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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.

If you like books and meeting new international people you are welcome in The Pignetismi Book Club :) *(Scroll for english)* Se cerchi un posto dove condividere la passione per la lettura, chiacchiere e trovare nuovi amici internazionali a Roma, dovresti unirti al Pignetismi Book Club:) Un appuntamento dedicato ai libri, alla condivisione e all’incontro tra persone, in un’atmosfera informale ma curata. 🗓 Martedì 21 aprile 2026 ⏰ 19:00 – 21:00 (puntuali, il book club è guidato) 📍 The Goethe Hotel - Via del Fiume 14 Roma La serata si terrà presso il The Goethe Hotel, una struttura elegante e raffinata nel cuore di Roma, caratterizzata da ambienti curati, design contemporaneo e un’atmosfera intima e accogliente. Avremo a disposizione una sala riservata tutta per noi, perfetta per vivere al meglio l’esperienza del book club in tranquillità. **⚠️ Info consumazione** **La consumazione è obbligatoria, ma sarà possibile scegliere liberamente alla carta dal menù ([consultabile qui](https://thegoethehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ALL-DAY-DINING.pdf "https://thegoethehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ALL-DAY-DINING.pdf") ).** 🎟 Posti limitati Un’occasione davvero unica e speciale — consigliamo di prenotare in anticipo. Se fai parte della nostra chat WhatsApp, sai che questo mese leggeremo: 📖 *La stanza di Giovanni* – James Baldwin Un romanzo intenso e profondamente umano che esplora temi come l’identità, il desiderio, la paura e il senso di appartenenza. Ambientato nella Parigi degli anni ’50, racconta la storia di David e del suo rapporto con Giovanni, mettendo in luce le complessità dell’amore e dei conflitti interiori. Puoi leggerlo sia in italiano che in inglese — la nostra community è internazionale e durante l’incontro potrai anche confrontarti con persone che parlano altre lingue, oppure cogliere l’occasione per praticare il tuo italiano. Il book club sarà guidato in modo libero e non accademico, attraverso giochi, domande e spunti di riflessione. Non è necessario aver finito il libro: ogni contributo è benvenuto. **✨ Rituale di Book Swapping al buio** **È fondamentale portare almeno un libro per poter partecipare allo swapping.** 📚 Il libro deve essere: – incartato (senza titolo visibile) – accompagnato da una frase che ne descriva l’atmosfera – nuovo o usato (non è importante) – appartenente alla narrativa, romanzi o saggi **⚠️ Non sono ammessi manuali o libri tecnici poco affini alla lettura di piacere.** **⚠️ ATTENZIONE: se non porti un libro da scambiare non potrai prenderne uno durante lo swapping :)** **Seguici su Instagram per non perderti nessun aggiornamento: [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") e [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/")** **[Leggi la nostra newsletter per review, libri, film aggiornamenti](https://pignetismi.substack.com/ "https://pignetismi.substack.com/")** **A presto! :)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you’re looking for a place to share your love of reading, chat, and make new friends in Rome, you should join us :) A relaxing evening talking about books and meeting new people with the Pignetismi community. 🗓 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (please be on time, the book club is guided) 📍 The Goethe Hotel The event will take place at The Goethe Hotel, an elegant and stylish venue in the heart of Rome, known for its refined interiors, contemporary design, and intimate atmosphere. We will have a private room exclusively for our group, creating the perfect setting for a cozy and engaging book club experience. **⚠️ Consumption info** **A minimum order is required, but you’ll be free to choose from the à la carte menu ([available at the link](https://thegoethehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ALL-DAY-DINING.pdf "https://thegoethehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ALL-DAY-DINING.pdf")).** **🎟 Limited spots** **A truly unique and special occasion — booking in advance is highly recommended.** **This month’s book is:** **📖 *Giovanni’s Room* – James Baldwin** A powerful and deeply moving novel exploring identity, desire, fear, and belonging. Set in 1950s Paris, it follows David and his relationship with Giovanni, shedding light on the complexities of love and inner conflict. You can read it in either English or Italian — our community is international, so you’ll also have the chance to connect with people who speak different languages or practice your Italian. The book club will be guided in a relaxed, non-academic way, through games, questions, and discussion prompts. You don’t need to have finished the book — every contribution is welcome. **✨ Blind Book Swapping Ritual** **Bringing at least one book is essential to participate in the swapping.** 📚 The book must be: – wrapped (no visible title) – include a short sentence describing its atmosphere – new or used (both are fine) – fiction, novels, or essays **⚠️ Technical manuals or non-recreational books are not allowed.** **⚠️ IMPORTANT: If you don’t bring a book to swap, you won’t be able to take one during the swapping :)** Follow us on Instagram: [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") and [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/") [Read our newsletter for more books, movies, updates](https://pignetismi.substack.com/ "https://pignetismi.substack.com/") A gathering to read, listen, share, and feel a little more at home. 📚✨ See you soon!

Ciao amici! Our meetup in Rome brings together friendly faces every Saturday at 7:30 PM. [[Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FzXKIQUFy6e0iG24XlTQUJ) ] We're mostly in our 20s and 30s, and we love a good chat Travelers, expats, and locals blend into a community that speaks all languages — especially kindness.

Join us for an **online discussion** of *Persepolis* by Marjane Satrapi (2000–2003). While our in-person meetings are usually limited to 15 participants to keep the conversation focused and give everyone space to contribute, this online format allows for a bit more flexibility. For this session, we’ll be opening up to a **maximum of 20 participants** to make the most of the virtual setting while still keeping the discussion engaging and inclusive. **IMPORTANT DETAILS** * By signing up, you are expressing a genuine intention to attend. We understand that things can change, but we kindly ask you to be considerate of others and only reserve a spot if you plan to join. * This is a shared discussion space, and we welcome participants from different countries, backgrounds, and cultural contexts. Please approach the conversation with openness, respect, and curiosity. We expect all participants to engage in a **non-judgmental and respectful way**, especially when discussing experiences that may differ from your own. * Before joining, **please make sure to read [OUR RULES AND ETIQUETTE](https://feminismbetweenthelines.com/)**[ ](https://feminismbetweenthelines.com/)from our website www.feminismbetweenthelines.com * We encourage you to read the book beforehand so you can actively participate in the conversation. * To help everyone prepare, all **event materials will be shared 3–4 days before the discussion** via Meetup messages. This will include: 1. The Google Meet link 2. A document with discussion questions and prompts 3. Any final practical details for the session As this is our first online edition of the book club, we see it as a learning experience. We’ll do our best to create a smooth, engaging, and meaningful discussion, but we also ask for your patience and understanding as we experiment, adjust, and improve future online sessions based on what works best. Looking forward to sharing ideas, perspectives, and a great conversation together!

*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.

Ciao! 👋🇮🇹 We will gather at casadente to co-work after lunch, feel free to join us! We can chat while working and some of us stay for aperitivo as well! RSVP now to let us know if you're coming! There is a lot of space but it can get busy so if you have calls make sure to bring a headset and a fully charged laptop. We are most likely inside as you enter to the left, last table by the window, Call +393314101804 if you're unsure which group we are as there's quite a few people working from there! About us: We are a simple group of people looking for new friends. ✨ ​Are you a remote worker tired of talking to your laptop? 💻 An expat navigating life in the Eternal City? 🏛️ Or a local who loves an international vibe? 🌍 Are you between 25-39 years old? Then you’ve found your crowd! 🎯 ​We believe the Dolce Vita is better shared. 🍝🍷 We aren’t looking for quick hellos; we’re here to build a real circle of familiar faces to enjoy this crazy, beautiful city with. ❤️ ​We meet on Thursday to chat, have a drink, and break up the work week. 📅🍻 Just good people, good drinks, and good vibes. ✨ ​Whether you just unpacked your boxes 📦 or you’ve been here long enough to complain about the bus system like a true Roman 🚌🤌, come say hi!

🔥 **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**

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.

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

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

**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/)

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

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

**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 at Prost Beer and Wine Cafe. Www.prostcafe.com**