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En VIBRES abrimos nuestro espacio para una experiencia íntima de salsa y bachata – nivel iniciación, pensada para quienes quieren empezar a bailar o disfrutar en un ambiente cercano y familiar. 💃🕺 Puedes venir en pareja o solo/a — aquí fomentamos la conexión entre todos los participantes. 🎶 Buena música, energía bonita y grupo reducido para aprender de verdad. 🤝 Espacio pequeño y acogedor, ideal para ganar confianza y pasarlo bien. 💫 Puedes apuntarte a clases sueltas o elegir un abono mensual para avanzar de forma continua. 📩 Reserva tu plaza o pide más información escribiendo a: vibresagracia@gmail.com Nos vemos en la pista ❤️

Te invitamos a moverte, conectar y probar algo nuevo. 🤸 La capoeira angola es una práctica afrobrasileña que une movimiento, música y diálogo corporal en un jogo entre camaradas. Una forma consciente y creativa de habitar el cuerpo y construir conexión. 🗓 Miércoles · 18:30–19h30 h 📍 Nest City Lab · Barcelona Clases recurrentes para profundizar semana a semana en: – Movimiento en el suelo y de pie – El jogo en pareja – Musicalidad, canto e instrumentos (berimbau, pandeiro, agogô, reco-reco) – Cultura e historia de la capoeira 💛 No se necesita experiencia previa. 💛 Espacio abierto a todos los niveles. 💛 Para información sobre precios e inscripción mensual, escríbenos y te mandaremos la info. Ven con ropa y zapatillas cómodas, agua y curiosidad. **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

We will meet at the SANDWICHEZ near Sagrada Familia to practice English and Spanish and also to meet new people. From 19:00 to 19:30 we will practice English and from 19:30 to 20:00 Spanish. VERY IMPORTANT: To sign up, confirm exact times, find out if it's actually happening, and for any other information, you must do so in our WhatsApp group (only confirmed registrations will be considered). Here's the link to join: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL) For more information, please send me a private message. Best regards! Nos reuniremos en el SANDWICHEZ que hay cerca de Sagrada Familia para practicar inglés y español y también para conocer gente nueva. De 19:00 a 19:30 practicaremos inglés y de 19:30 a 20:00 español. MUY IMPORTANTE: Para poder inscribiros, confirmar la hora exacta, saber si se celebra y cualquier otra información, debéis hacerlo en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp (sólo se tendrán en cuenta las inscripciones confirmadas en el grupo de whatsapp). Os dejo el enlace para uniros: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL) Para cualquier otra información, igualmente, me podéis escribir un mensaje privado. Saludos!

[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277

Hi everyone! 😊 Spring is here and we are ready to start moving in the sun! Let's start working on back health & posture — with fresh air, movement, and good energy! This session will be different, as I would like to introduce you to Qigong with bamboo stick. We’ll meet at 10:30 AM on the beach next to the beach Platja Riera Xica, the beach in front of Hotel Subur Maritim. 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/8MJLLyYNfy9h9BbV6 We’ll enjoy a relaxed back health & posture session focused on: * improving posture * reducing stiffness from sitting * gentle movement and mobility * feeling better in your body The cost for the class is 8€. All levels are welcome — this is not about pushing hard, but about moving well and feeling good. No need to bring anything, just come as you are. Come move, stretch, breathe, and enjoy a healthy Spring start by the sea 🌊. Your back will thank you. See you on the beach! 😄 Olivia

**Insight Circle** Connect deeply, developing greater intimacy, with yourself and others, in this **Relational** **Mindfulness Practice** in the form of a conversation. We will practice **observing without judgement**, what’s happening in us and between us, in the moment, as we relate to each other. **Observing sensations, emotions and thoughts** so that we get a complete picture of what it’s like to be us. In this way, we learn to **lead ourselves** through **greater awareness** of the moment, and cultivate our own **inner knowing**. Through exercises introduced at the beginning of each session, we will gradually develop our capacity together to **be present** with what is and listen deeply to ourselves and others. **This practice can help you:** * Connect to your emotions, and * Be more at ease and alignment in your body and mind. * Get inspiration. * Develop intuition to help you make decisions. * Improve your relationships and connect with others on a much deeper level. * Become unstuck in different areas of your life and take action. I spent many years meditating, but when I discovered this, it felt like a revelation, a missing piece that’s helping me get awareness of how I relate to other and create my life. The practice is based on Circling. You can find further information here: https://www.transformationalconnection.com/ Join us on this beautiful journey of discovering ourselves. **Further Information on participation** Previous experience of these practices is not necessary. By signing up, you agree to respect the confidentiality of the participants by not disclosing any information outside of the meeting. This event will be held in English and offered by donation. Numbers are not always accurate here, as the event is advertised elsewhere. **Places are limited, RSVP here and message me on Whatsapp +34 667 840 756 to confirm your spot.** **The event may be cancelled if there aren't a minimum number of 4 people confirmed.** Please be there at the start, as the session will build on what you learn at the beginning, therefore you won’t be able to join half way through. By attending, you’re happy for photos to be taken and shared here. Let me know if you don't want to appear. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. **About me** I am a qualified Transformational & Career Coach having trained London in 2016. I bring my personal life experience to my work having transitioned career and country to be more in-tune with who I am. I am passionate about helping people connect deeply to themselves, bringing out their creativity and gifts for the world through their work. I have been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and spent 5 years living and helping to facilitate the space at a retreat centre on a tiny island in Scotland, established by a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, one of the pioneers of mindfulness in the UK. I believe meditation and mindfulness are wonderful tools which help people gain clarity and focus by creating a space to listen deeply within. They have certainly helped me a great deal! [www.freeyourflow.org](www.freeyourflow.org) \-\-\- **[ESP]** Conéctate profundamente, desarrollando una mayor intimidad, contigo mismo y con los demás, en esta **Práctica de Mindfulness Relacional** en forma de conversación. Implica **observar sin juzgar**, lo que está sucediendo en nosotros y entre nosotros, en el momento, mientras nos relacionamos entre nosotros. **Observando sensaciones, emociones y pensamientos** para que obtengamos una imagen completa de cómo es ser nosotros mismos. De esta manera, **practicamos el guiarnos** a nosotros mismos a través de **una mayor conciencia del momento** y cultivamos nuestro **propio conocimiento interior**. A través de ejercicios presentados al comienzo de cada sesión, desarrollaremos gradualmente nuestra capacidad de estar juntos presentes y escucharnos profundamente a nosotros mismos. **Esta práctica puede ayudarte a:** \* Conectar con tus emociones, y \* Estar más a gusto y alineado en tu cuerpo y mente. \* Obtener inspiración. \* Desarrollar la intuición para ayudarte a tomar decisiones. \* Mejorar tus relaciones y conectar con los demás en un nivel mucho más profundo. \* Desatascarte en diferentes áreas de tu vida y tomar acción. **Más información sobre la participación** No es necesaria experiencia previa en estas prácticas. Al registrarte, aceptas respetar la confidencialidad de los participantes al no divulgar ninguna información fuera de la reunión. Este evento se llevará a cabo en **inglés** y esta ofrecido por donacion voluntaria. Los números no siempre son precisos aquí, ya que el evento se anuncia en otro lugar. **Las plazas son limitadas, confirma tu asistencia aquí y envíame un mensaje por Whatsapp al +34 667 840 756 para reservar tu lugar.** **El evento podrá cancelarse si no hay un número mínimo de 4 personas confirmadas.** Este evento esta ofrecido por donacion. Está allí al principio, ya que la sesión se basará en lo que aprendiste al principio, por lo tanto, no podrás unirte a la mitad. Al asistir, aceptas que se tomen fotos y se compartan aquí. Avísanos si no quieres aparecer. Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en ponerte en contacto conmigo.

Ven a conectar con tu cuerpo y despertar tu creatividad a través de: •Movimientos de conexión corporal •ejercicio físico consciente •Baile Este espacio no es para exigirte más es para pausar, respirar, activar, ejercitar y mover tu cuerpo al ritmo de la música dejando que se exprese libremente desde la autocompasión y la autoescucha

Namaste and welcome to Yoga by Berta! This is a hatha yoga class by the beach, appropriate for all levels, everybody is welcome. Start your day with a gentle yoga session designed to create balance and ease in body and mind, surrounded by the calming sounds of the sea. Please, bring a towel or sarong with you. Location: Playa de La Fragata, Sitges Time: 🧘‍♀️10:30-11:30 Yoga Class. Price class: 10 € ✨ Embrace the sea, sun, and serenity Good vibes only. 🌊🧘‍♂️☀️

Únete a nuestro Grupo de Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd) Estamos taambién en Instagram [www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad](http://www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad) **🧠 El Juego de la Matrix ✨ Cómo Crear tu Realidad** **¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cuál es el verdadero sentido de nuestra existencia?** ¿Y si todo formara parte de un gran juego dentro de una matriz tridimensional que genera la realidad que experimentamos? Vivimos en una realidad compartida, aparentemente objetiva, regida por ciertas reglas del “campo de juego”. Sin embargo, el ser humano, a través de su propio sistema de funcionamiento —mente, emociones y biología—, genera una realidad de segundo orden que interactúa constantemente con esa matriz. Comprender cómo funcionan estas reglas y aprender a manejarlas puede convertirse en una de las claves para crear una realidad más alineada con nuestro propósito de vida y vivir con mayor plenitud y consciencia. En esta conferencia exploraremos, desde una mirada integradora que conecta psicología, biología y física, cómo funciona esta “matrix” y cuál es el verdadero sistema operativo del ser humano. Tomaremos conciencia de posibles distorsiones en nuestra forma de percibir y procesar la realidad, y veremos cómo reprogramar nuestro propio sistema interno para sostener un estado mental y emocional más elevado que impulse cambios reales en nuestra vida. Porque quizá la cuestión no sea **escapar de la Matrix**, sino comprender las reglas del juego… para aprender a jugar mejor. ✨ **Ponente:** Judith Vidal - Psicóloga **Colaboración**: 5€ én efectivo. No Bizum. (Costes de sala y organización) **Formato**: Presencial y participativo.

Welcome to our language exchange Meetup !!! Come and make friends and improve your languages at the same time ! Please RSVP here and also join our Whatsapp Group https://shorturl.at/v1pNU :-) ¡Bienvenido a nuestro Meetup de intercambio de idiomas! Venid a hacer amigos y a mejorar vuestros idiomas al mismo tiempo! Para asistir, confirma tu asistencia aquí y únete también a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp https://shorturl.at/v1pNU :-) Benvinguts a la nostra trobada d'intercanvi lingüístic! Veniu a fer amics ia millorar els vostres idiomes alhora! Per assistir-hi, confirma la teva assistència aquí i uneix-te també al nostre grup de Whatsapp https://shorturl.at/v1pNU :-)

[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM?mode=hq1tsha) ¿Y si el problema no es lo que te pasa… sino que aún no lo estás viendo con claridad? Vivimos reaccionando: a lo que sentimos, a lo que otros hacen, a lo que creemos que somos. Pero rara vez nos detenemos a observar. A darnos cuenta de verdad. En este encuentro exploraremos una idea profunda inspirada en **Jiddu Krishnamurti**: 👉 La inteligencia no nace del conocimiento… nace del darse cuenta. Cuando ves sin juicio, sin huir, sin justificar… algo cambia. No porque lo fuerces, sino porque lo comprendes. 💡 ¿De qué hablaremos y viviremos? * Qué significa realmente “darse cuenta” * Cómo funciona la mente cuando reacciona automáticamente * Por qué intentar cambiar sin comprender genera más conflicto * La diferencia entre pensar… y observar * Dinámicas para experimentar este estado en ti No es una charla para aprender más… Es un espacio para verte con más profundidad. Un encuentro para quienes sienten que hay “algo más” que entender, pero no desde teorías… sino desde la experiencia directa. 📍 Un espacio cercano, humano y participativo 💬 Con dinámicas de conexión y reflexión 🧠 Desarrollo personal aplicado a la vida real 💰 Aportación: 3€ en efectivo ☕ Se pide consumir algo por respeto al local

Start your day in a slower, more intentional way. Every Thursday morning, we gather at the beach in Barcelona for a **guided breathwork and meditation experience** designed to help you reset your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and begin the day feeling more open, present, and connected. Limited spots. Early booking recommended. **[👉 Alternative signup through Luma platform](https://luma.com/riseshine)** ✨ **What to expect** This is a 60-minute experience combining breathwork, meditation, and connection. 🧘 **Flow of the session:** * Arrival & landing (5–10 min) * 45-minute guided breathwork & meditation session * Short connection exercises with the group (5–10 min) * Optional ocean dip afterwards 🎧 **During the session, you will:** * Lie down on the beach * Wear wireless headphones with immersive music * Use a soft blindfold to go deeper into the experience You’ll be guided through different breathing techniques and meditation styles to help you: * Slow down * Release stress and emotional tension * Reconnect with your body * Feel more open, grounded, and emotionally connected Each session is slightly different depending on the facilitator. 🌊 **What makes it special** With headphones and blindfolds, you can fully disconnect from distractions and turn inward. A space to start your day feeling more alive, more connected, and in a positive, elevated state. Surrounded by like-minded people. 🤍 **This is for you if** * You want to start your day with intention * You feel stressed or mentally busy and need a reset * You’re curious about breathwork and meditation * You want to connect with yourself and others * **You’re looking for a conscious community in Barcelona** 🎒 **What to bring** * A towel or blanket to lie on * Comfortable clothes * Water * Optional: swimwear for after the session 📍 **Important info** * Every Thursday, 07:00 – 08:00 * Beach in Barcelona * Limited spots This is a recurring event series guided by certified Breaze Breathwork facilitators. **About Breaze** Breaze is a breathwork school and creates immersive experiences through breathwork, meditation, and conscious practices that help you reconnect, regulate your nervous system, and move through life with more clarity and intention. More at @[breaze.school](https://breaze.school/?utm_source=luma) **About AURA** AURA is a Barcelona-based silent disco and immersive event company, providing wireless headphone experiences that transform sound into shared, deeply immersive moments. More at[ @aura_events_es](https://www.instagram.com/aura_events_es?igsh=Ynk1MGdrMnJsanIw&utm_source=luma)

**Invitación 17h00-18h00 en el espacio chill-out del nest** Descubre el ***Método Feldenkrais*** y transforma tu movimiento con Ana Teresa Capdevila. Sientes rigidez o tensión en la espalda? Quieres mejorar tu postura y moverte con mayor facilidad y gracia? Te invito a clases del método *Feldenkrais*, diseñadas para personas personas de todas las edades y niveles de condición física A través de movimientos suaves y conscientes, explorarás nuevas formas de moverte, liberando tensiones innecesarias y encontrando un equilibrio natural en tu columna vertebral. Alinea tu columna: Redescubre un nuevo eje, aliviando dolores y mejorando tu equilibrio. Le rogamos que **lleve ropa cómoda y abrigada** y que sea **puntual** (no más tarde de las 17.05 horas) - ya que hay secuencias de movimiento complicadas y es importante estar desde el principio para seguirlas. Gracias de antemano. **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

Únete a nuestro Grupo de Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd) Estamos taambién en Instagram [www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad](http://www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad) **Reiki: Energía, Tradición y Transformación** ¿Qué es realmente el Reiki? ¿De dónde proviene y cómo puede aplicarse en nuestra vida? En esta conferencia realizaremos una introducción clara y accesible al Reiki como práctica energética, explorando sus fundamentos, su origen en Japón y su evolución a través de diferentes corrientes y sistemas, como el Reiki japonés tradicional y otras variantes como el Reiki egipcio. A lo largo del encuentro abordaremos: • Qué es la energía y cómo influye en nuestro bienestar • Principios y filosofía del Reiki • Diferencias entre escuelas y enfoques • Aplicaciones prácticas en el día a día • El Reiki como herramienta de transformación personal Será un espacio para comprender, reflexionar y acercarse al Reiki desde una mirada abierta, integradora y práctica, tanto para personas que se inician como para quienes desean profundizar en este camino. 🗣️ Esta conferencia será impartida por Joan Piquer. Web: [www.joanpiquer.es](www.joanpiquer.es) Instagram: piquerjoan 📍 Evento presencial 👥 Plazas limitadas Una oportunidad para conectar con la energía, ampliar la comprensión y abrir nuevas posibilidades de desarrollo personal. Colaboración: 5 euros en efectivo (costes de sala y gastos de organización). No Bizum.

Do toxic people weigh you down? Affect your happiness? How can having toxic relationships affect your Health? And moreover, how can you spot them before it’s too late? Attend this in-person meeting to find out how to spot these people and remove their negative emotions from your life. This event is hosted by The Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center in Central Ohio.

How to Be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Semi in honor of March being International Women's Month Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709) Location: SOW Plated Menu: [https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/](https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/) Book summary: In 2006 Julia Lerner is living in Moscow, a recent university graduate in computer science, when she's recruited by Russia's largest intelligence agency. By 2018 she's in Silicon Valley as COO of Tangerine, one of America's most famous technology companies. In between her executive management (make offers to promising startups, crush them and copy their features if they refuse); self promotion (check out her latest op-ed in the WSJ, on Work/Life Balance 2.0); and work in gender equality (transfer the most annoying females from her team), she funnels intelligence back to the motherland. But now Russia's asking for more, and Julia's getting nervous. Alice Lu is a first generation Chinese American whose parents are delighted she's working at Tangerine (such a successful company!). Too bad she's slogging away in the lower echelons, recently dumped, and now sharing her expensive two-bedroom apartment with her cousin Cheri, a perennial "founder's girlfriend". One afternoon, while performing a server check, Alice discovers some unusual activity, and now she's burdened with two powerful but distressing suspicions: Tangerine's privacy settings aren't as rigorous as the company claims they are, and the person abusing this loophole might be Julia Lerner herself. The closer Alice gets to Julia, the more Julia questions her own loyalties. Russia may have placed her in the Valley, but she's the one who built her career; isn't she entitled to protect the lifestyle she's earned?

**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex? How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup? How do we avoid anxiety and depression? How do we have more self esteem? In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you quickly get over the past and heal your mind. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!