Leadership Development

Dear friends, Join us for a gentle hike if you enjoy both walking in the forest and meditating. We’ll take a 2-hour walk in Grunewald and have a meditation practice along the way. The practice is suitable for everyone, regardless of meditation experience. It’s a beautiful way to connect with nature, calm the mind, experience serenity, and have a good time with others. 📍**Meeting point:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkvVTaZisA73RsRn7?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkvVTaZisA73RsRn7?g_st=ic) Please use this exact location - it’s a parking area next to Teufelsseestraße 21, 14055 Berlin. **🗓 When: Monday, 6 April** **10:00 - 13:00** Please arrive before 10:00. We will wait a maximum of 10 minutes for latecomers. The hike will take approximately 2 hours, and the meditation practice will last about 30 minutes. We will return to the starting point by 13:00. **🎟️Participation is donation based:** Feel free to donate any amount you like. **What to bring:** \- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes; please check the weather beforehand \- A water bottle \(water or tea\, as you prefer\) \- If you’d like\, bring something to sit on \(a small pillow\, cloth\, or anything comfortable for sitting in nature\) We love nature and meditation - and maybe you will too! Oneness Berlin Jazgul, Florian & Carla

🥾 Es wird Frühling 🌱🌸 Das heißt, es ist Zeit, mal wieder raus in die Natur zu gehen. Wer ist mit dabei? ☀️ Was? Tegeler Flies Weg – ca. 14 km – ca. 4 Std. inkl. kleiner Picknick-Pause ☀️ Wann? Ostermontag, 06. April 2026 – 12 Uhr bis ca. 16 Uhr ☀️ Wo? Treffpunkt ist auf dem Bahnsteig des S-Bahnhofs Mühlenbeck-Mönchmühle (S8) Enden werden wir am S-Bahnhof Tegel (S25) Der Weg führt am Tegeler Flies entlang, durch Moorlandschaften und mit Glück sogar Wasserbüffeln 🐃 bis zum Tegeler See. ☀️ Es wird auch die Möglichkeit geben nach ca. 10km mit der S Bahn wieder Richtung Berlin zu fahren, wer kürzer unterwegs sein möchte. Denkt gerne daran, euch was kleines zum snacken und trinken einzupacken. 🧉🥪🥨🥒 Anmeldung: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Uq6F6JBLnQ Wir freuen uns auf Euch! 💜🧡 Spring is here 🌱🌸 That means it’s time to get back out into nature. Who’s in? ☀️ What? Tegeler Flies Trail – approx. 14 km – approx. 4 hours, including a short picnic break ☀️ When? Easter Monday, April 6, 2026 – 12:00 PM to approx. 4:00 PM ☀️ Where? We’ll meet on the platform at the station \* S Mühlenbeck-Mönchmühle\* (S8) We’ll end at the Tegel S-Bahn station (S25) The route follows the Tegeler Flies, through moorland, and with a bit of luck, we might even spot water buffalo 🐃, all the way to Lake Tegel. ☀️ There will also be an option to take the S-Bahn back toward Berlin after about 10 km for those who’d like to keep the hike shorter. Please remember to pack a small snack and something to drink. 🧉🥪🥨🥒 Registration:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Uq6F6JBLnQ We look forward to seeing you! 💜🧡

[Deutsch findest du unten] ℹ️**This is a paid event, please read all info!** **The Mindful Play Lab – Rediscover Presence Through Play 🌿✨** You arrive stressed, stuck in your head, tired from everyday life, maybe curious or a little unsure. You leave feeling lighter, calmer, clearer… and with a smile on your face. In the **Mindful Play Lab**, mindfulness becomes not only calm, but also playful and full of joy. Outdoors in the park, we combine conscious awareness with movement, small games, and genuine human connection. There’s space to laugh, explore, and discover. Instead of sitting still, you’ll dive into simple, creative exercises that bring you into the here and now—sometimes quiet and mindful, sometimes lively and playful. No pressure, no “right or wrong,” just curiosity and ease. **You can expect:** * Playful mindfulness exercises in nature * Connection, presence, and shared experiences * Practices that build trust, awareness, and presence * Moments to pause and to laugh This event is for you if you’d like to experience mindfulness with more joy, lightness, and aliveness. Come as you are. And leave with more presence, more connection—and a lot more joy. 💫 📍 **Location / Meeting Point:** “Klingende Blume,” a sculpture located next to the S-Bahn station Treptower Park 💫 **Energy Exchange:** €10–€20 (pay what feels right for you) ⏰ **Please note:** We will leave the meeting point shortly after the start, so please arrive on time. We will wait up to 10 minutes max. 📱 **In case you can't find us**: +49 (0) 1573 72 48 15 7 (I will only pick up the phone until 2:10 PM) \-\-\-\-\-\- [Deutsch:] **The Mindful Play Lab – Rediscover Presence Through Play 🌿✨** Du kommst gestresst, verkopft, müde vom Alltag, vielleicht neugierig oder ein bisschen unsicher. Du gehst leichter, entspannter, klarer… und mit einem Lächeln im Gesicht. Im **Mindful Play Lab** wird Achtsamkeit nicht nur ruhig, sondern auch spielerisch und voller Freude erlebbar. Draußen im Park verbinden wir bewusste Wahrnehmung mit Bewegung, kleinen Spielen und echten Begegnungen. Es darf gelacht, ausprobiert und entdeckt werden. Statt still zu sitzen, tauchst du in einfache, kreative Übungen ein, die dich ins Hier und Jetzt bringen – mal ruhig und achtsam, mal lebendig und verspielt. Ohne Druck, ohne „richtig oder falsch“, dafür mit Neugier und Leichtigkeit. **Dich erwarten:** * Spielerische Achtsamkeitsübungen in der Natur * Begegnung, Verbindung und gemeinsames Erleben * Übungen für Vertrauen, Präsenz und Wahrnehmung * Momente zum Innehalten und zum Lachen Dieses Event ist für dich, wenn du Achtsamkeit mit mehr Freude, Leichtigkeit und Lebendigkeit entdecken möchtest. Komm, wie du bist. Und geh mit mehr Präsenz, mehr Verbindung – und ganz viel Freude. 💫 📍 **Ort / Treffpunkt:** „Klingende Blume“, eine Skulptur neben der S-Bahn-Station Treptower Park 💫 **Energieausgleich:** 10–20 € (zahl, was sich für dich stimmig anfühlt) ⏰ **Bitte beachten:** Wir verlassen den Treffpunkt kurz nach Beginn, daher sei bitte pünktlich. Wir warten maximal 10 Minuten. 📱 **Falls du uns nicht findest:** +49 (0) 1573 72 48 15 7 (ich bin telefonisch nur bis 14:10 Uhr erreichbar)

The hike starts in Storkow, where we have short glimpse into its castle and cross a draw bridge over the Storkow canal. Before climbing one of Brandenburg's biggest inland dune, we get a view of Lake Storkow. After crossing forests and the village of Kolipin with its lake, we arrive at Bad Saarow, a spa town renowned for its hot springs and mineral-rich mud. From there, we take two trains back to Berlin in the late afternoon. Meet us in the **first car of the train RE7**, departing from **Ostkreuz station at 11:02** **am on platform 1,** (transfer in Königs Wusterhausen to RB36) **arriving at Storkow (Mark) at 11:57 am** Unless you subscribed to the Deutschlandticket, you'll need to buy a ticket to Storkow (Mark) and from Bad Saarow back to Berlin. Please note: * As a grown-up, you are responsible for yourself. * Come prepared for cold and windy weather. * Wear appropriate footwear, we may come across some sandy and muddy sections. * Forecasts predict low chance of rain, but you never know... * Bring enough water, food and some cash with you. * Please be fair and only RSVP if you are sure you can make it and update if your plans change. See you on Easter Monday!

Join us for a thrilling and empowering Martial Arts Training hosted by the **Juk Cheon Do** \- Self Defense and Martial Arts group\! Our monday training is focused on **Grappling.** This event is perfect for adults looking to enhance their self-defense techniques, improve fitness, and learn this unique Korean German Martial Art. Whether you are a newbie or have experience in MMA Mixed Martial Arts, BJJ, Judo, Wrestling or Sambo, this training will offer valuable insights and practical training exercises to bring your skills to another level. Get ready to boost your confidence, strength, and agility while embracing the physical and mental challenges of this martial arts training and enjoy this fantastic opportunity to make new friends within the community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for martial arts. We are not a huge group and like to train in a nice atmosphere with each other. Everybody is welcome weather you are a total beginner or experienced martial artist, weather your are top fit or you want to be it. Don’t be afraid and never forget, everybody starts at one point as a beginner. Important is the will to start. So no excuses! Start today! And of course we are also open to females, males and whatever. Here everybody is equal to share the same fun and pain. ;) Languages: German, English, Korean, Japanese. If the door is closed or you can’t find us, please call me: 01781830004 !

As requested by many, we will now open our space for meditators every Monday from 8 to 9PM to just sit quietly and practice their own meditation. The support of our powerful temple, including the traditional Buddhist shrine, has been widely appreciated. Countless enlightened teachers have visited this space and taught there, retreats and group practices have happened here for more than 20 years. This is the ideal place for your Monday evening meditation. Note: Everyone is welcome. Note: Now, bookable through USC (Urban Sports Club) or just come by and donate via cash, bank transfer or paypal, minimum donation of 5 EUR.

Come along for an evening of board games, good conversations, and great company with like-minded people! We’re meeting at **RuDi Nachbarschaftshaus**, a colorful and inclusive neighborhood community space. We provide games – all you need to bring is yourself. If you have any games you want to share, feel free to bring them along as well! You’re also welcome to bring your own vegan food and drinks to enjoy during the evening. **Where**: RuDi Nachbarschaftshaus, Modersohnstraße 55, 10245 Berlin **When**: 6 April, from 18:30 to 00:00 **Contribution**: 2 € event fee (non-refundable). Half of it covers the cost of the event space. The other half helps cover the Meetup fee and small costs; any extra is donated to animal rights NGOs. You can either pay with paypal or cash the day of the event. This event is for vegans or vegan-curious. If you are not vegan (even vegetarian), and you are attending this event, please **only bring vegan food/drinks** to respect the mission of the group and other members. This is a casual event, so turning up late or with an extra friend is all fine. If you can’t come after RSVPing, please update your RSVP so others on the waiting list can join. Please note that we have a zero-tolerance policy for hate, discrimination, or disrespect of any kind. This space is meant to be safe, inclusive, and welcoming for vegans of all kinds.

Dear Friends, "**Aroundhome**" will be our host in April 2026! YAY! Address is: Potsdamer Platz 11, Berlin Our standard-text: Are you an agile practitioner and learner? A Problem-Solver, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Agile Coach or an awesome Manager? This is our space to learn together. Bring your challenge, opportunity or problem! Anything you want to share, practice or learn about! This afternoon will be all about learning through exchanging. We will create a list of topics and form small groups to work together in an open space format. Options include: * ask for help with a current situation * bring and practice a method or technique * practice coaching, where the coach and the coachee both learn this space is safe to fail! Happy to have you as a part of our awesome community! Your ALL crew: Alex & Simon

Hey friends! 👋 Developer Relations is one of those rare disciplines where you're part engineer, part storyteller, part community builder. And it rarely comes with a playbook. Whether you're deep in the DevRel trenches, building out your first DevRel team, or exploring whether this might be the right career path for you — this is your people. Join us on Wednesday, April 8th at 6 PM at Castle Mitte for an informal evening of conversations, connections, and maybe a few strong opinions about what "good DevRel" actually looks like. No talks. No slides. Just real conversations with folks who get it. To get things going, the organizers will throw out a question to the group: what does AI actually mean for DevRel right now? Is it changing how we write docs, run communities, measure impact? Or is the hype outpacing the reality? Come with your take. This is a great space for: * DevRel practitioners looking to swap notes and expand their Berlin network * Founders and engineering leaders thinking about building or scaling a DevRel function * Anyone curious about a career in DevRel and wanting to learn from people doing it See you at Castle Mitte! 🏰

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

🎤 **Bereit für Bühne, Begeisterung und ein bisschen Bauchkribbeln?** Dann komm zum **Clubabend der Berliner Meisterredner** – dem Ort, an dem Worte wirken und Persönlichkeit wächst! **Was erwartet dich?** Inspiration, Abwechslung und echte Bühnenmomente: Unsere Mitglieder halten mitreißende vorbereitete Reden – mal humorvoll, mal tiefgründig, aber immer authentisch. Und wenn du willst (ganz freiwillig! 😉), kannst du bei unseren **Stegreifreden** spontan selbst ans Mikro treten – perfekt, um Lampenfieber abzubauen und Kreativität freizusetzen. ✨ **Warum solltest du kommen?** Weil du hier nicht nur reden lernst, sondern auch **wertschätzendes Feedback bekommst**, das dich persönlich und beruflich weiterbringt. Und ganz nebenbei triffst du auf tolle, redefreudige Menschen mit ähnlichen Zielen. 📍 **Wo und wann?** Im Clubraum in der Trinitatis Gemeinde (1. OG Hinterhaus – durch den Hof). Unsere Treffen folgen einem klaren, motivierenden Ablauf, der dir Sicherheit und Raum zum Ausprobieren gibt. 📌 **Neugierig geworden?** Dann schau vorbei – wir freuen uns auf dich! Mehr Infos findest du in unserem Linktree (https://linktr.ee/meisterredner)

**Center Berlin Toastmasters: Put your words into action** New time: 7pm please arrive 10 minutes earlier. Join us for an exciting event where you can **put your words into action**! Toastmasters Berlin is hosting this **in-person event** at the **St. Lukas Church**. It's the perfect opportunity to enhance your public speaking skills, gain confidence, and connect with like-minded individuals. At Center Berlin Toastmasters, we believe in creating a supportive and encouraging environment for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, you'll find a place to grow and improve your communication skills. Our experienced members will provide valuable feedback and guidance to help you become a more effective speaker. Don't miss this chance to **challenge yourself** and expand your horizons. Join us at the **St. Lukas Church** at 7:00 PM and let your words make an impact! **Agenda of the evening:** **Welcome and Introductions:** The Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD) often opens the meeting, who welcomes everyone and introduces the meeting's theme or agenda. The TMOD also introduces the key roles and functionaries for that session. **Prepared Speeches:** A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to prepared speeches. Members working through various projects in the Toastmasters education program deliver speeches based on their chosen projects. Each speech is evaluated by a designated evaluator who provides feedback on strengths and areas for improvement. **Table Topics:** Table Topics is a segment where impromptu speaking skills are tested. The Table Topics Master presents a series of short, unprepared speaking challenges or questions, and members or guests are invited to come to the podium and give a brief, improvised response. **Evaluations:** Following the prepared speeches and Table Topics segment, evaluators provide constructive feedback to speakers. These evaluations focus on content, delivery, body language, and time management. The goal is to help speakers improve their speaking skills. **Reports and Functionary Roles:** The meeting may include various functionary roles, such as the Timer, Grammarian, Ah-Counter, and others, who report on their observations and contributions to the session. These roles help members improve their language and time management skills. **General Evaluator:** The General Evaluator provides an overall assessment of the meeting, highlighting what went well and offering suggestions for improvement. They may also evaluate the evaluators' performance. **Awards and Recognitions:** Toastmasters sessions often conclude with awards and recognitions, including the Best Speaker, Best Evaluator, and Best Table Topics Speaker. These awards encourage members to strive for excellence in their speaking and leadership abilities. **Closing:** The meeting concludes with closing remarks from the Toastmaster of the Day, who may express gratitude to participants and encourage them to continue their Toastmasters journey. **Networking and Socialising:** After the formal meeting, members and guests often have the opportunity to network, socialise, and discuss their experiences in a more relaxed setting. Address: Bernburger Straße 4-5, 10963 Berlin Phone: +49 160 2376546 Email: [cb.toastmasters.d95@gmail.com](mailto:cb.toastmasters.d95@gmail.com) See you there!

**Important note: Please note that the event location changed. This event will be hosted at meeet West in Lietzenburger Str. 107, 10707 Berlin.** **Hello ServiceNow Developers of Berlin!** We warmly invite you to the next ServiceNow Developer Meetup in Berlin! Whether you are a developer, admin, consultant, or architect, your ideas and suggestions are guaranteed to be valuable and will be incorporated into the functioning of our group. **What to Expect:** * **Networking and Community Building:** Meet new people who also work in the ServiceNow field. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network. * **Open Forum:** Share your experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback on what you would like to see in future meetups. * **Free Snacks and Drinks** **IMPORTANT!!!** We want these events to truly be a "safe space" for ServiceNow professionals, so all recruitment and sales activities are prohibited. The organizers reserve the right to exclude anyone from the event who violates this rule. **RSVP and Participation:** To help us plan better, please RSVP here on the event page. Your early confirmation will greatly assist us in making this event a success. **Note:** due to international community in Berlin, we plan to run these events in **English**. We are excited to continue this journey with you to build a strong and supportive ServiceNow community in Berlin. See you there! **Meetup Agenda:** * **Welcome & Introduction** * **Ice Breaker && Get to Know** * **[Presentation:] Hybrid AI Workflows by ServiceNow's Lisa Holenstein** * **[Presentation:] CIS Data Foundations: An Introduction by SOLVVision's Hendrik Bockrath** * **[Presentation:] "Test-Driven Generation" - AI augmented coding for the enterprise by ServiceNow's Sascha Wildgrube** * **Q&A, Recap** * **Networking & Informal Discussions**

A small NEXUS gathering built around movement and natural conversation. **Important!** We’re moving our full event schedule to our website. 👉 For all upcoming events and details, visit: [https://nexuswerkstatt.com](https://nexuswerkstatt.com)

**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD

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

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity. **Introduction:** Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You * Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers * Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions * Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling * Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox * Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries * Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images * Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components * Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors * Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder: * **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:** * Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites. * **Template Building:** * Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.

**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)

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. 4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below. **Introduction:** Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development. As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward. Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - TBD * Class 02 - TBD * Class 03 - TBD * Class 04 - TBD * Class 05 - TBD * Class 06 - TBD * Class 07 - TBD * Class 08 - TBD * Class 09 - TBD * Class 10 - TBD Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch: * **Introduction to Etch Interface:** * Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites. * **Component Building:** * Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life Sunday, 23 February at 2pm. 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. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024