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GAP (Graduates & Professional) Toastmasters Club meeting
Dear Toastmasters & guests,
*Theme of the meeting: “Crisis or Opportunity”
Please note that our **venue** is at:
**20/F, Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong**
(Causeway stn exit F1 Jardine's Crescent 渣甸坊, 5-10 minutes walk to Cubus which is opposite to Lee Garden 3)
Do you want to **improve your communication skills (both speaking and listening) in English** in your daily life?
We have *prepared and impromptu speeches* in English during the meeting. **Evaluation** of the speeches will be given so that the speakers can *improve* their speeches continuously.
Do come and enjoy the warm atmosphere and have a wonderful learning experience together with us!
**All are welcome. *No guest fee is required.***
**See you then!**
Winning ASEAN Visitors in Hong Kong: Retail, Content & Tech Strategies
Building on last year’s success, Invest Hong Kong is joining forces with the Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA) for another exclusive seminar on 24 April. The session will explore how retailers can capture the vast opportunities from the ASEAN visitor market—one of the most dynamic growth engines for Hong Kong’s retail sector.
The afternoon session will focus on ASEAN consumer behaviors, sharing strategic insights and practical content strategies on social media and KOL marketing to help connect with target customers more effectively. The program will also feature an overview of the latest leasing trends, alongside real-world case studies showcasing how AI is transforming the in-store experience. Networking session, “Solutions Marketplace” will be followed by the end of seminar to connect with logistics, funding, and tech partners.
Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwE0htht8mDt-Xlr7oAEWlJDpBZFSbPpBopLDOhvOYA7uglA/viewform) to secure your seat.
"Exoskeleton & Robotics Frontier" - Free Workshop
## About the Event
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology advances at an unprecedented pace, a new wave of robotics is rapidly emerging, making "human-machine collaboration" an irreversible megatrend! From the workplace and healthcare to our daily lives, robots are swiftly transforming the way we live and work. Join us for the "Exoskeleton & Robotics Frontier: Standards, Power & Intelligent Materials" workshop to discover the core driving forces behind this technological revolution!
This workshop is tailored for industry professionals, innovators, and anyone interested in human-machine collaboration. Our experts will break down the latest robotics standards and compliance requirements, helping you navigate the essential safety and regulatory frameworks. We will also delve into exoskeleton technology, helping you understand how wearable robotics can boost human capability and reduce physical strain, ultimately supporting safer and more efficient operations across industries. Furthermore, the event will showcase the latest robot battery technologies and AI-enhanced robotic materials, offering a glimpse into the future potential of lighter, more agile, and more powerful robots.
Whether you are looking to enhance your skills, spark innovative thinking, or stay up-to-date with market insights, this workshop is your perfect gateway into the new era of robotics innovation. Register now to master cutting-edge technologies and seize future opportunities with us!
Register: [LINK](https://campaigns.hkpc.org/rsvp-exoskeleton-workshop-4)
#113 Friday Beer Bay Gathering @ Pier 4
Come for another casual gathering and chat with peers in the software & technology community. Bring your smile and relax with a refreshing drink.
**Concept** 🍻
It works simple:
1. feel free to arrive and leave at any time during the event
2. get yourself a drink at the bar or convenience store
3. say hi to someone in the group and chat away.
**How to find us?** 👀
Bart/Stephen usually wear something that is easy to spot in a crowd. Often it's a bright coloured t-shirt or something orange themed. Have a look at past photos of meetups to recognise him. Moreover, we usually stand close to the bar.
**Venue** 📍
**The Beer Bay** is an **outdoor kiosk/bar**, situated at the walkway between the Central Ferry Piers, at the ground level **entrance of Central Ferry Pier #4** (to Lamma Island). There's plenty of space to stand, and various places to get drinks. Usually lots of people in conversation, and an overall casual and relaxed atmosphere. In summer it can get hot and sweaty, and winter a bit cold, but drinks are refreshing and nothing beats that skyline!
**Toilets** 🚻
There is a public toilet at the end of the piers near pier 2, or you could walk to the IFC shopping mall nearby.
**Drinks** 🍺🍷🍹🥤
The Beer Bay serves refreshing alcoholic drinks, such as cold drafts, wine and plenty of mixers too. There are also non-alcoholic options from other stands and convenience stores around as well.
See you on Friday Apr 24!
Weekday Lunch Club @ Wan Chai
**Every Friday, we connect working professionals from different industries over lunch.**
**What:** Lunch with 2 people, matched by our algorithm
**When:** 12:30 PM
**How to join:** Follow & message us on Instagram **[@weekdaylunchclub](https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/)**
https://www.instagram.com/weekdaylunchclub/
💳 Event fee will be collected prior to confirm your spot
🗣️ There will be no host — conversations flow freely
🔗 Profiles will be verified for participant safety and matching
Meetup at Central HK (Weekly)
Meetup New Friends at Central HK (Free Entry)
Time: Friday night usually \~7:30pm to 10pm (Weekly)
Location: Central Market G/F (Center area), Central Hong Kong.
香港中環與新朋友見面 (Free Entry)
時間:週五晚上(通常) \~7:30pm 至 10pm(每週)
地點:香港中環中環街市地下(中心區)
Professional Development Events This Week
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Empathetic Communication
Join us for an inspiring Tung Chung Toastmasters meeting on the theme "Empathetic Communication", where we explore how to listen with intent, understand emotions, and respond with care. Through prepared speeches, evaluations, and interactive segments, you’ll experience how empathetic listening can transform everyday conversations at home, at work, and in the community.
We are delighted to feature Josie James, District 89 Table Topics Champion 2025, as our General Evaluator, bringing champion‑level insights to help members and guests grow. Whether you are a seasoned Toastmaster or visiting for the first time, you’ll enjoy a warm, family‑friendly environment that supports confidence, connection, and meaningful communication.
Date: Sunday, 26 April 2026
Time: 2:45-5:00 pm
Where: NAAC Touch Centre, 15 Tung Chung Waterfront Road, Tung Chung
Scan the QR code for more information
Windsurfing Class for *BEGINNERS* 🌊 + 🍹After-Session Drinks 🍻
Hey everyone - I'm organizing windsurfing Class in Stanley and I'm as new to windsurfing as you might be. I figured it would be way more fun to learn together, so I'm putting this group together to try it out, laugh through the wipeouts, and celebrate the small wins over a beer or cocktail afterward.
**What to expect**:
This is the first event so it will be dedicated to very beginners with some theory on the beach. In this case, session will last 2 hours.
A friendly, no-pressure session aimed at complete beginners. We'll have an instructor to walk us through the basics. After the class we'll head to a nearby bar to chill, compare notes, and enjoy some drinks for those who are interested.
**Price**: 350 HKD per person per hour including equipment rental. After the class, people are free to rent equipment only, directly to the dealer. Can pay cash or FPS to me on the event day.
After session drinks are not included in the price.
**What to bring**:
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, water, and whatever positive energy you've got. Wear something that can get wet and won't chafe.
**Note:**
Regarding weather conditions, session is maintained as long as the instructor says so.
*Participants should be age 6 or up, able to swim with clothes for at least 50 metres proficient in swimming, and do not suffer from any illness that renders the participants unfit for the above-mentioned activity.
Feel free to reach me if you have any questions. Looking forward to see you soon!
Practical Psychology: Small Shifts That Create Big Changes
❓What if the smallest shift in how you think could unlock massive change in how you live, work, and lead?
💡In this powerful session, discover how practical psychology can transform your everyday decisions and results. Led by Adrian Cahill, this webinar explores how identity, values, beliefs, behaviour, and environment shape your life experience.
🔥You’ll gain insights from leading psychology and coaching frameworks, while learning how subtle mental shifts can create meaningful breakthroughs. This is not about theory—it’s about application. Learn how to move from understanding psychology to using it in real-world situations to improve focus, motivation, and performance.
👉If you’re ready to break through limiting patterns and create lasting change in your personal and professional life, this session will give you the clarity and tools to start immediately.
📅Join us this Sunday, **April 26, 2026**, for “**Practical Psychology: Small Shifts That Create Big Changes**” with **Adrian Cahill**, and discover how simple mindset shifts can transform your results.
**🎯Key Points / Takeaways for the Audience**
✔Understand how identity, values, and beliefs drive your daily decisions
✔Discover hidden patterns that may be limiting your growth
✔Learn how behaviour and environment shape your outcomes
✔Bridge the gap between knowing psychology and applying it
✔Explore practical ways to improve focus, motivation, and clarity
**🎯Additional Key Points / Benefits**
✔Gain deeper self-awareness around purpose and direction
✔Learn simple psychological tweaks for better performance
✔Discover how to redesign your environment for success
✔Walk away with actionable tools you can apply immediately
✔Improve decision-making in work, relationships, and life
**🎤 ABOUT THE MOTIVATE COMMUNITY**
Our community is a not for profit, social enterprise. We share passion for personal and community growth and evolution.
Started by Adrian Cahill, partly Townsville local, partly expatriate and international Coach. For the last years Adrian has brought hundreds of new & experienced coaches/therapist/speakers to our live and virtual community sharing from the heart.
**CONTACT DETAILS**
👉Telephone: 0432170578
👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/Adriannqld
👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/adriannqld/
👉Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/adriancahill/
👉Youtube: www.youtube.com/@MotivateCommunity
👉Website: www.motivatecommunity.com
⏰**April 26, 2026** (𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟭.𝟱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿
5:00 PM GMT+8 China
7:00 PM GMT+10 Brisbane
8:00 PM GMT+11 Sydney/Canberra
4:00 AM GMT-5 New York
10:00 AM GMT+1 Barcelona
📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536
📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361
Log-in: 86301571361
Password: #motivate
👉Don’t miss it. Register now!
Language exchange @my home cafe
Language exchange@ My home Cafe
Kindly at least pay for one drink item for the cafe owner .
Please come up stairs to 3/F .
Silent Book Club: Bring your book to… Quarry Bay
Reading with friends is fun!
Let’s grab a coffee and enjoy reading together. This is a silent book club session so feel free to bring whatever books you’re reading.
**Schedule**
10:00-10:15: Say hi and briefly share something about the books we are going to read
10:15-11:15: Silent reading time
11:15-11:30: After reading chat
* If you’re late, please join the silent reading session first. We can catch up when the session’s over. :D)
* You can identify the group by spotting people with a book 📕.
**PS:**
If there's a last-minute change of venue due to inconvenience, the most updated information will be posted in the event's comment section.
**PS2**
We’re introducing a new RSVP rule for our bookclub due persistent last minute cancellations:
If you change your RSVP to "No" less than 24 hours before the event or do not show up on the day, you won't be allowed to join the next one.
Of course if you have a valid reason, DM me.
Looking forward to a lovely morning of reading.
WordCamp Shenzhen 2026组织者和演讲者召集团建 电话:14714317260微信:duncangu
**🌟 WordCamp Shenzhen 组织者召集令 & 线下团建来啦!**
热爱 WordPress 的小伙伴们,深圳站的专属盛会正在向你招手!
WordCamp Shenzhen 正在火热筹备中!为了打造一场属于本地 WordPress 社区的精彩交流盛宴,我们现在正式面向全社会招募核心组织者,并诚邀大家参与近期的线下团建活动!
🎯 我们在寻找这样的你:
* **开源拥趸:** 无论你是开发者、设计师、博主,还是 WordPress 的日常用户,只要热爱开源文化,这里就有你的舞台。
* **社区共建者:** 满怀热情,富有责任心,愿意为大湾区的 WP 社区贡献自己的力量。
* **技能达人:** 无论你擅长活动统筹、文案宣传、赞助商对接、志愿者管理还是视觉设计,我们都需要你的才华!
🍻 线下团建:先交朋友,再做大事!
在正式投入紧张的筹备工作之前,我们将举办一场轻松愉快的线下团建活动。这不仅是一次与深圳同城 WP 爱好者“面基”的绝佳机会,更是大家碰撞灵感、交流经验、建立团队默契的轻松聚会。无论你最终是否决定加入核心筹备组,都非常欢迎来和我们一起喝杯咖啡,聊聊技术与生活。
📩 报名与咨询方式:
想要加入筹备团队,或者对我们的线下团建感兴趣?请随时通过以下方式联系我们获取详细信息:
* **微信 (WeChat):** duncangu
* **联系电话:** 14714317260
组织负责人:
联系: 李国强
WeChat: ukwalker
WhatsApp: 852-69933769
Tel. (CN): 86-147 143 17260
**💡 小贴士:** 添加微信时,请备注“**WordCamp 深圳 + 你的职业/特长**”,方便我们更快认识你哦!
*让我们汇聚社区的力量,一起把 WordCamp Shenzhen 办成一场最酷的开源聚会!期待你的加入!*
Professional Development Events Near You
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Building a Voice Over Business
Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business.
This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.
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/)
Page Building with Bricks (Class 04 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**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.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Site Building with Etch (Class 02 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**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.
The Story So Far: A WiA Reflection Circle
A WiA Collective Wisdom Exchange
At the start of this year, we gathered to look back, set intentions, and imagine the next chapter.
This is the follow-up.
Not a check-in. Not a progress report. A small, facilitated circle to reconnect with what you said mattered — and honestly explore what’s actually happening now.
Together, we’ll explore:
• What you intended at the start of this year - and what that looks like three months in
• What’s surprised you, supported you, or shifted
• What the next chapter needs now that you know what you know
If you were at our January gathering, bring whatever you made or wrote — your word, your artifact, your intention. We’ll look at it with fresh eyes. If this is your first time, you belong here too. You’ll start where we all started: with what’s true right now.
Optional art materials will be available for anyone who wants to reflect creatively alongside conversation. If you brought something home from January, you’re warmly invited to bring it back.
The intention is the same as always: everyone leaves feeling more clear, more connected, and a little lighter.
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 alongside conversation
• 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 honest conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords.
Good to Know
• No preparation required
• If you attended in January, we invite you to bring anything you created or wrote (or something that represents your intention at the start of the year) - it’s optional but invited
• Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome
• Creative activities are optional






























