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**Get ready for an insightful weekend as we're welcoming international guest teacher Adam Husler back to Bubble Yoga!** Adam is the embodiment of a teacher who is serious about the practice & study of yoga, but does not take himself seriously. If you've ever engaged with his social media content, you'll know what we mean! But beyond the humorous yoga videos there's a highly experienced teacher who has been sharing his enthusiasm for yoga & anatomy for over 10 years with practitioners & teachers around the globe. \>\> This weekend of CPD \(Continuing Professional Development\) is tailored to yoga teachers wanting to refine their practice\, skills and teaching\, but is also open to any dedicated practitioner curious to learn more\! You can book each day separately or join us for the full weekend programme\. **// SATURDAY - From Passive Flexibility to Functional Asana** For years, yoga in the West has often been portrayed as primarily a flexibility practice, with a sprinkle of spirituality for good measure. But are we striving for extreme flexibility and passive range of motion? And if we are —is that actually serving our bodies in the long run? Maybe it’s time to reframe yoga as a practice of balance. Physically speaking, sure, many people do need to work on improving their flexibility to create harmony in their bodies. But just as often, yogis need to develop more strength and stability to support their long-term health and well-being. In this workshop, we’ll dive into: * The science of mobility & flexibility * The importance of exploring active range before moving into passive range. * Mobility drills to create ‘bulletproof’ yogis * How to ensure your yoga sequences help build stronger yogis who have control of their body in space Ultimately, this is about equipping both you and your students with the tools to create balanced, resilient, and injury-free bodies for the long haul. Because yoga isn’t just about getting your leg behind your head—it’s about finding strength, stability, and sustainable practices for life. **// SUNDAY - Refining Sequencing Method** Asana is just one piece of the yoga puzzle — but if we’re the ones guiding students through it, we have a responsibility to do it well. That means teaching asana in a way that’s informed, intentional, and genuinely supports students in building skill, awareness, flexibility, and strength. This training is all about sharpening your ability to craft sequences that make sense, feel good in bodies long after class ends, and help your students progress in ways they can actually feel — both on and off the mat. We’ll kick off the day with a full practice to get grounded in our own bodies before diving into a mix of theory, practical exploration, and group discussion. Together, we’ll cover: * Sequencing frameworks that allow longterm development — including a versatile arc model you can apply to almost any class style. * The art of holding space — because sequencing is only part of the equation. How you guide, pace, and respond to the room is just as important. * Asana deconstruction and intentional cueing — so every pose (and its variations) actively supports the overall purpose and flow of your class. * Classroom realities — from working with mixed-level groups to adjusting on the fly when your plan meets real humans, we’ll look at how sequencing and teaching methods need to flex in real time. This isn’t about rigid formulas — it’s about giving you the tools and confidence to create experiences that are clear, impactful, and supportive of your students’ growth, class after class. **// WHO IS THIS FOR?** * This weekend training is designed for yoga teachers wanting to refine their skills * It is also open to any dedicated practitioner curious to learn more * Each training day can be booked individually or as a weekend package * If you are a teacher you can claim 8h of continuous education with Yoga Alliance for each day or 16h if you attend the weekend programme * Training hours can also be accounted towards your 300h certification with Bubble Yoga Academy. * All sessions will be in English * 1 Scholarship spot available \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **// ABOUT ADAM HUSLER** Fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why’, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek to transcend simply making shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Adam has taught classes, workshops and trainings in over 60 studios in over 20 countries, with a robust home schedule in London's leading studios. You can find Adam chatting on the [Honestly Unbalanced](https://www.thehuslers.com/honestly-unbalanced) podcast, consulting for studios and brands, writing for the likes of Yoga Journal and leading global trainings including the Triyoga 200hr training and previously on Jason Crandell’s faculty. Follow on IG [@adamhusler](https://www.instagram.com/adamhusler/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\- **// PRACTICAL INFO** **Date:** 14-15th February 2026 **Time:** 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-17:00 **Price**: CHF290 per day, CHF550 for the weekend **Location:** theSoulspace studio Wiedikon - Zurlindenstrasse 134, 8003 Zürich **Registration:** Email us [hello@bubbleyoga.ch](mailto:hello@bubbleyoga.ch) or book online [HERE](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/9ed10c3a-58b8-4618-93c5-7c78159cfaa3) **// SPACE IS LIMITED - BOOK EARLY! //**

**Sketchbook Cover Workshop - Design Your Own Unique Sketchbook** Need a new and unique sketchbook? Why not **design it yourself**? The **Sketchbook Cover Workshop in Zurich** gives you the opportunity to create a personalized, manga-inspired sketchbook cover. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you will learn step by step how to **design, draw, and color your own cover**. This workshop is perfect for beginners and creative minds who want to try drawing while exploring new techniques. We start with **15 minutes of sketching fundamentals**, a warm-up to help you loosen your hand, build simple shapes, and sketch quickly and confidently. These basics are ideal for beginners to gain confidence and feel comfortable approaching a blank page. Next, we spend **15 minutes drawing a manga head**. You’ll learn the standard structure of a manga face, including the correct placement of eyes, nose, mouth, and hairstyle. I’ll show you how manga proportions work and provide tips for creating expressive faces. Personalized guidance is provided throughout. The main part of the workshop is **60 minutes designing and drawing your sketchbook cover**. Here you develop your own creative cover. We’ll discuss layout, composition, and how your illustration can stand out on your sketchbook. Whether your style is playful, minimal, or detailed, you decide how your cover looks. The goal is to create a **unique artwork** that inspires your future sketches. Finally, we spend **30 minutes coloring your cover with Ohuhu Markers**. You’ll learn how to blend colors, create simple shading, and make your illustration pop. Ohuhu Markers are ideal for manga art, giving smooth, vibrant, and bold results. Experimentation is encouraged – perfection is not necessary. **Who is it for?** The workshop is suitable for **teenagers, adults, and hobby artists**. No prior experience is needed. You’ll leave with a **finished A4 sketchbook cover (50 pages)**, new drawing skills, and fresh motivation to continue your creative journey. Make your friends a little jealous with your one-of-a-kind creation! 😎

**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/)

A casual meet-up to get to know people from / around Zurich over a cup of coffee., 12-14 attendees max, unless I have a volunteer to lead a 3rd group: please stand up! Main intention is to be less of a hello-goodbye event, but more to be able to "hang out" and get to know each other in some kind of a hide-out location where you can be sure of a seat: a third place besides home and work where some distance can be taken from the daily hassles: an a\*\*-hole free zone. We're considering to have a dinner afterwards, making the format (tentatively) as following: \- walk\-in/socialising \- round of introduction \- subject to talk about \- hanging out \- dinner \(optional\) Location will be revealed in due time (please check your messages to confirm, etc.!). If that doesn't work, please write a message in this event in due time, so I can see you're interested! Hope to see you soon! Matthew

**Meet&Grow #3rd - New Year, New Energy:** **LinkedIn visibility & networking 🇨🇭Swiss market ☕️ 🔎💡** **Coffee Meetup - Zürich** With the new year unfolding and fresh energy in the air, we’re taking the chance to continue our 𝘾𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙕ü𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝, a simple, cosy gathering where people from all walks of life come together. Different backgrounds, different personalities, different stories… and one shared intention: to connect as human beings. There are no expectations ✨ No pressure 💆‍♂️ And no rules 🚫📏 Just a safe space where everyone can show up exactly as they are 🤗 Our aim is to build a community 👫🏻 👬🏽 👭🏿 where we can rely on each other without obligation, yet with the quiet certainty that we are supported. A place where we recognise the wisdom, strength, and inner power each of us carries and how sharing that with others can help us all grow. Alongside our casual conversations, we often include small exercises or short nuggets of wisdom offered by members of the community, nothing heavy, always optional, simply little gifts to enrich the moment. This time, we’re bringing two focused inputs to share practical insights on LinkedIn visibility and networking in the Swiss job market: 🔍 ***Joel*** will open the conversation with an inside perspective from many years in executive search. He’ll briefly explain how recruiters actually work, how candidates are identified, what makes someone visible, and what really matters when it comes to LinkedIn profiles in the Swiss market. 🌐 ***Silvia*** will then share practical guidance on networking and LinkedIn, with a clear focus on Switzerland. How to build visibility authentically, how to approach networking without pressure, and how to position yourself in a way that feels aligned and effective. ✨This is a completely **free** event 🗓️ Saturday\, February 14th\, 2025 \| 11:30AM – 13:30PM 📍 CREAM Coffee Bar Food - Hardbrücke Zürich ®️ Register here https://luma.com/de34yw08 so we save your place! *** *Everyone is welcome here. Every race, every sexual orientation, every personality, every story🌍💛🌈. This is a true place of inclusion, acceptance, warmth, and understanding of a community where you can breathe, be yourself, and feel part of something meaningful.*

## (Lesson 2) ## What to expect Project Equilibrium is an in-person introduction to disciplined, rule-based trading automation. This first event is designed to be clear, practical, and approachable no hype, no pressure, and no prior technical background required. ### Why we meet (two-session structure) This meetup is structured as **two lessons**: **Lesson 1 — The “Why” (mindset + framework)** * What Project Equilibrium is (and what it is not) * Why we focus on process, rules, and execution discipline * What “24/7 execution” means in practice * Q&A and open discussion **Lesson 2 — The “How” (step-by-step setup)** * A simple walkthrough of the basic tools you need * Step-by-step guidance to install and prepare the required exchange apps/accounts * A clear checklist to be ready for future sessions (You won’t be left alone—everything is explained calmly and in order.) ### What to bring To make the second lesson smooth, please bring: * **A smartphone** (for authentication and exchange app setup) * **A laptop** (for the setup steps and configuration) If you only have one device, you can still join Lesson 1. The setup lesson is simply easier with both. ### Who this is for * People curious about algorithmic execution and portfolio discipline * Beginners who want a structured approach * Experienced traders who want more consistency and less stress ### Agenda * Welcome + introductions * Lesson focus of the day (Why / How) * Guided walkthrough (where applicable) * Q&A + next steps ### How to find the group * Arrive a few minutes early and look for the **Project Equilibrium** group. * I will be there to welcome attendees if you’re unsure, simply ask the venue staff for the Meetup group name.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Zürich Coffee Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over coffee. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new cafes in your city, together. \* Curated cafes with good coffee and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Welcome cold lovers! We have been practising cold water plunges for over 4 years. We believe in the benefits of cold water exposure. The feeling you get after the swim is magnificent, it makes you feel alive. We have started this group to safely experience the cold water together. We motivate each other, do active warmup exercises, and also share our life stories with a warm coffee/tea afterwards. The event is every Sunday at 11:30, we meet at the Mythenquai Badi entrance no matter the weather. Take along: a large towel, comfortable bathing suit, flip-flops, and warm clothes (hat, gloves, etc). If you’re planning swimming out take along a bright swim buoy. The event is Free. IMPORTANT: Every participant takes responsibility for themselves when attending this event. Before attempting cold water exposure, individuals with health conditions (e.g., heart problems or hypertension) should seek advice from a healthcare professional. Safely acclimating the body to cold temperatures requires preparation and gradual exposure.

Abonniere meinen [Whatsapp-Kanal](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb72OOCEKyZ9YmR6Xq2u) für regelmässige Tipps rund ums Schweizerdeutsch. **Lust auf Bewegung an der frischen Luft und dabei locker (Schweizerdeutsch) plaudern?** 🚶💬 Dann komm zum Walk and Talk! **So funktioniert’s:** **Wir treffen uns am Treffpunkt Zürich HB und gehen gemeinsam los** **Damit wir uns finden halten wir ein Plüschtier auffällig in der Hand.**** Jede und jeder bringt sich ein – Gesprächsthemen entstehen unterwegs von selbst Im Anschluss können wir, wer Lust hat, noch gemeinsam irgendwo einen Kaffee trinken ☕ **Der Organisator ist nicht zwingend jedes Mal dabei – die Idee ist, dass das Treffen auch selbstorganisiert funktioniert** Hinweise: Bequeme Schuhe & wettergerechte Kleidung Findet bei (fast) jedem Wetter statt Wasser/Getränk nach Bedarf mitnehmen Jede und jeder darf gerne Freunde mitbringen

**⚠️ Ticket needed :** [https://social-circle.ch/](https://social-circle.ch/) ✨**Mat Pilates + Chinese Tea Workshop + Optional Japanese Lunch**✨ Enjoy your weekend with movement, culture, and connection! Join us for a rejuvenating **mat Pilates class** designed for all levels, followed by a **Chinese tea workshop** led by **Felix**, an expert in traditional Chinese tea. 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EsTccDt6vB2A8z3OXbPUbW](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EsTccDt6vB2A8z3OXbPUbW) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) After the workshop, we’ll optionally head together to **Maru** for a Japanese lunch. Everyone who joins us for lunch receives a **matcha voucher** for their next visit! 🍵💚 🧘‍♀️ **What to expect** * 60-min guided mat Pilates session (all levels welcome) * Chinese tea workshop with Felix on the floor of the Pilates studio * Optional group lunch at Maru * Matcha voucher for those joining lunch * A relaxed and friendly atmosphere to move, learn, and meet new people 📍**Where:** xoxo Studio Zürich 🗓 **When:** Saturday (Pilates → tea workshop → optional lunch) Come for the movement, stay for the good vibes. 🌿✨ **Pictures** might be taken — please tell the host if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are **non-refundable**. Join our WhatsApp community to stay updated on future events: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

This Valentine’s, join us for a fun and relaxed Fast Friending evening where connection comes first. No awkward speed-dating lines — just easy, guided conversations woven naturally into a mix-and-mingle setting, hosted to help everyone feel comfortable and included. Whether you’re single, new in town, or simply open to meeting new people, this event is about good conversations, great energy, and forming genuine connections — no pressure, just good vibes ❤️ **You will need to buy a ticket for attending -** [https://zurich14thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk](https://zurich14thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. TICKETS:- Early bird - CHF 10 Regular ticket - CHF 15 Cash at the meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay CHF 20 per person in cash on the day of the meetup to Neo (Please bring exact change) 'Fast friending' is our fun and quick way to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen. These are people in the age group of 21 and 35 and so you will be on a similar wavelength. Naturally you can always choose who to speak with based on your preference! **Here’s how our Fast Friending works:-** \- We will meet at 7\.00 and have time to get settle down and get a drink\. \- From about 7\.30 to 8\.30 we will run the fast friending system\. Half of the group \(mixed gender\) will stay in a fixed place and the other half of the group \(mixed gender\) will be asked to rotate\. During these intervals\, each pair of people will get the opportunity to talk to each other\. \- Neo will be hosting the evening and she will organize the fast friending process\. She will indicate when you should move to the next person\. \- From 8\.30 onwards we will stop the system and people will have to chance go chat and interact with those they have met as well as others\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Daryna will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 25 to 40 age group\. \- Our evenings are not about 'dating' or for 'romantic' connections\. 'Fast friending' is NOT 'Speed dating'\. 'Fast friending' is designed to help members meet other like minded ladies and gents\. It is about new friendships and connections\. Naturally\, new friendships can lead to dating or romantic connections\, but that is not our focus\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.** Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing ](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing) How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs) How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8) Member feedback - [https://youtu.be/bF_oxrWGqus?si=8ewukkeawt1N12nm](https://youtu.be/bF_oxrWGqus?si=8ewukkeawt1N12nm)

Welcome to the Competitive Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability. This session is for experienced players looking for quality games. Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies. You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session. New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play). Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Join us for conversations that go beyond small talk, diving into topics like the shifting nature of spirituality, the challenges and joys of midlife transitions, the impact of culture and capitalism, and the search for meaning in art, travel, and daily life. Our gatherings are about genuine, thought-provoking dialogue, with no set leader or strict agenda—just an open space to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences that matter to us. The direction of the discussion is shaped by everyone who shows up, making each event unique and enriching. Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others who are also seeking deeper conversations. Let the conversation flow from topic to topic. Optional questions are listed below.
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Optional Questions: Life Stages & Transitions
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1. What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging?
2. When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists?
3. What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about?
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Optional Questions: Identity After the Roles
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4. Who are you when nobody needs anything from you?
5. What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed?
6. How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted?
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Optional Questions: AI & Being Human
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7. What human experiences will AI never truly understand?
8. If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do?
9. What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated?
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Optional Questions: Belief & Meaning
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10. What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space?
11. How has knowing someone who died changed how you live?
12. What do you believe now that would shock your younger self?
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Optional Questions: The Modern Psyche
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13. What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have?
14. Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire?
15. What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept?
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Optional Questions: Work & Purpose
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16. When did you stop believing that your job would complete you?
17. What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors?
18. How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years?
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Optional Questions: Relationships & Connection
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19. What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why?
20. When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best?
21. What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others?
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Optional Questions: Time & Mortality
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22. What are you running out of time to say or do?
23. How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite?
24. What will you regret not trying, even if you fail?
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Optional Questions: Society & Culture
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25. What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense?
26. Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing?
27. What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years?
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Optional Questions: Personal Philosophy
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28. What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way?
29. When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out
30. What paradox about life have you learned to live with?

Learn how homeowners and real estate investors are using mid-term furnished rentals to earn higher rental income with fewer turnovers than short-term rentals and more flexibility than traditional long-term leases. This seminar covers how to rent your house to traveling professionals, relocating families, insurance placements, and corporate tenants. We’ll break down pricing strategies, tenant demand, furnishing basics, lease structure, insurance considerations, and local rules you need to know. Whether you’re a homeowner with an extra property, an investor looking for better cash flow, or someone moving away from Airbnb, this session will give you a clear, practical framework to get started. Ideal for homeowners, small investors, and anyone interested in flexible rental income, furnished rentals, or corporate housing strategies. **Guest Speakers** *Jess Young* co-founded Tonlé Stays with Joe Hurm, where they invest in and operate short- and mid-term rental properties. With an operator-first mindset, Jess focuses on turning real estate into efficient, scalable hospitality businesses. *Susan Velasco* is the CEO and Founder of Kyma, a nationwide temporary housing provider that helps families displaced by property damage find quality homes fast. She connects landlords with vetted, insurance-backed tenants—so you get reliable income and less vacancy headache. Based in the Washington DC area, she's excited to meet and collaborate with local property owners, furnished rental operators, and those interested in mid-term rentals.

**CONTENT WARNING: Disease, mutilation, abortion.** **This film contains extreme body horror, prolonged depictions of illness and bodily decay, environmental contamination, and disturbing imagery. It also includes references to pregnancy loss and a graphic act involving the removal of a fetus from a woman’s body. Themes of obsession, emotional distress, and death are central to the film. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. You are welcome to step out at any time.** Please read the original manga ahead of the dicussion: https://mangadex.org/chapter/bf397fc1-17bc-4fa1-8cd7-2cfd35f8170c Hideshi Hino's *Mermaid in a Manhole* is body horror stripped of bravado. When a lonely artist encounters a dying mermaid trapped in an underground sewer, he attempts to care for her — documenting her condition as her body deteriorates in disturbing and intimate ways. What begins as a strange act of compassion transforms into a bleak meditation on decay, obsession, and environmental collapse. Blending body horror with tragic romance, the film replaces shock-for-shock’s-sake with an atmosphere of sickness and inevitability that seeps into every frame.

The next NoVABeerSec event - "Informal Gathering of Security Minds Over Beer'' will be Wednesday, February 25th, 5:30PM til 7ish at Crooked Run Fermentation (22455 Davis Drive, Sterling, VA ). **BONUS** there is a Senor Ramon Taqueria as part of the brewery; so it will be a “Taco Wednesday” for everyone ;) **Venue for February:** Crooked Run Fermentation (https://crookedrunfermentation.com/sterling-virginia-2/) - Crooked Run Fermentation is a Virginia-based producer of contemporary and traditional beers, coolship sours, natural wines, ciders, and seltzers. Started in 2013 in Leesburg, Virginia, Crooked Run has developed a following for creative and nuanced beverages across a variety of styles, from lagers to IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, sours, and beyond beer. In 2017, we opened our main production facility in Sterling, Virginia, and will open a third location in northeast DC in 2022. Opened in 2017, the Sterling location features a bustling taproom, outdoor biergarten, 10 BBL brewhouse, and best of all, TACOS! Senor Ramon Taqueria offers a full menu of tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, and more. Come relax with 12 beers on tap, weekend live music, and some great food! If you're biking, we're right off the W&OD Trail. **Additional Info:** We are an inclusive group, so if we missed anyone please let us know or if you want to bring your significant other/spouse please do. Have a great week and see you later this month! Cheers, Rinaldi Rampen & Mike McCabe of @NoVABeerSec

Regular coffee meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations with coffee. Great for those who are new in town or looking for new activities to do! This will be held at Ridgetop Coffee and Tea in Sterling. Additional Note: If you are on the Wait List, you can still feel free to attend if you wish.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – February 25 Business Presentation** **Featuring Jennifer Zitelli, Founder of ESL Thrive** **Wednesday\, February 25 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us at 1 Million Cups Loudoun as we welcome **Jennifer Zitelli**, founder of **ESL Thrive**, for a dynamic conversation focused on workforce communication, business growth, and supporting employees for long-term success. **About the Business** ESL Thrive provides **on-the-job English training designed specifically for business success**. Through customized instruction, Jennifer helps employees gain the language skills they need to communicate effectively, perform confidently, and thrive in their roles — ultimately strengthening the businesses they support. Her programs are tailored to meet the real-world needs of small businesses, ensuring employees learn practical workplace language that directly impacts productivity, team collaboration, and customer experience. **Who Jennifer Is Looking to Hear From** Jennifer is seeking feedback from business owners and leaders in industries such as: * Hospitality * Home services * Restaurants * Retail * Any business with employees whose first language is not English **Current Business Focus & Barriers** As ESL Thrive continues to grow, Jennifer is looking for insight around: * Overcoming barriers to business growth * Strengthening marketing strategy * Expanding business development efforts * Effectively reaching her target markets This is an excellent opportunity to share your perspective while supporting a business dedicated to empowering both employers and employees. **Why Attend?** * Learn about a service that directly impacts workplace success * Provide valuable feedback to a growing business * Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders * Be part of a collaborative, solutions-focused conversation **What is 1 Million Cups?** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **February 25 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about communication, workforce development, and business growth. We look forward to seeing you there!