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🎉 **Your Thursday Night Just Got Way More Exciting!** 🎉 Join our **International Language Exchange**, happening every **Thursday night** since **June 2017**! 🌍🗣️We gather weekly around **Vila Madalena/Pinheiros** to connect, chat, and practice as many languages as possible, while meeting awesome people from all over the world. 🍻😉🍗 📍 The venue? The vibrant and welcoming **@BaixoPinheirosBar**, ready to host us with great vibes from **7:30 PM until 4am**. 🆓 *FREE admission until 10:00 PM!* **What are you waiting for?** ✅ *RSVP now* and come be part of this incredible community — Let’s make memories together! 😊🔥🙃 \*\*\ *HOW TO FIND US \*\*\* [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRK9Pjma0YM3XG9bo42k8k) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/MultiLingoSP/) \| [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/MultiLingoSP) Everyone is welcome, even if you're coming solo! Don’t be shy, just grab your language stickers, introduce yourself, and start chatting! 🎉🫶🌐 💡 Got an idea to improve the event? Want to help out or organize a special activity through the group? We’d *love* to hear from you — just send us a message! **See you there... Cheers! 🥂**

Em parceria com um palestrante da comunidade Golang SP vamos reunir a galera desenvolvedora para trocar experiências, aprender na prática e discutir soluções usadas no dia a dia de sistemas distribuídos. ***Endereço: Rua Maria Carolina, 624 - Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo - SP, 01445-000*** **Um bate-papo sobre Engenharia de Software em Banking *@ Laís Lima – Desenvolvedora Backend na Avenue*** Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laislimadev/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laislimadev/) Nesta conversa, Laís abordará conceitos essenciais de engenharia de software. Entre os temas: * arquiteturas de software no contexto de banking; * padrões de comunicação entre serviços; * estratégias de resiliência; * estratégias usadas para escala como o que é sharding e particionamento; e como essas abordagens são aplicadas na Avenue. **Minibio:** Paulistana e desenvolvedora há 8 anos, Laís tem forte atuação em comunidades de tecnologia, o que alimentou sua paixão por mentorar pessoas. Fora do trabalho, coleciona hiperfocos e hobbies: guitarrista da banda Tijolos Baianos e atualmente desbravando o mundo dos patins. **PubSub com Go @ *Samuel Dantas – Senior Software Engineer na Vili Tecnologia*** Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-v-dantas/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-v-dantas/) Nesta palestra, Samuel vai compartilhar um case real de reescrita de software feito em sua empresa de PBX VoIP — Ele vai mostrar como criou uma aplicação em Go capaz de: * se conectar com diversos sistemas; * parsear eventos de diferentes origens; * expor endpoints WebSocket para dashboards e telas de monitoramento em tempo real; * e tudo isso usando um pub/sub in-memory implementado com goroutines e channels. Durante a talk, Samuel também apresentará alguns patterns utilizados na solução, além de explicar as escolhas arquiteturais e desafios enfrentados — trazendo insights valiosos para quem trabalha (ou quer trabalhar) com processamento de eventos, real-time e comunicação entre serviços. Link para o projeto: [https://github.com/samuel1992/ws-server-with-messagebus](https://github.com/samuel1992/ws-server-with-messagebus) \*\*\* *[Disclaimer.](https://lps.avenue.us/disclaimer-grupo-avenue/)*

☕🍰Nos encontraremos na Padaria Santa Teresa à partir das 18:15 na Praça Dr. João Mendes, 150 para um café / esquenta. Às 19:30 sairemos em direção ao teatro. ➡️VC VAI? Então entre no Grupo de zap para controle: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8kwtfQJALDFlOM0qLr0aW?mode=hq2tcla Ingressos: https://sales.ticketsforfun.com.br/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23643286930&gclid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchp7h0VW1H6X9DLmrr7cTitcKL2vGk-LpQchd_aEba-LMhRdpwKG37uRoCpPYQAvD_BwE#/event/shrek-o-musical-12763?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shrek À partir de R$38 Comprei balcão I24 ✨Depois de conquistar milhões de fãs ao redor do mundo, Shrek – O Musical chegará Teatro Renault transformando o palco em um verdadeiro reino encantado. Com cenários grandiosos, figurinos premiados e efeitos especiais impressionantes, o espetáculo recria com humor e imaginação o universo irreverente do ogro mais amado do planeta. O ator e cantor Tiago Abravanel interpreta Shrek, trazendo energia, carisma e diversão para toda a família. Com trajetória marcada pela comédia e pelo teatro musical, Evelyn Castro assume o papel do Burro, amigo inseparável de Shrek na história. As atrizes Fabi Bang e Myra Ruiz, protagonistas do sucesso Wicked, darão vida para Fiona em sessões alternadas prometendo trazer irreverência, força e carisma à princesa nos palcos. Duração: 3:00 h HOST: Paulinho *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

A BOND está de volta. Dia 23 de abril, um Happy Hour com clima descontraído e pessoas novas para conhecer! Pra relaxar depois do trabalho, todo mundo aqui veio com a mesma intenção: relaxar e conhecer gente interessante. 19h, Banqueta Bar, Vila Madalena. Ingresso: https://bondbr.short.gy/Abril Vagas limitadas.

## Serverless + IA Generativa: da arquitetura à prática Nesta edição do AWS User Group São Paulo, vamos direto ao ponto com dois temas extremamente atuais e complementares: 🔹 O futuro do serverless com os novos recursos da AWS — e o que isso muda na prática para arquiteturas modernas 🔹 Como criar um protótipo de uma aplicação financeira do zero utilizando IA Generativa e Machine Learning Se você trabalha com arquitetura, desenvolvimento, modernização ou quer transformar ideias em soluções reais utilizando as tecnologias mais atuais da AWS, esse meetup é pra você. *** ## 🎤 Palestra 1 ### Agora serverless tem servidores. E agora? Durante anos, o serverless foi vendido como o caminho natural para sistemas escaláveis e eficientes. Mas… e quando ele não encaixa? Nesta palestra, Evandro Pires traz uma visão prática e estratégica: * O que mudou com os novos recursos da AWS * Onde serverless começa a fazer mais sentido (inclusive em empresas maiores) * Como pensar arquitetura com mais clareza e menos hype Uma visão realista de quem vive decisões técnicas no dia a dia. *** ## 👨‍💻 Palestrante Evandro Pires é AWS Serverless Hero, CVO e atua na Select Soluções, além de ser embaixador da sls.guru. Possui ampla experiência ajudando empresas a adotarem arquiteturas serverless de forma eficiente, equilibrando inovação com necessidades reais de negócio. *** ## 🎤 Palestra 2 ### Criando protótipo de uma Aplicação Financeira "Do Zero" com IA Generativa e ML Como desenvolvedores, muitas ideias ficam paradas por conta da complexidade de implementação — e agora, com IA Generativa, esse cenário começa a mudar. Nesta sessão, Leo Matayoshi apresenta, na prática, como construir um protótipo funcional de uma aplicação financeira utilizando IA Generativa e Machine Learning: * Como transformar uma ideia em protótipo rapidamente com apoio de IA * Uso de IA Generativa para acelerar desenvolvimento e tomada de decisão * Integração com serviços de Machine Learning na AWS * Estratégias para validar soluções antes de escalar Uma abordagem prática para sair do conceito e construir algo real, rápido e validável. *** ## 👨‍💻 Palestrante Leo Matayoshi é um profissional de TI com mais de 20 anos de carreira, com ampla experiência no setor financeiro. Atualmente atua como Arquiteto de Soluções em Cloud na AWS, com forte atuação em arquitetura de sistemas e infraestrutura. Sua principal área de atuação é a infraestrutura de servidores e ambientes em cloud, além de ter grande interesse em IoT (Internet das Coisas), robótica educacional e projetos maker. *** ## 📍 Informações importantes * Evento presencial e gratuito * Confirmações e desistências devem ser feitas até um dia antes do evento * **Se não puder comparecer, cancele sua inscrição para liberar a vaga para outra pessoa** * Informações incompletas ou inválidas no cadastro poderão resultar no cancelamento da inscrição * Utilize dados reais — essas informações são necessárias para controle de acesso ao local e organização do evento * Temos alta demanda e lista de espera — sua presença é importante * Inscrições não utilizadas impactam diretamente outras pessoas da comunidade que gostariam de participar *** ## 📅 Data e horário 23/04/2026 (quinta-feira) 18:30 *** ## 📌 Local FIAP – Avenida Paulista, 1100 Prédio da Renner *** ## 🤝 Código de Conduta Os encontros do AWS User Group São Paulo seguem o Código de Conduta disponível em: [https://github.com/AWSUserGroupSP/codigo-de-conduta](https://github.com/AWSUserGroupSP/codigo-de-conduta) Ao confirmar sua participação, você concorda automaticamente com o código. *** #AWS #AWSCommunity #AWSUGSP #Serverless #IA #GenerativeAI #MachineLearning #CloudComputing #TechCommunity #DevBrasil #ArquiteturaDeSoftware

**🔥 ATENÇÃO! INSCRIÇÕES SOMENTE AQUI através do link para grupo de WhatsApp:** ➡️https://chat.whatsapp.com/KE9JTUrOi9IJDKaTmQ5uEW?mode=gi_t Bora tomar café na PADOCA MAIS ANTIGA DE SÃO PAULO? 🥖🍗 A Padaria Santa Tereza conta muito da história da nossa São Paulo antiga, ela tem mais de 150 anos de história, numa época onde D. Pedro Il ainda era o imperador do Brasil, que São Paulo ganhava sua primeira linha de bonde e só tinha 30 mil habitantes. Deu para imaginar um pouco a São Paulo daquela época? **Instagram Sta Tereza:** https://www.instagram.com/padariasantatereza?igsh=MXdqMGFibDJqZHQ4Zg== **Mais sobre a padaria:** https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUY_4-HEag8/?igsh=MTM3dm9xbGdqMmRmbQ== **Limite: 10 pessoas** **Host das 17:30 às 19:30** *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

This is a presential English Conversation Session in Santos with Tassio and Renato representing Polyglot and English Brazil. We are trying to help Brazil transform into a country that speaks English as a strong 2nd language. You can help us by coming and meeting new friends and have fun with interesting topics in discussion and develop your language more and more. Bring a friend with you.

[WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GpfWNqTIkb8BhmliEe8iDk) Instagram: @talk.talk_speakingclub 🎭 Talk Talk Meetup: Practice Languages, Make Friends & Share Laughs 🎉 Looking to improve your language skills and expand your circle of friends? Talk Talk is the place! 🌍✨ Here’s what you can expect: • 🗣️ Language Exchange — practice English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more in a relaxed, fun vibe. • 🎶 Music & Karaoke — from global hits to classics, the mic is yours. • 🍹 Drinks & Socializing — sip, chat, and laugh with people from around the world. • 🎉 Cultural Celebrations — every week we highlight a country, artist, or tradition. No pressure, no textbooks — just real conversations and good energy. Come solo or bring friends, everyone’s welcome!

Queridos friends, Venha curtir conosco um encontro no Restaurante Motique, em Pinheiros, ambiente acolhedor, comidinhas gostosas e o venha interagir com artistas visuais conceituados em São Paulo. Nessa edição, teremos os artistas Clau Paranhos, Cláudia Madella, Pablo Lozano, Marcia Carmona e Sara Bittante. Será uma oportunidade única para ouvir, trocar ideias com artistas visuais de diferentes seguimentos, fazer conexões e mergulhar no futuro do Fun Friends. Para participação do evento, será cobrado o valor de R$ 25,00 (que não será devolvido ou abatido na conta de vocês). O Motique tem um cardápio bem selecionado e vocês podem conferir no Instagram @motiquesp. EVENTO COM VAGAS LIMITADAS. Interessados entrar em contato pelo Whatsapp (11) 97519-4584 para que eu possa inseri-los na lista. Com carinho 🫶🏻, Taty

Mulherada, nosso 1o Bazar da Mulherada foi um sucesso! Faremos o segundo em 25/04/06, salve na sua agenda. A proposta é simples e perfeita: traga peças de roupa, acessórios, óculos, etc. que você não usa mais e venha para trocar e/ou vender. Sabe aquela roupa linda que ficou parada? Ela pode virar look novo pra alguém (e ainda liberar espaço no seu armário). E pra deixar a experiência ainda mais completa, teremos um \*workshop de Consultoria de Estilo com a Andrea Araujo\* — com dicas práticas pra valorizar seu corpo, seu momento e seu estilo real (sem regras chatas e sem padrão imposto). É sobre identidade, confiança e presença. Chama as amigas, quanto mais mulheres tivermos, mais chance de termos as trocas e vendas. Será um bazar, conexão, piquenique, compartilhamento, tudo isso junto! \*Endereço:\* Salão de Festas no bairro Aclimação \*Horário:\* 16h Vamos ratear o valor do salão de festas, ficará em R$ 22,00 pra cada uma. PIX: contato@funfriendss.com.br (enviar comprovante para (11) 97519-4584. Traga um prato de comida OU bebida e venha se divertir conosco! Taty

🎉 **A Second Event to Make Your Week Unforgettable!** 🎉 Since **June 2017**, our **International Language Exchange** has brought people from all over the world together every week to talk, laugh, and make new friends while practicing multiple languages. 🗣️🍻🍗 🌍✨ **What are you waiting for?** ✅ *RSVP now* and be part of the fun — Let’s make it a night to remember! 😊🔥🙃 🕚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 with any food or drink until 23h — after that, only R$15 *** 📍 **HOW TO FIND US:** Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRK9Pjma0YM3XG9bo42k8k), follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/MultiLingoSP/), or check out our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/MultiLingoSP) for updates and event details. Everyone is welcome—even if you're coming solo! Don’t be shy—just grab your language stickers, introduce yourself, and start chatting! 🎉🫶🌐 💡 Got an idea to improve the event? Want to help out or organize a special activity through the group? We’d *love* to hear from you—just send us a message! **See you there... Cheers! 🥂**

**🌇** Vamos visitar o **Nucle1**? Ele foi inaugurado no último dia 28 e é um **edifício de 8 andares dedicado ao grafite e à arte urbana** (lá tem elevador). À frente da iniciativa está o artista Enivo, um dos nomes importantes do grafite nacional. A mostra coletiva de abertura **A Nova Órbita**, conta com **mais de 70 artistas**, incluindo Paulo Ito, Fefe Talavera, Priscila Barbosa, Kátia Suzue, Celopax, Ciro Schu, Celso Gitahy, Veracidade, André Filur, Luiz 83 e Flávio Samelo. **ENTRADA GRATUITA!** **ℹ️ Mais info:** *[https://www.instagram.com/nucle.1/?hl=pt](https://www.instagram.com/nucle.1/?hl=pt)* ☕ Dentro do Nucle1 há um café. 🍺 Após a visita, podemos cruzar o Parque da Aclimação, caminhando, e ir a um barzinho lá perto! *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

"Meu, tu não sabe o que aconteceu! Os caras do Cover do Charlie Brown invadiram a cidade!" 🎶😎 Uma noite pra quem cresceu cantando a plenos pulmões, vivendo intensamente e encontrando no som do Charlie Brown Jr, a trilha sonora da própria vida.🤘🏻 **\- NGRESSOS**: R$ 30,00 + taxa pelo site: [COMPRE AQUI](https://www.sympla.com.br/evento/especial-charlie-brown-jr-por-long-beach-64-em-sao-paulo-sp/3355781?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=ig&utm_id=120244153507960584&utm_content=120244153507950584&utm_term=120244153507970584&utm_campaign=120244153507960584&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAasx3Iz090hzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeOhSMa_-mKDqg5JeqDfiWCSOBUfHfe9Sc_QIrmISMACczVpEhEJOorjEyfNw_aem_PpLUumFr9Rj_kV-uzNsLcw&referrer=instagram.com&referrer=instagram.com&share_id=copiarlink) **\- ESQUENTA E PONTO DE ENCONTRO:** **ÀS 20H** na temakeria **Jai Makis & Rolls** — a céu aberto no andar superior do salão da Jai (entrada VIP) 🍣🍱 "**Chama sua mãe, seu cachorro e sua sogra, Traga todo mundo que o coro vai comê..." 🎶** Bora?! 🙃 Host. Camilla Cica *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!: [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

A Seven Run 2026 chega às ruas de São Paulo com percursos planos e rápidos pela Marginal Pinheiros, largada sob a Ponte Estaiada e distâncias de 7k, 14k, 21k e 28k - ideais para quem busca se testar e encarar um desafio de verdade. **Link de inscrição:** [https://iguanasports.com.br/blogs/calendario-corridas-de-rua/seven-run-2026](https://iguanasports.com.br/blogs/calendario-corridas-de-rua/seven-run-2026) **Me inscrevi para 7k, pelotão D.** **Para esse percurso, a largada é às 6h30.** Criarei um grupo temporário no WhatsApp com quem tiver a inscrição confirmada, para compartilhar dicas de treino, alimentação e alongamento. No dia da prova, podemos nos encontrar para o aquecimento. Host: Mônica Cabrera Peixe *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!*:[ WHATSAPP SOCIALIZAND](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv)O *o*u[ INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZAND](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍 Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0 🚶‍♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children! Every step you take helps: ✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil. ✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems. ✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future. 📅 Date: April 26, 2026 📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215 ⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m. 👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator 👉🏼Free and Open to All. Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet! Let’s make it happen!

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.

From birth, human beings are learning. Before we are able to hold concrete memories, we are being shaped and impacted by everything about our lives and situations. From the point that we become capable of cognizant thought and memory, our lives could be summed up as a series of our responses to our circumstances, whether for good or for ill. Dr. Joe Dispenza sees a deep need for human beings to live *on purpose*. Rather than just living life in reaction mode, he challenges people to live intentionally, to seek to change the negative that we have encountered and to pursue the positive through purposeful steps in a different and healthy direction. His study and work seek to demonstrate the changes that can be made from the inside out. Join us as we take a look at new ways to grow at **6:30 pm,** **Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at True Food Kitchen, Easton Town Center, Columbus**. Get your tickets on [EventBrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-the-habit-of-being-yourself-columbus-ohio-tickets-1984662515008)! Connect with us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/973088205892754)! Check out our updated website [LocalCA](https://localca.org/)!

This is a free, in person meeting. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

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.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

**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/)