas con formación superior y un alto nivel cultural que desean conocer gente afín en un ambiente cuidado, agradable y selecto. *** 👤 **Dirigido a profesionales como:** Ingenieros/as · Médicos/as · Abogados/as · Arquitectos/as Profesores/as · Odontólogos/as · Psicólogos/as Emprendedores/as y otros perfiles cualificados *** Si valoras las buenas conversaciones, rodearte de personas interesantes y disfrutar de una velada diferente… 👉 **Este evento es para ti.** *** 🍽️ **LA EXPERIENCIA** Hemos seleccionado un **restaurante de excelente calidad**, donde podrás disfrutar de una **cena exquisita** a un precio muy atractivo. Una noche pensada para: ✨ socializar en un entorno cuidado ✨ conocer personas con inquietudes similares ✨ y disfrutar sin prisas de una experiencia diferente 🥘 **Gastronomía:** Española / Catalana *** 🪑 **MESAS POR IDIOMA** Para facilitar la conexión entre asistentes, organizamos las mesas por idioma: 🇪🇸 Mesa Castellano / Catalán 🇬🇧 Mesa Inglés (ideal para practicar y conocer gente internacional) Un ambiente internacional, cercano y bien organizado donde todos se sienten cómodos desde el primer momento. *** 📲 **CÓMO RESERVAR (IMPRESCINDIBLE)** ⚠️ **SOLO ACEPTAMOS RESERVAS POR WHATSAPP** Para apuntarte, envíanos un mensaje con: ✔️ Nombre ✔️ Edad ✔️ Mesa de idioma preferida 📞 **WhatsApp:** 678 15 34 34 614 34 31 69 Una vez confirmada tu reserva, te enviaremos el **nombre y la dirección del restaurante**. *** ✨ **No dejes pasar esta oportunidad.** Acompáñanos este viernes y disfruta de una velada especial rodeado/a de profesionales como tú. **Te esperamos.** Un saludo, **Carmen 😊**

Hey. This week's workshop topic is: **"The Founder is the Bottleneck"** Most entrepreneurs don't burn out because they're doing too little. They burn out because they're doing everything - without managing the one resource that actually drives performance: their ENERGY. This session is a practical workshop for founders and professionals who are already working hard and want to stay sharp doing it. **What you'll learn?** * A clear picture of where your energy actually goes * Tools to stay sharp on your worst days, not just your best * One change you can implement the same week * Live Q&A — bring your questions **⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯** **About Christopher Knoll** * Certified CBC (cognitive behaviour coach), executive coach and NLP practitioner * Mentor at Criteo * 4x founder * 19 years working in startup and corporate environments * Ex- Harley Davidson, Pepe Jeans, Google & Criteo **After Workshop** We'll continue with our regular networking meetup structure. **⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯** Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person workshop is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi!

Most professional events feel like a job interview. Most social hangouts feel like aimless small talk. **We are here to do the opposite!** 🌟 WHY JOIN? At the **Women’s Coffee Network**, we offer a non-traditional experience where you don't have to fight for your voice, perfect an elevator pitch, or navigate a room of strangers alone. We created this circle because **we don't believe in the hustle; we believe in the power of a steady anchor.** This is a facilitated experience, not just a meeting. We don’t just book a table; we curate a journey. Working with the precision of a designer and the empathy of a coach, we’ve built this soft sanctuary where **the superficial is skipped** and **the high-fidelity connection begins**. We're here to share personal stories and build professional alliances. 👉 [To secure your spot, please register via our Luma page](https://luma.com/nkpca26r) 🎀 WHO IS THIS FOR? ⋆☕︎ ˖ It's a **female-only community** because we have our unique way to express ourselves, struggles in the business world, and jokes only other women can understand. ⋆☕︎ ˖ If the idea of a meetup with 50 people makes you want to stay home, this circle is for you! We gather in **small, intimate groups** — to meet enough new people to have a deep conversation, but not so many that you feel anxious or overwhelmed. ⋆☕︎ ˖ Whether you are leading a corporation, building a creative empire, or navigating the quiet uncertainty of a career transition, you have a seat at our table. The **diversity of professional backgrounds** makes our circle special with shared wisdom. ⋆☕︎ ˖ Our **soft-flow dialogue** ensures that no bravery is required to be heard. You don’t have to be the loudest in the room to be the most impactful. Here, your silence is respected, and your voice is gently invited. WHAT TO EXPECT? * A **guided start** where every woman is seen and heard. You introduce yourself saying whatever you feel like sharing in a way that is comfortable to you. * We use our **custom-designed materials** to move past titles and discover the humans behind the roles. * A **verified circle** of women where you can be professionally ambitious and personally vulnerable at the same time. * Leave with **full batteries**, meaningful new professional bridges, and the support of women who truly *get it*. THE DETAILS 🕒 Date & Time: Saturday\, April 26th\, 2026 \| 2:00 PM 🎟️ Registration: To protect the intimacy and quality of our circle, seats are strictly limited. 👉 **If you feel called to create real connection in Barcelona within a female-only community, we can’t wait to welcome you.** 💜 \-\-\- Stay in the loop, stay connected! 👇 [​LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/17220029/)\| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/womenscoffeenetwork) \-\-\- 🛡️ Membership & Privacy Rules To ensure a safe and transparent environment for all, we only approve registrations from profiles with a full name and a clear face phot

Looking to meet interesting people in Barcelona this Friday night? Join us for a relaxed and friendly **international dinner experience** in a beautiful restaurant in the city centre. No pressure, no awkward networking — just great food, natural conversations, and new connections. *** ✨ **What to expect:** • Meet locals, expats & international people • Conversations in English & Spanish • Warm, relaxed and social atmosphere • Small group for better connections *** 👥 **Age groups (separate tables):** • 30–45 • 45–55 *** 🍽️ **Dinner experience (€35):** • 5 Spanish starters to share • Main course (meat, fish, rice or fideuà) • Dessert + drinks and coffee 👉 Great value, full dinner experience *** 📍 Central Barcelona 👔 Smart casual *** ⚠️ **Limited places (these dinners usually sell out)** 👉 RSVP on Meetup to secure your place 📲 After booking, we’ll contact you via WhatsApp to confirm details *** ✨ **Meet new people. Enjoy great food. Start your weekend the right way.**

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting to share ideas, build relationships, and spark new opportunities. Whether you’re scaling your business or just starting out, this is a space to meet people who value growth, collaboration, and a shared vision for success. Agenda: -6 pm - 6:15 - Introductions -6:15 - 7 pm - Share anything you want ideas on and get input from the group - 8 minutes per person -7 pm - 8 pm - Freestyle Afterwards we sometimes go somewhere for a meal/drink Language: English (Non-English speakers welcome, but everything is in English) Note: Max, the host will not attend. send host a message to join the WhatsApp group

Come connect with the community at our seaside coworking! 🌊 Join us for a **Coworking Day & After Work** filled with good music, tasty tapas, networking, and special guest artists. ✨ Happy Hour from **5:30–6:30 PM**, then **After Work from 6:30–8:30 PM** to unwind, connect, and enjoy the evening. And the best part: you only pay **20€ for the day pass at La Fabrica &Co**, and you get full access to the space for the entire day.

**Tired of the usual loud, crowded bars?** Join us this Thursday for a curated dining experience designed for international professionals and locals in Barcelona who prefer **real conversation** over loud music. Whether you are new to the city or a long-time resident, this is the perfect place to bridge the gap between the international and local Catalan/Spanish communities. **✨ Why join us?** * **Quality Connections:** We sit you with people in your age range (30s/40s & 40s/50s) to ensure great conversation. * **Language Mix:** Practice your Spanish or English in a natural, relaxed way. * **Elegant Setting:** We meet at a hand-picked, beautiful restaurant in the City Centre (Smart Casual dress code). **🍽️ The Menu (€35 All-Inclusive)** * **To Share:** 5 Traditional Spanish Tapas/Starters. * **Main:** Your choice of Meat, Fresh Fish, or Authentic Paella/Fideuà. * **Drinks:** Wine, water, and dessert included. **⚠️ Limited to 20 guests for a personal experience.** **HOW TO JOIN:** 1. Click **RSVP** here on Meetup. 2. Send a quick WhatsApp to **607 11 37 37** with "DINNER + Your Name" to confirm your menu choice and receive the secret location. **Stop scrolling, start connecting. See you Friday!**

**💘 Zoom Speed Dating for Cleveland Locals – Matched by Age & Personality** A hosted online speed dating experience for Cleveland locals. We match you with compatible Cleveland locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 👥 **Best for:** - 🎯 Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting 🔄 **What to expect** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 📍 **Event snapshot** - ⚡ **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel 💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving. --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cleveland locals tonight. 💓 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Built for clarity over length.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

**💖 Meet Toledo Singles Tonight – Hosted Speed Dating on Zoom** Meet Toledo singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. Join from home, get paired with Toledo singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy. **Register under your age group:** - 🌍 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited. --- 👥 **Best for:** - Singles in Toledo who want to meet people from home - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation **At a glance** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Toledo singles. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach. **Frequently Asked Questions** **What's the personality quiz for?** It helps us match you with compatible people. **Do I need experience?** **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** --- ✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. 💗 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Concise by design so people can decide quickly.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

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 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

**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/)