Reporters and Journalists

Need some inspiration and/or dedicated writing time for your current WIP? Grab your laptop or notebook and join us at Simply show up at Laie Llibreria Cafè, second floor. Feel free to jump into working on your own writing project immediately, or wait until the quiet time starting at 5:30. at 5 pm for a bit of writer chat, before diving into an hour and a half of focused writing time. At 7, we head to a nearby bar to discuss how it all went.

Join us for a powerful Kundalini Activation & Breathwork session in a safe and supportive space in Barcelona. This immersive experience combines energy activation, conscious breathing and somatic release to help you let go of stored tension, regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your body. Through music, breath and guided facilitation, your body is invited to release naturally — without force. No previous experience is needed — just come with openness. ✨ This session is for you if: • You want to release stress or emotional tension • You feel stuck and want to move energy • You’re looking for a deeper connection with yourself • You’re curious about breathwork or kundalini 📅 Wednesday, April 22 🕖 18:30 – 20:30 📍 Poblenou, Barcelona (Siri Quantum) 💶 Energy exchange: 39€ Limited spots available Reserve your spot via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/34634335378?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20join%20the%20Kundalini%20Activation%20%26%20Breathwork%20session%20on%20April%2022

Sunrise Lovers — Yoga by the Sea €10 per class To book, send me a message on WhatsApp after signing up: https://wa.me/34678974165 ⸻ Start your day by the sea. Move your body, breathe a little deeper, and wake up slowly with the sunrise. A perfect mix of Breathwork and flowing and relaxation And if you’re feeling brave… we can jump in the water after 🌊 ⸻ What to expect: • Simple breathing exercises • A short moment to arrive • Gentle warm-up • Vinyasa flow (open to all levels) • A few minutes to rest at the end ⸻ This class is for anyone — whether you’re new to yoga or already practicing. ⸻ Details: €10 per class Please book in advance (and show up if you do 🙏) Bring your mat ⸻ If you want to join or have questions, just message me. Instagram: @under_the_elements_yoga See you at sunrise, Paula

*Las charlas se darán en inglés.* Meet us for a new **Elastic meetup at Trainline office**! Doors open at 18:30 and the presentations begin around 18:45. Networking and 🍕🍺 to follow. We wrap up around 20:45. ¡Nos encantaría que te unieras! **Address:** Trainline office, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 613, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona The office is on floor 7. **Agenda:** 18:30 Doors open 18:45 **Talk #1 Search: the new era is here by [Agustina Ruidiaz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/agusruidiaz/)** \- Software Engineer I at Elastic Abstract: Search is not just traditional TF/IDF any more but the current trend of machine learning and models has opened another dimension for search. This talk gives an overview of: * "Classic" search and its limitations * What is a model and how can you use it * How to use vector search or hybrid search in Elasticsearch * Where OpenAI's ChatGPT or similar LLMs come into play to with Elastic 19:15 Q&A + Short break 19:30 **Talk #2 OpenTelemetry for Browsers** **by [David Luna](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlunabistuer/)** \- Principal Software Engineer at Elastic Abstract: In this talk, we will showcase how to instrument a web application using the OpenTelemetry JavaScript SDKs available in upstream repositories and then visualize the data in Kibana. We will also use Elastic's distribution for instrumentation to see how it reduces the burden of starting with OpenTelemetry. Finally, we will overview the current status of observability in the browser and the challenges that the Browser SIG is facing. 20:00 Q&A 20:15 Networking with pizza and drinks 20:45 Wrap up Thank you Trainline for hosting us! If you’re a longtime Elastic user or just starting your journey, this is the perfect opportunity to share ideas, meet new people, and get inspired. Invite your friends and RSVP on this page! **⚡️ Interested in giving a talk? ⚡️** Have you ever considered presenting on your Elastic use case? We welcome 5-10 minute lightning talks, 45-minute deep dives, and everything in between. If you're interested, please submit via our [CFP](https://sessionize.com/elastic-meetups/) or send us an email at [meetups@elastic.co](http://meetups@elastic.co./)

**Poorna Bell** talks about the big themes from her latest non-fiction book *She Wanted More*, which looks at a wide range of issues from relationships to ageing, success to sex, adventure to autonomy, across a sub-section of women in their 40s, 50s and 60s who are redefining life according to their goals, not other people's expectations. It is for anyone of any age, however! She will be joined in conversation by author and journalist Priya Joi. *About the author* **Poorna Bell** is an award-winning journalist and author, having working in journalism for 23+ years and having published 6 books. Her third non-fiction book Stronger won a Sunday Times Sports Book award. *About the book* ***[She wanted more](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/she-wanted-more/)*** The new book for women who want to live differently - featuring interviews with fascinating, inspirational women from all walks of life When Poorna Bell found herself at the height of grief in her mid-thirties, she spent each day just trying to survive. As her new self began to emerge back into the world, she realised she had spent a lifetime playing by the rules that had been set for women. But who set these rules? And why? In her powerful, inspirational new book, Poorna Bell asks you to reimagine your future. To know that you can write your own story - to find the confidence to live exactly as you want to, and reclaim your joy. To discover that if you want more, you can get it. Join Poorna as she paves the way for a new future, including interviews with Marian Keyes, Asma Khan, Hollie McNish, Mariella Frostrup, Heidi Clements, Luisa Dunn, Cindy Gallop, Seema Anand, Catherine Gray, Sam Baker, Jennifer Cox and more.

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

What happens when a room full of strangers bring their worst dating disasters, career mistakes, and life dilemmas - and a comedian has to fix them live on stage?
 That's Dear Josh.
 No script. No rehearsal. You submit your real problem. Josh and a panel of Barcelona's funniest comedians solve it live - and the whole room watches.
 Here's how it works: Before the show, you submit your problem - dating, career, bad decisions, moral dilemmas, whatever's keeping you up at night. Josh picks the best ones and works through them live on stage with his panel. Some nights you'll cry laughing. Some nights you'll genuinely walk away with clarity. Most nights, both.
 Every show is completely one-of-a-kind because the audience writes it.
 Why people come: * You've watched Josh give advice online. Now watch him do it live - with no filter and a microphone. * It's a comedy show, a social experiment, and a night out you'll actually remember. * Whether you come with friends or by yourself, you're leaving with a story. **ABOUT THE HOST** Josh Otusanya is a stand-up comedian and content creator with 11 million followers across social media and hundreds of millions of views online. Known for turning real human experiences into sharp, funny, and surprisingly useful content - he's now bringing that energy from the internet to the stage here in Barcelona. 
Josh has previously performed at sold-out shows internationally. 📅 Friday April 24th - 8:30PM
📍 La Off Barcelona

🎟 Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983985315486?aff=oddtdtcreator 
Use code MEETUP20 for 20% off tickets. Early bird tickets expire soon!

**Amor etern? Sí, però que el curt no duri gaire i la copa sigui generosa.** Aquest Sant Jordi, oblida els drames de tres hores. A "Long love, short movie" et portem històries d'amor més ràpides que un ghosting, però molt més satisfactòries. I el millor: l'entrada inclou una copa de vi. Perquè siguem realistes: qualsevol història d'amor millora amb un poc de raïm fermentat a la mà. 🥂 📍 Mecal Factory (C/ Llull 105) 📅 Dijous 23 d'abril \| 19:00h 🎟️ L'entrada de 4€ inclou copa de vi 🔗 Boletos: https://bit.ly/4u1kMAU Duración: 80 min

Hey. This week's workshop topic is: **"The Founder is the Bottleneck"** Most entrepreneurs don't burn out because they're doing too little. They burn out because they're doing everything - without managing the one resource that actually drives performance: their ENERGY. This session is a practical workshop for founders and professionals who are already working hard and want to stay sharp doing it. **What you'll learn?** * A clear picture of where your energy actually goes * Tools to stay sharp on your worst days, not just your best * One change you can implement the same week * Live Q&A — bring your questions **⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯** **About Christopher Knoll** * Certified CBC (cognitive behaviour coach), executive coach and NLP practitioner * Mentor at Criteo * 4x founder * 19 years working in startup and corporate environments * Ex- Harley Davidson, Pepe Jeans, Google & Criteo **After Workshop** We'll continue with our regular networking meetup structure. **⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯** Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person workshop is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi!

Este año, Barcelona Escribe tendrá su **puesto en la calle Sicilia 191**, ¡a partir de las 10h! Un espacio lleno de historias, creatividad y mucho amor por la palabra. Los 18 autores comprendidos en **Tras el Mosaico del Beso** estarán a lo largo del día en diferntes momentos. Además, la **Asociación Barcelona Escribe** pondrá a disposición sus libros publicados en años anteriores, Algunos escritores de la Asociación estarán también en nuestra parada, firmando ejemplares de sus libros publicados. * **Enric Gisbert** (@enricgisbert) firmará libros de 10:00 a 13:30 y de 15:00 a 18:30. * **Concha Mayo** firmará libros de 11:30 a 13:30 y de 15:00 a 18:30 * **Federico Firpo Bodner** (@piluxfirpux) firmará libros de 10:00 a 13:30 y de 15:00 a 18:30. ¡Los esperamos!

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex? How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup? How do we avoid anxiety and depression? How do we have more self esteem? In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you quickly get over the past and heal your mind. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past. The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories. When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Communication is everything in life. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate! \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Join us for a Fun Friday event as we get together to see the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 original, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all return for this follow-up that finds the former assistant is now a rival! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follow’s Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (who wrote/directed the 2006 original). It stars returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci along with newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission/concession discounts. And make this a true Fun Friday by joining us after the show for the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details, including showtime, will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a fun one, Dan