Professional Speaking

Ciao amici! Our meetup in Rome brings together friendly faces every Saturday at 7:30 PM. [[Click this WhatsApp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FzXKIQUFy6e0iG24XlTQUJ) ] We're mostly in our 20s and 30s, and we love a good chat Travelers, expats, and locals blend into a community that speaks all languages — especially kindness.

\- Ti interessano le esperienze mentali profonde e ispirate? \- Ti capita di chiederti se finirà tutto con la tua morte o se qualcosa in te continui? \- Ti piace porti domande sul significato della Vita? \- Vorresti imparare qualcosa in più sul superamento della sofferenza? Sarà possibile sperimentare tecniche di *rilassamento muscolare*, di *distensione mentale*, esercizi con le immagini, ma soprattutto *esperienze spirituali condivise* che ci permettano di incontrare in profondità noi stessi e gli altri. Il contesto è del tutto **non-confessionale** e aperto a ogni forma di ateismo, spiritualità e provenienza religiosa. Ci ispiriamo al *Messaggio di Silo*. **Contributo 5€ per l'utilizzo della sala interna che include the e dolce offerti dalla libreria che ci ospita.** Per qualsiasi dubbio *328 1675353 (Sara)* e per saperne di più **Il Blog:** https://meditazionealparco.blogspot.com/ **Instagram**: @meditazionialparco Siamo anche su **Youtube** a questi canali: \- https://www\.youtube\.com/user/zioeracle/videos \- https://www\.youtube\.com/channel/UCPpSj2wKQ6hxr7W_5mXOi9Q/vid

**Wellness Hike by the Sea — Torre Flavia Marsh 🌊🪶** Explore 48 ha of rare coastal wetlands between Cerveteri & Ladispoli: dunes, coastal lakes and migratory birds. Easy \~8 km hike (≈3.5 h) from Marina di Cerveteri to Ladispoli — train <1 hr from Rome, return by train. English-led by a professional AIGAE guide. Bring waterproof hiking shoes, 1.5 L water & layered clothing. Meet 15 min early. Route may vary with tides/weather. Guide included; travel/food not. Great for expats seeking nature and sea air. **How to Participate** To join this amazing adventure, simply send an email to info@natureofsal.com or WhatsApp us directly at +39 351 70 60 636. *Mention you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!* 👉🏽 For more information [click here](https://community.expatslivinginrome.com/events/48996A) **Your Experience at a Glance** \- Where: \(Exact meeting point will be confirmed\) \- When: 04/04/2026 @ 08:15 \- Duration: Approx\. 3\.5 hours \- Difficulty: Easy \(Beginner\-friendly\) \(Distance: 8 km / 4\.96 miles\, Elevation Gain: 20 m / 65\.6 ft\) \- Cost: € 39 – 30% discount for Expat members \(Transport not included\)

**Wellness Hike by the Sea — Torre Flavia Marsh 🌊🪶** Explore 48 ha of rare coastal wetlands between Cerveteri & Ladispoli: dunes, coastal lakes and migratory birds. Easy \~8 km hike (≈3.5 h) from Marina di Cerveteri to Ladispoli — train <1 hr from Rome, return by train. English-led by a professional AIGAE guide. Bring waterproof hiking shoes, 1.5 L water & layered clothing. Meet 15 min early. Route may vary with tides/weather. Guide included; travel/food not. Great for expats seeking nature and sea air. **How to Participate** To join this amazing adventure, simply send an email to info@natureofsal.com or WhatsApp us directly at +39 351 70 60 636. *Mention you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!* 👉🏽 For more information [click here](https://community.expatslivinginrome.com/events/48996A) **Your Experience at a Glance** \- Where: \(Exact meeting point will be confirmed\) \- When: 04/04/2026 @ 08:15 \- Duration: Approx\. 3\.5 hours \- Difficulty: Easy \(Beginner\-friendly\) \(Distance: 8 km / 4\.96 miles\, Elevation Gain: 20 m / 65\.6 ft\) \- Cost: € 39 – 30% discount for Expat members \(Transport not included\)

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work.

Il **Quartiere Coppedè** è uno dei luoghi più misteriosi e affascinanti di Roma: un vero museo a cielo aperto, ricco di simboli esoterici, richiami medievali, gotici, rinascimentali e liberty. Durante questa visita guidata a piedi, il Dott. Marco Lo Muscio, direttore della Casa Museo Wunderkammer, accompagnerà i partecipanti alla scoperta delle simbologie nascoste del quartiere: api, leoni, aquile, arieti, rane, grifoni, cavalieri, elementi alchemici e massonici che rendono il Coppedè unico in Europa. Un percorso affascinante e coinvolgente, pensato per chi ama l'arte, la storia e i luoghi fuori dal comune. **Sabato 14 Marzo**: Due turni di visite: * **ore 15.00** * **ore 16.15** Appuntamento: **via Dora 2**, sotto il grande arco • 15 € a persona Prenotazioni: 349 4030660 (anche WhatsApp) [rivendel7@gmail.com](mailto:rivendel7@gmail.com "rivendel7@gmail.com") [https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/quartiere-coppede](https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/quartiere-coppede)/ \- RAI 2 ha girato un servizio sul Coppedè ed il museo Wunderkammer con il Dott\. Lo Muscio per "Top \- Tutto quanto fa tendenza": [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlKekuXl9eY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlKekuXl9eY) "*La visita guidata è veramente piena di fascino e ti fa capire tutti i dettagli esoterici del quartiere. La differenza con le altre visite è che il Dott. Lo Muscio è anche il creatore della Casa-Museo Wunderkammer nello stile del quartiere ed è poi una visita fatta con l'entusiasmo di un artista dato che il Maestro Lo Muscio è anche un impirtante musicista internazionale! Da consigliare assolutamente.*" (Marta Giordani)

Visita guidata alla rara collezione di arte neogotica della Casa Museo Wunderkammer. Nel Gabinetto della Wunderkammer il visitatore scoprirà una rara collezione di **disegni, acquerelli e dipinti dal XVI al XIX secolo**, dedicati al grande revival romantico del Medioevo. Cappelle gotiche illuminate dalla luna, **cavalieri templari**, alchimisti, figure in meditazione presso tombe medievali e visioni spirituali del passato compongono un affascinante viaggio nell’immaginario medievale del Romanticismo europeo. Queste opere raccontano la nostalgia per il Medioevo che attraversò l’arte europea tra il Cinquecento e l’Ottocento, quando artisti e studiosi riscoprirono il mondo cavalleresco, l’architettura gotica e le leggende medievali. Nella collezione sono presenti opere e studi legati alla grande tradizione medievalista europea, con riferimenti ad **Antoine Vérard (1510), Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, Caspar Scheuren, agli artisti del movimento dei Nazareni (come Johann Christian Losch)** e alla scuola **preraffaellita e romantica**, raramente visibili in Italia. Il Gabinetto della Wunderkammer ricrea l’atmosfera di un **cabinet romantico di studio**, simile a quello che il grande artista e teorico dell’arte **William Morris** conservava nel suo celebre atelier medievalista. Un’esperienza unica tra **arte, simboli e immaginario medievale** nel cuore della Casa Museo Wunderkammer. Orario: dalle 21.00 alle 23.00 Durata: circa 2 ore Ingresso: 20 € Prenotazione obbligatoria Prenotazioni: 349 4030660 (anche WhatsApp) [rivendel7@gmail.com](mailto:rivendel7@gmail.com "rivendel7@gmail.com") https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/drawings/ 117 recensioni 5 stelle: [https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/recensioni-reviews](https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/recensioni-reviews) \- RAI 2 ha girato un servizio sulla Wunderkammer per "Top \- Tutto quanto fa tendenza": [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20) "*Difficile descrivere con le parole quello che si vive entrando in un luogo che si manifesta, all'inizio con l'accoglienza del padrone di casa che senza filtri ti guida in un percorso di bellezza e arte dove ogni pezzo ha la sua 'unicità' e non smette mai di stupirti.... Per proseguire con la magia della musica che attraversa l'anima. Tutto contornato da umiltà e cordialità. Un luogo unico per immergersi in una favola*". (Maria Grazia Nartinelli)

**Etruscan Falls — Hidden waterfalls & Etruscan tombs 🌿💧** Wander through a wooded necropolis, cross a river, and discover secret waterfalls off the beaten path. 14 km, 210m ascent — Moderate (uneven terrain, river crossings). Car required (carpool facilitated). Led by AIGAE-registered professional guide. Bring: hiking shoes, 2.5 L water, hike-appropriate clothing. Recommend backpack, snacks, sunscreen. **How to Participate** To join this amazing adventure, simply send an email to [info@natureofsal.com](mailto:info@natureofsal.com) or WhatsApp us directly at +39 351 70 60 636. *Mention you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!* 👉🏽 For more information [click here](https://community.expatslivinginrome.com/events/F51410) **Your Experience at a Glance** \- Where: \(Exact meeting point will be confirmed\) \- When: 05/04/2026 @ 08:00 \- Duration: Approx\. 4\.5 hours \- Difficulty: Medium \(Distance: 14 km / 8\.68 miles\, Elevation Gain: 210 m / 688\.8 ft\) \- Cost: € 49 – 30% discount for Expat members \(Transport not included\)

## Join us for an Easter Sunday Social Dinner with fellow expats at Alle Fratte, Sunday April 5th. This event is designed to make new friends among fellow expats and visitors to Rome in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. **Please note that only 20 tickets are available, and they tend to sell out quickly.** The dinner will take place at the [Alle Fratte di Trastevere](https://www.instagram.com/allefratteditrastevere/) restaurant. Their culinary offerings feature an array of typical Roman dishes. Adorned with expansive trompe l’oeils, specially commissioned for the restaurant, the walls depict popular scenes, immersing you in late 18th-century Rome. Their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to the freshness and quality of ingredients serve as a guarantee for your satisfaction. 🟩More details and reservations[ ](https://tinyurl.com/ExpatsLivinginItalyMeetup)[here. ](https://app.heartbeat.chat/expatsinitaly/events/6B1258)👈📎 📌Need help moving, living or loving Italy? Let the host at the event know so they can connect you to others or email us at [info@expatslivinginrome.com](http://info@expatslivinginrome.com/) we assist worldwide! Thank you Expats living in Rome Team Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/expats.living.in.rome/](https://www.instagram.com/expats.living.in.rome/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiOOk9EqLjRSh1-7b6ESEc18IX5vYGHuWRdZOFPNSo_HAcuJK-04QltH0P0I_aem_ho6BrmrnH9uOuBMa-26jYA) Website: [www.expatslivinginrome.com](http://www.expatslivinginrome.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmJnXE3P7poOrqO-QxCYr0eNarAqtQREbibaGXzfpeSHe9bwS4OkSy8HcQ9y_aem_6mon6UhtKRGVfy-s94X4Hw) Email: [info@expatslivinginrome.com](http://info@expatslivinginrome.com/)

**Etruscan Falls — Hidden waterfalls & Etruscan tombs 🌿💧** Wander through a wooded necropolis, cross a river, and discover secret waterfalls off the beaten path. 14 km, 210m ascent — Moderate (uneven terrain, river crossings). Car required (carpool facilitated). Led by AIGAE-registered professional guide. Bring: hiking shoes, 2.5 L water, hike-appropriate clothing. Recommend backpack, snacks, sunscreen. **How to Participate** To join this amazing adventure, simply send an email to info@natureofsal.com or WhatsApp us directly at +39 351 70 60 636. *Mention you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!* 👉🏽 For more information [click here](https://community.expatslivinginrome.com/events/F51410) **Your Experience at a Glance** \- Where: \(Exact meeting point will be confirmed\) \- When: 05/04/2026 @ 08:00 \- Duration: Approx\. 4\.5 hours \- Difficulty: Medium \(Distance: 14 km / 8\.68 miles\, Elevation Gain: 210 m / 688\.8 ft\) \- Cost: € 49 – 30% discount for Expat members \(Transport not included\) \- Group Size: Limited to 10 participants for an intimate experience

## Whatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNvCIJkBYX44Q18qYie01?mode=gi_t Ever wished you could explore Rome while actually meeting people, not just walking past them? This is a **social breakfast and walk hosted by a local**, created for travelers, expats, and anyone curious about experiencing Rome in a relaxed, human way. We meet over breakfast, get to know each other, then wander through the city together, letting conversation and curiosity guide the walk. This is **not a guided tour** and there’s no fixed route. Think of it as exploring Rome with new friends rather than following an itinerary. ### What we'll do * Meet for an Italian breakfast and casual introductions * Take an easy social walk through central Rome ( Piazza del Popolo- Spagna- Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo) * Pause at a few spots to chat, take photos, and mingle * End near the Vatican City, with the option to continue to lunch together ### What’s included * Breakfast of your choice (drink + pastry) * A small traditional snack during the walk * A relaxed, small-group experience * Hosted in English by a local, with everyone free to speak any language ### Optional tip At the end of the walk, there will be an **optional tip or donation** for the host. This is never expected, but always appreciated if you enjoyed the experience and helps us cover the cost of organizing these walks. ### Important: how to join FREE TO JOIN Once registered, you’ll save your spot and also you can join our Whatsapp group linked above If you enjoy slow walks, good conversation, and meeting people from around the world, this event is for you

⚠️At the entrance say "ONLYFRIENDS LIST"⚠️ For more info: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lmov9GCZa2UEPGO7tmeGHB?mode=wwt Make Friends In the Best Location in Rome! Meetup starts 18:00 Buy 1 Drink Get FREE FOOD TICKET Buffet area starts 19:30-21:00

Il **Quartiere Coppedè** è uno dei luoghi più misteriosi e affascinanti di Roma: un vero museo a cielo aperto, ricco di simboli esoterici, richiami medievali, gotici, rinascimentali e liberty. Durante questa visita guidata a piedi, il Dott. Marco Lo Muscio, direttore della Casa Museo Wunderkammer, accompagnerà i partecipanti alla scoperta delle simbologie nascoste del quartiere: api, leoni, aquile, arieti, rane, grifoni, cavalieri, elementi alchemici e massonici che rendono il Coppedè unico in Europa. Un percorso affascinante e coinvolgente, pensato per chi ama l'arte, la storia e i luoghi fuori dal comune. **Sabato 14 Marzo**: Due turni di visite: * **ore 15.00** * **ore 16.15** Appuntamento: **via Dora 2**, sotto il grande arco • 15 € a persona Prenotazioni: 349 4030660 (anche WhatsApp) [rivendel7@gmail.com](mailto:rivendel7@gmail.com "rivendel7@gmail.com") [https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/quartiere-coppede](https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com/quartiere-coppede)/ \- RAI 2 ha girato un servizio sul Coppedè ed il museo Wunderkammer con il Dott\. Lo Muscio per "Top \- Tutto quanto fa tendenza": [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlKekuXl9eY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlKekuXl9eY) "*La visita guidata è veramente piena di fascino e ti fa capire tutti i dettagli esoterici del quartiere. La differenza con le altre visite è che il Dott. Lo Muscio è anche il creatore della Casa-Museo Wunderkammer nello stile del quartiere ed è poi una visita fatta con l'entusiasmo di un artista dato che il Maestro Lo Muscio è anche un impirtante musicista internazionale! Da consigliare assolutamente.*" (Marta Giordani)

Un’esperienza immersiva nella **Casa Museo Wunderkammer per San Valentino**: visita guidata tra arte, simboli, oggetti rari e curiosità storiche seguita da un concerto dal vivo per Pianoforte ed Organo in un ambiente fuori dal tempo. La Wunderkammer è una casa museo privata ispirata alle antiche camere delle meraviglie rinascimentali: sculture, iconografie simboliche, collezioni insolite e opere d’arte raccontate direttamente dal proprietario e collezionista. A conclusione del percorso, concerto da camera dal vivo con il M° **Marco Lo Muscio** (collaboratore di Steve Hackett dei Genesis) nello stesso spazio, per completare l’esperienza tra arte e musica. **Musiche da Bach ai Genesis!** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio 👥 Posti limitati: massimo 8 partecipanti 🎟️ Contributo culturale: 25 € È possibile confermare la partecipazione con pagamento anticipato via PayPal oppure in contanti il giorno dell’evento (su prenotazione confermata). I posti sono molto limitati. 📩 Prenotazione necessaria ⏳ Durata complessiva: circa 3 ore RAI 2 ha girato un servizio sulla Wunderkammer per "Top - Tutto quanto fa tendenza" : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20) 📍 Il punto mappa indica l’area di riferimento. L’indirizzo esatto della Casa Museo Wunderkammer verrà comunicato ai partecipanti confermati prima dell’evento. Esperienza rivolta a chi ama la cultura vissuta da vicino, in piccoli gruppi, con possibilità di dialogo e approfondimento. Informazioni sul luogo e sulle attività: **https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com** ⚠️ L’accesso è riservato ai partecipanti confermati. Dettagli completi e istruzioni verranno inviati prima dell’evento. *** **ENGLISH INFO — Saturday Special Event (Valentine’s Weekend)** An immersive experience inside the private **Wunderkammer House Museum** for Valentine’s weekend: a guided visit among art, symbols, rare objects and historical curiosities, followed by a live chamber concert for piano and organ in a timeless atmosphere. The Wunderkammer is a private house museum inspired by the Renaissance “cabinets of curiosities”: sculptures, symbolic iconography, unusual collections and artworks presented directly by the owner and collector. At the end of the visit, a live chamber concert with Maestro **Marco Lo Muscio** (composer and collaborator of Steve Hackett of Genesis) is performed in the same space, completing the experience between art and music. Music program: from Bach to Genesis [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Lo_Muscio) 👥 Limited seats: max 8 participants 🎟️ Cultural contribution: €25 💳 You may confirm your participation via PayPal in advance or pay in cash on the day (with confirmed reservation). Seats are very limited. 📩 Reservation required ⏳ Total duration: about 3 hours RAI 2 featured the Wunderkammer in a TV report: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnQxaRlCz20) 📍 The map shows the reference area. The exact address will be sent to confirmed participants before the event. Designed for those who enjoy culture in small groups, with time for dialogue and deeper insight. More information about the place and activities: [https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com](https://www.wunderkammer-roma.com) ⚠️ Access is reserved for confirmed participants only. Full details and instructions will be sent before the event.

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The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

**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)

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

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**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.*

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