Women's Empowerment

Calling all working parents in Sofia! Join us for a Networking Brunch where we will focus on supporting each other in navigating the challenges of balancing work and family life. This event is open to working moms and dads, whether you are an expat, a stay-at-home mom transitioning back to work, or an entrepreneur juggling multiple roles. Let's share our experiences, exchange tips, and build a supportive community to help each other thrive in our professional and personal lives. Come connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and leave feeling empowered and inspired to tackle whatever comes your way. **Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow together with Sofia Building Business Moms & Dads!**

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

## Details ## [Global Azure 2026: Let’s Build the Future Together!](http://%5Bhttps://blog.globalazure.net/Blog/Post/336/Global-Azure-2026-Let-s-Build-the-Future-Together%5D(https://blog.globalazure.net/Blog/Post/336/Global-Azure-2026-Let-s-Build-the-Future-Together) "\[https://blog.globalazure.net/Blog/Post/336/Global-Azure-2026-Let-s-Build-the-Future-Together\](https://blog.globalazure.net/Blog/Post/336/Global-Azure-2026-Let-s-Build-the-Future-Together)") We’re thrilled to announce the official dates for **Global Azure 2026** the world’s largest community-driven celebration of Microsoft Azure! Mark your calendars for **April 16–18, 2026**, because this is your chance to be part of something truly global, impactful, and inspiring. Global Azure Bulgaria is an event, part of Global Azure 2026, powered by Bulgarian Azure community, which will be held on **Saturday 18th of April 2026. All sessions are in English** **Registration:** [https://www.meetup.com/sofia-cloud-meetup/events/314328873/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=210689038](https://www.meetup.com/sofia-cloud-meetup/events/314328873/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=210689038) **Location:** **Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University, Rooms 300 and 303** **💡 What is Global Azure?** Global Azure is a **worldwide community event** where thousands of people come together to learn, share, and build with Microsoft Azure. For three days, local user groups and communities organize their own events: from meetups and workshops to full-day conferences, all under the shared banner of Global Azure.

Calling all working parents in Sofia! Join us for a Networking Brunch where we will focus on supporting each other in navigating the challenges of balancing work and family life. This event is open to working moms and dads, whether you are an expat, a stay-at-home mom transitioning back to work, or an entrepreneur juggling multiple roles. Let's share our experiences, exchange tips, and build a supportive community to help each other thrive in our professional and personal lives. Come connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and leave feeling empowered and inspired to tackle whatever comes your way. **Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow together with Sofia Building Business Moms & Dads!**

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

## Details ## [Global Azure 2026: Let’s Build the Future Together!](http://%5Bhttps://blog.globalazure.net/Blog/Post/336/Global-Azure-2026-Let-s-Build-the-Future-Together%5D(https://blog.globalazure.net/Blog/Post/336/Global-Azure-2026-Let-s-Build-the-Future-Together) "\[https://blog.globalazure.net/Blog/Post/336/Global-Azure-2026-Let-s-Build-the-Future-Together\](https://blog.globalazure.net/Blog/Post/336/Global-Azure-2026-Let-s-Build-the-Future-Together)") We’re thrilled to announce the official dates for **Global Azure 2026** the world’s largest community-driven celebration of Microsoft Azure! Mark your calendars for **April 16–18, 2026**, because this is your chance to be part of something truly global, impactful, and inspiring. Global Azure Bulgaria is an event, part of Global Azure 2026, powered by Bulgarian Azure community, which will be held on **Saturday 18th of April 2026. All sessions are in English** **Registration:** [https://www.meetup.com/sofia-cloud-meetup/events/314328873/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=210689038](https://www.meetup.com/sofia-cloud-meetup/events/314328873/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=210689038) **Location:** **Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University, Rooms 300 and 303** **💡 What is Global Azure?** Global Azure is a **worldwide community event** where thousands of people come together to learn, share, and build with Microsoft Azure. For three days, local user groups and communities organize their own events: from meetups and workshops to full-day conferences, all under the shared banner of Global Azure.

Join us for a night of board gaming with FANG (Fem All Night Gaming). **We are an all fem board game group** in Columbus, Ohio. No cis-men, please! We play modern hobby board games! If you're unsure what that is, we can teach you! We'll be meeting at Round Table Games in Dublin! They have snacks and drink. They allow outside food if you want more than a snack. We will be playing in the store on the right when you walk in!

Let’s get together for a relaxed Saturday brunch! This will be the very first event for our group. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, get out more, or just enjoy good conversation over brunch, this is the perfect place to start. We’ll be meeting at The Goat Gahanna for great food, drinks, and a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

Over time I'm hoping to organize a hike to all the Franklin County Metro Parks. This is the first one so if you're interested jump in! We'll start with the Canopy Walk, a cool feature of this park. Climb 100 stairs to the top - or take the elevator if stairs aren't your thing. At the top there are a bunch of things to play on - a rope bridge, a fireman pole that we can slide down - and more! About fifteen minutes there and we'll head to the natural trail, Buttonbush, Maple and Beech Trail for 2.2 miles then do a 1.7 mile loop on the paved Greenway Trail. We'll be passing our cars as we transition if you only want to do the first loop, or the second loop. Pace of around 3.5 mph but no one left behind. If there is an interest we can grab lunch nearby afterward.

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

Let’s walk the gardens and enjoy what has spring has on display.