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Marketing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re running a business and wearing multiple hats. This interactive founders meetup is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and marketers in Tallinn who want practical clarity, not another lecture. There will be no slides, no sales pitches, and no generic advice. Instead, this is a roundtable-style session where participants openly share their current marketing struggles, and together we work through them. ### What to expect: * A safe, supportive space to talk about real marketing challenges * Live problem-solving with: * [Mari-Liis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vahermariliis/), Founder of [Powerful Marketers](https://powerful-marketers.com/) & author of [The Greatest Marketer](https://powerful-marketers.com/book/) * [Yumna](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumnafatimaa/), marketing strategist at Powerful Marketers & founder of [Kafeo](https://kafeo.io/) * Group discussion, strategic feedback, and practical next steps * Learn not just from your own challenge, but from others’ experiences too ### Who this meetup is for: * Founders & co-founders * Small business owners * Solo entrepreneurs * Marketers working with limited resources ### Topics that may come up: * “I’m doing marketing, but it’s not converting.” * “I don’t know which channel to focus on.” * “Content, SEO, ads… where do I even start?” * “How do I market without burning out?” You don’t need to prepare anything, just bring your honesty and curiosity. RSVP inside the [Powerful Marketer's Hub](https://bit.ly/4qGHrAB) 📍 Location: Workland, Hobujaama 4, 10151 Tallinn ⏱ Duration: 1.5 hours 👥 Format: Interactive discussion Come for clarity. Leave with direction.

This month, I’m organizing a **reflective workshop** in **Tallinn** to **start the year consciously**, where instead of rushed resolutions, we’ll create a clear inner foundation for the year ahead based on your values and emotional needs. In this workshop, you will: • Identify what you want less of and more of in 2026, and clarify your priorities for the year ahead • Turn vague wishes into meaningful and realistic goals • Experience a sense of community with like-minded people and gain inspiration from each other This workshop is for you if you want to **improve the quality of your life** but don’t want another year of “I have to” and burnout, and if you want clarity, not pressure. Date: 17/01/2025 Time: 11:00–13:30 Price: 30 € Tea, coffee, and sweets included Shortly about me: I’m a coach, trained through the International Coaching Federation (in PCC level program) and an EU program for social coaches. **For registration, please write to me via email:** fatmakhanim2000@gmail.com and I will send you all details. **Since I want to create a safe and intimate space, the number of places is limited to 7.** **If you are interested, please register in advance.**

This month, I’m organizing a **reflective workshop** in **Tallinn** to **start the year consciously**, where instead of rushed resolutions, we’ll create a clear inner foundation for the year ahead based on your values and emotional needs. In this workshop, you will: • Identify what you want less of and more of in 2026, and clarify your priorities for the year ahead • Turn vague wishes into meaningful and realistic goals • Experience a sense of community with like-minded people and gain inspiration from each other This workshop is for you if you want to **improve the quality of your life** but don’t want another year of “I have to” and burnout, and if you want clarity, not pressure. Date: 17/01/2025 Time: 11:00–13:30 Price: 30 € Tea, coffee, and sweets included Shortly about me: I’m a coach, trained through the International Coaching Federation (in PCC level program) and an EU program for social coaches. For registration, please write to me via email: [fatmakhanim2000@gmail.com](mailto:fatmakhanim2000@gmail.com) and I will send you all details. **Since I want to create a safe and intimate space, the number of places is limited to 7.** **If you are interested, please register in advance.**

🥐 Our friends at the Estonian Web3 Chamber are Kicking off the new year with coffee & good conversations ☕️ Join us on Jan 16, 10:00–12:00 at Basiilik Restoran for our next Web3 Community Brunch. Builders, founders, investors & curious minds welcome. 💸 -10% menu discount with code EW3 Bring a friend, bring your project or just come say hi 👋 👉 RSVP and see you there: https://luma.com/1byavfm5

👋 **Host** (text/call if you can't find the group, available on Instagram and WhatsApp): * [Shikha](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/) (Yoga instructor from India) * +372 5421 0769 🌄If you are looking for holistic wellness and greater harmony between your mind, body and soul, then this yoga class is for you. Yoga (योग) means union with the self and through that with the entire universe. Come join Shikha’s Hatha Yoga classes and empower yourself through enhanced connection with the self. 🙏**Price** Free entrance. After the class, donate if you like so we can sustainably continue these classes at Tao Keskus 💬 **Language of instruction** English 🧘🏽**Format of the class** · 20 mins of breathing exercise (Pranayama) · 60 mins of physical exercise (Asanas) · 10 mins of final relaxation (Shavasana) ✨**What to bring** · Blanket (for final relaxation) · Bottle of water · Yoga mats are available at the studio Note: Try to eat your last meal at least 3-4 hrs before a yoga session **Registration**: 🌞 **Please RSVP** so that we could take your participation into account. Invite friends and family who share your love for yoga! **Important!** If you are joining Shikha’s class for the first time, *please fill out this registration form* so she can provide you with the best personalized experience - [https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6](https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6) **Be part of the community** by joining [Hatha Yoga community chat.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6) 🌸**Venue**: Tao Keskus, Rotermanni tn 2, 10111 Tallinn, 2nd floor ⚡**More about your host:** -Instagram:[ @yogashala_in_tallinn](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/) -Facebook: [Yogashala in Tallinn](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564901081004) \- Whatsapp: [Hatha Yoga Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6) -Email: yogashala1111@gmail.com **Note:** (1) We may take photos/videos during the event from time to time, and use them for event promotion in future. If you do not want to be in these photos/videos, then please let the host know in advance. (2) If you sign up for the event and later plans change and you cannot make it, please make sure to drop out well in advance so someone can grab your spot 📲 **Keep up with all of our events!** Join our[ WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E3pRDHy2IwrAXfLc6YHmCv), ask us for an invitation to the Facebook chat or follow us on social media. 🗓️ **We have meetups happening every day** of the week! From in-depth discussions to relaxed evenings and fun-filled weekends. Explore our full event calendar[ here](https://www.meetup.com/daily-meetups/events/calendar/). Hope to see you soon! 💬 Wish to **join hosting**?Have questions or something to report? Don't hesitate to get in touch with the community manager: * Markus M. Milder / Daily Meetups (Facebook) * meetupsdaily@gmail.com * @dailymeetups (Instagram)

Dear All I am excited to announce our next event which will take place in one of the best Latin American restaurants/bars/cafes in town. La Tabla also offers decent coffee and tea. There is a good selection for veggies and vegans too. Looking forward to another good turnout! Nabil

👋 **Host** (text/call if you can't find the group) * Alisa +372 560 49 272 (call) / +972 585 77 45 37 (WA text) Love languages? 👅 Want to practice speaking? Come to our meetup! *How does it work? Simple!* 👉 Make a name tag with your name and languages that you speak/learn! 👉 Look for someone who has a language you want to practice - and strike a conversation! *Important:* * **Be comfortable to "eavesdrop"** **on a conversation** in a fascinating language you are not ready to speak yet - "I just want to listen" is a thing! ☝😎 * If someone joins you with this intention - **don't switch to English** (as you normally would, because you don't want to exclude your friend from a conversation!) - but in this setting - **keep talking!** You are giving others an opportunity to listen! 😁👂 Well, this is it... we are looking forward to seeing you on Friday! Let's discover unexpected language matches together! 🤩 📸Disclaimer: The host may take photos during the event for promotion purposes. If you do not agree with this, please inform the host directly at the beginning of the meetup, otherwise it will be understood as consent. ✅**Please RSVP** so that we could take your participation into account. Let the hosts know if you happen to be late. Invite friends and family who share your love for books and languages! *** 📲 **Keep up with all of our events!** Join our [WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LXpfN4kY6H87vN5noPOryc), ask us for an invitation to the Facebook chat or follow us on social media. 🗓️ **We have meetups happening every day** of the week! From in-depth discussions to relaxed evenings and fun-filled weekends. Explore our full event calendar[ here](https://www.meetup.com/daily-meetups/events/calendar/). Hope to see you soon! 💬 Wish to **join hosting**, have questions or something to report? Don't hesitate to get in touch with the community manager: * Dalisa Cisneros / Daily Meetups (Facebook) * meetupsdaily@gmail.com * @dailymeetups (Instagram)

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

As we step into a new year, many of us are carrying lessons, practices, and questions shaped by the year behind us. The Next Chapter: Looking Back, Leaning Forward is a warm, facilitated vision circle designed to help us pause together, reflect on what truly worked, and imagine what we want to carry forward into what comes next. This is not a talk or presentation. It’s a small, participatory gathering focused on shared reflection, sense-making, and connection. **Together, we’ll explore:** * What supported you over the past year — in your work, leadership, or life * What you’re ready to leave behind * What you want next January’s version of yourself to be saying To support reflection in different ways, we’ll also have optional art materials available for anyone who would like to create a simple artifact for their year — a visual or tactile reminder of what they’re carrying forward. We’ll provide basic art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, paint pens, and small canvases. If you enjoy working with collage or other media, you’re warmly invited to bring magazines, stickers, or your favorite creative materials to use or share. Participation in the creative portion is completely optional. You don’t need a plan, goals, or polished answers. Curiosity, honesty, and listening are more than enough. The intention is for everyone to leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired — with a clearer sense of what matters to them and how we can support one another as a community. 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 using simple art materials * 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 thoughtful conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords. ⸻ **Good to Know** * No preparation required * Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome * Creative activities are optional — you can simply listen and reflect * You’re welcome to bring your own collage or craft materials if you’d like * Location details will be shared with registered attendees

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. *The 5AM Club* by Robin Sharma explores how waking up early and following a structured morning routine can dramatically improve productivity, mindset, and overall life mastery. Through a blend of storytelling and practical frameworks, it teaches high performers how to build discipline, focus, and long-term success by owning the first hour of the day. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

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

2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped. This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.

Happy New Year, all! I hope it is a great one for all of us. Let's welcome 2026 together! Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday January 20** **from 7-10 pm 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 friends! Hope you can join us! 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!

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/