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​**Benvinguts al Logos Circle Barcelona** ​​​​La comunitat tecnològica i creativa de Barcelona és l’espai perfecte per explorar els *network states (estats* *en xarxa*) i generar impacte col·lectiu. Amb el suport d’AKASHA Hub, reunim cypherpunks, tecnòlegs, artistes, periodistes, activistes, entitats locals i líders comunitaris. ​​​​Creem un espai regular per al diàleg, la col·laboració i l’acció sobre els temes clau de la comunitat. **Idiomes: anglès, castellà, català** ​​​​**Agenda** * ​​​​**Begudes & snacks** – Benvinguda i encontre. * ​​​​**Presentacions** – Organitzadors i participants. * ​​​​**Logos & Network States** – Introducció + Q&A. * ​​​​**Qüestions locals** – Reptes i iniciatives. * ​​​​**Pròxims passos** – Full de ruta i cloenda. ​​​​**Sobre Logos** Logos és una tecnologia i moviment descentralitzat, neutral i respectuós amb la privacitat. Impulsa protocols *peer-to-peer* de governança, arxiu i missatgeria — base dels *network states (estats en xarxa*) i institucions sense fronteres. ​​​​Com a moviment de base, Logos construeix comunitats locals que sostenen la xarxa en l’esperit dels cypherpunks. *Llegeix el nostre [manifest](https://logos.co/manifesto) per saber-ne més.* *** **Bienvenidos al Logos Circle Barcelona** ​​​​La comunidad tecnológica y creativa de Barcelona es el lugar ideal para explorar los *network states (estados en red)* e impulsar un impacto colectivo. Con el apoyo de AKASHA Hub, reunimos a cypherpunks, tecnólogos, artistas, periodistas, activistas, organizaciones locales y líderes comunitarios. ​​​​Creamos un espacio regularmente para el diálogo, la colaboración y la acción en torno a los temas que más nos importan. **Idiomas: inglés, español, catalán** ​​​​**Agenda** * ​​​​**Bebidas & snacks** – Bienvenida y encuentro. * ​​​​**Presentaciones** – Organizadores y participantes. * ​​​​**Logos & Network States** – Introducción + Q&A. * ​​​​**Temas locales** – Retos e iniciativas. * ​​​​**Próximos pasos** – Hoja de ruta y cierre. ​​​​**Sobre Logos** Logos es una tecnología y movimiento descentralizado, neutral y orientado a la privacidad. Impulsa protocolos *peer-to-peer* de gobernanza, archivo y mensajería — base de los *network states (estados en red)* y de instituciones sin fronteras. ​​​​Como movimiento de base, Logos crea comunidades locales que sostienen la red en el espíritu de los cypherpunks. *Lee nuestro [manifiesto](https://logos.co/manifesto) para saber más.* ​​​​______ ​​​​**Welcome to the Logos Circle Barcelona!** ​​​​Barcelona’s creative and tech community, rooted in its culture and history, is the perfect place to explore *network states* and drive collective impact. With support from AKASHA Hub, we gather cypherpunks, technologists, artists, journalists, activists, local charities and community leaders. ​​​​Join us to open a regular space for dialogue, collaboration, and action on the issues that matter most. **Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan** ​​​​**Agenda** * ​​​​**Drinks & snacks** – Meet and settle in. * ​​​​**Introductions** – Organisers + participants share stories. * ​​​​**Logos & Network States** – Why we’re building them + Q&A. * ​​​​**Local issues** – Group discussion on challenges & initiatives. * ​​​​**Next steps** – Roadmap and farewell. ​​​​**About Logos** Logos is a decentralised, privacy-preserving, neutral technology and movement. It powers peer-to-peer protocols for governance, storage, and messaging — foundations for *network states* and borderless institutions. ​​​​As a grassroots movement, Logos builds local communities to sustain the network in the spirit of the cypherpunks. *Read our [manifesto](https://logos.co/manifesto) to learn more.*

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Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

**English**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SIGN-UP in our APP** for this game. Subscribing in **Meetup is not guaranteeing your spot** Men´s pickup football at Meiland, Guinardo, Barcelona Location: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKhauezPKNbLSivTA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKhauezPKNbLSivTA) We will bring the balls, bibs and an organizer. Preferable you are wearing a dark or black t-shirt. And bring normal football shoes. Kick-off is at **20.00pm.** Cost: **€ 5,99** All our other daily games are available in our app! **SIGN UP in our APP** **Castellano\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **¡Apúntate en nuestra APP** para este partido! Registrarte en **Meetup no garantiza tu plaza**. Partido masculino de fútbol en Meiland, Guinardo, Barcelona 📍 Ubicación: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKhauezPKNbLSivTA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKhauezPKNbLSivTA) Nosotros llevamos los balones, petos y un organizador. De preferencia, ven con camiseta oscura o negra y trae tus botas de fútbol normales. ⏰ El partido empieza a las **20.00**. 💸 Precio: **5,99 €** ¡Todos nuestros otros partidos diarios están disponibles en la app! 👉 **Apúntate en nuestra APP**

This month: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros **[BUY THE BOOK HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-house-on-mango-street/)** In this pop-up book club, we’ll look at **three** **novels that explore life as a migrant, or a child of migrants, in the United States**. We’ll look at themes of home, belonging, identity and language from **three female authors** whose families came from very different parts of the world – but whose experience as migrants in the U.S. was surprisingly similar. **Dates and titles:** **March 30th - *The House on Mango Street* by Sandra Cisneros** Where do we belong as migrants? What is home? In this short, vignette-style novel, we’ll explore the concept of the house as an analogy for a safe place where we truly feel we belong. **May 18th - *[Americanah](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/americanah/)* [by Chimamanda Adichie Ngozi](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/americanah/)** Can migrants ever truly return home? After we settle into our new country, what happens when we go back to our old one? In this modern classic, we’ll explore what it means to “assimilate” and what happens when our roots keep calling us back. **July 6th - *[The Joy Luck Club](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-joy-luck-club/)* [by Amy Tan](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-joy-luck-club/)** Migrants often live split between countries, cultures and languages – and first-generation children inherit this weight from their parents as well. In this novel, which interweaves the stories of four mothers and four daughters, we’ll explore both the intergenerational differences and similarities. **Instructions** 1. Swing by the shop to pick up a copy of your book 2. Read it 3. Come discuss it Easy peasy! Happy reading!

As you're probably aware, Barcelona is a very cosmopolitan city. At our regular get togethers you can meet and get to know many people from around the world. **PLEASE JOIN OUR MAIN GROUP** [https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/barcelona_meetings/](https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/barcelona_meetings/) **and find out week-end and holiday events.** Would you like to learn, practice and teach languages and cultures of the world? We are learning and teaching mainly **Spanish, Catalan, Japanese, Chinese, Korean** and some other European and Asian languages and cultures. Some of our common languages at our events: * **[Spanish](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/index.html)** * **[Japanese](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/japanese.html)** * **[Chinese](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/chinese.html)** * **[Korean](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/korean.html)** * **[French](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/french.html)** * **[German](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/german.html)** * **[Rumanian](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/rumano.html)** * **[Urdu](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/urdu.html)** ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ **Every Monday, 20:45 - 22:55** The New Orleans Coffee : [Pere d'Artés 10, Barcelona](https://goo.gl/maps/uS9q1Pq2xfyaJv8P8) **Every Wednesday, 20:25 - 22:35** Viena Paseo de San Joan : [Pg. de St. Joan 26, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/c7bHnT16pmgjB8bVA) **Every Friday, 21:05 - 23:10** Alex Bar Restaurant : [Córcega 170, Barcelona](https://goo.gl/maps/q8RhMJVTvL2QTgLn8) ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ Check out **[our slideshow](https://magradacatalunya.com/A-diapositiva/)** to see how we have a great at each event. ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ If you are interested in the languages and cultures of the world, check out these pages, too. * **[Barcelona International Meetings](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/international_meetings.html)** * **[Learn, practise and teach many languages](https://note.com/mundinyol/n/nee2f63e2147c?magazine_key=me4b497673d7d)** * **[Cataluña, entre el cielo y la tierra](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/catalonia.html)** * **[Aprendamos japonés en Barcelona](https://sites.google.com/view/japones-barcelona/cursos_de_japones)** ♪\*:・’゜♭.:\*・♪’゜。.\*#:・’゜♪ And also watch our videos on You Tube * **[Discover Catalonia](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4-3GpRGgihljzjCxAzKT5YZYkjwbrtM)** * **[Discover Spain](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4-3GpRGgih3t-NZ5yU045y6WyLKsh48)**

**Join us at Cahoot House for a complimentary coworking day!** Bring your laptop, get productive, and connect with other members of the **Cahoot Connect** community. Our space features **hot desks, WiFi, phone booths, and comfy sofas**. Plus, enjoy **free coffee/tea** on us. ☕ **Free entry — come work, connect, and relax!** This is a **casual, regular meetup**. To attend: 1. **Join the group and sign up for the event to apply**. 2. You must be a **approved Cahoot Connect member** to get access. 3. Once registered, you’ll receive an **invite message with the entry code/password**. See you there!

Haz **una pausa de las pantallas y únete a 2 horas de vida en el momento.** Durante dos horas, te invitamos a dejar de lado teléfonos, laptops y tablets, y **reconectar con placeres analógicos: leer, dibujar, escribir en un diario,** **jugar al ajedrez o simplemente disfrutar de una conversación tranquila.** Trae tu cuaderno o simplemente tu curiosidad. Este es un **encuentro sin pantallas**, pensado para desacelerar el tiempo, inspirar la creatividad y compartir un momento de la **vida en el momento** 🕕 Todos los Martes: 18:30–20:30h **Take a break from screens and join us for two hours of living in the moment.** For two hours, we invite you to put aside your phones, laptops and tablets, and **reconnect with analogue pleasures: reading, drawing, writing in a journal, playing chess or simply enjoying a quiet conversation.** Bring your notebook or simply your curiosity. This is a **screen-free gathering, designed to slow down time,** inspire creativity and share a moment of living in the moment Every Tuesday: 18:30 - 20:30

En un espacio íntimo y sin prisas, exploramos cómo navegar el flujo de noticias sin perder el equilibrio: * ¿En qué fuentes confías cuando la realidad parece abrumadora? * ¿Cómo escuchas el mundo sin que te robe la paz? Con dinámicas suaves, preguntas honestas y un té en la mano, nos preguntaremos: * ¿Qué significa informarse con conciencia, como quien elige alimentos que nutren? * ¿Cómo separar el ruido de lo esencial, sin desconectar de lo que importa? * ¿Y si pudiéramos leer las noticias como leemos un poema: con atención, sin urgencia, dejando espacio para lo que resuena? No es un debate, ni un análisis frío. Es un círculo de escucha, donde compartimos herramientas para **informarnos sin intoxicarnos**, para **saber sin sufrir**, para **estar presentes sin agotarnos**. Te invitamos a slowing down la información, juntas. 💬 **Trae tus fuentes favoritas, tus dudas y tu curiosidad** por un periodismo que alimente. *„Porque estar informada no debería costarnos la calma.“*

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

AI is changing how we do research, but how do you scale insights *without turning them into shallow noise*? Join us for an evening where we go beyond the hype and explore how AI can actually support high-quality research at scale. We’ll share hands-on experiments, lessons learned, and practical ways to bring this into your day-to-day work. **What we’ll cover:** **Automated Continuous Discovery** How to build smart feedback loops that keep insights flowing without burning out your team. 🤖 **AI-Moderated Research Facilitation** Where AI shines, where it struggles, and what tools are actually worth testing. **AI-Powered Insight Repositories (NotebookLM)** Turn scattered research into structured, accessible knowledge your whole team can use. **Agenda:** * **18:30** — Doors open * **19:00** — Kick-off & keynote with Andres Gregorio Puig, Lead Researcher at Prreply * **19:50 – 20:00** — Q&A * **20:00 – 20:50** — Networking with drinks & pizza 🍕 **Who is this for?** UX Researchers, Product Managers, and Designers who want to scale their impact without compromising on depth.

🚨 Warning: This is not your average walking tour. With me, you’ll get not only the history behind this beautiful city, but also the best local tips, hidden foodie spots, cool bars, and an immersive, artsy adventure through Barcelona’s most creative corners. 🎨🍷 Hey, I’m Jen! 👋🏼 I’ve been guiding in Barcelona for the past 5 years — and I’ve crafted this tour to show you the city through the eyes of the locals This isn’t your typical walking tour. We’ll explore the best iconic neighborhoods in Barcelona like Gothic and Born, plus its creative soul — from Gaudí’s surreal architecture to Picasso’s party hubs, you will discover how them, like many others, shaped the city’s wild bohemian spirit. Along the way, I’ll share: 🍷 My favourite places to eat, drink & explore 🎨 Hidden stories behind the art 📸 Secret spots most tourists never find Whether you’re an art lover or just curious, this tour gives you a fresh and fun look at Barcelona — full of surprises, laughs, and creative inspiration. **🖼️ Some Highlights include:** * El Born neighborhood. * Picasso Museum * Palau Güell & Plaça Reial * The Basilica and the Main Cathedral * El Gothic and Raval * “The World Begins With Every Kiss” mural * Els Quatre Gats – Artists hangout * AND more hidden corners of the city This is Barcelona beyond the postcards. Join me and let’s walk in the locals footsteps! ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**: Attendance Confirmation Required To help us manage attendance, please complete the form below if you will be attending. You will only be added to the confirmed list once the [form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header) has been completed. **Confirm here:** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj1P69PCPqD5_raBcF_7yi2Cn8zRKrbBKFTYPfL_7o1txPYg/viewform?usp=header) If you are unable to join, please just send us a message to let us know.

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **ABISSINIA** in **GRACIA**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

...and speaking of breakthrough roles: who can forget the first time we saw Tom Cruise singing Bob Seeger in his underwear? Often considered an updated 1983 version of The Graduate, the movie sparkles with memorable lines and original music. I only regret that I was never told that "Princeton could use someone like Bob..." See the movie first and join us for some "Cruisin'"