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Venture Connect: An Evening with Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Ready to connect with the brightest minds in startups, tech, and business?
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
**🎶 Drinks. Conversations. Opportunities. Vibes.**
This is where founders, leaders, and investors come together to shape what’s next.
**💬 What You’ll Experience:**
* 🤝 Meet investors, venture capitalists & accelerators.
* 💡 Exchange bold ideas with fellow founders.
* 📈 Gain insights from tech leaders & industry experts.
* 🌐 Expand your business network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Join us in an elegant lounge setting where the vibes are high, the views are stunning, and the conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks 🍸
**🔥 At this event, you’ll connect with:**
* Startup founders, entrepreneurs & innovators.
* VC firms, angel investors & strategic partners.
* CTOs, product leaders & growth experts.
* Marketers, HR agents & service providers.
* AI experts, SaaS founders & enterprise clients.
This is your chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and experts all in one place. 🌍💡
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
🎶 Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities.
**🎯 Why Join?**
* Build relationships that can spark partnerships.
* Learn from peers who’ve already faced the challenges you’re solving today.
* Share your story, pitch your vision, and discover new opportunities.
* Connect in a more informal, friendly atmosphere—no pressure, just possibilities. ✨
**The future of entrepreneurship thrives on conversations like these.**
🌟 Whether you’re raising funds, scaling your startup, or simply looking for fresh collaborations—this evening is designed to help you make meaningful connections that last far beyond the night.
👉 Bring your business cards, your vision, and your curiosity.
👉 Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Marketing Industry Night: Social for Marketing Leaders
Come for Networking. Stay for the Music 🎶
Step into the spotlight at this Marketing Industry Night, a networking event for marketing leaders.
Register and get more details!
**[Join our WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/marketing-whatsapp-meetup)**
Connect with fellow marketing leaders, industry experts and influencers, and marketing mavens in a friendly and fun environment 🤝🏻
**🤝 Networking Opportunities**
Join us for an evening of sophistication and connection, where professionals will have the exclusive opportunity to network, meet fellow marketing leaders, and forge invaluable connections that drive marketing innovation and excellence.
Whether you're seeking new career opportunities, strategic partnerships, or simply looking to exchange insights and best practices, this event provides the perfect platform to make valuable connections that drive success.
Register and get more details!
**[Join our WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/marketing-whatsapp-meetup)**
**🌟 Marketing Insights**
Gain exclusive insights and inspiration to the latest trends, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of marketing, and learn how to leverage these insights to stay ahead of the curve and drive growth in your organization.
**Join an evening where nobody left behind, stand on the side or feels lonely.**
Have a friendly chat while sipping your favorite drink, and still make meaningful business connections.
Dress your best for a fun evening at the best venues in Dubai and get ready to pose for an #instaphoto 📷
Register and get more details!
**[Join our WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/marketing-whatsapp-meetup)**
**Marketing Industry Night is a great platform, where you can:**
* Expand your professional network by connecting with industry leaders and fellow marketing professionals.
* Discover new strategies, trends, and innovations shaping the future of marketing.
* Capture valuable memories and build lasting relationships through curated networking opportunities and social activities.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/marketing-whatsapp-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Startup Social: Where Founders & Investors Connect
Ready to connect with the brightest minds in startups, tech, and business?
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
**🎶 Drinks. Conversations. Opportunities. Vibes.**
This is where founders, leaders, and investors come together to shape what’s next.
**💬 What You’ll Experience:**
* 🤝 Meet investors, venture capitalists & accelerators.
* 💡 Exchange bold ideas with fellow founders.
* 📈 Gain insights from tech leaders & industry experts.
* 🌐 Expand your business network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Join us in an elegant lounge setting where the vibes are high, the views are stunning, and the conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks 🍸
**🔥 At this event, you’ll connect with:**
* Startup founders, entrepreneurs & innovators.
* VC firms, angel investors & strategic partners.
* CTOs, product leaders & growth experts.
* Marketers, HR agents & service providers.
* AI experts, SaaS founders & enterprise clients.
This is your chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and experts all in one place. 🌍💡
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
🎶 Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities.
**🎯 Why Join?**
* Build relationships that can spark partnerships.
* Learn from peers who’ve already faced the challenges you’re solving today.
* Share your story, pitch your vision, and discover new opportunities.
* Connect in a more informal, friendly atmosphere—no pressure, just possibilities. ✨
**The future of entrepreneurship thrives on conversations like these.**
🌟 Whether you’re raising funds, scaling your startup, or simply looking for fresh collaborations—this evening is designed to help you make meaningful connections that last far beyond the night.
👉 Bring your business cards, your vision, and your curiosity.
👉 Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
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 Business Networking Meeting Over Coffee -BURJUMAN
**Business Growth Over Coffee – by Global Syndicate**
**Dubai’s Most Trusted Weekly Business Networking Meetup**
Every **Saturday evening, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM**, entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers come together for an evening of **real connections, collaboration, and growth**.
This is not about exchanging piles of business cards or sitting through a sales pitch.
This is about **genuine conversations that lead to partnerships, referrals, and revenue**, all in a relaxed, coffee-table environment.
**Why Attend?**
* **Meaningful Connections** – Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals.
* **Shared Learning** – Gain clarity from stories, insights, and practical experiences shared every week.
* **Community Spirit** – A family-like atmosphere where members support, encourage, and celebrate each other.
* **Real Outcomes** – Walk away with new collaborations, partnerships, and business opportunities.
**Event Details**
📍 **Venue:** 401, Dhanguard Business Centre, Above Adidas Showroom, Burjuman
👉 ***Just Next To Burjuman Metro Station Exit 3.***
🗓 **Every Saturday**
🕡 **6:30 PM – 8:30 PM**
Doors close at 6:45 PM sharp to keep the quality high.
**Contribution:** AED 20 (cash) – includes coffee, cookies & great conversations.
**Important Note**
This is **not for MLM or direct-selling companies**.
Our focus is on genuine entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and service providers who want to build trust and grow real businesses.
**What Makes Us Different?**
* No spam. No hard selling.
* Everyone shares their **Ask** (what they need) and **Offer** (how they can help).
* We celebrate wins, big or small, as a community.
* Over **332+ meetups**, we’ve seen entrepreneurs create partnerships, sign deals, and even launch new ventures together.
**How to Join**
1. Click **Register Now** to secure your spot.
2. Bring your energy, your business cards, and your *Ask & Offer*.
3. Join us for **The Evolution of Trust**
👉 Seats are limited, and doors close at 6:45 PM sharp.
**Register Here:** [https://globalsyndicate.ae/meetup-registration/](https://globalsyndicate.ae/meetup-registration/)
Whatsapp if you have any Query:- [https://wa.me/0525887967](https://wa.me/0525887967)
**Business Growth Over Coffee – by Global Syndicate**
A weekly ritual where entrepreneurs turn **conversations into collaborations**.
Connect & Celebrate: The Business Social Experience 🎉💬
Come for Networking. Stay for the Music 🎶
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)**
Connect with business owners, leaders and industry experts in a friendly and fun environment 🤝🏻
**Join an evening where nobody left behind, stand on side or feels lonely.**
Have a friendly chat while sipping your favorite drink, and still make meaningful business connections.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)**
Dress your best for a fun evening at the best venues in Dubai and get ready to pose for an #instaphoto 📷
**How many people attend?**
We get 100 people on average in all our events and invite our members on Meetup and other platforms.
Members of other groups who RSVP are included as guests to give an idea of expected numbers.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)**
**Network After Work is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Emerging Leaders Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Secrets of Public Speaking, Presentation & Communication
Are you looking to Transform yourself into:
• A Powerful Public Speaker?
• An Inspirational Leader?
• Becoming more Confident?
Empower yourself with the secrets of becoming a Confident and Compelling Public Speaker.
We provide a fun and friendly learn-by-doing environment which enables you to develop your skills in a comfortable, supportive environment.
We are a peer-to-peer group where members mutually develop their Public Speaking Skills through Prepared project Speeches, Constructive Evaluations and ongoing Mentoring, all within the globally recognized educational framework of Toastmasters International.
Whether the very thought of speaking in public fills you with fear, or if you love standing up to speak in front of a crowd, you will learn something new by attending our meetings.
Join us for our next meeting to experience our fun and encouraging, but professional way of learning public speaking and take a glance at how we prepare and practice public speaking technique, how we learn to control our body and voice and how we learn to deliver a powerful, confident speech.
Please join us for our next meeting and discover how the group works.
And if later you want to become a regular member of the group, there is a small annual fee,
If interested in joining us, please contact following person, we’ll send you all the details about the meeting.
For information about this meetup:
Zainab Yousuf - (President) - 050- 5577791
Complementary Coffee + Tea + Cookies + Waters.
Free Parking in Hotel Basement.
Millennium Central Downtown
Al Asayel street - Business Bay · Dubai
***More Information***\*\*
It is simply knowing what you want to say and being comfortable with your communication skills. You learn to enhance your image, convince, and be impressive thus present with high personal impact.
Objectives
TM Meetings are designed for you to be equipped with practical tools and techniques that will allow you to:
• Establish rapport with your audience
• Learn techniques to reduce nervousness and fear
• Realise your strengths as a presenter
• How to appeal, influence and persuade different types of people
• Recognise how visual aids can create impact and attention
• Develop techniques to create a professional presence Prepare, practice, and deliver presentation
• Presenting with a BANG
Topics Covered
• Personality assessment of presentation style (Speaker's Evaluation)
• Assessment of presentation delivery (Speaker's Evaluation)
• Structure your Speech: beginning, body, and ending.
• Sending Positive Messages (verbal communication, body language)
• Developing great slides
• Overcoming Nervousness
Energy Readings
These readings can help you see situations and problems from a different perspective. Sometimes, that's all you need to solve a problem. I'll draw cards to offer insights.
Please note that these readings are for **ENTERTAINMENT** only and are **NOT to be taken seriously**.
**AED 200 for an hour**
**AED 100 for 30 minutes**
**Note: Please message me privately to book your slot. First come, first served!**
You may also book an online reading if you find that more convenient.
**Whatsapp group link**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5
Glamorous Afterwork: Business Social & Mingling
Come for Networking. Stay for the Music 🎶
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)**
Connect with business owners, leaders and industry experts in a friendly and fun environment 🤝🏻
**Join an evening where nobody left behind, stand on side or feels lonely.**
Have a friendly chat while sipping your favorite drink, and still make meaningful business connections.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)**
Dress your best for a fun evening at the best venues in Dubai and get ready to pose for an #instaphoto 📷
**How many people attend?**
We get 100 people on average in all our events and invite our members on Meetup and other platforms.
Members of other groups who RSVP are included as guests to give an idea of expected numbers.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)**
**Glamorous Afterwork is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
The Connector’s Night: Conversations That Turn Into Opportunities 🤝✨
Ready for a night where **business meets social energy**? Join us for the next edition of our **Business Social** 🚀
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)**
A curated experience where business owners, leaders, and experts come together for meaningful connections, great conversations, and an unforgettable night out ✨
**🌟 What to expect:**
* Meet **fellow business owners, industry experts, and leaders**
* Build real connections that go beyond LinkedIn 🤝
* Discover opportunities while enjoying amazing drinks 🍹
* Experience a night where **networking feels like a party** 🎉
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)**
✨ **The Vibe**
No apps. No pressure! Just **authentic encounters** with people who appreciate depth, spontaneity, and fun.
Every guest arrives not knowing who they’ll meet — but leaves with a story, a smile, and maybe even a new friend or business partner 💼❤️
🎉 **Think of it like this:**
Bold conversations. Big energy. Even bigger chemistry.
It’s more than just networking — it’s an **unfolding experience** where strangers become friends and opportunities turn into realities.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Decoding Podcasts: How Iconic Brands are built in 2026
We’ll be listening to a selected podcast /talk beforehand and then gathering to discuss, dissect, and share insights with like-minded people about the episode.
Whether you’re actively working on your listening skills, love learning through podcasts, or simply enjoy exploring topics around design thinking, productivity, art, and culture, we are more than happy to have you.
This week we'll be discussing the following podcast on Branding in 2026:
[How to Brand in 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3C2qJT_bQc&list=PLwlsYgDem6YWpYiHl8vRkbio-t7Cng5Go&index=10)
\*Please note that RSVP’ing and listening to the podcast is mandatory before attending. Walk ins will not be allowed
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*
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Confidence Lab
**A Transformative Half-Day Event**
Welcome to Confidence Lab, the ultimate experience designed to help you step into your most confident self. This half-day event is packed with actionable strategies, inspiring sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, deepen your self-belief, or simply embrace new challenges, Confidence Lab is your starting point.
**What You’ll Experience**
**Your Confidence Lab ticket includes:**
* **Engaging Speaker Sessions**: Learn from experts about harnessing confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life.
* **Interactive Experiences:** Participate in dynamic activities designed to help you step into your most confident self.
* **In-Depth Audience Q&A:** Get direct insights from speakers as they answer your most pressing questions about building confidence and stepping into leadership.
* **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with a supportive community of professionals and confidence enthusiasts.
**2026 Speaker Sessions:**
* **Seeing Clearly**
Understand how you show up - and what’s been getting in the way.
* **Confidence in Relationship**
Communicate, navigate conflict, and build trust more effectively.
* **Sustainable Agency**
Learn how to lead without burning out. Your energy is part of the strategy.
* **Confidence in Service**
Align how you show up with the impact you actually want to have.
**This Is For You If…**
* You’re ready to take up more space in your work or life
* You want to communicate with clarity and confidence
* You’re stepping into (or preparing for) leadership
* You’re done second-guessing yourself
**Our Speakers**
**Lachandra Baker** Founder of LBB Edutainment and the kind of person who makes you realize you’ve been confusing confidence with performance your whole life. Lachandra blends psychology, research, and radical humanity to help individuals and teams stop code-switching their way through the day and start showing up as someone they actually recognize. Expect to be challenged, affirmed, and genuinely seen - sometimes all in the same breath.
**Annette Santiago Reyes** Annette has a rare talent: she makes the way you communicate feel like a discovery, not a critique. A connection catalyst and culture strategist, she helps people understand why they show up the way they do, and how to bridge the gap between intention and impact. Whether you're navigating change, life’s challenges, or simply trying to better understand yourself and others. Annette gives you the language and the lens to get there.
**Elizabeth Wangugi** Creator of The Nap Concert and the RESTOR™ framework, Elizabeth is here to tell you that rest is not a reward - it’s a strategy. Rooted in neuroscience and restorative practice, her work helps high-achievers stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of actual capacity. If your calendar is full and your tank is empty, Elizabeth might be the most important person you hear from at Confidence Lab.
**Stephanie Andrews** Founder of Social Black Butterfly Training & Consulting, Stephanie knows what it takes to lead through complexity because she’s done it across social services, healthcare, and operations. She specializes in succession strategy and leadership development, equipping leaders to build trust, navigate the hard moments, and leave something worth inheriting. Stephanie doesn’t just develop leaders. She develops the kind of leaders people actually want to follow.
**Lillian Morales-Laster** SVP Human Resources Director at United Midwest Savings Bank and Executive Director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA). Lillian has spent her career combining her passion for equity and inclusion with her experience in human resources to lead teams and organizations in the development of supportive work environments. She leads with a vision of ensuring Latinas' voices are included in crucial decision-making processes, because for Lillian, ELLA is more than just a program. It's a vibrant community of hermanas supporting and uplifting each other as they navigate their paths to leadership. A Columbus Business First Community Champion and Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, her commitment to empowering others shows up everywhere she goes.
**Rachyl Kershaw** Founder of Greater Columbus Consulting and the architect behind the Confidence Lab Annual Summit, Rachyl has a gift for cutting through the noise, helping high-achievers stop performing success and start living it. She asks the questions most people are afraid to, creates space for honest reckoning, and somehow makes the hard work feel energizing. If you’ve ever wondered why doing everything right still feels like something’s missing, you’re in exactly the right room.
**Why Confidence Lab?**
Confidence is the foundation for success in every area of life. Whether you’re navigating a career change, launching a business, or striving for personal growth, building your confidence is the key to unlocking your higher purpose. This is your chance to invest in yourself and start living boldly.
**Join Us on May 4**
Confidence Lab is more than just an event - it’s a movement. Step into your power, embrace your potential, and make this the year you thrive. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a more confident YOU.
Cost should never be a barrier to growth. If you'd like to request a complimentary community ticket, reach out to us at [hello@confidencelab.org](hello@confidencelab.org), no explanation needed.
Read more and see additional ticketing options at [https://confidencelab.org/](https://confidencelab.org/)
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
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.
"Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim
Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim
Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged.
Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.
Columbus First Timers Speed Dating Made Easy
**🫶 Columbus Zoom Speed Dating – Personality & Age Matched**
This online speed dating event is built around a host who sets the tone, keeps things easy, and helps people feel comfortable from the first minute.
Genuine conversations with real locals — all from your living room. It's simple: complete a short personality quiz, jump on Zoom, and meet Columbus singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches shared afterwards.
**Register under your age group:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0)
**⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited.
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🎯 **Especially useful for:**
- Columbus locals after personality-matched dates
- 🌍 Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- 🌍 Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience
🗂 **Quick details**
- **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates
- **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you
- **Host:** Experienced host steering the session
🔄 **What to expect**
1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Columbus singles.
3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest.
4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Columbus singles.
💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving.
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✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. � ✨
Quick version: this one gets straight to the point.
Built for clarity over length.
🤝 **Community angle**
- The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly
- The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming
- Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum
The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.
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



















