Self-Improvement

***Bethesda, MD*** * Doors open at 11:00 AM EST * Event starts at 12pm EST (til 5PM) * **You must [register and purchase tickets. ](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)*[Virtual options must also register.](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)*** **Are you ready to stop swiping and start connecting?** ***This Bootcamp is a fun, interactive & educational event.*** If you’ve been out of the game for a while, the digital world can feel cold. But your journey to love doesn’t have to be. Are you tired of feeling like your heart is on a shelf while everyone else finds their person? It’s time to move from feeling 'invisible' to feeling seen, chosen, and celebrated. Are your friends having success dating online and you don't know where to get started? Imagine waking up to messages that actually excite you, from men or women who truly "get" you. **[Join us for a live, interactive boot camp designed to help singles like YOU navigate the world of digital romance.](https://www.fromdmtodate.com) (tickets MUST BE PURCHASED in advance).** **This is a [hands-on event](https://www.veemindful.com/bootcamp) during which you will:** Learn Practical exercises to help you master online dating, such as crafting a compelling profile, and writing engaging messages. Receive Strategies to overcome common mental barriers and build genuine confidence in your online dating life. Understand Insights into creating a positive mindset and setting achievable dating goals. **Embrace a supportive community of like-minded Men and Women.** **No judgment. Just support.** If you're tired of struggling or defeated with the online dating scene, don't think twice. **[This event is for you if:](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)** * If you are tired of the Dating Games and Algorithms.. * If you have not a clue as to why you're still single after years... * If you are tired of Swiping Left & Right with no matches... * Or if you are constantly getting ghosted, unmatched, or left on read... We know that there's someone for everyone... **Who is this event NOT for?** * People who blame the opposite sex for all their dating problems. * People who believe that everyone else is the problem. * People who have given up on love. * People who are looking for bootycalls & sugar daddies. **We’re going to help you clear the path so you can stop matching with 'anyone' and start connecting with 'The One.** **[*VIP Access](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)** * Front row seating so that you don't miss a thing * A private one-on-one coaching session with Vee Mindful to uncover your personal dating blocks. **[General admission access](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)** **[Streaming online](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)** **Stop waiting for "luck" to find you.** Sign up now and get ready to start attracting meaningful connections. *\*Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and take the first step towards a dating life that actually feels good.* **What We Will Fix Together:** This is a **[hands-on workshop](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)**[ ](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)where we roll up our sleeves and get to work. You will: * **Show Off Your "True You":** Most profiles are boring. We’re going to help you fix yours so it grabs the attention of the *right* person. You’ll learn which photos and words show the world exactly how awesome you really are. * **Talk Like a Pro:** No more "Hey" or awkward silence. We will practice exactly what to say in messages. You’ll leave knowing how to be fun, interesting, and totally relaxed. * **Get Your "Mojo" Back:** If you’re tired of being ignored or ghosted, it's time to hit the reset button. We’ll help you get rid of that "I’m over it" feeling and replace it with a "ready for anything" attitude. * **Know Your Worth:** Stop wasting time on people who aren't a match. You’ll figure out exactly what you need in a partner so you can stop settling for "okay" and start looking for "amazing." **[REGISTRATION LINK: this event is a paid event.](https://www.fromdmtodate.com)**

⚡ **What’s Your Go-To Dish?** The one you make when you don’t want to experiment. The one that always works. The one you trust. Bring that. Join us for a relaxed, small-group potluck lunch held in our "Startup Garage" — a spacious, bright, comfortable living-room style space inside a single-family home. Think couches, real food, and meaningful conversation — not an actual garage 😊 Many of us have a go-to move — in the kitchen and in life. If you’d like, share why it’s yours. Funny, practical, meaningful — your call. 🕐 1:00–4:00 PM (arrive between 1:00–1:30 PM) **What to Bring** 1. A dish (homemade or store-bought — no pressure) 2. A short explanation behind it (optional) **Who Typically Attends** • Professionals in their 30s–40s–50s • Entrepreneurs and builders • Divorced or separated individuals navigating what’s next • People who prefer substance over surface level talk **What You’ll Experience** • Smart, grounded adults • Humor, laughter and perspective • Conversation that flows naturally • A relaxed, low-key Sunday atmosphere No spotlight. No forced sharing. Just solid food and solid company. This is a free community event designed to strengthen real connection within the Midlife Reinvention community. Space is intentionally capped to keep it comfortable. **Full address (Ashburn - 20147) and parking details are emailed 2–3 days before the event.** 🌐 Learn more about the community: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)

# ✨ Real Founder Lessons for Builders & Career Pivoters (Ashburn) **Saturday, March 14 • 2–4 PM • Ashburn, VA** What if growing your work didn’t have to come with constant exhaustion? This entrepreneur-focused session is a behind-the-scenes conversation about how to build, pivot, and scale **without burning yourself out** — and without chasing work that drains your energy. Whether you’re launching something new, navigating a career pivot, or rebuilding after a layoff, the principles are the same: 👉 protect your energy 👉 make smarter pivots 👉 build momentum that lasts 👉 apply AI practically to support smarter decisions and workflows Over 12 years, I’ve launched **7 startups and side hustles** — alongside **21 years in corporate tech leadership**. The biggest lesson wasn’t scaling tactics… It was learning when to pivot, how to sustain momentum, and how to align what energizes you with what serves your customers — an approach that generated **revenue** in my first full-time year without burnout. A key part of that evolution has been learning how to integrate AI in grounded, practical ways — helping accelerate testing, decision-making, and workflow clarity without adding complexity. During this session, I’ll share real founder insights — including a live screen walkthrough — showing how smart pivots happen and what separates intentional growth from reactive hustle. *** ## What We’ll Explore 1. **How to recognize when to pivot — and when to stay the course** 2. **Building energy-first systems instead of burnout cycles** 3. **Founder decision-making under pressure** 4. **Designing work that supports long-term momentum** 5. **Why sustainable growth outperforms hustle culture** 6. **Using AI strategically to support pivots, experimentation, and smarter workflows** This is not a lecture or pitch — it’s a grounded founder conversation for people who want to grow smarter and build work that lasts. Expect practical thinking, humor, and takeaways you can use immediately. *** ## Event Details 💵 $20 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks 📍 Ashburn, VA (exact address shared after RSVP) 🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 👥 Max 15 attendees — intentionally small for meaningful conversation Most attendees are professionals, founders, and growth-minded builders navigating reinvention, pivots, or startup ideas. *** ## About the Space — Startup Garage Style Hosted in my early-founder style startup garage — a **bright, spacious, comfortable Ashburn living room** designed for focused conversation and practical learning. These sessions are intentionally intimate — closer to a founder roundtable than a seminar. *** ## Background — Corporate to Founder Journey After **21 years in corporate tech leadership**, including senior director role, I transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, building on years of startup and side-hustle experience. If you’re exploring a career pivot or next chapter, you’ll find this conversation highly practical. *** ## 🔗 Builder Ecosystem & Resources 🌐 Website: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co) ▶ YouTube (300K+ views): [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness) 💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers): [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/) 🤝 Meetup Community: [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/) 📚 Amazon Author Page (2 Books published, more on the way): [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ) Everything shared comes from lived founder experience — not theory. *** **Space is intentionally limited to ensure focused discussion, interactive learning, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.**

*theme:* **DIY Group Psychoanalysis "Mirror Function vs Projection & Sameness"** Psychoanalysis "unlocks the past, informs the present, and expands the future. video clips: **Psychoanalytic SPIDER framework for listening 23min** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUgyRsN0nk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUgyRsN0nk) **Psychoanalytic theory in 3 minutes** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucB1b6f750k](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucB1b6f750k) **Psychoanalysis A Curiosity about the mind 6min** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcmVjQBF4MQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcmVjQBF4MQ) Psychoanalysis = a theory and practice treating symptoms and personality as **disguised compromises** around unconscious conflicts, using a structured relationship (transference) to make those patterns visible so you can **repeat less blindly** and **choose a bit more freely**. "Until you ***make the unconscious conscious***, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." Carl Jung \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Interpersonal Process Group** **Psychodynamic shared exploration, learning and growth** Interpersonal process groups focus on the interactions and dynamics between group members to facilitate personal growth and learning. These groups provide a courageous space for individuals to explore their interpersonal patterns, receive feedback, and develop more effective social skills. **The core principle is that the group itself becomes a microcosm of a member's real-life relationships, allowing for insights and behavioral changes.** Key aspects of interpersonal process groups: * **Exploration of Interpersonal Dynamics:** Members examine their communication styles, relationship patterns, and how they relate to others within the group. * **Feedback and Self-Awareness:** The group provides a platform for members to receive feedback on their behaviors and develop greater self-awareness. * **Development of Social Skills:** Members practice new ways of relating, communicating, and collaborating within the group, leading to improved social skills. * **Microcosm of Relationships:** The group mirrors real-life relationships, allowing members to observe and analyze their patterns in a safe and controlled setting. * **Personal Growth and Well-being:** Through these processes, individuals can experience significant personal growth and enhanced well-being. Benefits of participating in an interpersonal process group: * **Increased self-awareness:** Understanding one's own behavior and its impact on others. * **Improved communication skills:** Learning to communicate more effectively and assertively. * **Stronger relationships:** Developing more fulfilling and meaningful relationships. * **Reduced anxiety and stress:** Finding support and coping mechanisms for social challenges. * **Enhanced empathy and understanding:** Learning to see situations from others' perspectives. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join us for an exciting meeting of personal growth as we delve deep into the realm of self-development. This meetup is designed for personal growth addicts like you who are eager to unlock their hidden potential and take charge of their lives. Don't miss this chance to meet fellow personal growth enthusiasts, share experiences, and learn from one another. Step into a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation. Come prepared to engage in provocative conversations, share your opinions, wrestle with challenging ideas, and leave with a renewed sense of deeper meaning and learning. **Tentative Agenda:** 1:00pm Social, Setup & Introductions, guidelines, terminology; 1:15pm Interactive open dialogue conversation & sharing; 2:45pm debrief, summary, debrief 3:00pm finish Light snacks, water & hot tea provided. Tysons-Pimmit Library is on Leesburg Pike (Rt 7) in Falls Church, VA off I-495 beltway exit 47. **Meeting room #2** is down 1st left hallway, on left side across from the bathrooms.

**Before Memorial Day weekend fills with obligations…** Imagine stepping away. Fresh mountain air. Morning coffee on a deck. Unrushed conversations by a fire. Space to think clearly again. This session is where that possibility becomes real. We’re previewing and intentionally planning the **TENTATIVE Memorial Day Cabin Retreat (May 23–24)** — a small, curated, all-inclusive weekend within 2–4 hours of Ashburn. You can review the full retreat concept here: 🔗 [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/events/313418905/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/events/313418905/) *** **Why Attend This Session?** Overnight retreats are different. They require: • Real alignment • Financial clarity (estimated $200–$450 all-inclusive) • Shared expectations • Group chemistry This isn’t about filling beds. It’s about creating the right room. If the alignment is there, we secure the cabin. If not, we wait. That’s how we build this community — thoughtfully and with intention. *** **What We’ll Cover (2–4 PM)** • Cabin layout, lodging structure, shared meals • Budget breakdown + logistics • Travel coordination (2–4 hour drive) • Optional experiences: – Career Pivot strategy session – 1-Quadrant AI Vision Board – Campfire mastermind conversations • Rooming preferences • Clear next steps No pressure. But real clarity. *** **Who This Is For** • Divorced / separated professionals rebuilding intentionally • Entrepreneurs mapping their next chapter • Adults in a season of reset • Those comfortable with a shared log-cabin experience If the idea of a slower morning, thoughtful conversation, and a weekend that feels intentional resonates with you — this session is worth attending. 👥 **𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱.** Not everyone will join the retreat. But the right 8–10 will. *** 📍 Ashburn (exact address shared after RSVP) 🕐 2:00–4:00 PM ☕ Coffee + light snacks included This is how we move from idea to experience — together. Learn more: 🌐 [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)

Women are constantly giving, at work, at home, in relationships, and in service to their communities. But who supports the woman behind it all? This session invites women to pause, reflect, and reset. We’ll explore how to move beyond burnout and into balance, not by doing more, but by being more intentional. Together we will: * Identify hidden stress patterns and energy drains * Learn mindfulness practices to restore calm in real time * Create a personalized “inner balance” plan Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring your own well-being! Leave feeling clearer, lighter, and empowered to thrive, not just survive. Sunday, March 15th, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. | | | --- | |

Join us in a space of compassion where grief is honored rather than fixed, and love is welcomed as a steady companion. Grief touches us all, through the loss of a loved one, a life chapter, or the future we once imagined. In this gentle, heart-centered workshop, Diane L. Haworth invites participants into a compassionate space where grief is honored rather than fixed, and love is welcomed as a steady companion. Drawing from her own lived experience following the unexpected death of her husband, Diane shares how choosing love over fear supported her through profound loss. And how that enabled her to support her family through the experience. Participants will be guided through reflection, a simple experiential exercise, and quiet connection, allowing each person to meet their grief in their own way and at their own pace. This workshop emphasizes presence over teaching, offering a supportive environment where participants can breathe, reflect, and remember how love has held them, past and present. ***Diane L Haworth*** *is a Heart-Centered Success Coach, teacher, author, and founder of the Be Love Principles. She blends traditional coaching with deep spiritual truths to help people create lives filled with love, peace, and joy. Diane is the author of \*[How to Choose Love When You Just Want to Slap Somebody](https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Love-When-Just-Somebody/dp/1452514933/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RJWIDYU991VZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EREy6LvlQ2Xri7w3s-_HPg.VyfYJxlb0ufWNjVlnsLXPsMctLky4d2Gxd8cpkk1lrw&dib_tag=se&keywords=How+to+Choose+Love+When+You+Just+Want+to+Slap+Somebody&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1769629715&sprefix=how+to+choose+love+when+you+just+want+to+slap+somebody%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-1 "https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Love-When-Just-Somebody/dp/1452514933/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RJWIDYU991VZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EREy6LvlQ2Xri7w3s-_HPg.VyfYJxlb0ufWNjVlnsLXPsMctLky4d2Gxd8cpkk1lrw&dib_tag=se&keywords=How+to+Choose+Love+When+You+Just+Want+to+Slap+Somebody&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1769629715&sprefix=how+to+choose+love+when+you+just+want+to+slap+somebody%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-1")\* and hosts the \*[Empowered Spiritual Path](https://www.beloveprinciples.org/ESP "https://www.beloveprinciples.org/ESP")\* membership. Learn more at www.MoreFromDiane.com and www.BeLovePrinciples.org.*