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Access Bars or Reiki at the Commons Hub (30min or 1h session)
**Experience Deep Relaxation & Mental Clarity with Access Bars®**
Imagine letting go of stress, overthinking, and emotional blocks—effortlessly. Access Bars® is a gentle, hands-on technique that activates 32 points on your head, helping to release stored thoughts, beliefs, and tension, leaving you feeling lighter, clearer, and more at ease.
**Reiki** is a gentle, non-invasive practice that supports deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, and energetic rebalancing. It can help release stress, quiet mental overload, and restore a greater sense of clarity and ease.
Your Session
️ Duration: 30min or 60min in total
In-Person Only – Feel the full benefits in a calm and welcoming space.
Investment in Your Well-being:
30-min session: 25 EUR or 2 Common Hub Tokens (2 CHT)
60-min session: 50 EUR or 4 Common Hub Tokens (4 CHT)
Book your session now and give yourself the gift of relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy! ✨
Booking: [https://koalendar.com/e/access-bars-CHB](https://koalendar.com/e/access-bars-CHB)
If you are interested in a session in another time slot, send me a private message and we can book it.
**About Your Host:**
This experience is guided by Mara [Regina](https://linktr.ee/reginadgaia) D'Gaia, holistic therapist and access bars practitioner.
Contact: [integractiveconnections@gmail.com](http://integractiveconnections@gmail.com)
https://livingbloom.life
Follow on Instagram: [@reginadgaia](http://www.instagram.com/reginadgaia)
Founders Running Club :: Brussels
**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 50+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Instagram** [https://www.instagram.com/frc_brussels](https://www.instagram.com/frc_brussels)
**Global FRC**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
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/)
Bruselas - Sesión de Vinyasa Yoga Español gratuito
Sesión de Vinyasa Yoga 🌱
A veces, lo que necesitamos es simple.
Mover el cuerpo.
Respirar.
Volver a nosotros.
Sesión de yoga donde nos encontramos más allá del ruido del día a día.
Sin presión, sin exigencia — solo presencia.
Nos moveremos con consciencia, conectando con el cuerpo y creando un espacio donde puedas llegar tal como eres.
🧘♀️ Todos los niveles son bienvenidos
Trae tu mat, ropa cómoda y la disposición de ir más despacio.
Si lo sientes, ya es para ti.
Founders Running Club :: Antwerp
**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/)
Bruselas Picnic El Arte de lo simple 🌱 Español
🌿 Picnic El arte de lo Simple🌿
Lo que es real no se explica.
Se reconoce…
en las cosas simples
Una risa que sale fácil,
una partida que se alarga sin prisa,
alguien tocando música mientras el sol brilla.
Un espacio para compartir,
para estar.
Un picnic al aire libre,
con juegos,
música espontánea
y presencia.
🧺 Puedes traer picnic para compartir
🎲 Si tienes un juego que te guste, bienvenido
🎶 Y si tocas algún instrumento , también es bienvenido
🌞 Ven cómodo/a y si tienes disponible, trae una manta.
📍 [Parc Cinquantenaire]
🕰️ [12:30]m Sábado 2 de mayo
Si lo sientes, ya sabes.
Deep Conversation&Drinks Meetup [at Peperfabriek] -- Topic Chosen in Session
How do we connect to people? What is so great about being different? Is love selfless? Should we be dreamers or realists? What values are we losing? When are we at our best? Does childhood ever end? Is morality a matter of convenience? What makes a person beautiful?
Such questions, and many more, await you Saturday at our beloved Peperfabriek. After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations :-).
Essays & Coffee: Not-Really-A-Book Book Club
Come to chat about... Anything really! How to live a good life, your favorite Substacks, your new hobby, the art of living slowly, ideas you are processing, coffee places you recently found, music records you bought, essays you read or wrote, meals you made, clothes you thrifted, movies you watched, and the music you heard.
A community for intellectually curious, friendly and present people who want to share and exchange what make them think, reflect, grow and make them a better person.
To kickstart a discussion you are encouraged (but not obliged) to read a selected essay. For the first meeting we are reading Henrik Karlsson's "Looking for Alice".
https://www.henrikkarlsson.xyz/p/looking-for-alice
You don't have to read any book to participate, but come with ideas or thoughts that occupy your mind.
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Deep Conversation - Question Chosen in Session
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
How can karma help you + Meditation
Register yourself on the [website to receive the full details](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn).
How can you benefit from learning more about karma and YOUR karma?
Join us to learn more about karma and practices that you can use to improve your own life!
The talk will be followed by a guided meditation to bless ourselves and the Earth, called Twin Hearts Meditation.
WE NEED LOVE, THE WORLD NEEDS LOVE
Sunday
10:30 - 11:30
Av Louise 505, Brussel
Donation-based.
There is a box at the entrance to receive your donation
Register yourself on the link a the top to receive all the details
This talk + meditation is followed by a Pranic Healing session, a powerful healing system to bring more inner peace, self-connection, and emotional and physical healing. You can register yourself the [healing session that follows here](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm).
With love,
Juliana
Sunday Electronics Workshop
This workshop series is a **follow-up to the ESP32 Robotics workshop**, but with a different concept. Here, there will be no subject set in advance, instead **all participants are welcome to join at any point and at any level, from beginner to expert**. Beginners will be guided though the basics (C programming, how to use measurement tools, soldering, PCB design, etc…) and can get advice on what tools and kits to start with, others can come with their own projects to get help or share some knowledge.
## Requirements
* Bring your own laptop (Windows, Linux or Mac)
* Any microcontroller/dev kit to develop your project(s). If you are a beginner and don’t know what to buy, come and we’ll find the best starter kit for you !
* A strong desire to learn stuff, good mood and some patience !
Healing sessions - donation-based
Please [register yourself on the website ](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm)to receive the details of how to join.
This powerful healing technique removes the negative energies and blockages to then nbe replaced by life energy or prana.
Organized by Juliana Cruz, a Pranic Healing practitioner for over 10 years.
These donation-based sessions are in a group session, done by different practitioners who have learned Pranic Healing. The sessions take from 20 to 30 minutes.
* **Sunday**
**From 11:30 to 12:50**
20 - 30 min session per person
First-come, first-served.
This practice comes after a meditation (from 10:30 to 11:30) to receive and share energies of loving-kindness to the entire Earth. You can join by [registering yourself here](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn).
With love,
Juliana
🏁 20km Brussels Training – After Work Runs (All Levels 🟠🟣🟢)
🏃♂️ Sunday Vacations | Train Together, Finish Together
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Thinking about joining the **20km of Brussels on May 31st**… but don’t want to train alone?
👉 Join our **after-work training group** and prepare together in a fun, social, and motivating atmosphere.
Whether you're a beginner or already running regularly — **you’re welcome.**
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## 📆 Weekly Runs (April → May)
We train **twice a week after work**:
### 🔵 Once per week – Easy Social Run
👉 Perfect to build consistency and meet the group
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### 🟣 Once per week – Long Run (Main Session)
* Distance increases every week
* Structured pace groups
👉 This is the **key session** to prepare for the 20km
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## 🏳️ Follow Your Flag (Pace Groups)
To keep things simple, we use the official **20km Brussels pacemaker system**:
* 🟠 **Beginner (≈ 2h15)**
Run/walk friendly — just aim to finish
* 🟣 **Steady (≈ 2h00)**
Comfortable and regular pace
* 🟢 **Intermediate (≈ 1h45)**
Faster group for those who want a challenge
👉 Not sure? Start easy — you can switch anytime.
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## 📊 Long Run Progression
We gradually build up to the race:
6 km → 8 km → 10 km → 12 km → 14 km → 16 km → 18 km 🔥
* lighter week before the race
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## 🏁 Goal
📅 Sunday 31 May 2026
🎯 Run the 20km of Brussels — together
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## 💡 What to expect
* Friendly, international group 🌍
* No one left behind
* Natural pace groups
* Motivating and social vibe
👉 We start together, run in groups, and finish together.
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## ☕ After the run
Optional drink or snack —
because it’s also about **meeting people and having fun**
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## ⚠️ Practical info
* Bring water
* Wear proper running shoes
* Join at your own responsibility
* Beginners welcome
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## 🌍 About Sunday Vacations
We are a **Brussels-based community** organizing social activities, hikes, and trips.
👉 This training is part of our mission:
**bringing people together through shared experiences**
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## 🔗 Participation
To join, a **Sunday Vacations membership** is required:
* Explorer (€5/year) → + €5 organizing fee
* Voyager (€50/year) → no organizing fee
* Ambassador (€150/year) → no organizing fee + perks
👉 Details: [www.sundayvacations.com/membership](http://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)
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🔥 Don’t train alone — join us and enjoy the journey to the 20km!
Château de La Hulpe Hike (16km)
### Escape the city. Slow down. Walk together.
## 🌿 Experience Overview
Join us for a relaxed community walk from Boitsfort into the heart of the Sonian Forest, ending at the beautiful Château de La Hulpe.
This is a simple idea: fresh air, nature, and good people.
No pressure — just an afternoon to disconnect from the city and reconnect with others.
Because at the end of the day, people join for connection just as much as the activity .
## 🌍 Event Type
**🌍 Community Event**
## ✨ Highlights
* Walk through the historic Boitsfort hippodrome & ponds
* Explore the peaceful Sonian Forest “beech cathedral”
* Pass through the Groenendael Arboretum
* Arrive at the stunning Château de La Hulpe
* Friendly, social atmosphere — solo joiners welcome
## 🗺️ Plan / Itinerary
**13:00** – Meet at Boitsfort tram stop (Tram 8)
**13:10** – Departure (we leave on time)
**Afternoon** – Walk through forest & nature trails
\*\*\~18:00 \*\*– Arrival at La Hulpe train station
## 📍 Meeting Point
Just outside\*\* Boitsfort Tram 8 station\*\*
## 💰 Price / Contribution
* This is a\*\* members-only event\*\*
* No additional participation fee
## 🧭 Membership (Required)
To join this walk, an active Sunday Vacations membership is required:
* Explorer – €5/year
* Voyager – €50/year
* Ambassador – €150/year
Your membership supports the community and helps us organise more experiences like this.
Join here: [https://www.sundayvacations.com/category/all-products](https://www.sundayvacations.com/category/all-products)
## 👥 Who This Is For
* Expats & locals in Brussels
* People who enjoy long walks in nature
* Solo joiners looking for a social outdoor activity
* Anyone needing a break from routine
## 🎒 What to Bring
* Comfortable walking shoes
* Water
* Layers (it can get cooler in the forest)
* Rain jacket (just in case)
## ⚠️ Important Notes
* Distance: \~16.5 km
* Duration:\~ 4.5 hours
* Pace: Casual to moderate (group stays together)
* Please RSVP only if you plan to attend
* Update your RSVP if your plans change
* We won’t wait after departure time
## 🚇 Getting Home
The walk ends at\*\* La Hulpe train station \*\*with easy connections back to Brussels.
## ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
Sunday Vacations (UJAMAA ASBL) acts as a\*\* community organiser\*\*, not a travel agency.
Participants join at their own responsibility and manage their own transport and personal needs.
This is a\*\* non-commercial community activity \*\*without professional guiding services.
VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.
## 👉 Call to Action
Become a member, join the walk, and spend your Sunday differently 🌿
Spirit Walk - Oud-Heverlee (13,4km) - Glorious hills and fish watching
Spirit Walks are unique nature hikes meant to lift up anyone's spirit, in a friendly, meaningful and even partially therapeutic way. It's usually a lot of fun, since we value authentic connection, share a healthy lunch, keep a positive/dynamic mindset, while maintaining safe, vulnerable space for whatever wants to come in the moment.
We value an adventurous spirit, creativity, deep connection and authenticity. In a spontaneous way, it could happen that we stop and learn about a medicinal plant, do a somatic (stretch) exercise, do a silent meditation, an authentic relating game or a creative expression, all with the goal of coming back to ourselves, reconnect with others and get absorbed by the wonderful and powerful healing aspects of our surrounding nature.
As a experienced trauma- and burn-out therapist, Ken knows very well how to create a feel-good, nurturing and healing atmosphere in a natural, unassuming way. It can bring back joy and energy in someone's life. You'll never feel alone.
For this particular hike, we will experience the wonderful nature reserve the 'Doode Beemde' and its beautiful surroundings, starting and coming back at Oud-Heverlee station. It's nto a very difficult hike, nothing to stress about, it's around 13km.
There's a few communication guidelines to keep in the back of your minds during our hikes:
This is supposed to be inclusive, fun & a bit adventurous. We love some deep talks, but try to avoid any polarizing topics, gossip and complaining. Be respectful to each others' viewpoints and try not to judge too openly.
We should be able to get back at the station around 16h45h approx. I'm personally going by car, if others of you have space in their car, please propose your free seats in the comment section of this hike.
You're responsible for your own safety and well-being down the road. In case something happens (you get lost, you can't proceed,...), we will do our common best to find a solution, but don't expect the whole group to become dependent.
Take care and see you soon!
Ken
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Confidence Lab
**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/)
Page Building with Bricks (Class 04 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You
* Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers
* Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions
* Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling
* Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox
* Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries
* Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images
* Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components
* Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors
* Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder:
* **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:**
* Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites.
* **Template Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.
Building Momentum: From Ambiguity to Execution
**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.**
Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations.
In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch.
You’ll walk away with insights on how to:
* Build and sustain momentum across teams
* Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction
* Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments
Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward.
Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals.
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Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host.
Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.
Site Building with Etch (Class 02 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below.
**Introduction:**
Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development.
As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward.
Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - TBD
* Class 02 - TBD
* Class 03 - TBD
* Class 04 - TBD
* Class 05 - TBD
* Class 06 - TBD
* Class 07 - TBD
* Class 08 - TBD
* Class 09 - TBD
* Class 10 - TBD
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch:
* **Introduction to Etch Interface:**
* Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites.
* **Component Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
Version Control for Unity
This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there.
The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow.
What to Expect:
* An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects
* An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control
* Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow
* Tips for getting started
* No prior version control experience required
* Resources for continued learning
All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers.
Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.
Evolve Synergy: Westerville Chapter
At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
[Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/)
\*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected!
Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.









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