CEOs & Founders

Hey. This week's workshop topic is: **"The Founder is the Bottleneck"** Most entrepreneurs don't burn out because they're doing too little. They burn out because they're doing everything - without managing the one resource that actually drives performance: their ENERGY. This session is a practical workshop for founders and professionals who are already working hard and want to stay sharp doing it. **What you'll learn?** * A clear picture of where your energy actually goes * Tools to stay sharp on your worst days, not just your best * One change you can implement the same week * Live Q&A — bring your questions **⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯** **About Christopher Knoll** * Certified CBC (cognitive behaviour coach), executive coach and NLP practitioner * Mentor at Criteo * 4x founder * 19 years working in startup and corporate environments * Ex- Harley Davidson, Pepe Jeans, Google & Criteo **After Workshop** We'll continue with our regular networking meetup structure. **⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯** Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person workshop is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi!

🚀 Hey, everyone! The **largest English-speaking tech & business community from Andalucía** is now coming to Barcelona! What started as a bi-weekly morning coffee uniting like-minded entrepreneurial minds in Málaga ☕️ is expanding — and we’re bringing that same raw energy, openness, and connection to Barcelona. As always, there’s no formal agenda or moderation — just real, unfiltered conversations in English (and a bit of Spanish) 🗣️ Our focus remains the same: cultivating meaningful relationships, creating space to exchange ideas, share journeys, and learn from others building in the startup ecosystem 👥 It’s the perfect environment to test ideas, form new alliances, and spark unexpected collaborations — all over great coffee and breakfast. Let’s gather, connect, and dive into thoughtful conversations in a relaxed setting. Barcelona, we’re coming!

**[Evento/sesión con TICKET: https://www.reka.xyz/events/p/24-de-abril-2026-fsn3e](https://www.reka.xyz/events/p/24-de-abril-2026-fsn3e)** **Apertura: 19:00pm** **Inicio de la sesión: 19:30pm** Ven a bailar, conectar contigo y/o con los demás y llévate un chute enorme de dopamina, endorfinas y más! En esta edición **@Paststudio** nos acompañará en este viaje cósmico con sus visuales de vanguardia. **Cena: 21:15pm** Continuaremos con un elaborado menú plant based y 100% sin gluten de la mano de **@thecurcumaclub** con vistosos y ricos platos al centro para reponer nutrientes, mimar la microbiota y seguir compartiendo en una velada muy especial. Pensado para que sólo te ocupes de disfrutar. Nosotras nos encargamos del resto. Plazas limitadas para la cena, no te quedes sin la tuya. Os esperamos en AKASHA Hub :)

Hola Barcelona! Come join us in playing the underrated game of Roundnet! What is Roundnet? Well, it's like volleyball... but different! Come see us at Bogatell Beach at 18:00 to play Spikeball. If you've never played, don't worry; your level does NOT matter. I encourage tidying up the area after our playtime. [🍃](https://emojipedia.org/leaf-fluttering-in-wind/) The point is to come meet people, swim, laugh and enjoy playing a new game! I would love to see this group continue growing to hold more meetups and host bigger tournaments! Also, we go for pizza or drinks after the games. 🍕 Message me if you want the exact location on the group chat: +971529156673

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

Únete a nuestro Grupo de Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd) Lista de Correo para estar informado de todas nuestras actividades [https://www.redconsciencia.com](https://www.redconsciencia.com/) **✨ Cuerpo, Mente y Espíritu - Desarrollo Personal Integral** El ser humano no es solo cuerpo, ni solo mente, ni solo espíritu. Somos una unidad profunda en la que todo está conectado. Cuando una dimensión se descuida, las demás también se resienten. Pero cuando aprendemos a armonizarlas, experimentamos crecimiento, equilibrio y plenitud. En esta conferencia exploraremos cómo integrar de manera consciente el cuidado del cuerpo, la claridad mental y la vida interior. Hablaremos de hábitos, gestión emocional, autoconocimiento y sentido de vida, entendiendo que el verdadero desarrollo personal no consiste únicamente en alcanzar metas externas, sino en transformarnos desde dentro. Descubriremos herramientas prácticas para fortalecer nuestra energía física, ordenar nuestros pensamientos y cultivar una dimensión espiritual que nos dé dirección y propósito. Un espacio para quienes desean evolucionar de forma completa y consciente. ✨ Más equilibrio. 🧠 Más claridad. 🙏 Más profundidad. Ponente: Alejandro Alonso - Coach Colaboración: 5 euros, costes de sala y organización. Solo efectivo. No bizum.

**[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://LinkShield.co/214)** *There is a captcha to prevent bots from joining.* A Silent Disco + Beer Pong party in the heart of Raval. 3 live DJs. One dance floor. Switch between channels or take off your headphones to socialise without yelling. *** ### Beer Pong Tournament Join the tournament and compete for prizes: • 21:00–22:30 → 8 teams • 22:30–23:10 → Semifinals • 23:10–23:30 → Final **Winner: 2 bottles of cava + 1 non-alcoholic sparkling wine** Featuring the SHUSH Trick Shot, a dance powered throw to remove extra cups. Hygienic play: drinks are served in separate shot glasses. **[Tickets Here](https://luma.com/yf3ogg4r?fbclid=PAZnRzaARLdv9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeQYr6wXtmTfmASeipnBJz1gLEwxEXkjfqEfyFS_rsce1iVZbHbDzxGn-XsVg_aem_Mn0bIvkXSEP_ZqLqKZY9fg&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denni7h5ja73&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig)**

**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/)

En este espacio vas a **sentir cómo la energía que estaba estancada empezaba a circular**. **\- SACUDIR** PARA SOLTAR TENSIÓN ACUMULADA PARA LIBERAR LO QUE EL CUERPO GUARDA **-BAILAR** PARA SENTIRTE LIBRE PARA ACTIVAR TU ENERGÍA PARA RECONECTAR CON TU CUERPO **-BAÑO DE SONIDO** PARA ENTRAR EN CALMA PROFUNDA PARA REGULAR TU SISTEMA NERVIOSO PARA DESCANSAR SIN ESFUERZO 🗓️ Sábado 25 de Abril ⏰ 11 hrs a 12.30 hrs 🌱 Valor: 15€ 📍Eixample **La confirmación y reserva de tu plaza la haces solo a través whatsapp al +34 603 41 07 12 .** \`\`\` **ENG:** In this space, you will feel the stagnant energy begin to flow. **\- SHAKING** TO RELEASE ACCUMULATED TENSION TO RELEASE WHAT THE BODY HOLDS **\- DANCING** TO FEEL FREE TO ACTIVATE YOUR ENERGY TO RECONNECT WITH YOUR BODY **\- SOUND BATH** TO ENTER A STATE OF DEEP CALM TO REGULATE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM TO REST EFFORTLESSLY 🗓️ Saturday April 25 ⏰ 11 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. 🌱Value: €15 📍Eixample You have to confirm and reserve your place only through WhatsApp at +34 603 41 07 12. \`\`\`

Most professional events feel like a job interview. Most social hangouts feel like aimless small talk. **We are here to do the opposite!** 🌟 WHY JOIN? At the **Women’s Coffee Network**, we offer a non-traditional experience where you don't have to fight for your voice, perfect an elevator pitch, or navigate a room of strangers alone. We created this circle because **we don't believe in the hustle; we believe in the power of a steady anchor.** This is a facilitated experience, not just a meeting. We don’t just book a table; we curate a journey. Working with the precision of a designer and the empathy of a coach, we’ve built this soft sanctuary where **the superficial is skipped** and **the high-fidelity connection begins**. We're here to share personal stories and build professional alliances. 👉 [To secure your spot, please register via our Luma page](https://luma.com/nkpca26r) 🎀 WHO IS THIS FOR? ⋆☕︎ ˖ It's a **female-only community** because we have our unique way to express ourselves, struggles in the business world, and jokes only other women can understand. ⋆☕︎ ˖ If the idea of a meetup with 50 people makes you want to stay home, this circle is for you! We gather in **small, intimate groups** — to meet enough new people to have a deep conversation, but not so many that you feel anxious or overwhelmed. ⋆☕︎ ˖ Whether you are leading a corporation, building a creative empire, or navigating the quiet uncertainty of a career transition, you have a seat at our table. The **diversity of professional backgrounds** makes our circle special with shared wisdom. ⋆☕︎ ˖ Our **soft-flow dialogue** ensures that no bravery is required to be heard. You don’t have to be the loudest in the room to be the most impactful. Here, your silence is respected, and your voice is gently invited. WHAT TO EXPECT? * A **guided start** where every woman is seen and heard. You introduce yourself saying whatever you feel like sharing in a way that is comfortable to you. * We use our **custom-designed materials** to move past titles and discover the humans behind the roles. * A **verified circle** of women where you can be professionally ambitious and personally vulnerable at the same time. * Leave with **full batteries**, meaningful new professional bridges, and the support of women who truly *get it*. THE DETAILS 🕒 Date & Time: Saturday\, April 26th\, 2026 \| 2:00 PM 🎟️ Registration: To protect the intimacy and quality of our circle, seats are strictly limited. 👉 **If you feel called to create real connection in Barcelona within a female-only community, we can’t wait to welcome you.** 💜 \-\-\- Stay in the loop, stay connected! 👇 [​LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/17220029/)\| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/womenscoffeenetwork) \-\-\- 🛡️ Membership & Privacy Rules To ensure a safe and transparent environment for all, we only approve registrations from profiles with a full name and a clear face phot

We invite you one Saturday every 2 months to an open space to pay it forward\*. We open our space for a joyful Saturday of sharing talents, learning new skills, and caring for each other — all within the gift economy, no money involved. You want to co-curate this special event? Share your gift? Let us know! We all have something to share! **DONATIONS NEEDED: 20 bananas, 20 oranges!** We’re contributing to Esperança’s awesome initiative! Come with your hands full! Thank you! **SOUP FOR ESPERANÇA** Let’s make 12 liters of yummy veggie soup! And maybe a bit more for us ;) **PROGRAMME** OF THE DAY: STAY TUNED, evolving every day thanks to the awesome co-creation process! **10h30–13h30 Mural de los nuevos relatos (ESP)**: Let’s enter a 3-hour workshop on dominant narratives and the alternatives we can imagine. or **10h30** Want to wake up gently? **Biodanza** with Carolina (1 hour30min) **12h30 Preparation of 12 liters of soup** for Asociación Esperança and a bit more for us **14h Pitching lunch with changemakers.** Moderated by Anna from [Boodaville](https://boodaville.org/)! **Open Circle** A moment to share projects, ideas, and inspiration Many people in Barcelona bring beautiful projects to life: for the love of art, to care for the land, to weave community. We offer a dynamic space to share what we are doing, to show what inspires us, and to be inspired by others. Projects with roots **This dynamic will be simple and fluid:** Maximum 2 minutes per person in the circle to share the essence of their project, idea, or practice. No long speeches: many voices, in little time. Anyone participating in the circle can take their 2 minutes, or simply listen and pass the turn. Anna Louise from [Boodaville ](https://boodaville.org/)will facilitate the dynamic with her timer! **15h30 Capoeira** Angola with Andrea and Maia An experience to connect body and mind, cultivate presence, and explore well-being through movement, music, and people. or **15h30 "How to live with less money and more joy" with Anna Gurney from [Boodaville](https://boodaville.org/) Permaculture Association (1 hour)** Max 30 people This is a space to hear stories and explore alternative ways of managing our budgets and our relationship with money—taking inspiration from nature to create lives that prioritise wellbeing, resilience, and genuine happiness. Using ideas from Holistic Management and tools from Permaculture Design, there will be a brief presentation followed by dynamic activities to engage with the topic and inspire imagination. **17h Datirs tasting and DJ set with [Serenate](https://www.instagram.com/serenatebb) (Diego Alonso)**, drinks, and time to connect with those who sparked your curiosity and continue conversations more calmly. **ALL DAY CLOTHES SWAP** Clear out your closet and drop off your loved/used clothes at Nest City Lab on Saturday and dig for buried treasure! **ALL DAY ART** Climate Mantra photo exhibition Partnered with @insomaniacos @ninon_reo @ombelin_the_artivist @iampio_barcelona to uncover inner thoughts and emotions in the face of the climate challenge. Art for Peace exhibition with Ivan Pidhainyi and Oleksandr Ratuchnyak by the Embassy of Art of Ukraine Permanent sculpture exhibition by @ivan_pidhainyi 4 Principles: Whoever comes is the right people Whenever it starts is the right time Whatever happens is the only thing that could have When it's over, it's over Source: User's Guide, Harrison Owen has articulated "Four Principles" and "One Law". \*To respond to a person's kindness to oneself by being kind to someone else. *** ## **VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL** Te invitamos un sábado cada 2 meses a un espacio abierto para “pay it forward”\*. Abrimos nuestro espacio para un sábado alegre de compartir talentos, aprender nuevas habilidades y cuidarnos entre todos — dentro de una economía del regalo, sin dinero de por medio. ¿Quieres co-crear este evento especial? ¿Compartir tu don? ¡Avísanos! ¡Todos tenemos algo que compartir! **DONACIONES NECESARIAS: ¡20 plátanos, 20 naranjas!** Estamos contribuyendo a la increíble iniciativa de Esperança ¡Ven con las manos llenas! ¡Gracias! **SOPA PARA ESPERANÇA** ¡Vamos a preparar 12 litros de deliciosa sopa vegetal! Y quizás un poco más para nosotros ;) **PROGRAMA DEL DÍA**: ¡ATENTOS! Evoluciona cada día gracias al increíble proceso de co-creación **10h30–13h30 Mural de los nuevos relatos (ESP)**: Entremos en un taller de 3 horas sobre las narrativas dominantes y las alternativas que podemos imaginar. o **10h30 ¿Quieres despertarte suavemente? Biodanza** con Carolina (1hora30min ) **12h30 Preparación de 12 litros de sopa para la asociación Esperança** y un poco más para nosotros **14h pitching lunch con actores del cambio**. ¡Moderado por Anna de [Boodaville](https://boodaville.org/)! Círculo Abierto Un momento para compartir proyectos, ideas e inspiración Muchas personas en Barcelona dan vida a proyectos hermosos: por amor al arte, para cuidar la tierra, para tejer comunidad. Ofrecemos un espacio dinámico para compartir lo que hacemos, mostrar lo que nos inspira y dejarnos inspirar por otros. Proyectos con raíces Esta dinámica será simple y fluida: Máximo 2 minutos por persona en el círculo para compartir la esencia de su proyecto, idea o práctica. Sin discursos largos: muchas voces en poco tiempo. Cualquier persona en el círculo puede tomar sus 2 minutos o simplemente escuchar y pasar el turno. ¡Anna Louise de [Boodaville ](https://boodaville.org/)facilitará la dinámica con su temporizador! **15h30 Capoeira Angola con Andrea y Maia** Una experiencia para conectar cuerpo y mente, cultivar la presencia y explorar el bienestar a través del movimiento, la música y las personas. o **15h30 “Cómo vivir con menos dinero y más alegría”** con Anna Gurney de [Boodaville ](https://boodaville.org/)Permaculture Association (1 hora) Máximo 30 personas Un espacio para escuchar historias y explorar formas alternativas de gestionar nuestros presupuestos y nuestra relación con el dinero, inspirándonos en la naturaleza para crear vidas que prioricen el bienestar, la resiliencia y la felicidad genuina. Usando ideas de Holistic Management y herramientas de diseño en permacultura, habrá una breve presentación seguida de actividades dinámicas para explorar el tema e inspirar la imaginación. **17h Degustación Datirs y sesión DJ (TBC) con [Serenate](https://www.instagram.com/serenatebb) (Diego Alonso)**, bebidas y tiempo para acercarte a quienes despertaron tu curiosidad y continuar las conversaciones con calma. **INTERCAMBIO DE ROPA TODO EL DÍA** Limpia tu armario y trae tu ropa usada/querida a Nest City Lab el sábado y ¡encuentra tesoros escondidos! **ARTE TODO EL DÍA** Exposición fotográfica Climate Mantra En colaboración con @insomaniacos @ninon_reo @ombelin_the_artivist @iampio_barcelona para explorar pensamientos y emociones frente al desafío climático. Exposición Art for Peace con Ivan Pidhainyi y Oleksandr Ratuchnyak por la Embajada del Arte de Ucrania Exposición permanente de esculturas de @ivan_pidhainyi 4 Principios: Quienquiera que venga es la persona adecuada Cuando empieza es el momento adecuado Lo que sucede es lo único que podía haber sucedido Cuando termina, termina Fuente: User's Guide, Harrison Owen articuló los “Cuatro Principios” y “Una Ley”. \*Responder a la amabilidad de alguien siendo amable con otra persona.

**LA INSCRIPCION A ESTE EVENTO SE REALIZA EXCLUSIVAMENTE EN ESTE LINK -> https://www.eventbrite.es/e/sant-jordi-data-fest-2026-tickets-1985847694913** Talento técnico + Sant Jordi = stand de firma de libros en Power BI & Fabric BCN. ¡Juntamos a quienes escriben y quienes leen! Este es un **evento único PRESENCIAL en Barcelona** que no te puedes perder. Unimos nuestras dos pasiones en un único evento: la pasión por los datos y la pasión por aprender y la lectura típicas de la Diada de Sant Jordi. En este evento tendremos 3 tracks de sesiones con grandes expertos de Power BI & Fabric que nos mostrarán las mejores prácticas y las últimas novedades de nuestras soluciones de analítica de datos preferidas. A la vez, dispondremos de un stand de firmas donde podrás conseguir que aclamados autores de libros de Analítica de Datos e IA te dediquen tu ejemplar comprado. ¿Qué más se puede pedir? Puedes conseguir tu entrada en: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/sant-jordi-data-fest-2026-tickets-1985847694913 ¡Os esperamos! Podéis ganar libros firmados por los autores más destacados del momento en el mundo de los datos

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cp2jyUS8Z9a0AsWJ1kbV0f)** Tomamos cientos de decisiones cada día: qué decir, qué comer, cómo reaccionar, qué camino elegir. Pero… ¿cuántas de esas decisiones son realmente conscientes? En este evento exploraremos una pregunta que desafía muchas de nuestras creencias: **¿somos realmente quienes decidimos o muchas veces actúa nuestro cerebro en “piloto automático”?** Un encuentro para quienes sienten curiosidad por conocerse mejor y descubrir hasta qué punto **lo que creemos que elegimos… realmente lo estamos eligiendo**. 🧠✨ **aportación:** 5€ para gastos de organización. Te esperamos! :)

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cp2jyUS8Z9a0AsWJ1kbV0f)** ¿Te ha pasado que esperabas algo de alguien… y no solo no ocurrió, sino que te dejó más vacío que antes? ¿En qué momento lo que prometía ilusión empezó a convertirse en **desgaste, duda y freno**? Las expectativas mal colocadas no solo duelen: **desgastan.** Nos atan a versiones idealizadas de personas, situaciones o resultados que rara vez existen tal y como las imaginamos. Y cuando la realidad no encaja, aparece el desencanto. Pero el problema no es solo la decepción. Es todo lo que viene después: **la desconfianza, la resistencia** a volver a intentarlo, el **miedo a exponerte** otra vez… Ese freno silencioso que empieza a limitar tu crecimiento sin que apenas te des cuenta. Este evento es un espacio para mirar de frente esas expectativas que te pesan, entender de dónde nacen y **aprender a soltarlas** sin perder ambición ni propósito. Porque crecer no es dejar de esperar. Es aprender a hacerlo mejor. **Ponentes:** Dan Córdova & Edward Martin. **Coste:** 5€ para gastos de organización. **Dirección:** Amaltea (calle Diputación 164) Te esperamos! :)

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

**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/)

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!