Customer Experience

A hands-on workshop on how to translate brand strategy and identity into coherent, meaningful UX/UI design decisions. This workshop explores how branding and UX/UI intersect, and how designers can move beyond aesthetics to create digital experiences that feel coherent, intentional, and emotionally aligned with a brand. Rather than treating branding as a visual layer added at the end, the session reframes it as a decision-making system that shapes how interfaces look, behave, and communicate. Students will learn how brand values, personality, and tone influence visual choices, interaction patterns, and microcopy, and how to apply this thinking in real UX/UI projects. The workshop combines a concise theoretical foundation with practical exercises, helping students develop a clear mental model they can reuse in future projects. **Who will benefit from this masterclass:** * UX/UI students * Designers who struggle to connect branding with interface design * Anyone who wants their digital work to feel less generic and more intentional **Key topics:** * Why “good-looking” interfaces often feel generic * How branding actually works in digital products * The hidden role of emotion in UX/UI design * A practical framework to design consistent, on-brand interfaces * Turning abstract brand ideas into concrete UI decisions * Avoiding common UX mistakes caused by over-styling or under-branding * Designing digital products that feel intentional, not assembled By the end of the workshop, you will have a stronger foundation for designing digital products that are not only usable, but also expressive, consistent, and meaningful. **What to Prepare / Bring** * A laptop * Access to Figma (or similar design tool) * Basic UX/UI knowledge * No prior branding knowledge required. **Your instructor:** **Ivi Monteys** **Brand Strategist at PÁNICO ESTUDIO** I’m a branding and visual designer working at the intersection of strategy, identity, and digital design. My work focuses on helping brands translate their core values and personality into clear, coherent visual systems and digital experiences. I work with global projects, companies, and organizations on branding, web design, and digital identity, with a strong emphasis on clarity, consistency, and emotional coherence. My approach is pragmatic: reducing complexity, cutting noise, and turning abstract ideas into concrete design decisions. This workshop reflects how I approach real projects bridging branding and UX/UI through behavior, intention, and design logic rather than trends or decoration.

**CLASES REGULARES DE PERCUSIÓN IBÉRICA DE NIVEL INTERMEDIO** En la península ibérica hay gran cantidad de instrumentos de percusión. La mayoría de estos instrumentos normalmente se han tocado por separado, con la función de acompañar al canto o a los bailes. En este curso, se ha trabajado por reunirlos y ofrecer un lenguaje propio inspirado en los ritmos tradicionales. * Estamos al lado del metro de la Verneda, Barcelona. Y se puede aparcar en frente de la puerta del local. * Las clases están impartidas por el profesor Angelo Magenzane, percusionista del grupo 'Coetus'. * Diferentes instrumentos como el Almirez, la Sartén, la pandereta, el pandero cuadrado con porra... * Diferentes ritmos como el ritmos tradicionales ibéricos como el ajechao, el sorteao o el corrido maragato… * Técnica del instumento, recursos y técnica de estudio. * Clases grupales. * Actividad para adultos. * Enfocado a alumnos de nivel intermedio. * ​Nosotros facilitamos los instrumentos necesarios. * ​Clases regulares semanales de 1 hora y 30 minutos. * Precios: [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-horarios-precios-escuela-tocart](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-horarios-precios-escuela-tocart) * Para contratar y asistir a las clases lo puedes hacer directamente desde este link: [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/reserva-clases-escuela-tocart](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/reserva-clases-escuela-tocart) * Para cualquier duda puedes entrar en contacto con el organizador (Marta 601503543). Una manera divertida de aprender estos apasionantes ritmos y de conocer y compartir con gente con las mismas inquietudes.​ [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-de-percusión-ibérica](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-de-percusi%C3%B3n-ib%C3%A9rica)

**CLASES REGULARES DE PERCUSIÓN AFRICANA DE NIVEL INICIAL** En estas sesiones de percusión africana tocarás el Djembe y el Dundun-Kinkili-Sanban y aprenderás diversos ritmos de la cultura del sur de Senegal y compartirás con compañeros, creando un ensamble de percusión. * Desarrollo de diferentes ritmos típicos de la música africana de Casamance, del sur de Senegal. * Aprendizaje de la técnica, rítmica y práctica del djembé y el Dundun.​ * Estudio de patrones de improvisación que permitirá expresarse mediante el instrumento.​ * Aprenderemos y tocaremos en grupo, creando un ensamble de percusión. * Clases grupales. * Enfocado a alumnos de nivel inicial. * Nosotros facilitamos los instrumentos necesarios. * Clases para adultos. * Clases regulares semanales de 1 hora y 30 minutos. * Estamos al lado del metro de la Verneda, Barcelona. Y se puede aparcar en frente de la puerta del local. * Precio: [www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-horarios-precios-escuela-tocart](www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-horarios-precios-escuela-tocart) * Para contratar y asistir a las clases lo puedes hacer directamente desde este link: [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/reserva-clases-escuela-tocart](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/reserva-clases-escuela-tocart) * Para cualquier duda puedes entrar en contacto con el organizador (Marta 601503543). Una manera divertida de aprender estos apasionantes ritmos y de conocer gente con las mismas inquietudes. [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-percusion-africana-barcelona](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-percusion-africana-barcelona)

We’re excited to invite you to our leadership panel on **managing change as a design leader** hosted at **bïrch**! *Leaders today are navigating constant change: growing and reshaping teams, shifting strategies, AI-driven transformation, and increasing pressure to deliver impact without losing sight of people and craft. This panel brings together experienced product design and UX leaders to share how they’ve managed change across startups, scale-ups, and global organizations, and what they’ve learned along the way.* ### **moderator** **[Christopher Grant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalaltruist/), Senior Design Director @ Docplanner** Christopher has led product and design teams across startups and global companies, including Tuenti, King, Preply, and Lingokids. He currently works at Docplanner, shaping AI-powered healthcare experiences for doctors and patients navigating complex clinical workflows. He has taught product and design leaders across Europe, including ESADE, EOI, School, University Pompeu Fabra. ### **panelists** **[Kevin Hawkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhawkinsdesign/), VP of Product Experience @ Monta** Kevin Hawkins is a UX Research & Product Design leader with 17 years of experience in solving complex problems and leading teams of 100+. Previously, he’s worked companies such as Glovo, Booking.com, PwC, Uber, Capital One, Gap, and more. He also serves on the board of We Create Space and runs The Common Thread supper club. **[Renee Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneetianchanlin/), Head of Product Design @ SITA** Renee is a designer and adventurer who has built products from 0 to 1 at startups and scaled high-performing teams in enterprise environments. She works at the intersection of business and design, focusing on simplifying complexity and creating meaningful solutions. For her, the true magic of Experience Design lies in its ability to create meaningful value. **[Angela Pesta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-pesta-093a1/), VP of UX, ex-GitLab, Amazon** Angela Pesta is a UX practitioner and executive with over two decades of experience advancing the impact of user experience. Angela started her career in Silicon valley and has worked across various industries from start-ups to enterprise organizations, including Amazon, Elastic, Tesco, Wells Fargo Bank, XING, and GitLab. Angela is passionate about innovation, organizational transformation, and user impact at scale. \*\*[bïrch ](https://bir.ch)\*\*is a platform for marketers to automate and optimize digital ad performance. An official partner of Google, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat. Based in Barcelona, bïrch also hosts events that bring the local marketing community together. **Location:** **Carrer de Còrsega, 211, local 4 (bïrch)** *The doorbell “loc 4 bïrch” is to the left of the gate leading into the courtyard. Once inside, walk straight ahead to the last door.* **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) 👈 **What’s Happening?** * Panel Discussion: on Managing Change as a (Design) Leader * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered! * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, PMs, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026** **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:30** **📍 Location:** Bïrch **Why You’ll Love It:** You'll hear from industry leaders about topics that impact Designers and UXers at the individual, team, and org level. **🗓 Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:30 – Panel & Q&A** **20:30–21:30 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. 🫶 **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket! 🙏

**CLASES REGULARES DE PERCUSIÓN IBÉRICA DE NIVEL INICIAL** En la península ibérica hay gran cantidad de instrumentos de percusión. La mayoría de estos instrumentos normalmente se han tocado por separado, con la función de acompañar al canto o a los bailes. En este curso, se ha trabajado por reunirlos y ofrecer un lenguaje propio inspirado en los ritmos tradicionales. * Estamos al lado del metro de la Verneda, Barcelona. Y se puede aparcar en frente de la puerta del local. * Las clases están impartidas por el profesor Angelo Magenzane, percusionista del grupo 'Coetus'. * Diferentes instrumentos como el Almirez, la Sartén, la pandereta, el pandero cuadrado con porra... * Diferentes ritmos como el ritmos tradicionales ibéricos como el ajechao, el sorteao o el corrido maragato… * Técnica del instumento, recursos y técnica de estudio. * Clases grupales. * Actividad para adultos. * Enfocado a alumnos de nivel intermedio. * ​Nosotros facilitamos los instrumentos necesarios. * ​Clases regulares semanales de 1 hora y 30 minutos. * Precios: [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-horarios-precios-escuela-tocart](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-horarios-precios-escuela-tocart) * Para contratar y asistir a las clases lo puedes hacer directamente desde este link: [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/reserva-clases-escuela-tocart](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/reserva-clases-escuela-tocart) * Para cualquier duda puedes entrar en contacto con el organizador (Marta 601503543). Una manera divertida de aprender estos apasionantes ritmos y de conocer y compartir con gente con las mismas inquietudes.​ [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-de-percusión-ibérica](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-de-percusi%C3%B3n-ib%C3%A9rica)

**🌌 Barcelona Space Friends** is a **free** monthly meetup uniting **space enthusiasts and professionals,** who share a fascination with the **space** and **exploration**. Hosted at the energetic **Brewdog Barcelona** 🍻, this gathering creates a laid-back atmosphere space Friends to connect and share their passion for the space. No formal lectures, no structured activities—just talk while we drink. The event is **completely free**, welcoming anyone eager to grow their space-loving community.

**CLASES REGULARES DE PERCUSIÓN AFRICANA DE NIVEL INTERMEDIO** En estas sesiones de percusión africana tocarás el Djembe y el Dundun-Kinkili-Sanban y aprenderás diversos ritmos de la cultura del sur de Senegal y compartirás con compañeros, creando un ensamble de percusión. * Desarrollo de diferentes ritmos típicos de la música africana de Casamance, del sur de Senegal. * Aprendizaje de la técnica, rítmica y práctica del djembé y el Dundun.​ * Estudio de patrones de improvisación que permitirá expresarse mediante el instrumento.​ * Aprenderemos y tocaremos en grupo, creando un ensamble de percusión. * Clases grupales. * Enfocado a alumnos de nivel intermedio. * Nosotros facilitamos los instrumentos necesarios. * Clases para adultos. * Clases regulares semanales de 1 hora y 30 minutos. * Estamos al lado del metro de la Verneda, Barcelona. Y se puede aparcar en frente de la puerta del local. * Precio: [www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-horarios-precios-escuela-tocart](www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-horarios-precios-escuela-tocart) * Para contratar y asistir a las clases lo puedes hacer directamente desde este link: [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/reserva-clases-escuela-tocart](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/reserva-clases-escuela-tocart) * Para cualquier duda puedes entrar en contacto con el organizador (Marta 601503543). Una manera divertida de aprender estos apasionantes ritmos y de conocer gente con las mismas inquietudes. [https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-percusion-africana-barcelona](https://www.tocartpercusion.com/clases-percusion-africana-barcelona)

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🌸 **ENGLISH below)** Es diu que, d’entre tots els arbres, **l’ametller és el més valent**: desafiant el fred de l’hivern, és el primer que s’atreveix a florir. Amb la meravellosa excusa de gaudir de l’efímera època de **floració dels ametllers**, avui posem rumb a la comarca de **les Garrigues**, per descobrir el popular poble d’**Arbeca**. Visitarem la seva cooperativa i, des d’allà, un **pagès expert en el cultiu de l’ametlla** ens guiarà en una passejada entre camps d’ametllers florits 🌸🌸🌸 Ens esperen paisatges d’una gran autenticitat que, durant uns pocs dies, ens regalen una experiència envoltant de **fragàncies, colors i calma**… un autèntic regal per a l’ànima. Ganes de 🌸🌸🌸? 😉 **Característiques de la ruta** 🥾 **12 km molt fàcils** 📈 **180 m de desnivell** 🚜 Camins entre camps de cultiu, majoritàriament plans ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** * **Preu:** 25 € excursió + 10 € cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 35€** * **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil. * **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!** 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos i estigues al dia! * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🚜 **CASTELLANO 📷** Se dice que, entre todos los árboles, **el almendro es el más valiente**: desafiando el frío del invierno, es el primero en atreverse a florecer. Con la maravillosa excusa de disfrutar de la efímera época de **floración de los almendros**, hoy ponemos rumbo a la comarca de **Les Garrigues** para descubrir el popular pueblo de **Arbeca**. Visitaremos su cooperativa y, desde allí, un **agricultor experto en el cultivo de la almendra** nos guiará en un paseo entre campos de almendros en flor 🌸🌸🌸 Nos esperan paisajes de gran autenticidad que, durante unos pocos días, nos regalan una experiencia envolvente de **fragancias, colores y calma**… un auténtico regalo para el alma. ¿Ganas de 🌸🌸🌸? 😉 **Características de la ruta** 🥾 **12 km muy fáciles** 📈 **180 m de desnivel** 🚜 Caminos entre campos de cultivo, mayoritariamente llanos ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25 € excursión + 10€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 35€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima) * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👩‍🌾 **ENGLISH** 🌸 It is said that, among all trees, **the almond tree is the bravest**: defying the cold of winter, it is the first to dare to bloom. With the wonderful excuse of enjoying the fleeting **almond blossom season**, we set off towards the **Les Garrigues** region to discover the charming village of **Arbeca**. We will visit its cooperative and, from there, a **local farmer specialized in almond cultivation** will guide us on a walk through fields of blooming almond trees 🌸🌸 Authentic landscapes await us, offering for just a few days an immersive experience of **fragrances, colors, and calm**… a true gift for the soul. Feeling like 🌸🌸🌸? 😉 **Route details** 🥾 **12 km – very easy** 📈 **180 m elevation gain** 🚜 Mostly flat paths through cultivated fields ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €10 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €35** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Layered clothing (weather can change!) * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🌸** **(ESP)** Se dice que de entre todos los árboles el almendro es el más valiente, el que desafía el invierno para ser el primero en florecer. Así que con esta excusa **ponemos rumbo a Arbeca, tierra de olivos y de almendros... que este fin de semana estarán en el punto álgido de su floración 🌸🌸** Visitaremos su importante cooperativa... donde se producen algunos de los mejores aceites de oliva del mundo y desde ahí **un campesino experto en el cultivo de la almendra nos hará una visita entre campos de almendros en flor...** 🌸🌸🌸 Nos esperan unos paisajes de una gran autenticidad que durante unos pocos días nos ofrecen una **experiència envolvente de fragancias y colores... que son un regalo para el alma! 🌸🌸🌸** **Características de la ruta:** 12km por caminos entre campos de almendros y olivos centenarios... básicamente llanos (180m de desnivel). **Precio: 20€ x la excursión** (la mitad si vienes con tu coche y llevas 3 participantes más del grupo) **+ 10€ x el coche = TOTAL 30€ .** Los gastos del transporte se le pagan directamente al conductor/a. **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*... cada 10 rutas, 1 gratis! El precio incluye guiaje por un guía titulado, seguro accidentes + RC... Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más!** **RECUERDA:** comeremos de picnic (tráete tu propio bocadillo o tupper + agua) en algún lugar bonito en medio de la ruta / calzado con suela adherente y ropa en capas / tu plaza no está garantizada hasta que recibas mensaje del organizador confirmando que hay plaza de coche para ti / cancelaciones 24h antes de la ruta = "no show". \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌸🌸 **(EN)** Is there a passionate lover in you? Do you want to hear the poetry of nature? Do you want to get ready for the Spring? If you are a fun of the song "La vie en Rose"... you can't miss out today's proposal to discover a marvelous natural sight of **the almond tree fields... this first tree to defy winter with its blossoming. A burst of colour that will leave you breathless! Don't miss it out! 🌸** **Hike characteristics:** 12 easy kilometers through mostly flat fields, only 180 elevation gain. **Price: 20€ for the hike + 10€ transportation costs = TOTAL 30€ (only 10€ if you come with your car and bring 3 more members of the group).** Transport costs are paid directly to your driver. The **price includes guiding by an official hiking guide + accident and third-party liability insurance - Travel safe, enjoy more!!!** **Remember:** We will have our picnic lunch at a beautiful spot during the walk. Please also bring water, hiking shoes + clothing appropriate for the season. It’s each participants’ responsibility to evaluate their own physical fitness ability in respect to the caracteristics of the hike; if you are unsure don’t hesitate to contact us. Your spot is not guaranteed until you have received a confirmation message from the organizer via whatsapp or meetup messenger. Cancellations 24h or less prior to the event are considered as "no-shows". **+INFO: 609309797 (Jordi)** **🌸**

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

Join us for our February Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *A Master of Djinn* by P. Djèlí Clark in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: \* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos. \* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos. \* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA \* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

#### Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster #### **Featuring Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** **👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** #### A lot of people get into real estate because they want freedom. Then they buy a rental…and realize most of the rent goes straight to the bank. They technically own property, but the mortgage controls the income. And waiting 30 years for properties to be paid off doesn’t feel realistic. This meetup is about understanding a different way to think about rental properties… one that focuses on paying them off sooner so the income is actually usable. **Featured Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** We’re excited to welcome John Blackburn as our guest speaker for this event. John has been actively investing in real estate since 2006 and has: * Been involved in **5,000+ real estate transactions** * Helped investors **acquire over $150 million in rental property** * **Raised more than $100 million** in private capital John didn’t start with family money or shortcuts. He built his portfolio by focusing on clear systems, real numbers, and long-term strategy. For this meetup, John will walk through how investors shift their focus from simply owning rentals to building properties that eventually pay them…without a mortgage attached. **What You’ll Learn** John will break down, in simple terms: * Why most rental properties don’t produce much usable income early on * Why buying more rentals isn’t always the answer * How investors structure their properties to pay off mortgages in a fraction of the time * How properties can work together to eliminate debt faster * What changes once rentals become free and clear This approach is often referred to as an accelerated paydown strategy — using rental income intentionally to reduce debt sooner, rather than waiting decades for mortgages to run their course. John will also share a simple calculator you can use to see how this works with real numbers and realistic scenarios. **The Core Idea** When a rental has a mortgage, the rent has one job: **pay the bank.** When a rental is paid off, the rent has a different job: **pay you.** Most people only see one timeline…30 years. This session shows how investors shorten that timeline and gradually increase their income as properties become free and clear. **Who This Event Is For** This event is for people who want more than just “owning rentals” on paper. * Rental owners who are tired of most of the rent going to the bank and want a clearer path to real, usable income * New investors who want to understand how rental properties actually build wealth over time before jumping in * People with capital who want to invest in real estate with intention and a long-term plan * Anyone serious about freedom and curious how rental properties transition from debt-heavy assets into income-producing ones **Event Details** **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company - 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Date & Time:** January 25th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30) **Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required) **👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** If you’ve ever wondered how rental properties actually turn into freedom —this is the room to be in.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Good Cafe](https://goodcafeeaston.com/)!

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).