Health and Technology

How Claude-powered systems actually get hacked. We'll go straight into the attacks people are running right now: prompt injection, jailbreaks, agent and tool exploits, and what red-teaming the Claude ecosystem really looks like. 🍕 **18:00 – 18:30** · **Gathering, Pizza & Drinks** 📣 **18:30 – 18:45** · **Welcome + Latest Claude Updates** · Organizers 💻 **18:45 – 19:15** · **JavaScript Is All You Need: Exploiting Agentic Workflows for API Key Theft** · Eden Katz, GenAI Security Tech Lead @ Alice. Building with AI APIs? This one matters. Alice's research shows that API key creation on platforms like Anthropic relies on cookie-based auth alone — so a malicious browser extension or a compromised agent skill can silently mint a new key and ship it elsewhere. No MFA, no warning, no expiration. As agents get trusted with autonomous code execution and client-side access, the line between safe tool use and serious vulnerability collapses. JavaScript really is all you need. 👾 **19:15 – 19:45** · **Securing coding agents: Unpacking Threats and Defences** · Bar Kaduri, Principal researcher @ Capsule Security *AI coding agents like Claude Code, Copilot, and Cursor now write, execute, and ship code with unprecedented autonomy, often straight to production. But this privileged access opens a unique attack surface, as recent incidents like prompt poisoning and deleted databases reveal. This session breaks down the real-world threats facing coding agents and delivers practical, actionable defences for securing your AI-assisted development pipeline.* 🍻 **19:45 – 20:00** · Drinks & Geek Out

**TAMI Hacking Nights** \- join TAMI CTF team and practice challenges and CTFs with us \- share your knowledge about ethical hacking techniques and tools \- bring some device to reverse engineer it and explore how it works \- propose a bug bounty program to work on together \- just watch and learn from others The meetings are informal and open to all levels - from total beginners to hardcore CTF veterans. Join our HackaTAMI Telegram channel ([https://t.me/+KAXY_iPcPlpmZTRk](https://t.me/+KAXY_iPcPlpmZTRk)) to discuss what we will do this Tuesday and come to TAMI. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)

מיטאפ פיתוח משחקים, רק שהפעם שמנו את הטק ארט במרכז. מה מחכה לנו? \* מינגלינג ופיצות \* הרצאה של ינון עזרא על חישובי תאורה ואלגוריתם Blinn Phong \* הרצאה של ניצן בואנו על ה-Demo Scene - פיתוח של מיצגים אבסטרקטיים על שיידר אחד מצומצם \* אולי הקולגות שלכם בעבר, בהווה או בעתיד? ה-30 ליוני, שעה 18:30 משרדי קנדיבור, מגדלי דה וינצ׳י (דה וינצ׳י 12/14) קומה 7, תל אביב

***[IMPORTANT NOTICE registration is HERE](https://luma.com/j8czeuvr)*** Join **Aerospike, Start.io, and Contentsquare** for an evening of deep technical talks and peer-level discussion on the real trade-offs behind operating modern real-time systems in production - where tail latency, throughput predictability, scalability, and cost efficiency are constantly in tension. This event will move past theory and into hard-earned production lessons: scaling beyond RAM constraints, migrating high-throughput workloads from Redis to Aerospike, designing architectures driven by real cloud cost models, and uncovering the non-obvious pitfalls of migrating real-time systems from AWS to GCP. Topics range from VPC architecture and traffic steering differences to NVMe and local SSD behavior, and why familiar operational playbooks often fail across clouds. This event is designed for engineers and architects already running latency-sensitive, high-scale systems - where milliseconds matter, growth is relentless, and infrastructure decisions directly impact performance, reliability, and cost. ​ **Agenda** **​17:30 – 18:00 - Welcome drinks & networking** ​**18:00 – 18:10 - Opening Remarks – Speed vs Capacity: Designing Data Systems for Real-Time Scale** *Oshrat Ben-Avi Zabludovitz, Israel Country Manager, Aerospike ​* **18:10 – 18:30 - Scaling Past RAM: Architecture Lessons from Our Redis-to-Aerospike Migration** *Ilan Huchansky, Data Platform Team Leader, Start. io* ​As Start.io scaled, our legacy Redis-based architecture for the user-profiles database reached significant operational limits, particularly during high-traffic periods, node failures, and scaling events. To maintain our strict performance SLAs while reducing operational overhead, we embarked on a search for a more robust, cost-effective NoSQL solution. In this session, we will share the architectural lessons learned while evaluating the database landscape - including our comparisons with alternatives - and our ultimate migration to Aerospike’s Hybrid Memory Architecture. We’ll discuss how we moved past RAM constraints to achieve sub-millisecond performance at massive scale without compromising on availability or data consistency. ​ **18:30 – 18:50 - Boosting Cost Efficiency with Cost-Aware Architecture** *Doron Hoffman, Chief Architect, Contentsquare* ​ In this session, we explore the critical role of cost-aware architecture in achieving optimal cost efficiency for modern software systems. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud services, microservices, and distributed computing, understanding and managing costs becomes paramount. ​We’ll discuss the shift from traditional architecture to cost-aware design and examine how architectural decisions directly impact operational expenses. Through a real-world example, we’ll share lessons learned from evaluating multiple cloud providers and their services using cost models and how rearchitecting with cost as a first-class concern made a measurable difference. ​Attendees will gain practical insights into designing cost-efficient systems that balance performance, scalability, and financial constraints, enabling more sustainable growth. ​ **18:50 – 19:10 - The Latency Leap: Hard Lessons in Migrating Real-Time Systems from AWS to GCP** *David Gerchikov, Senior Software Engineer, Aerospike* ​ Moving a stable web application between clouds is challenging; migrating a high-throughput, real-time system is far more delicate. When heartbeats are measured in milliseconds, the “invisible” differences between AWS and GCP—from VPC architecture to NVMe and local SSD behavior—can determine whether a migration succeeds or fails. ​This session goes beyond basic service mapping to explore the real friction points of moving a real-time engine from AWS’s regional model to Google Cloud’s global fabric. We’ll cover networking and traffic-steering gotchas, why AWS operational playbooks often don’t translate, and how storage lifecycle constraints in GCP Local SSDs force changes in node management to preserve predictable performance and reliability. ​ **19:10 – 20:30 - Networking and fun** ***[IMPORTANT NOTICE registration is HERE](https://luma.com/j8czeuvr)***

# 🔐 Alumni Meetup: Breaking into Cybersecurity & Developer Support ### From Developers Institute Graduate to Technical Support Engineer at Snyk Join us for an exclusive alumni event with **Jeremy Gross**, Developers Institute Full-Stack Bootcamp graduate and current **Technical Support Engineer at Snyk**, one of the world's leading developer security platforms. After transitioning careers and moving to Israel, Jeremy went from bootcamp student to working daily with enterprise customers, CI/CD pipelines, application security, AI security, and modern DevSecOps practices. *** ## What You'll Learn ### 🚀 From Bootcamp to First Tech Job * How Jeremy landed his first role after graduation * Challenges he faced entering the Israeli tech market * Building experience when you're starting from zero ### 🔐 Inside a Cybersecurity Career * What a Technical Support Engineer actually does * Working with enterprise customers * Troubleshooting complex technical issues * Understanding SAST, DAST, SCA, SBOM, MCP, and AI Security ### 🤖 AI & Cybersecurity * How AI is changing software development * Security challenges created by AI-generated code * Why cybersecurity is becoming one of the hottest fields in tech ### 💼 Career Advice * Networking that actually works * Interview preparation * Skills employers look for today * How to stand out as a junior developer *** ## Agenda **17:00 – 17:00** Networking & refreshments **17:30 – 18:15** Jeremy's Journey: From Developers Institute to Snyk **18:15 – 18:30** Ask Me Anything Networking *** ## Meetup Description What does it really take to launch a successful tech career in 2026? Join Developers Institute alumnus Jeremy Gross as he shares his journey from bootcamp graduate to Technical Support Engineer at Snyk. Learn how he navigated the job market, built his network, landed his first opportunities, and ultimately broke into the cybersecurity industry. Whether you're currently studying, actively job hunting, or already working in tech, this session will provide practical insights, real-world lessons, and valuable networking opportunities. 📅 **When:** June 30th, 2026 at 5:00pm 📍 **Where:** Developers.Institute Campus, Bezalel 8, Ramat Gan **ONLY ONSITE** 🎟 **Free for Developers Institute students, alumni, and members of the Israeli tech community.** ✅ Reserve your spot now → [https://developersinstitute.typeform.com/open-day](https://developersinstitute.typeform.com/open-day)

Come every third Tuesday of the month, install [Kali ](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/#kali-live)and last [Debian stable release](https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-cd/debian-13.1.0-amd64-netinst.iso), and meet the HackTAMI squad. The workshop is intended to those who want to become [Free ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software)Linux advanced users and take most of the juice of their computers. The installation will be performed with a separate /home directory to make it coexist with other OS. A 50₪ donation to TAMI will be welcomed. בואו כל יום שלישי בשבוע השלישי של כל חודש והתקינו את [קלי](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/#kali-live) ואת[ גרסה יציבה של](https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-cd/debian-13.1.0-amd64-netinst.iso)[ דביאן](https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-cd/debian-13.1.0-amd64-netinst.iso "https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/iso-cd/debian-13.1.0-amd64-netinst.iso"). הסדנה מיועדת למי שרוצה להפוך למשתמשים מתקדמים של לינוקס [חופשי ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software)ולנצל את רוב התועלת של המחשבים שלהם. ההתקנה תתבצע עם תקייה /home נפרדת כדי לאפשר לעבוד עם מערכות הפעלה אחרות. תרומה של 50₪ לתאמי תתקבל בברכה.

## Details Hi everyone, ⚠️ You need to join the Whatssapp community and get a confirmation on WhatssApp that there are still spots available in order to be able to attend. You can join the chess community here by filling the form: https://chessbarisrael.com/#join-us The next edition tournament will take place on **Tuesday.** 📍 **Where:** Masaryk Wine & Flowers, **80 King George St, Tel Aviv** 📅 **When:** 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM ♟️ **Format:** 5 rounds of 8+2 (Rapid) OR Meet & Play (depends on which Tuesday) 🥇 **Prizes:** * **Top Winners:** bottles of wine * **Best Under 1500/800:** 1 hour of private chess lesson * **Sandwich for a randomly picked player** ✨ **How does it work?** This is a friendly, unofficial event (not reported to FIDE) and part of a **bi-weekly series of tournaments** held in bars around Tel Aviv. ⚠️ There is an entrance fee for the event including the first free drink and prizes! **Spots are limited!** ⚠️ You need to join the Whatssapp community and get a confirmation on WhatssApp that there are still spots available in order to be able to attend. Olivier 🎉

בסדנה ניצור גופי תאורה מעץ ופרספקס. נלמד לעצב בתוכנה למידול וקטורי דו-ממדי, נעצב מנורה בעיצוב אישי, נחרוט ונחתוך במכונת חיתוך לייזר, נרכיב את בסיס גוף התאורה מחיתוכי לייזר ונלמד להלחים מעגל חשמלי פשוט. סדנה בת שני מפגשים, משך כל מפגש: כשעתיים וחצי. הסדנה מיועדת למבוגרים, נוער או מבוגר/ת ונער/ה מגיל 12. עלות (שני מפגשים): ₪220 ליחיד/ה ₪280 לזוג (שעובדים על מוצר אחד). לתושבי יהוד - ₪170 ליחיד/ה ₪230 לזוג (שעובדים על מוצר אחד). תוצר: גוף תאורה אחד מפרספקס בעיצובכם ליחיד או לזוג. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים [https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/plexiglas-light-fixture](https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/plexiglas-light-fixture)

Join us for a professional meetup where we dive deep into the world of open source, explore how to navigate complex codebases, and examine the future of software development in the age of AI. The event will be hosted at the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo and will conclude with the annual members' assembly of "HaMakor" – the Israeli association for the promotion of open source. Come to learn, contribute, and connect with the community. **Agenda** **17:30 \| Gathering and Mingling** **18:00 \| How to Navigate an Existing Codebase / Igor Khanin\, Backend Engineer at Fireblocks** In our studies, we are used to writing everything from scratch, but in the real world and in open-source projects, the true challenge is understanding complex, existing codebases. In this talk, Igor will share practical techniques for code exploration and explain why this skill is even more critical in the era of LLMs. **18:30 \| 3 Scenarios for the Future of Software Development / Eran Shlomo\, Cofounder & CEO at flowpad** How are AI tools fundamentally transforming the software engineering profession? In this talk, we will analyze three potential scenarios for the near future of software development—from changes in how we write code and the automation of testing and integrations, to the evolving role of developers on the team. **19:15 \| HaMakor Association Members' Assembly** An opportunity to get to know the association's activities up close, influence its goals, and become part of the central voice for open source in Israel.

# Let’s Play: **AWS BuilderCards Night** **Sunday, Jul 5, 2026** **6:00 PM – 20:30 PM IST** **AWS Floor 28, Tel Aviv** This time we’re bringing something fun and different a night of **AWS BuilderCards**! We’ll sit together, play AWS-themed card games, and spark conversations around cloud topics in a relaxed, social way. No slides, no lectures just learning, networking, and fun. And here’s the best part: Everyone who joins will receive their **own AWS BuilderCards game box** to take home! **18:00 – 18:30** — Networking & Welcome Grab a drink, meet fellow builders, and settle in. **18:30 – 20:15** — AWS BuilderCards Play Sessions Learn, laugh, and challenge each other through the AWS BuilderCards game. **20:15 – 20:30** — Wrap-Up & Giveaways Closing notes, and each attendee takes home their game box. * Learn directly from **Mo Kamioner**, an AWS expert for BuilderCards. * Connect with fellow AWS builders in a casual, game-night setting. * Test your cloud knowledge (and learn new tricks) while playing. * Go home with your personal deck of BuilderCards. *** Seats are limited save your spot early!

TAMI π is a curated meeting, workshop or presentation about a topic in math. It happens every two weeks at TAMI. The event is hosted by a different person each time. You can come, learn topics and share ideas in an open and informal atmosphere. This time Alon Friedkin will talk about the [Black-Scholes model](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black%E2%80%93Scholes_model). For proposing a presentation or topic you can drop us a line. תאמי פי הוא מפגש אוצר, סדנה או מצגת על נושא במתמטיקה. זה קורה כל שבועיים בתאמי. את האירוע מנחה אדם אחר בכל פעם. תוכלו לבוא, ללמוד נושאים ולחלוק רעיונות באווירה פתוחה ונעימה. הפעם אלון פרידקין ידבר על [מודל בלאק-שולס](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black%E2%80%93Scholes_model). להצעת מצגת או נושא ניתן לפנות אלינו.

This meetup is an advanced one! We will be presenting all sorts of complicated networking, identity, AI and platform engineering solutions established on AWS infrastructure! **What To Expect?** * **Pizza and beer!** * **Cool Swag** * **Awesome Speakers** **Agenda:** 18:00-18:30 **\- Networking\, beers and pizza** 18:30-19:00 **\- Talk 1:** **AI didn’t Wait for Security - Now What?** Speaker: [Ran Isenberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranbuilder?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) , AWS Hero & Principal Architect @Palo Alto Networks & [Stav Ochakovski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stav-ochakovski?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) ,AWS Hero & Senior DevOps Engineer, Eon. AI didn't wait for your security review. Developers are already using agentic AI, coding assistants, agentic skills, and MCP servers to write, review, and ship code, often without shared security standards or governance. In large orgs, this becomes chaotic tool sprawl: multiple IDEs, many agents, inconsistent rules, and rising risk. The instinctive reaction is to block AI tools entirely. That approach fails fast: developers work around it, security loses visibility, delivery slows, and risk grows. This talk offers a better path: treat AI as a first-class platform citizen. Drawing on platform engineering principles, you'll learn how to build centralized MCP guardrails, a curated agentic skills catalog, and reusable agentic blueprints, backed by AI SDLC frameworks that govern AI usage while accelerating delivery of AI-powered services. 19:00-19:30 **\- Talk 2: No Secrets Attached: AWS as Your OIDC Provider** Speaker: [Omer Cohen,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omercohen?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios)Head of Security, Descope Stop putting secrets in Lambda. This talk shows how to use AWS IAM outbound identity federation so a Lambda function can mint a short-lived JWT with sts:GetWebIdentityToken, verify and inspect it, and use it to authenticate to Snowflake, MongoDB Atlas, and a cross-account API Gateway. You will leave with a practical architecture, working code, and a clear understanding of where this pattern shines and where the integration edges still are. Hosted by Descope

בקורס נכיר לעומק את תוכנת העיצוב המופלאה קנבה. נלמד לעצבקורס קנבה משולב AI בארבעה מפגשים, המעניקים כניסה מהירה ומעשית לעולם העיצוב, הווידאו והבינה המלאכותית. נלמד לשלב בין יסודות התוכנה לתרגול מעשי ליצירת תוצרים מוכנים, כולל עיצוב גרפיקות מתקדמות, עריכת סרטונים ומצגות, ושימוש בכלי ה- AI של קנבה ליצירת תוכן פורץ דרך. בנוסף, נבנה דף נחיתה המותאם לשפה העיצובית שלנו ונצא עם סט כלים רחב ליצירה דיגיטלית עדכנית ומקצועית. למבוגרים/ות (18+). עלות: ₪400 ליחיד/ה, לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: ₪370 ליחיד/ה. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/Canva

July 1, 2026 18:30 Beit Europa, Sderot Sha'ul HaMelech 37, Tel Aviv We look forward to seeing you there!

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

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

**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data** How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice. Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it. **About Our Speaker:** [Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet. 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)

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.