Gender Equality

**Viens booster tes défenses immunitaires, libérer tes endorphines et remettre ton corps en mouvement avec le yoga du rire.** 1 heure de partage, de bonne humeur et de lâcher prise 😄 Pas besoin de connaître des postures de yoga. Seuls des exercices de rire (rire sans raison) et de respiration sont pratiqués. On commencera par une petite présentation et une mise en mouvement : réveil musculaire, étirements et respirations pour se mettre dans l'ambiance. Ensuite on passera par les fameux exercices de rire nécessaires au relâchement des tensions (pendant lesquels on force le rire jusqu'à ce qu'il apparaisse naturellement) et on finira par la méditation du rire, grand moment de fous rires collectifs. Avant de clôturer, une petite relaxation pour intégrer tous les bénéfices du rire. **Et parce que le rire crée du lien, on reste après l'atelier pour papoter autour d'un verre 😊** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🧑‍🏫 Format : atelier collectif, suivi d'un temps libre de papotage 🙂 Animatrice : Valentina Stan, exploratrice des possibles et animatrice de yoga du rire. Avec son association Accent vers le haut, elle organise des événements qui créent du lien et font du bien. ⏰ Déroulé : \> 19h \- accueil autour d'un verre chez Kawaa \> 19h30 \- 20h30 \- atelier yoga du rire \> 20h30 \- 21h30 \- papotage libre selon affinités Matériel : prévoir une tenue confortable, une bouteille d'eau, ton propre tapis de yoga si tu en as un (sinon une serviette ou un paréo pour la partie allongée). 👥 Participants : minimum 8, maximum 20 NB : l'atelier sera annulé si le minimum de 8 participants n'est pas atteint. 💰 Tarif : 10€ avec 1 conso comprise **Pour réserver sa place, inscription obligatoire sur HelloAsso : [https://www.helloasso.com/associations/accent-vers-le-haut/evenements/atelier-de-yoga-du-rire-papote](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/accent-vers-le-haut/evenements/atelier-de-yoga-du-rire-papote)**

soirée tango au kawaa du Lucernaire ! bal et concert live avec des musiciens et un DJ, rejoins-nous pour une soirée danse :) 😊Organisateurs : Vincent Pradourat et Stéphane El Turquito ⏰ Horaires : de 20h00 à 00h00 💰 Tarif : 10 euros + une conso obligatoire Les participant·es sont susceptibles d’être photographié·es ou filmé·es pendant l’événement.

**Pourquoi “Le prétexte” ?** Parce que cette rencontre est justement cela : un prétexte simple et assumé pour réunir des personnes qui accordent une vraie importance à la liberté. Il n’y a pas de sujet imposé. Le point commun, ce n’est pas un thème précis : c’est une valeur. Le reste dépend des personnes présentes, des questions qu’elles apportent, des désaccords qu’elles assument, et des idées que la conversation fera naître. Le but est d’échanger, de rencontrer, de réfléchir, et **surtout de passer une bonne soirée**. Esprit de la soirée : \- discussion libre \- ambiance détendue \- désaccords permis \- bonne foi exigée \- respect indispensable Venez comme vous êtes : pour parler beaucoup, écouter, plaisanter, ou simplement pour passer un bon moment avec ceux que la liberté attire encore à Paris. **Le prétexte, c’est la rencontre.** **Le vrai sujet, c’est la liberté.** [Comment nous trouver : cherchez les affichettes "Meetup" sur les tables, ou demandez au staff.]

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

🟡🟡🟡 FRANÇAIS 🟡🟡🟡 (⬇🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢⬇) Avec New Local & International Friends, viens faire du sport régulièrement ! Plein de choix chaque semaine ! Marche sportive, natation, fitness, danse k-pop, initiation à la bachata... 🎉 SÉANCES SPORTiVES HEBDOMADAiRES 🎉 😊 en groupe de 7 à 15 participants motivés 😊 🌳 ESPACE EXTERIEUR DIFFERENT A CHAQUE SEANCE 🌳 📍 PARiS CENTRE 📍 ✅ GRATUIT ✅ ☀ OUVERT A TOUS 20-39 ans ☀ 🔥 places limitées 🔥 (pour des séances sportives propices aux nouvelles rencontres et ambiance conviviale) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ Si tu veux AMELIORER TA FORME et faire de nouvelles RENCONTRES 💬, rejoins-nous ! 😊 Pendant 1h à 1h30 viens faire des EXERCICES de REMISE en FORME 💪 dans Paris avec un groupe motivé ! Au choix : 😊 Tu peux faire ta routine d’exercices habituelle à ton rythme et/ou ✅ Tu peux suivre le programme Social & Easy & Fun FITNESS de l’animatrice \(programme complet concocté par un coach sportif \| niveaux : débutant \+ intermédiaire\) OBJECTIFS : ➡ faire connaissance avec des participant(e)s motivé(e)s (avec qui faire du sport régulièrement, en meetup ou entre vous 😊) ➡ faire des exercices en groupe pour SE MOTIVER sur le LONG TERME ➡ encourager le déclic de faire des exercices régulièrement entre les séances et constater des PROGRES et EVOLUTION ! 😍 Des challenges fitness entre les séances seront également au programme (pour les plus motivés) N'hésite pas à venir seul ou avec des amis. Toute personne intéressée par cette sortie est la bienvenue 😊 📍 RDV à 19h10 (nous attendrons 5-10 minutes (maximum) avant de commencer notre séance 😊 ) A très vite pour se dépenser ensemble et faire de nouvelles rencontres :) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 👉 IMPORTANT 👍 Venir en TENUE de SPORT adaptée à des mouvements souples (+ emmener un tapis de sol optionnellement : fortement recommandé en période automnale) Apporter au minimum une BOUTEILLE D'EAU (idéalement 1L) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ⛅ PREVISIONS METEO ☀ Si la veille du meetup les prévisions méteo indiquent : * ☀☁🌦 : meetup maintenu :) * 🌧🌩 : meetup annulé/reporté (Si annulé/reporté, vous serez avertis par email la veille de la sortie, vers 22h) 🔥 Places limitées : 1 animateur + 11 happy participants ツ A très vite 😊 Si ce n'est pas cette fois, au plaisir de se rencontrer une prochaine fois 😊 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢 With New Local & International Friends, let's move it move it ! Join us for FREE workout sessions EVERY WEEK ! Fast walking, swimming, fitness, k-pop dancing, bachata step by step, ...) 🎉 WEEKLY SPORTS SESSIONS 🎉 😊 in GROUPS of 7 to 15 motivated participants 😊 🌳 DIFFERENT PARC EACH TiME 🌳 📍 PARIS CENTER 📍 ✅ FREE ✅ ☀ OPEN TO ALL 20-39 yo ☀ 🔥 limited spots 🔥 (for sports sessions favorable to new encounters and friendly atmosphere) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ If you want to WORKOUT and MEET NEW PEOPLE 💬, join us! 😊 For 1 hour to 1 ½ hour , come WORKOUT 💪 in Paris with a motivated group! 😊 You can do your usual exercise routine at your own pace and/or ✅ You can follow the animator’s Social & Easy & Fun FITNESS program \(created by a sports coach \| levels: beginner \+ intermediate\) GOALS : ➡ get to know motivated participants (with whom you can workout regularily, during the meetups or more) ➡ do exercises with a group and GAIN DRIVE for the LONG TERM ➡ trigger yourself to do regular exercises between sessions and see PROGRESS and EVOLUTION ! 😍 Fitness challenges between sessions will also be on the program (for the most motivated) Do not hesitate to come alone or with friends. Anyone interested in this outing is welcome 😊 📍 Meeting at 7:10 PM (we will wait 5-10 min before we start 😊) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 👉 IMPORTANT 👍 Come in SPORTS ATTIRE adapted to flexible movements (+bring a floor mat optionnally) Bring at least a BOTTLE OF WATER (ideally 1L) ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ⛅ WEATHER FORECAST ☀ If the forecast indicates : -☀☁🌦 : meetup maintained : ) * 🌧🌩 : meetup cancelled (If cancelled, you will be notified by email the day before, around 10PM) 📍 MEETING POINT 📍 The exact meeting point will be announced by private message to registered participants only, the day before the meetup (at the latest around 10 p.m.) 😊 🔥 Limited spots : 1 host + 11 happy participants ツ I hope to meet you all soon 😊 If it is not this time, maybe it will be next time 😊

🌟 Women’s Empowerment Meetup – Connect, Inspire, and Grow! Join us for an uplifting and empowering gathering where women come together to connect, share, and inspire one another in a welcoming and inclusive space. This event is all about building confidence, forming meaningful connections, and gaining valuable insights for both personal and professional growth. ✨ What Awaits You: • Dynamic Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations about topics that matter most to you. • Networking & Connections: Meet inspiring women from all walks of life and expand your circle. • Empowerment Activities: Participate in hands-on exercises designed to strengthen confidence and self-awareness. 🕒 Event Flow: 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Arrival & Orders Start your experience on the right note! Please arrive on time to help set the rhythm for the day. 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Connecting & Energizing Break the ice with introductions and fun energy-boosting activities that get everyone engaged and connected. 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Transformative Listening Session Dive into our main discussion — a guided conversation built around the art of transformative listening. Prepare to exchange ideas, stories, and insights in a safe, inspiring environment. 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Reflections – ´’WoowMoments” Share your key takeaways and insights from the discussion as we wrap up with inspiration and intention. 🌐 Open Networking: After the session, feel free to stay, mingle, and form new friendships with like-minded women who share your spirit of empowerment. 💫 Important Notes: • This is an international event conducted in English. • Drinks are self-paid (minimum one drink per guest). • Please keep your RSVP status updated. If you can’t attend, cancel at least 24 hours in advance so someone else can join. • No-shows may not be eligible for future invitations. Don’t miss this chance to uplift yourself and others in a dynamic, empowering atmosphere. Register now and be part of something truly inspiring!

**Join us for H.E.R.A : A Gender-Transformative Monthly Dialogue!** 🌍✨ Step into a space where global vision meets local action. **H.E.R.A** is more than just a meetup; it is a monthly "Think-and-Do" collective designed to align our personal growth with the **UNESCO 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.** Connect with a diverse ecosystem of visionaries, share your "HER-itage" of stories, and empower one another in a safe, high-energy, and inclusive environment. This event is designed to dismantle barriers, build leadership capacity, and provide actionable insights for your personal and professional journey toward 2030. **🎉 What to Expect:** * **Global Conversations:** Engage in thought-provoking dialogues centered on UNESCO’s gender-equality strategies. * **Strategic Networking:** Meet "Wisdom-Keepers" and "Emerging Leaders" from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. * **Actionable Empowerment:** Take part in guided exercises designed to boost confidence and turn insights into real-world impact. ## **🕒 Agenda:** **3:00 PM - 3:15 PM** **Arrival and Connection: Setting the H.E.R.A** Timely arrival ensures you can grab your refreshments and settle into our high-vibe atmosphere. One drink minimum to support our local venue partners. **3:15 PM - 3:30 PM** **The Spark & Global Brief: Introductions & UNESCO Alignment!** We kick off with a lightning introduction and a "Global Brief"—a 5-minute deep dive into this month’s 2030 strategy to set our context. *** **3:30 PM - 4:30 PM** **The Circle: Transformative Dialogues!** The heart of our meetup. Engage in a facilitated, gender-transformative discussion session. Using the art of transformative listening, we move from personal stories to collective solutions. *** **4:30 PM - 5:00 PM** **The Echo: "H.E.R.A Spotlight" & 2030 Pledges!** Reflect on your biggest insights. We conclude by sharing "H.E.R.A Spotlight" and making a "Micro-Action Pledge"—one small step to empower another woman in your network this month. *** **🌐 Networking:** After the formal session, feel free to linger, make friends, and enlarge your network with like-minded change-makers! Don’t miss this opportunity to bridge the gap between global goals and personal growth. We look forward to seeing you there! **Register now and be part of the H.E.R.A!** 🚀 **Note:** * **Global Language:** This is an international event; the primary language of conversation is English. * **Support the Venue:** Drinks are on your own consumption. A minimum of one drink per person is required to keep our space sustainable. * **Commitment Matters:** Please ensure your RSVP status is up to date. Attendance is restricted to confirmed RSVPs. If you cannot attend, kindly cancel your RSVP at least **24 hours** before the event. No-shows may result in exclusion from future H.E.R.A 2030 events.

== ABOUT == * This is open to everyone who RSVP (mandatory) * We play casual and are open to any gender, age, and physical form, so far our demographics have been mostly men, between 20 and early 30 years old. Some haven't exercised/played for a long time (due to covid/confinements restrictions), and most of us are from outside Paris or even France, so pretty friendly and chill. * Sundays for 1.5 hours, 2 teams of 6 (max) 5 in with 1 sub, rotating every 5 min. * All pitches are synthetic/astro turf and have sidewalls that can be used to rebound (meaning no lines, probably more physical games) == PLACE == LeFive 17 - 26 Rue Hélène et François Missoffe · Paris 17 * All pitches are open-air and covered by the highway above. They are also all accessible directly from the street/park == RSVP, GUESTS, WAITING LIST AND CANCELATIONS == * The event will be limited to 12 players with a waiting list. * RSVP is mandatory. * Feel free to invite anyone, however, RSVP with guests is not enabled, if you want to bring a friend, share this event directly and let them RSVP themselves * If you wish to cancel, and it's before the RSVP deadline, you can cancel directly here, if after, talk with an organizer first (so we can give your payment link to some else) == EVENT BOOKING AND CANCELATION == * The pitch will only be booked as soon as the previous event ends * We are subject to pitch availability. It's not guaranteed that a pitch is available since there are only 4 in total. First come, first-served basis * Once we try to make the booking, we announce the confirmation or cancelation of the event == PAYMENT == * Payments will be made individually through Le Five, using a credit/debit card * Once the pitch is booked, it will be generated link with 12 shares * We ask you to make the payment within 48 hours. == PRICE == * The price is divided equally by everyone, so overall you should expect to pay 15€ == WHAT TO BRING == Le Five 17 now does have locker rooms, therefore: * You can come pre-equipped or equip there. * You can bring trainers/indoor boots/astroturf boots, NO soft/hard ground boots * For the shirt, Le Five 17 provide light green/yellow vests, so you can bring any colour but if its close to the vests colour you will be assigned to that team (you won't be needed to wear the vest thought) * Water No other accessories are required, things like glasses, hair/wrist/ankle bands, sports watch, etc... bring at your own will/risk == HOW TO GET THERE == By metro - (\~10/12 min walk): * Line 14 - Saint-Ouen : \~ 750m away * Line 13 - Porte de Clichy : \~ 950m away OR Porte de Saint-Ouen : \~ 800m away By train - (\~10 min walk): * Line C - Saint-Ouen : \~ 750m away By Velib : (\~2/3 min walk) * There's a station being built in the park but still not operational. == QUESTIONS AND WHATSAPP == * Feel free to ask any questions directly on event comments * We have a WhatsApp group that we previously used to organize these games and will be used to talk and discuss event issues/suggestions: To join Whatsapp group: message Miguel

"Féminisme et réseaux sociaux. Une histoire d’amour et de haine" par Elvire Duvelle-Charles raconte la relation ambivalente entre féminisme et réseaux sociaux, entre puissance d’action et épuisement militant. Il suit le parcours de l'autrice, de Femen à la communauté Clit Révolution, tout en donnant la parole à d’autres influenceuses féministes. On y découvre comment likes, algorithmes et partenariats transforment les luttes en produits, avec leur lot de contradictions. Un récit vif, drôle et brutal qui donne envie de repenser nos engagements en ligne. 💡 Thématique : Féminisme et réseaux sociaux 🧑‍🏫 Format : Arpentage 🙂 Organisatrice : Prisca Les livres proposent de vivre de grandes aventures et d'intrigantes réflexions. Donc quoi de plus normal de partager ces moments en collectif pour enrichir notre esprit critique, discuter et rire. ⏰ Horaires : de 19h00 à 21h00 Merci d'arriver VRAIMENT pour 18h50 afin que l'on puisse commencer à l'heure et finir à l'heure. Ainsi cela vous laisse le temps de prendre votre boisson au bar. 🗒 Déroulé : Pas besoin de lire en amont , l’arpentage est une méthode collective de lecture qui consiste à se partager un ouvrage pour en lire chacun une partie puis en discuter ensemble. 👥 Participant·es : 8 maximum 💰 Tarif : Gratuit en contrepartie de la prise d'une consommation au bar. Evènement ouvert à toutes et à tous. INFOS À LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT : Ton inscription est un engagement, merci de nous prévenir 24h à l’avance en cas d’annulation. Le nombre de participants étant limité, si tu réserves une place et que tu ne viens pas, tu prends la place d’une personne qui souhaite participer à l’événement. Les participant·es sont susceptibles d’être photographié·es ou filmé·es pendant l’événement. Si tu ne souhaites pas apparaître sur les photos/vidéos, préviens nous en début d’atelier. Si vous avez besoin de lunettes, ne pas oublier de les prendre. On vous demandera d'éteindre ou de mettre en veille votre téléphone. Il devra rester loin de vos yeux et ceux des autres. Atelier 100% sans numérique.

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

*This event is exclusively for founders and entrepreneurs* At Tekés, lunch is meant to be shared. Gather around the table for a generous, vegetable-driven experience inspired by Jerusalem, where dishes arrive in the center and unfold naturally throughout the meal. Each plate highlights bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and a playful approach to plant-based cuisine. Set in an open kitchen with a lively yet relaxed atmosphere, this is a lunch designed to be enjoyed together — simple, vibrant, and full of character. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**Aterwork de la Tribu des formateurs indépendants 😊** **💸 Gratuit (hors conso sur place)** Rejoins-nous pour l**a Tribu des formateurs indépendants** ! Un moment simple et concret entre pairs : formateurs freelance, consultants et intervenants externes qui veulent briser l'isolement, échanger sans filtre , créer des liens et pourquoi pas du business ensemble. **Au programme :** *Accueil - Échanges libres autour de nos réalités terrain et d'un verre pour développer des opportunités, et de belles collaborations potentielles en tout genre. 21h30 c est concert gratuit **C'est pour toi si :** *Tu es formateur·rice indépendant·e francophone basé·e à Paris ou Nice - Tu formes en **présentiel ou en ligne** (tous métiers) *Tu veux un réseau bienveillant, des retours francs et des contacts qui comptent Pas de pitch commercial forcé, pas de conf' descendante : juste des pros du métier qui se parlent comme à un apéro entre collègues. **À venir :** un Slack dédié pour prolonger les échanges et partager ressources/opportunités entre afterworks. **Inscris-toi maintenant, les places sont limitées pour garantir des échanges de qualité ! et c'est au pied du métro Porte de Pantin dans un lieu dédié aux entrepreneurs.** Hâte de te rencontrer en vrai 🙌 *CathyR *– Fondatrice de la Tribu

**Let’s have lunch and have some extra fun! Bring your favorite game! 🥳**

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

**Optional movie afterwards**

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

**Let’s catch up and take an afternoon break.** **Grab a coffee or snack and let’s chit chat! Gayle and I will bring adult coloring books and/or a simple craft if you’d like to unwind and relax.😊**

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

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