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Productive Sunday Morning - Co-Working Session (Deep Work, all work welcome)
Hey everyone!
I’m organising a co-working + socialising session for all of us who like to work on something (e.g. our own project, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂
To ensure that we have both **socialising** AND **working**, we will be using the so called “Pomodoro” technique:
**50min of deep work** (silent), followed by **10min of break** to socialise. Then repeat! If you get into flow, you're also welcome to skip the breaks.
It’s an effective way to stay focused - you can read more about it [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique).
Anyone from any background is welcome, whatever project you are working on or whatever is your personal background.
I (the host) speak English and German, so either is fine :-)
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AGENDA:
* **15min Intro**
* Get to know everyone, talk about what you will work on today
* **Pomodoro Session** (3x) - *Each Pomodoro session consists* *of...*
* ...**50min** of uninterrupted “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, no phones)
* ...**10min** of break: share your progress with others, talk about what you are stuck on etc.
* Repeat
* Conclude and celebrate your progress
Share your progress, socialise and get to know others 😊
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We'll be at the Social Hub Berlin (they have a food menu in case you get hungry). The structured part will end at 2:30pm, but you're welcome to stay longer, go for lunch together, or leave earlier. See you there 🩵
**\*\*We'll reserve the long table. Please update your RSVP in advance if you can't attend!\*\***
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
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.
Candlelight Pizza with You… 🍕
## 🕯️ Candlelight Dinner Meetup 🍕
Join me for a cosy and romantic **candlelight dinner meetup** at a comfortable and welcoming spot in Berlin. Enjoy a relaxed evening with delicious pizza, warm ambience, and meaningful conversation.
📍 **Location:**
Pizza Max Schöneberg
🌐 **Address Link:**
[https://maps.google.com/?q=Martin-Luther-Str.+84,+10825+Berlin](https://maps.google.com/?q=Martin-Luther-Str.+84,+10825+Berlin)
🕰️ **Time:** Flexible (Evening preferred)
💡 **Setup:** Candlelight table, calm atmosphere, and a friendly vibe
🍽️ **What to Expect:**
* Freshly made pizzas & sides
* Comfortable seating with a candlelight touch
* A simple yet memorable dining experience
🎁 **Special Note:**
Ask at the counter for any ongoing offers or discounts—you might get up to **10% off** 😉
Improv Meetup & The Actors Workshop
***Join us for an afternoon of stagecraft on Sundays at DNA. Arts.***
There are *two* workshops - the *Improv Meetup (2.30-4pm)*, and the *Actors Gym (4.40-6pm)*.
**Join us for one, the other, or both!**
*15 euros per workshop, or free to DNA members. Visit the community [here!](https://www.dna-artclub.com/)*
***1) IMPROV WORKSHOP: SUNDAYS: 2.30 - 4pm***
**AIM:**
* *Meet cool people*
* *Perform on stage*
* *Enjoy improv games*
* *Learn to tell short, interesting stories*
* *Build confidence on stage*
**INDIVIDUAL CLASS INCLUDES:**
ice break with warm-up games & exercises to start thinking "scenic"
show games
**YOUR COACH:**
*Roby Dematt has played improv for years. Performs regularly at ImprovWorks and BerlinoItaliaImprov. He´s part of several troups and took part in improv festival and workshops all around Europe.*
***2) ACTING WORSHOP: SUNDAYS: 4.30 - 6pm***
**Welcome to the *Actors Gym*!**
\- a fun\, supportive training ground where actors play\, experiment\, and build their craft\.
*Through engaging games and exercises, you’ll develop core acting skills and bring them to life by performing a short script at the end of every session.*
This drop-in class welcomes both new and intermediate actors eager to learn, stretch, and have fun.
**ABOUT YOUR COACH:**
*Geoff is a dedicated, professional teacher and actor. He is also active as a writer, director and producer of small-scale projects here in Berlin. He loves to meet and work with new actors, and has a real passion for discovering new talent.*
Walk & Talk: Treptower Park / Plänterwald (8 km, auf Deutsch)
**Neue Leute kennenlernen, nette Gespräche & frische Luft. Am Sonntagnachmittag.**
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**💶 2 Euro Gebühr (vor Ort, in bar)**
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**🛑 Falls Du es nicht schaffst, sag bitte rechtzeitig ab.**
😊 **Zusagen sind bis kurz vor Beginn möglich. Ich freu mich Dich zu sehen.**
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👋🏼 Wir treffen uns an der [S-Bahn Station Treptower Park, am Hinterausgang Richtung Park (Link Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kVsM838mCSftVPc9).
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Wir machen eine kleine Vorstellungsrunde. Danach gehen wir los.
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💐 Wir laufen auf dem großen Uferweg entlang der Spree, vorbei am Vergnügungspark Plänterwald bi szum Ende des Plänterwalds. Dort kehren wir um, gehen zurück durch den Plänterwald um dann wieder das wunderschöne Spree-Ufer entlang zu laufen.
😊 Ich bereite ein paar Deep-Talk-Fragen vor, damit Ihr gut uns Gespräch kommt. Nach 15 bis 30 Minuten wird es die Anregung geben, den Gesprächspartner zu wechseln.
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**💧 Empfehlungen:**
* Bring etwas Wasser mit, falls Du durstig wirst (1 Liter)
* Gegen Abend kann es kühler werden: Bring Dir etwas Warmes anzuziehen mit.
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**👉 Rechtlicher Hinweis**
Auch wenn wir uns als Gruppe treffen und ich einen schönen Weg für uns herausgesucht habe, **bist Du voll verantwortlich für Dich selbst**.
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**👱🏼♂️ Mehr über Abenteuer Freundschaft**
Ich bin Georg Preller. Ich habe Abenteuer Freundschaft gegründet, um Freundschaft zu erforschen. Mein Ziel: Mehr echte Freundschaften auf dieser Welt.
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Auf Meetup findest Du zahlreiche Events zum Kennenerlenen oder um über Freundschaft zu lernen.
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**👋🏽 Weitere Gruppen & Kontaktmöglichkeiten**
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**✈ Telegram-Kanal: [t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft](http://t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft)**
für Events, Workshops & Treffpunkte für neue Freundschaften
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**✉ Freundschafts-Newsletter:** [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
Alle 4 Wochen das Neuste aus der Freundschaftsforschung; oft seltener, denn ich schreibe nur dann, wenn es wirklich etwas zu berichten gibt.
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**🔥 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften**
Seit 2020 forsche ich, was großartige Freundschaften wirklich ausmacht. Das Ergebnis ist das 30seitige eBook: "Die 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften". Du erhältst das eBook zurzeit kostenlos mit der Anmeldung zum Newsletter: [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
**💯 Wie wird man Freunde in Berlin:**
* [Freunde finden: Wie wird man Freunde?](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/freunde-finden)
* [Was ist Freundschaft?](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/freunde-finden)
* [Wie schnell wir man Freunde?](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/wie-schnell-entsteht-freundschaft)
Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #175
Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️
Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies?
**Then you should join us!**
We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them.
Together, we will talk about these topics:
* What you are currently working on
* What you need help with
* What would you like to help with
* What you you would like to learn
This is event is great for:
* filmmakers
* movie nerds
* writers
* camera operators
* editors
* actors
* sound recorders
* composers
* gaffers
* producers
We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us.
**Important information**:
*To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*
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Sunday Coffee Meeting
Welcome Sunday Socials,
Members of the group and friends meet there to exchange languages and their international experience or just have a good time to meet likeminded poeple!
Currently we meet at the bar Alberts
Starting time is 5pm.(Until 8pm)
Adress:
https://www.google.de/maps?q=alberts+charlottenburg&ion=1&espv=2&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.131783435,d.bGg&biw=1366&bih=628&dpr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEw...
Grüße
Andrea
Deutsches Sprachcafé für A2-C1 m. Gast Speaker
Hallo liebe Leute ☺️
Unser Deutsch Club lädt euch zum nächsten Treffen ein.
📅 am Sonntag, 26.04.26
🕔 Uhrzeit: 16:00 Uhr
📍 Ort: Krone Akademie - Mecklenburgische Str. 24A, 14197 Berlin
👥 Niveau: A2–C1
⏳ Dauer: ca. 1,5–2 Stunden
💵 Teilnahmegebühr: 10 € (inkl. 1 Getränk)
Nimm an unserem Deutschen Sprachcafé am Sonntag teil und übe dein Deutsch in einer entspannten und freundlichen Atmosphäre!
🎤 Gast-Speakerin:
Yana Mikailov, Geschäftsführerin und Coach
Thema: „Arbeiten und glücklich leben in Deutschland“
In diesem besonderen Treffen gibt Yana wertvolle Einblicke in den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt und teilt ihre Erfahrungen aus der Praxis als Arbeitgeberin und Coach.
📚 Inhalte des Talks:
• Welche Jobs in Deutschland gefragt sind
• Wie man Arbeit findet
• Anerkennung von Abschlüssen
• Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten in Berlin
• Der deutsche Lebenslauf
• Bewerbungsstrategien
• Vorstellungsgespräch in Deutschland
• Typische Fehler, die ich als Arbeitgeberin und Coach in Bewerbungsgesprächen sehe
• Was die Krone Akademie anbietet
⏱ Ablauf:
Der Speaker-Teil dauert etwa 30-40 Minuten.
Danach geht es weiter mit freiem Sprechen, Gesprächsfragen und kleinen Sprachspielen, damit alle entspannt Deutsch üben können.
🗣️ Was du üben wirst:
• Hörverstehen mit einer Muttersprachlerin
• Wortschatz rund um Arbeit, Karriere & Alltag
• Selbstbewusstes Sprechen in einer unterstützenden Umgebung
☕ Atmosphäre:
Kleine Gruppe, Café-Style-Setting, moderierte Gespräche & Networking
🤍 Safe Space:
Fehler sind willkommen. Kein Druck, kein Stress – nur echtes Sprechen und Austausch
📸 Hinweis:
Während des Treffens werden Fotos und kurze Videos für Social Media gemacht.
Wenn du nicht aufgenommen werden möchtest, gib bitte kurz Bescheid ☺️
⚠️ Die Plätze sind begrenzt – bitte meldet euch verbindlich an.
Wir freuen uns auf einen inspirierenden Nachmittag voller Deutsch, Karriere-Tipps und Austausch 🇩🇪✨
Special Sunday coffee and chill(Cat edition)
Special Cat cafe event.
There will be cats and exploding kittens, be ready!
Space is limited at this event, if you can't come please cancel early
Address is **Friedrichstr. 153A**
**Relax. Connect. Create. ☕**
After a full week of work, meetings, study sessions and life in fast-forward, it’s time to slow down. Join us this Sunday afternoon in Berlin for a relaxed coffee hang-out where this week's agenda is good company & warm drinks. You're also invited to bring some boardgames, materials
**What’s the plan?**
We’ll meet in a cosy spot, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a special Sunday coffee.
**Who’s welcome?**
Everyone! Whether you’re a Berliner born and raised, newly arrived in the city, from Germany or abroad, if you like meeting open-minded folks and spending some relaxed time—come join us.
**When & how?**
Saturday afternoon. Detailed time and place in our Telegram group.
➡️ Join us on Telegram: [https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee](https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee)
Hop in, say hello, and we’ll share the final details.
**Why join?**
* Because you deserve a break.
* Because you enjoy being creative.
* Because you enjoy boardgames
* Because meeting new people sparks fresh energy.
* Because coffee tastes even better when shared.
* Because Saturday afternoons were made for this.
Respect and Safety:
There is always at least one organizer present at every meetup. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered by someone’s behavior, you can reach out to an organizer privately. Your identity will remain confidential, your concern will be taken seriously, and no inappropriate behavior is tolerated — anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be removed from the group immediately.
We hope to see you there. Bring yourself, your smile, drawing materials, your stories—or just your comfy self.
Let’s make Saturday a little more laid-back, a little more social and a lot more nice.
See you soon!
—Your Saturday Creative Coffee Crew ☕
Reading Party ☕️📚
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***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org***
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**Event Info:**
Events happen every Sat and Sun at 11 AM.
Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on ) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion.
\- 11:00\-11:30 \- Meet & greet
\- 11:30\-12:30 \- Silent focus time
\- 12:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee
Afterwards, join for lunch if you'd like (optional).
**Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️
* **To reserve your place, a ticket (€9,90/event) or a community pass (only €19,90/MONTH) [from the website](https://pausify.org/) *www.pausify.org* is required**
* **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms. We usually have about 50 to 100 people at each event.**
***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?***
Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*.
Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover.
See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️**
**[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org**
For questions, please contact us over [Website ](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org as this platform can have issues. Thank you!
*Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*
Talk, network and meet new people
Get to Know Your Rock Community & Connect!
Are you a musician, or simply curious about Berlin’s rock scene? Either way, you’re warmly invited to join us for a drink, great conversations, and new connections.
The Rock Music Meetup brings together people from all walks of life to talk about the latest in the music scene, share their talents, exchange ideas, and swap stories. Whether you’re an experienced musician, an aspiring artist, or just a rock enthusiast, you’re welcome to join us for a relaxed and inspiring evening.
Our hosts at BRML will give you a warm welcome and introduce you to Berlin’s vibrant rock community. Come as you are, bring your passion for music, and don’t miss out! 🎸!
**Location:**
Kastanienallee 85, 10435 Berlin
**Start time:** 19:30
**Event details:** Free entry – just pay for what you eat or drink
**Join us on Telegram:**
[https://t.me/+2cpiSI3G2SNlOGMy](https://t.me/+2cpiSI3G2SNlOGMy)
**Follow us on Facebook:** [https://www.facebook.com/berlinrockmusiclovers](https://www.facebook.com/berlinrockmusiclovers)
\*Participation is free. If you’d like to support the group, there’s a small optional €1 contribution to help cover Meetup costs. You can contribute via PayPal: aliselessons@gmail.com
See you there,
Alīse
[www.risingalma.com](www.risingalma.com)
musicalityse@gmail.com
Contact me for singing or piano classes: aliselessons@gmail.com
Börse, Investment und Trading Stammtisch
Meinungsaustausch, Investmentideen, Buchbesprechungen, Charttechnik, Fundamentalanalyse. Wir diskutieren über die Themen Börse, Investment und Trading. Verkehrssprache ist deutsch. Egal ob Anfänger, Profi oder "will nur mal gucken": jeder ist willkommen und kann mitreden. Die Veranstaltung ist insbesondere geeignet für aktive Händler in Einzelaktien, Optionen und Rohstoffen. Es geht viel um technische Analyse und technische Markteinschätzung, aber auch um fundamentalanalytisch basierte Einzelaktienauswahl, Volatilitätshandel und Optionshandel. Es gibt ein Musterdepot, dessen Struktur und Performance als Diskussionsgrundlage dienen soll. Jeder kann seine Meinung dazu äußern.
Das Musterdepot findest Du bei wikifolio.com unter https://www.wikifolio.com/de/de/w/wf000bit01
Meinen Youtube-Kanal findest Du hier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmOeA2-rAS2P8YZNp11N6Q
Kryptowährungen spielen thematisch nur eine untergeordnete Rolle.
Der Kurzvortrag mit Diskussion startet pünktlich 17.15 Uhr. Wer viel Aufmerksamkeit braucht, kommt einfach zu spät und wird von allen angeschaut :-) Wer noch Kontakte knüpfen oder quatschen möchte, sollte schon ca. 16.30 Uhr kommen. Die Veranstaltung endet püntklich um 19 Uhr.
Sunday Silent Reading at the Bode Museum
Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
(Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!)
This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum.
There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
**Our thrilling agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star)
12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages
Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.
NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.
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Cleveland Verified Local Singles Virtual Connection
**💘 Zoom Speed Dating for Cleveland Locals – Matched by Age & Personality**
A hosted online speed dating experience for Cleveland locals. We match you with compatible Cleveland locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session.
**Pick your age group and sign up:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
**⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited.
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👥 **Best for:**
- 🎯 Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings
- Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting
🔄 **What to expect**
1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
📍 **Event snapshot**
- ⚡ **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds
- **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel
💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving.
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✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cleveland locals tonight. 💓 ✨
Quick version: this one gets straight to the point.
Built for clarity over length.
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Toledo Quiet Souls Introvert Speed Dating
**💖 Meet Toledo Singles Tonight – Hosted Speed Dating on Zoom**
Meet Toledo singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. Join from home, get paired with Toledo singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy.
**Register under your age group:**
- 🌍 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
**⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited.
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👥 **Best for:**
- Singles in Toledo who want to meet people from home
- People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation
**At a glance**
- **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home
- **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you
🧭 **How the session runs**
1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Toledo singles.
3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it.
💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**What's the personality quiz for?**
It helps us match you with compatible people.
**Do I need experience?**
**Do I need anything besides Zoom?**
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✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. 💗 ✨
Quick version: this one gets straight to the point.
Concise by design so people can decide quickly.
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!
Confidence Lab
**A Transformative Half-Day Event**
Welcome to Confidence Lab, the ultimate experience designed to help you step into your most confident self. This half-day event is packed with actionable strategies, inspiring sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, deepen your self-belief, or simply embrace new challenges, Confidence Lab is your starting point.
**What You’ll Experience**
**Your Confidence Lab ticket includes:**
* **Engaging Speaker Sessions**: Learn from experts about harnessing confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life.
* **Interactive Experiences:** Participate in dynamic activities designed to help you step into your most confident self.
* **In-Depth Audience Q&A:** Get direct insights from speakers as they answer your most pressing questions about building confidence and stepping into leadership.
* **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with a supportive community of professionals and confidence enthusiasts.
**2026 Speaker Sessions:**
* **Seeing Clearly**
Understand how you show up - and what’s been getting in the way.
* **Confidence in Relationship**
Communicate, navigate conflict, and build trust more effectively.
* **Sustainable Agency**
Learn how to lead without burning out. Your energy is part of the strategy.
* **Confidence in Service**
Align how you show up with the impact you actually want to have.
**This Is For You If…**
* You’re ready to take up more space in your work or life
* You want to communicate with clarity and confidence
* You’re stepping into (or preparing for) leadership
* You’re done second-guessing yourself
**Our Speakers**
**Lachandra Baker** Founder of LBB Edutainment and the kind of person who makes you realize you’ve been confusing confidence with performance your whole life. Lachandra blends psychology, research, and radical humanity to help individuals and teams stop code-switching their way through the day and start showing up as someone they actually recognize. Expect to be challenged, affirmed, and genuinely seen - sometimes all in the same breath.
**Annette Santiago Reyes** Annette has a rare talent: she makes the way you communicate feel like a discovery, not a critique. A connection catalyst and culture strategist, she helps people understand why they show up the way they do, and how to bridge the gap between intention and impact. Whether you're navigating change, life’s challenges, or simply trying to better understand yourself and others. Annette gives you the language and the lens to get there.
**Elizabeth Wangugi** Creator of The Nap Concert and the RESTOR™ framework, Elizabeth is here to tell you that rest is not a reward - it’s a strategy. Rooted in neuroscience and restorative practice, her work helps high-achievers stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of actual capacity. If your calendar is full and your tank is empty, Elizabeth might be the most important person you hear from at Confidence Lab.
**Stephanie Andrews** Founder of Social Black Butterfly Training & Consulting, Stephanie knows what it takes to lead through complexity because she’s done it across social services, healthcare, and operations. She specializes in succession strategy and leadership development, equipping leaders to build trust, navigate the hard moments, and leave something worth inheriting. Stephanie doesn’t just develop leaders. She develops the kind of leaders people actually want to follow.
**Lillian Morales-Laster** SVP Human Resources Director at United Midwest Savings Bank and Executive Director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA). Lillian has spent her career combining her passion for equity and inclusion with her experience in human resources to lead teams and organizations in the development of supportive work environments. She leads with a vision of ensuring Latinas' voices are included in crucial decision-making processes, because for Lillian, ELLA is more than just a program. It's a vibrant community of hermanas supporting and uplifting each other as they navigate their paths to leadership. A Columbus Business First Community Champion and Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, her commitment to empowering others shows up everywhere she goes.
**Rachyl Kershaw** Founder of Greater Columbus Consulting and the architect behind the Confidence Lab Annual Summit, Rachyl has a gift for cutting through the noise, helping high-achievers stop performing success and start living it. She asks the questions most people are afraid to, creates space for honest reckoning, and somehow makes the hard work feel energizing. If you’ve ever wondered why doing everything right still feels like something’s missing, you’re in exactly the right room.
**Why Confidence Lab?**
Confidence is the foundation for success in every area of life. Whether you’re navigating a career change, launching a business, or striving for personal growth, building your confidence is the key to unlocking your higher purpose. This is your chance to invest in yourself and start living boldly.
**Join Us on May 4**
Confidence Lab is more than just an event - it’s a movement. Step into your power, embrace your potential, and make this the year you thrive. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a more confident YOU.
Cost should never be a barrier to growth. If you'd like to request a complimentary community ticket, reach out to us at [hello@confidencelab.org](hello@confidencelab.org), no explanation needed.
Read more and see additional ticketing options at [https://confidencelab.org/](https://confidencelab.org/)
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!
Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!




























