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Speed Business Networking DIFC - Let's grow your business together!
IMPORTANT: If you RSVP, it is essential that you attend or update your RSVP status at least one day before the networking session. For an optimal networking experience, we need at least 20-25 participants. If you RSVP and do not attend, it is not fair to those who are punctual and turn up as they said they would. Please be mindful and only RSVP if you are confident you can attend.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (PLEASE, BE ON TIME!)
Concrete Restaurant
Burj Daman Tower
DIFC, Dubai
Located on Ground Floor (VIEW MAP - https://maps.app.goo.gl/3u5DZgQrvJPLrv1U6)
**Parking:** 2 hours of free parking are available in the building.
It's fast, it's fun, and the best thing about it is that you get to pitch to many different people within a short period.
All that you need is your business cards (not compulsory) and your presence.
Typically, you would meet many different people, spending only 2 - 3 minutes with each, and it's a great way to meet others. You speak to the person in front of you, and when the bell rings, you move to your left to speak to the next person. View Video of past events (https://youtu.be/ImZAe4OQ1qg).
This gives you a great chance to network with business owners and decision-makers to find the clients, vendors, and professionals you need most.
**Cost: AED 70 cash** (Includes Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks or Water)
Remember to tell your friends, colleagues and associates and bring lots of business cards!
How to get there: (VIEW MAP - https://maps.app.goo.gl/3u5DZgQrvJPLrv1U6)
IMPORTANT RULES ON TIMING, NO-SHOWS AND CANCELLATION:
1. Please, be on time, so that we can start promptly at 7.30 pm.
2. If you have never been here before, then arrive early, so that you can find us.
3. If you have RSVP'd as "YES" and then do not show up, you will be removed and banned from this group, as it shows you are not professional enough to be a part of this group. You can easily change the status if you know that you may not make it. This is important as we have to make prior reservations at the venue.
4. People arriving late may not be able to join in if we have already begun, as that ruins the flow and transitions around the tables. By allowing people to join late results in meeting the same person twice and missing out on others, which is unfair for those who arrive on time.
Any questions, please call OR WhatsApp Vlad on +971 56 693 0866.
About the Organisers - Vlad Tashakov and Oksana Tashakova are organisers of this successful event and also founders of [QPQ International](https://qpq.international/), Wealth Dynamics Unlimited and Millionaire Summit.
Vlad and Oksana are brother and sister from New Zealand, with a business background and have solid experience from various types of businesses in New Zealand, and now they have shifted their focus to Dubai.
Warmest Regards,
Vlad Tashakov
Trade House — Commodities Networking Evening
🚀 TRADE HOUSE IS BACK — Second Edition \| April 22nd
First Edition exceeded every expectation. The energy, the conversations, the connections made, you felt it. The room felt it. And now, we're doing it again. Bigger. Sharper. More powerful.
Trade House Second Edition is officially happening and you do not want to miss this one.
The first edition brought together Dubai's finest traders, investors, founders and operators for an evening that proved one thing beyond doubt: When the right people are in the right room, extraordinary things happen.
Now we open the doors wider. We raise the bar higher.
📅 April 22, 2026 📍 Hikari DIFC 🕖 Doors open at 19:00
Whether you were there for First Edition or you've been hearing about it ever since, this is your invitation.
Walk in. Meet your next partner. Close your next deal. Be part of the movement that is redefining how commodity trade is done in this city.
👉 Click ATTEND and bring your network with you. The more the right people show up, the more powerful this room becomes.
Tag someone who needs to be there. 👇
TradeHouse — Dubai's Commodity Trade Network.
Founders Dinner 🔥 A friendly dinner with 5 inspiring entrepreneurs
📆 **Every Wednesday**, join an exclusive table of ambitious founders in a handpicked venue.
💡 *You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.*
**Choose your circle wisely — it will shape your future.**
🔗 Application required: [thefiveclub.co/en](thefiveclub.co/en)
***
🥂 **Every Wednesday**, join a table of **6 inspiring founders**, carefully selected for you.
😌 A relaxed atmosphere, no pressure.
🤝 The goal: build genuine affinities, friendships, and long-lasting connections.
***
🔍 **How it works:**
🔴 Sign Up & Apply on : [thefiveclub.co/en](thefiveclub.co/en)
1️⃣ Pick a Wednesday and confirm your **membership** to join the club
2️⃣ Invite members you've previously met at afterworks or dinners
3️⃣ 24h before, you’ll receive the 📍 **restaurant address** and 🧑💼 **participant list** (bios + LinkedIn)
4️⃣ On the day: come as you are — we handle the 🍽️ booking, 🛠️ logistics, and ✨ ambiance
5️⃣ After the dinner: Add to your circle the founders you connected with most,
6️⃣ Reinvite them to future dinners or reconnect via curated events in the app 📲
***
Tar Baby by Toni Morrison
**What we do:**
We post books on monthly basis; everyone who reads or has read the book on their own time can join in. We get together, share opinions and thoughts about the book. We are here for the love of reading and sharing thoughts.
**Book of choice:**
Tar Baby
Toni Morrison
4.00 stars
23,957 ratings 1,485 reviews
An unforgettable and transformative novel that explores race and gender with scorching insight from the Nobel-prize winning author of Beloved.Into a white millionaire's Caribbean mansion comes Jadine, a sophisticated graduate of the Sorbonne, art historian – a black American now living in Paris and Rome. Then there’s Son, a criminal on the run, uneducated, violent, contemptuous – a young American black of extreme beauty from small-town Florida. As Morrison follows their affair, she charts all the nuances of obligation and betrayal between blacks and whites, masters and servants, and men and women.Winner of the PEN/Saul Bellow award for achievement in American fiction‘Toni Morrison was a quintessential, unabashedly American writer. Like her fellow giant, Walt Whitman, her work was, above all, audacious. She seized the landscape with a flourish and wove it, unwove it and put it back together’ Bonnie Greer, Guardian
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23351024-tar-baby
Safar Book Group book shelves
[https://www.goodreads.com/group/bookshelf/48954-safar-book-group](https://www.goodreads.com/group/bookshelf/48954-safar-book-group)
Speed Connect | B2B Networking | For Startups & Businesses
**This is a paid event and will be deleted from here. Pls register on the link below.**
https://speed-con.eventbrite.com[/?aff=Meetup](https://soctue.eventbrite.com/?aff=Meetup)
**QUESTIONS ?**
Pls Reach out to;
Ridhi - [+971 55 252 5078](https://wa.me/971552525078) ( WhatsApp Only)
Dubai Entrepreneurs Meetup - Dubai Hills - Free Entry
**Weekly Dubai Entrepreneurs Meetup**
**Every Wednesday \| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM**
📍 Venue: Tania's Teahouse
Dubai Hills Estate، Business Park 3 - Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kDzEifs8qXaAttQb9
**Why Attend?**
Businesses that use networking strategically build stronger, more valuable companies.
This is a focused space to:
• Connect with serious professionals
• Exchange real business opportunities
• Discuss investment, structure & scaling in the UAE
**Who Should Attend?**
• Investors
• Startup Founders
• Business Owners
• Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• Professionals
**Come Prepared**
🪪 Business Cards
✍️ 1 Clear Offer
🎯 1 Clear Ask
👔 Dress Code: Smart Casual
**Fees**
💸 Free Entry
☕ Buy your own tea/coffee/food & support the venue
**Registration (Compulsory)**
📞 WhatsApp: +971 54 200 6121
📧([mailto:mahesh@thewhiteworth.com](http://mailto:mahesh@thewhiteworth.com/))
👉 Join WhatsApp Group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3TXuTKI4Ad22dW8Ti4NXd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3TXuTKI4Ad22dW8Ti4NXd)
Strength & Core free Workout Session
Get ready to sweat it out and feel the burn at our free workout session every Wednesday, hosted by AFC. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just getting started, everyone is welcome to join!
🕡 **Time:** 8:00 pm
📍 **Location:** Al Tawar Park-1, Al Quasis-1, Dubai
near DAFZA metro station
**What to expect:**
* Engaging workout routines suitable for all fitness levels.
* Experience guidance from AFC trainers to help you achieve your fitness goals.
* Fun and motivating atmosphere to keep you energized throughout the session.
* Focus for Strength & Core
**What to Bring:**
* Mat
* Comfortable workout attire and proper sports shoes.
* Water bottle or hydration drink to stay refreshed.
* Positive attitude and willingness to challenge yourself.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your fitness and wellness journey with us. Let's work out, stay healthy, and have a great time together!
**Join our WhatsApp group for more details:**
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTZISvVe6vDFMYk8wz00QJ
Any Questions or Enquiries:
Nasar Husain
0524975544
CFA Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Practical Investing Discussions
This meetup is open to all levels of experience - there is no requirement to be a finance professional or investor to attend.
There is no preparation needed prior to attending the session.
Thanks for joining the Money Minds meetup group.
If you would like to be the first to know whenever a new event is announced, please join our whatsapp group using the link;
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/DPbMfZndPooGHSxFCLCKHg](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DPbMfZndPooGHSxFCLCKHg)
Hi, my name is Karan. I am the co-founder of the Money Minds community.
When I started investing, I didn't have any help. I've learned how to navigate markets by making a lot of mistakes and I still have a lot to learn. I believe that investing cannot be taught but it can be learned.
My intention behind these Practical Investing Discussions is to cultivate a space where people **ask questions, share practical knowledge** and hopefully **learn vicariously**.
Inspired by Charlie Munger’s wisdom, \*"The best thing a human being can do is to help another human being know more" \*our event fosters a spirit of knowledge-sharing and mutual growth. Expect engaging discussions, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to forge meaningful connections with fellow Money Minds members.
Moneymind Cashflow Community (MCC)
Hello Friends,
**Are you feeling the weight of financial uncertainty?**
Does the idea of building a secure future feel overwhelming, like an impossible climb?
Are you dreaming of a life where money works for you, instead of the other way around?
You're not alone.
**Money is rarely about money**. **Money** is all about **behaviour**. **Your habits, thoughts and feelings about money** are going to determine how you manage your money.
Many of us carry the burden of financial worry, the constant pressure to make ends meet, and the longing for a life where we can breathe easier.
We dream of a **future where money doesn't dictate our choices**, where we have the **freedom to pursue our passions** and **spend time with the people we love**.
But the path to financial freedom can seem shrouded in mystery, filled with complex jargon and risky ventures.
**Imagine**, though, **a space where you can learn**, **grow**, and **connect** with others who understand your journey.
A space where you can **explore financial strategies** in a safe, supportive and even enjoyable way.
Introducing **the Moneymind Cashflow Community in Dubai**
**Why Join and Play the Cashflow Game?**
· **Play and Learn**: Experience a fun and engaging way to boost your financial literacy which will help you to improve your relationship with money.
· **Gain insights into your money behaviour (a.k.a emotions)** and learn to make informed decisions.
· **Learn Through Experience**: Step away from abstract theories and immerse yourself in a dynamic and exciting learning environment.
· **Discover Practical Strategies**: Escape the "Rat Race" by learning how to navigate real estate, business and the stock market and build your passive income.
· **Build Meaningful Connections**: Connect with a community of like-minded individuals who share your aspirations for financial security and freedom.
· **Boost Confidence**: As you gain more knowledge and experience by playing the game, you'll build confidence in managing your money and pursuing your financial goals, contributing to your personal growth and self-assurance.
· **Enhance Critical Thinking**: You will develop your problem-solving and decision-making skills by facing real-world financial scenarios and different situations, enhancing your ability to think strategically when it comes to how you manage your money.
**Event Details:**
· **Location**: The Bureau Business Centre, Gold & Diamond Park, Building 6.
· **Timing**: Saturday at 2pm -5pm (Limited seats available, please book promptly and in
· **Cost**: AED 45 (please bring cash only).
· **Parking**: Free parking is available inside Gold & Diamond Park on Saturdays from 6pm-9pm.
· **Important**: Due to limited capacity, confirmation is essential at least 24 hours prior the game session if not before to secure your spot on the table.
**Meet the Moneymind Cashflow Community Organizer:**
Hosted by Ahmed Abdulla, **a Corporate Trainer**, **Mindset Coach & Mentor** and **Mastermind Group Lead**, this event and meet up offers a valuable opportunity to **cultivate both your financial education and personal development within a supportive community**.
To get all future group updates on the Moneymind Cashflow Community Dubai events and activities please do join the following silent WhatsApp group - [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CtAQXbfEivl1UxEMZgctoc](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CtAQXbfEivl1UxEMZgctoc)
**Here is What You Need To Do Next:**
Whether you're an experienced investor **in real life** or just beginning your financial **learning** journey, **the** CASHFLOW® **game** provides **YOU** a platform to learn, grow and empower yourself.
Moneymind Cashflow Community (MCC)
Dubai AI Meetup
**What this is about?**
This is a meetup group focused on AI. We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC.
Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, no presentations, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie.
We meet at the Stage Area (next to S&C Music, see directions https://imgur.com/a/QIvYOvT ) above the Carrefour market at DIFC, just look for a group of people there without board games (if you see board games, that's another group). The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free wifi.
📣 WhatsApp group for event updates (only mods can post):
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ)
📍To get there:
🚇 Metro Station: Financial Centre Metro Station, 5 minutes walk, look for the Financial Centre exit sign.
🚗 Parking Options: Gate Avenue Parking is unfortunately under construction.
Other options: Gate District Building 2: free underground parking from 6 pm onwards. \* Street Parking near Ritz Carlton: This is a paid parking option, conveniently located. \* Gate Avenue Open Parking: Present a purchase receipt for 4 hours of complimentary parking.
💡 **Note**: *You might see a few other Meetup pages with similar names - this one’s run by the folks actually hosting the weekly meetups and building the in-person community you’ve seen at DIFC.*
*PS: We occasionally take group photos to capture good vibes and community spirit, by attending you're comfortable with casual group photos - feel free to step aside if you don't wish to be in them*
A comprehensive Forex Master Class - Become a Confident trader in just 3 Hours
🎯 A Comprehensive Forex Master Class
👨🎓 Become a Confident Trader in Just 3 Hours
💡 What You’ll Learn
✅ Forex Trading Fundamentals
✅ How to Read & Analyze Market Trends
✅ Proven Risk Management Techniques
✅ Portfolio Diversification Strategies
✅ Step-by-Step Execution of Profitable Trades
📢 Why You Should Attend
💼 Perfect for beginners & aspiring traders
📚 Learn from experienced mentors
🔑 Build real confidence & trading independence
🧠 Practical sessions that empower smart decision-making
🕴️ Transition from hesitant to confident trader
🔍 Session Details
💰 Fee: USD 100/- (Includes 1-Year Mentorship Support)
📅 Every Thursday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Burjuman Center, Dubai
📞 Contact: +971 52 126 0991
📌 Seats are Limited – Reserve Now!
⛔ Note:
This Master Class is exclusively for individuals who have attended our Sunday Free Sessions and have begun practicing on a Demo Account.
New participants are encouraged to first join our Free Sunday Session to gain foundational knowledge. Eligibility will be determined based on your engagement and progress.
✨ Your Trading Journey Starts Here!
🗓️ Session Breakdown:
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Presentation
💻 8:00 – 9:00 PM: Guided Demo Practice
📈 9:00 –10:00 PM: Live Real Trading
📝 Please Bring:
Pen & Notepad – Be ready to note down key strategies and insights.
Thank you, and keep growing with us!
Team B2C Institute
📚📊🚀💰
Business Networking | Learn Forex for Additional Income | FREE Beginner Meetup
🌟 Tea Talk & Track – A Unique Networking & Training Event
Join us this Sunday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at:
📍 B2C Institute, Dhaguard Business Center, Office No. 301, 3rd Floor, Adidas building, Bank Street, Bur Dubai – Near Burjuman Metro Station (Exit 3)
Event Flow:
🕛 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Business Networking–Build valuable connections and explore new opportunities.
🕛 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Learn Skill for generating Additional Income throgh the Forex Market–free introductory training workshop for beginners.
This weekly gathering blends networking, professional learning, and live forex market experience to help you grow personally and professionally.
🌐 Visit us at: www.b2cinstitute.com
📅 Sunday | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🤝 Connect. Learn. Grow.
Fundraising Friday - Dubai Investors Meetup
Dubai Investors Meetup
Fundraising Friday
Pre Registration and confirmation are compulsory.
Every Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location
White Worth Consultants
Latifa Tower, East Wing - Office 2602
Sheikh Zayed Road - Trade Center First - Dubai
A curated community of investors, founders, and business advisors connecting in Dubai.
The objective is clear - to create meaningful conversations around investment opportunities, venture growth, and strategic partnerships.
Inside this community, we focus on:
Investment insights
Founder and investor connections
Business strategy discussions
Trusted, high-value networking
This is a structured and serious environment.
No spam.
No random promotions.
No mass pitching.
Only relevant discussions with the right people.
Join WhatsApp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3TXuTKI4Ad22dW8Ti4NXd
Pre Registration and confirmation are compulsory.
WhatsApp: +971 54 2006121
Email: mahesh@thewhiteworth.com
Website: www.thewhiteworth.com
PREMA Thursday: Free Accounting & Compliance Session + Networking
Running a business in the UAE is exciting — but **accounting, tax, and compliance mistakes can quietly cost you money, time, and penalties**.
Every Thursday, **PREMA Consulting** hosts a **free, in-person discussion** for founders, SMEs, and business owners who want clarity on **UAE accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, and upcoming compliance changes** — without jargon or sales pressure.
This is **not a seminar and not a sales pitch**.
It’s a practical, open conversation where you can ask real questions and learn from common mistakes we see across UAE businesses.
You’ll also get time to **network with other founders and professionals** in a relaxed setting.
### **Who Should Attend**
* Business Owners & Founders
* SME Owners & Managers
* Startups operating in the UAE
* Anyone responsible for finance, tax, or compliance
### **Why Attend**
* Understand what actually matters in UAE compliance
* Avoid common accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax mistakes
* Stay updated on upcoming changes (including e-Invoicing)
* Meet other founders and SME decision-makers
### **Location**
📍 **Boulevard Plaza Tower 1, Suite 1401, Downtown Dubai**
### **Important Notes**
* Limited to **10–15 participants** to keep discussions meaningful
* Free to attend, **registration required**
* Please arrive on time to get full value
### **Hosted by**
**PREMA Consulting**
Accounting, Tax & Compliance Advisors for UAE Businesses
CFA Events Near You
Connect with your local CFA community
Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group**
This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy:
[Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy):
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
[Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php):
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!
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/)
Gold Star Business Networking
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!
The Story So Far: A WiA Reflection Circle
A WiA Collective Wisdom Exchange
At the start of this year, we gathered to look back, set intentions, and imagine the next chapter.
This is the follow-up.
Not a check-in. Not a progress report. A small, facilitated circle to reconnect with what you said mattered — and honestly explore what’s actually happening now.
Together, we’ll explore:
• What you intended at the start of this year - and what that looks like three months in
• What’s surprised you, supported you, or shifted
• What the next chapter needs now that you know what you know
If you were at our January gathering, bring whatever you made or wrote — your word, your artifact, your intention. We’ll look at it with fresh eyes. If this is your first time, you belong here too. You’ll start where we all started: with what’s true right now.
Optional art materials will be available for anyone who wants to reflect creatively alongside conversation. If you brought something home from January, you’re warmly invited to bring it back.
The intention is the same as always: everyone leaves feeling more clear, more connected, and a little lighter.
Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate.
What to Expect
• A small, welcoming circle (not a large meetup)
• Structured conversation so everyone has space to speak
• Reflection, listening, and lived experience — not advice-giving
• Optional creative reflection alongside conversation
• A calm, supportive environment
Who This Is For
Women and underrepresented folks working in or around agile, product, technology, leadership, or organizational change — especially those looking for honest conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords.
Good to Know
• No preparation required
• If you attended in January, we invite you to bring anything you created or wrote (or something that represents your intention at the start of the year) - it’s optional but invited
• Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome
• Creative activities are optional
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
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.





















