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In this session, we’ll explore one of the most important and overlooked leadership skills: how to tackle difficult conversations in a way that builds trust, drives growth and sets the standard for the people around you. Too often, conflict is treated as a one-off conversation or a management tool reserved for performance issues. But in reality, the way a leader handles conflict shapes culture. It teaches people what honesty sounds like, what care looks like and whether growth feels safe. Together, we’ll explore four common ways people experience challenging conversations in the workplace. We’ll unpack how each one affects confidence, motivation, trust, and performance and what leaders can do differently to communicate with more intention and impact. This will be a practical, interactive session designed for professionals, founders, managers, team leads, and anyone who wants to communicate more effectively and lead by example. **During the session we’ll cover:** * Why leadership is better understood as an infinite game rather than a short-term win. * The four methods people often use to handle difficult conversations: compassionate clarity, brutal clarity, empty critique, and empty negativity. * How different approaches affect trust, confidence, motivation, and action. * Why vague kindness can be just as unhelpful as harsh criticism. **About the Speaker** Saba Shakir is a Leadership Communication and a Learning & Development specialist who designs practical training to improve speaking, interpersonal skills and leadership confidence. She is also President of Women4Space, promoting inclusion and opportunities in the space sector. With a Masters in Linguistics and degree in Social Psychology, she focuses on helping professionals communicate clearly and lead effectively. Her research on building an inclusive space workforce will be presented at IAC Antalya 2026. **Agenda** * Doors open: 7.00pm * Session starts: 7.15pm * Interactive activities and discussion: 7.30pm * Q&A / group reflection: 7.45pm * Networking: 8.00pm **About Let’s Speak Business** Join Let’s Speak Business, where ambitious people come together to strengthen the communication and leadership skills that shape real career growth. Each session explores practical, workplace-focused themes across communication, leadership, confidence, and professional development - designed to help you speak with greater clarity, navigate challenges more effectively, and build the presence needed to contribute with authority and lead with impact. Expect interactive sessions, practical discussion, and a community of like-minded people who want to grow in confidence, capability, and business acumen. Whether you’re looking to improve how you communicate, handle workplace challenges, or prepare for bigger opportunities, Let’s Speak Business is your space to grow. **Don’t miss our next events:** www.linktr.ee/LetsSpeakB **How to get there:** Enter the café and go upstairs **IMPORTANT:** You must buy 1 drink at the bar downstairs before the workshop begins **Grow Your Voice. Grow Your Impact. ✨**

**Slow Up: Yin Yoga & Sound Healing** **Class Title:** Yin Yoga & Sound Healing **Class Duration:** 90 minutes **Class Level:** All levels (suitable for beginners to advanced practitioners) **Class Description:** Welcome to Yin Yoga, a tranquil and deeply relaxing class designed to calm the mind, open the body, and enhance your inner peace. This class uses the soft, soothing glow of candlelight to create a serene atmosphere, perfect for unwinding and deepening your yoga practice. Slow down and wind down with this class focused on the observation of the mind and restoring your body. Yin yoga session to slow down in the buzz of daily life. All the light of the candles and in a very cozy welcoming environment. Es una práctica pasiva donde las posturas se mantienen alrededor de 3-5 min. Estimula el flujo de la energía vital, calma el sistema nervioso central y enseña a relajarte a nivel profundo, preparando el cuerpo y la mente para la meditación. Classes at Samanà Space. Calle Pujades 77-79, Bell 2809, Floor 8 Join my [Patreon Page](https://patreon.com/slowup?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) where you can support my work. Bookings here: https://luma.com/theslowuplab?k=c **Key Benefits:** * Deep relaxation and stress relief. * Improved flexibility and joint mobility. * Release of tension and tightness in the muscles and connective tissues. * Enhanced mindfulness and inner calm. * Promotion of better sleep and overall well-being. See you on the mat ! Please message +34 722718449 to book your place. Single Class Cash: 10 Euros Single Class other method of payment: 12 euros Monthly fee: 30 euros (cash) o 35 euros (other method payment) or Join my [Patreon Page](https://patreon.com/slowup?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) Sabina x

**Join Us for a Product Design Networking Meetup at Barcelona!** Are you passionate about product design? Looking to connect with fellow designers, share ideas, and showcase your latest work? Then this is the event for you! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking with some minds in the industry while sipping on craft beers from Brewdog. Whether you're an experienced product or design person or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and build valuable connections. Come prepared to share! Join our WhatsApp Group at: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG)

🎉 **We are repeating our First Event!** We're thrilled to announce that we will repeat the our first Claude Code Barcelona meetup! There were too many people on the waiting list, so we decided repeat it. 📅 April 22th \| Doors open at 6:00 PM\, kick off at 6:15 PM 📍 **[Codurance](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=b81e1b9584c528ab&sxsrf=ANbL-n7MpukpQr_6sfikIQqLIzoOVYrOxg:1776320685013&q=Codurance&si=AL3DRZGNtcdgKOqVhotcr-UG2kkYpwR2WO4qu3O00NmpwBmLnXi7y0GyPSADoBUtPRhv06cajx7_r6iMd1DRZfljen5W1KATcWl80q6B5FKtteYhjjWnc60%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJ1b-b3vGTAxWYUqQEHWarITEQ_coHegQINBAB)** — Carrer de Pallars 99, 4th floor, room 41, 08018 Barcelona A huge thank you to **Helena Abellán**, **Jose Enrique Rodriguez Huerta**, and their company for hosting us, thank you for responding and being organising this in a short notice 🙌 **Agenda** ➡️ 6:00 PM — Check-in 🏢 6:15 PM — Host company presentation 🚀 6:25 PM — Community kick off 🎤 6:40 PM — *Taming the Genie: What 6 months with Claude Code taught me about coding agent,* by Benjamin Tarenne (in English) 🎤 7:20 PM — *AI Mythbusters: Debunking LinkedIn BS,* by Maite Malavia (in Spanish) 🤝 8:00 PM — Networking *** **🎙️Talks** **Taming the Genie: What 6 months with Claude Code taught me about coding agent,** AI coding assistants are powerful — but like a genie, they do exactly what you ask, not what you mean. In this talk I share what I've learned from 6 months using Claude Code in real projects: the failure modes nobody talks about (context collapse, token-burning spirals, silent over-reliance), my actual setup and CLAUDE.md, and the principles I now live by. *Benjamin Tarenne, Senior Full Stack Software Engineer building products for Allianz and Claude Code Barcelona community co-organizer.* **AI Mythbusters: Debunking LinkedIn BS** From "AI is going to replace all devs", "AI already thinks" and "AI learns from your chats", to "with a RAG, AI will never hallucinate again" or "APIs are dead, long live MCPs", in this talk we'll do something highly disruptive in the tech industry: revisit some AI basic concepts. We'll go through some of the most persistent myths about artificial intelligence with no doomsaying, no hype, a hint of embarrassment in some cases, and something very old school but effective: evidence. Warning - You might leave with fewer certainties than you came in with. That's exactly the point. *Maite Malavia, Solutions Architect & AI Consultant partner at Zenital and Claude Code Barcelona community co-organizer.* *** **What to expect** This community is being built around solid engineering practices, not vibe coding. We want to explore what it really means to do agentic coding well, and how Claude Code fits into a professional engineering workflow. We have prepared some content around the basics of agentic coding and AI to get the conversation started, but we'd love to hear from you too! 👉 **Interested in presenting something?** If you have a topic, use case, or experience related to Claude Code and engineering practices, we'd love to have you on stage. Drop a comment below or reach out directly! ⚠️ **Spots are limited to 60 people**. We recommend reserving your spot as soon as possible. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can release your seat. Don't miss it! 🎉 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎉 **¡Repetimos nuestro primer evento!** Como mucha gente se quedó en lista de espera para el primer evento, el kick.off del meetup Claude Code Barcelona, hemos encontrado venue para repetirlo el próximo miércoles 22 de abril. 📅 22 de Abril \| Apertura de puertas a las 6:00 PM\, kick off a las 6:15 PM 📍 **[Codurance](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=b81e1b9584c528ab&sxsrf=ANbL-n7MpukpQr_6sfikIQqLIzoOVYrOxg:1776320685013&q=Codurance&si=AL3DRZGNtcdgKOqVhotcr-UG2kkYpwR2WO4qu3O00NmpwBmLnXi7y0GyPSADoBUtPRhv06cajx7_r6iMd1DRZfljen5W1KATcWl80q6B5FKtteYhjjWnc60%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJ1b-b3vGTAxWYUqQEHWarITEQ_coHegQINBAB)** — Carrer de Pallars 99, 4º piso, oficina 41, 08018 Barcelona Muchas gracias a **Helena Abellán**, **Jose Enrique Rodriguez Huerta** y a **Codurance** por acogernos y organizarlo todo con tan poco tiempo de antelación!🙌 **Agenda:** ➡️ 6:00 PM — Check-in 🏢 6:15 PM — Presentación de nuestro anfitrión 🚀 6:25 PM — Presentación de la comunidad 🎤 6:40 PM — *Taming the Genie: What 6 months with Claude Code taught me about coding agent,* con Benjamin Tarenne 🎤 7:20 PM — *AI Mythbusters: Debunking LinkedIn BS,* con Maite Malavia 🤝 8:00 PM — Networking *** 🎙️ **Charlas** **Domando al genio: lo que 6 meses con Claude Code me han enseñado sobre los agentes de programación** Los asistentes de programación con IA son potentes — pero, como un genio, hacen exactamente lo que les pides, no lo que realmente quieres decir. En esta charla comparto lo que he aprendido tras 6 meses usando Claude Code en proyectos reales: los modos de fallo de los que nadie habla (colapso de contexto, espirales de consumo de tokens, dependencia silenciosa), mi configuración real y mi CLAUDE.md, y los principios por los que ahora me guío. ***Benjamin Tarenne***\*, Senior Full Stack Software Engineer desarrollando productos para Allianz y coorganizador de la comunidad Claude Code Barcelona.\* *** **Cazadores de mitos de la IA: desmontando el “humo” de LinkedIn** Desde “la IA va a reemplazar a todos los desarrolladores”, “la IA ya piensa” o “la IA aprende de tus chats”, hasta “con un RAG la IA dejará de alucinar” o “las APIs han muerto, larga vida a los MCPs”, en esta charla haremos algo altamente disruptivo en la industria tecnológica: revisar algunos conceptos básicos de la IA. Recorreremos algunos de los mitos más persistentes sobre la inteligencia artificial sin catastrofismo, sin hype, con un toque de VA en algunos casos y algo muy old school pero efectivo: evidencia. ⚠️ Advertencia: puede que salgas con menos certezas de las que tenías al entrar. Ese es precisamente el objetivo. ***Maite Malavia***\*, Solutions Architect & AI Consultant partner en Zenital y coorganizadora de la comunidad Claude Code Barcelona.\* *** **¿Qué esperamos?** Esta comunidad quiere construirse alrededor de buenas prácticas de ingeniería, no del vibe coding. Queremos explorar qué significa realmente hacer agentic coding bien, y cómo Claude Code encaja en un flujo de trabajo de ingeniería profesional. Hemos preparado contenido sobre los fundamentos del agentic coding y la IA para arrancar la conversación. ¡Pero nos encantaría contar también contigo! 👉 **¿Te interesa presentar algo?** Si tienes un tema, caso de uso o experiencia relacionada con Claude Code y buenas prácticas de ingeniería, ¡nos encantaría tenerte como ponente! Deja un comentario abajo o contáctanos directamente. ⚠️ **El aforo es de 60 plazas.** Te recomendamos reservar la tuya cuanto antes. Si finalmente no puedes asistir, por favor avísanos con antelación para liberar tu plaza. ¡No te lo pierdas! 🎉

**OFFICIAL REGISTER 12€** [https://luma.com/oi706ky7 ](https://luma.com/oi706ky7 ) Join us for an interactive event that blends learning, action, and connection. This session offers hands-on workshops and training designed to help you innovate sustainably using nature-inspired design and circular economy principles. **What to expect:** Brief training session: Why Not Sustainable, Think Differently and SoulFood ForestFarms, will share tools, tips, and tricks to nature-inspired design. Hands-On Activities: Dive into one of the group exercises, including: * *Escaping the Waste is an escape room where you solve real problems, apply circular economy, and learn how to turn waste into an opportunity. You will also get to take home a treat!* * *Syntropic Puzzle Game* is a fun yet enlightening activity that guides you through the core principles of syntropic agriculture and regenerative agroforestry systems design. You'll discover nature's collaborative power to yield abundant, healthy food while restoring ecosystems services. * *Experimenting with Patterns* is a two-fold activity, involving taking inspiration from patterns to solve challenges, and experimenting with placement to explore creative and innovative tools to shift perspectives, and drive innovation. Networking: We will end the session connecting over snacks, and drinks. Perfect for: Those interested in how nature-inspired design and circular thinking can unlock innovation, and leave with actionable ideas to make a difference. Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

**Join our Spanish Conversation Meetup at Ciutadella Park!** Want to improve your Spanish in a relaxed and natural setting? This event is for you! We’ll meet at the beautiful Ciutadella Park in front of the mammoth 🐘, where you can practice your Spanish with a diverse group of people, guided by a certified teacher. **Event Details:** 📅 **Date:** Miércoles 🕓 **Time:** 7pm - 19h 📍 **Location:** Ciutadella Park (we'll meet in front of the Glorieta (summer house) in front of the monumental fountain and we will go to a quiet area of the park). I will have a blanket blue and white with elefants. If you can't find us I can send you the exact location by whatsapp, my number is +34 669979928. **Contribution:** We kindly ask for a **minimum contribution of €10** to help cover the event costs and keep these meetups going. Thank you for your support! Cash or bizum. **What can you expect?** * Spanish conversation practice in a relaxed, outdoor environment. * Diverse topics, suitable for all language levels. * Guidance from a certified teacher to help improve your fluency and confidence. **What to bring?** Just bring your enthusiasm to learn and share, something to take notes (if you’d like), and enjoy a fun day outdoors! This event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their Spanish while enjoying the park and meeting new friends. **About the teacher:** Alberto is a certified Spanish teacher with more than 11 years experience in language instruction. He has worked with well-known companies like **[[Booking.com,](http://booking.com,/)]([http://booking.com,/](http://booking.com,/)) TravelPerk, and Kantox**, helping professionals improve their Spanish for business communication. In addition, he has taught at **two language schools and one business school**, where he developed engaging and practical methods for learners of all levels. With a strong background in both corporate and educational settings, he brings a well-rounded approach to teaching, ensuring that students feel confident and supported in their learning journey. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **¡Únete a nuestro Meetup de conversación en español en el Parque de la Ciutadella!** ¿Quieres mejorar tu nivel de español en un ambiente relajado y natural? ¡Este evento es para ti! Nos reuniremos en el hermoso Parque de la Ciutadella, donde podrás practicar tu español junto a un grupo de personas de diferentes niveles, guiados por un profesor titulado. **Detalles del evento:** 📅 **Fecha:** Miércoles 🕓 **Hora:** 19h, 7pm 📍 **Ubicación:** Parque de la Ciutadella (nos encontraremos en la Glorieta enfrente de la fuente monumental e iremos a una zona tranquila del parque). Busca pareo blanco y azul con elefantes. Si no nos encuentras te puedo enviar la ubicación exacta por whatsapp, mi número es +34 669979928 **Aportación:** Para participar, pedimos una **aportación mínima de 10€** que nos ayudará a cubrir los gastos y continuar ofreciendo estos encuentros. ¡Gracias por tu apoyo! Efectivo o bizum. **¿Qué puedes esperar?** * Práctica de conversación en español en un entorno relajado. * Temas diversos y adaptados a todos los niveles. * Orientación de un profesor titulado, que te ayudará a mejorar tu fluidez y confianza. **¿Qué necesitas?** Solo trae ganas de aprender y compartir, algo para tomar apuntes (si lo deseas), ¡y disfruta de un día al aire libre! Este es un evento ideal para todos los que buscan mejorar su español mientras disfrutan del parque y hacen nuevos amigos. **Acerca del profesor:** Alberto es profesor de español certificado con más de 11 años de experiencia en la enseñanza de idiomas. Ha trabajado con empresas reconocidas como [[Booking.com,](http://booking.com,/)]([http://booking.com,/](http://booking.com,/)) TravelPerk y Kantox, ayudando a profesionales a mejorar su español para la comunicación empresarial. Además, ha enseñado en dos escuelas de idiomas y una escuela de negocios, donde desarrolló métodos atractivos y prácticos para estudiantes de todos los niveles. Con una sólida experiencia tanto en entornos corporativos como educativos, aporta un enfoque integral a la enseñanza, asegurando que los estudiantes se sientan seguros y apoyados en su camino de aprendizaje.

The event is free and the euro will be returned to you if you come to the event, that measure is done due the big amount of no-shows that create the organizers problems when booking the place. let's try and see how it works. Join us for at the meetup at BrewDog Barcelona Bar, designed for women passionate about technology. This is more than just a meetup; it’s an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build relationships that can propel your career forward. **Why Attend?** * **Meaningful Connections:** Meet other women who, like you, are working to transform the tech industry. Whether you’re a software engineer or a startup leader, this is the perfect space to expand your professional network. * **Mutual Inspiration:** Hear and share stories of success, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Together, we can gain new perspectives and motivate each other to continue growing. * **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Enjoy an evening in the cozy setting of BrewDog, where conversations flow as easily as the craft beer. It's the perfect environment to unwind and engage with like-minded women in tech. Don’t miss this chance to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Let’s build a stronger tech community together! WhatsApp: Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GSwiV9YYOtwCcxnOPvgtbL)

**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/)

Let's meet on Sant Jordi's day (the most beautiful day in Barcelona) to channel this energy into our most productive work. This is an invitation to stop postponing important work for urgent work. Let's meet for a focused half-day session where we work ON our businesses, not just IN them. **What this is:** A strategic coworking experience designed to help you gain clarity, make important decisions, and execute one high-value action that moves your business forward. We won't be checking emails or working on admin tasks, we'll be doing CEO-level work that we keep putting off. **What we'll do:** * Opening circle for intention setting and goal sharing * Identify your ONE high-value action that's been on hold * Deep focused work blocks with accountability check-ins * Closing commitment ritual **What you'll leave with:** A high-value business action COMPLETED, clarity on your strategic priorities, and the momentum that comes from accomplishing important work alongside other driven women. **Bring:** Your laptop, charger, and a journal if you'd like. You can buy drinks and snacks at the venue. **Important:** *Only 15 spaces available*. Book ONLY if you're 100% certain you can attend. Last-minute cancellations take away someone else's opportunity to make real progress on their business. This session depends on the full commitment and energy of every person in the group. **🌟 Bonus:** The day before, you'll receive some journaling prompts to prepare your mind for clarity and focus. See you on Thursday!

🚀 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!

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!

**[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 :)

Join us monthly for a creative gathering of designers, design researchers, and AI innovators. This networking event unites professionals passionate about user experience, design methodologies, research insights, and AI-powered design tools to share knowledge, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful connections. Our collaborative atmosphere offers an ideal space to discuss design challenges, explore research methodologies, and discover how AI is transforming the design landscape. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle, gain insights on emerging design practices, or explore the intersection of human-centered design and artificial intelligence, this monthly meetup is your creative hub. Expect inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow design professionals who are pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible through thoughtful design, rigorous research, and innovative AI applications.

**🔹Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance.** **[Confirm my attendance, click here](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/HowtoGrowandMonetizeInstagramin2026)** **TALK: Mastering Attention: How to Grow and Monetize Instagram in 2026** **Description** In 2026, attention is the most valuable currency. If you don’t know how to capture it, you don’t exist. In this talk, Raúl Sebold — Digital Strategist specialized in the Attention Economy — will break down how Instagram really works today, and how professionals can use it to grow fast and attract clients. You will learn: * How to capture attention in the first 3 seconds * Why most content fails (even if it’s “good”) * The system to grow your audience consistently * How to turn content into authority and clients Raúl has grown from 300 to over 10,000 followers in just 90 days using his own method, focused on positioning and exponential growth. This is not theory. This is a practical system you can apply immediately. **About our speaker:** **Raúl Sebold** Raul helps professionals grow on Instagram and turn attention into authority and clients. He is the creator of an exponential growth system designed to accelerate results: one year of growth in just 90 days. His approach blends strategy, content, and positioning to help entrepreneurs and experts build a strong and profitable digital presence. ***We look forward to seeing you there 💙!*** **Sponsors:** **MOB** Makers of Barcelona, we strive every day to empower rebels and creative geniuses to innovate, make connections and have fun in the process. We do so by providing them with a space to call home, a community to grow with and skills to match their ambitions. We envision a world where everyone is empowered to innovate, creativity is celebrated and technology fosters equality. 💙**Please register only if you genuinely intend to attend.** If, for any reason, you are unable to make it, please cancel your registration as soon as possible to allow those on the waiting list to take your place and enjoy the event. **We truly appreciate your understanding and support in being part of our community**💙 ***There's no cost to attend, but your voluntary donation helps us keep these valuable events happening! Your contributions make a real difference in supporting our community.*** **Join our channels:** **WhatsApp:**[ I’d like to be part of the WhatsApp group](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/joinusourwhatsappgroups) Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **Instagram:** [@dmktribebcn](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribebcn/?hl=en) **LinkedIn: [DMK Tribe](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmktribe/?viewAsMember=true)** [💙](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmktribe/?viewAsMember=true) **LinkedIn Group:** [Digital Marketing Group Lisbon](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/) **Telegram: [Group 🙌](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0)** **🤝 Register on our platform:** **🔗 [https://dmktribe.com/be-a-member/](https://dmktribe.com/be-a-member/)📝👥** **🌍 About DMK Tribe** **DMK Tribe** is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. With over **6.700 active members**, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network – we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. ***We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values*** ❤️ Love \| 🤝 Caring \| 🎁 Serving \| 📚 Learning \| 🌍 Inclusion

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

Newark Area Traders and Exchangers Please join us! You won't want to miss this meeting! We have new investor topics every week. Finally, we will go over properties for sale, needs, and wants. Please carve out time to come join us Friday at 8 a.m. EST Don't forget to like us on Facebook, Newark Area Traders and Exchangers. NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS 975 Mt. Vernon Rd. (Entry at the front doors) Newark, OH 43055 Dues are $5 minimum per person, per week. Part of this goes to our treasurer to fund the meeting and the balance to the church for the use of their room. “Opportunity for Generosity”! Founders: Gerald DePalmo and Furman Tinon (and others) Established 60 +/- years ago and still going strong! Zoom meeting. Topic: NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS Time: 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F) Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (Houston) +16699006833,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 Find your local number: [https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1](https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1)

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!