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Shut Up & Write!® in National Library of Greece – Stavros Niarchos FCC
Το Shut Up & Write διοργανώνει δωρεάν τοπικές φυσικές και διαδικτυακές εκδηλώσεις συγγραφής για συγγραφείς από όλο τον κόσμο. Οι εκδηλώσεις μας χρησιμοποιούν την αποδεδειγμένη φόρμουλα μας:
15 λεπτά εισαγωγής, 1 ώρα συγκεντρωμένης γραφής και 15 λεπτά τελικού απολογισμού για να μοιραστούν οι συμμετέχοντες την πρόοδο τους.
***Τι να περιμένετε***
Δηλώστε συμμετοχή και παρακαλούμε να φτάσετε 10–15 λεπτά νωρίτερα για να τακτοποιηθείτε. Ο οικοδεσπότης θα οδηγήσει σε συστάσεις και στη συνέχεια όλοι θα γράψουμε για ένα ήσυχο, συγκεντρωμένο χρονικό διάστημα.
Στη συνέχεια, θα έχουμε προαιρετικό χρόνο για να συζητήσουμε και να γνωριστούμε. Τα μέλη συχνά μιλούν για τις επιτυχίες και τις προκλήσεις τους ως συγγραφείς. Οι εκδηλώσεις μας είναι ένας ασφαλής χώρος για τους συγγραφείς να εργαστούν πάνω στην τέχνη τους. Κανείς δε θα διαβάσει ή θα ασκήσει κριτική στα γραπτά σας.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις εκδηλώσεις μας, επισκεφθείτε το τη διεύθυνση: [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com)
***Δεν πειράζει να αργήσετε:***
Απλώς εμφανιστείτε και τακτοποιηθείτε και μετά επικοινωνήστε μαζί μου μετά τη συνεδρία.
***Τι να φέρω;***
Ό,τι χρειάζεσαι για να μπορείς να γράφεις! Laptop, κινητό, χαρτί και μολύβι.
Ο χώρος έχει απόλυτη ησυχία, και θα πρέπει να κάνουμε και μεις απόλυτη ησυχία.
Άλλες σημαντικές πληροφορίες:
***VENUE WIFI NAME/PASSWORD:*** Free - open Wi-Fi
***TRAVEL / PARKING:*** Βρίσκεται εντός του ΚΠΙΣΝ. Πρόσβαση με αμάξι ή λεωφορείο και τραμ. Πληροφορίες πρόσβασης στο link του SNFCC Shuttle Bus, τηλέφωνο επικοινωνίας: 2168091000
***SEATING INFORMATION:***
Συνάντηση κατευθείαν στον μεγάλο πορτοκαλί καναπέ στην γωνία μετά τα βιβλία στην είσοδο της Εθνικής βιβλιοθήκης.
Στη συνέχεια αφού γίνουν οι συστάσεις, ΞΕΚΙΝΑΜΕ ΓΡΑΨΙΜΟ!
Ο χώρος είναι ελεύθερος για το κοινό και η διοργάνωση δεν γινεται από την Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη. Μην αρχίσετε να ρωτάτε στις πληροφορίες.
Το πλήρες πρόγραμμα εχει ως εξής:
15 λεπτά συστάσεις να γνωριστούμε, έπειτα 1 ώρα όπου θα γράψουμε με ησυχία και έπειτα μπορούμε να πιούμε καφέ στα τραπέζια στο ποτάμι και να συζητήσουμε τις συγγραφικές μας προκλήσεις.
***GUIDELINES:***
Δεν επιτρέπονται ποτό ή φαγητό εντός της βιβλιοθήκης. Εφόσον η ομάδα συμφωνήσει θα συνεχίσουμε τη συνάντηση για καφέ στα εξωτερικά τραπέζια.
Saturday Social at Mint Bar – Meet, Talk & See Where the Night Goes
Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt
🎭✨ CARNIVAL SOCIAL NIGHT AT MINT BAR ✨🎭
This Saturday 21 February. we don’t just meet — we celebrate.
Carnival energy. Masks on. Walls down.
Start your night with people, not noise — but this time, with a twist.
Bring a mask. Bring your vibe. Bring your curiosity.
This isn’t just another Saturday. It’s a themed social experience designed to spark connection fast.
🔥 What Makes This Night Different?
🎭 Mask Required
Mystery creates momentum. Everyone arrives behind a mask — and the conversations hit differently. It’s playful. It’s unexpected. It breaks the ice instantly.
🍻 Beer Pong Is On
We’re adding structured fun into the mix.
Teams form naturally. Strangers become teammates. Laughter becomes inevitable.
💬 Real Social Energy
We start together around the big tables.
No awkward entrances. No standing alone.
From there: • Conversations rotate naturally
• Groups expand
• Connections build
• The energy escalates
You move when you want.
You join when you want.
You stay as long as it feels right.
Nothing forced. Everything fluid.
🤝 You’re Covered From The Moment You Walk In
I’ll be there hosting, introducing, connecting people, managing the flow.
If you arrive solo, you won’t stay solo — unless that’s your strategy.
We bring together multiple social circles and platforms.
Different backgrounds. Same open mindset.
Every week grows.
This one levels up.
🎶 Atmosphere
• Social-first energy
• Music that supports connection, then lifts the room
• Open-air space
• Carnival vibe
• Playful, confident crowd
🍹 Community Prices
Vodka Portokali / Whiskey Cola / Gin & Tonic — €7
Sangria — €3
Shots — €2.5
📍 Mint Bar
🕤 21:30 start
🎟 Free entry — just say you’re with the community
👕 No dress code (mask required — creativity wins)
🚇 Athens runs all night
Metro, buses — smooth access in and out.
🌟 Why This Works
Theme creates instant conversation.
Games create instant bonding.
Structure creates comfort.
Energy creates memories.
Come for one drink.
Stay for the connections.
Leave with stories.
This Saturday isn’t random.
It’s strategic fun.
🎭 Mask up.
🍻 Play.
🤍 Connect.
See you at Carnival Night.
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA==�
Mamad
Organizer – Athens Locals & Travellers Events
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Founders Running Club :: Athens
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
More about FRC global:
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 55+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community**
[http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
[http://instagram.com/frcathens](http://instagram.com/frcathens)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access
**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!**
## Highlights
* Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away
* Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks
* Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife
* **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe
* Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered**
## Full description
Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world!
Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable!
**\* We offer three ticket options:**
1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
## Includes
* Local Experienced event host(s)
* Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub
* 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen)
* 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen)
* Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue)
* Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub
## What to bring
* Your Best Mood 🤩
* Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃
* Camera
* Charged Smartphone
## Not allowed
* Intoxication
## Know before you go
* This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old
## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct
By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")
Saturday Basketball Pickup Game in Athens. Sign up at www.basketble.com
Book your place at www.basketble.com
Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court)
Facilities: Underground parking
Game Setup (depending on the number of players)
3 teams of 5 players playing against each other
Winner stays on but maximum 2 games
7 minute games
You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team
Come Out and Play!
Body, Breathwork & Brunch
Join us for a Body, Breathwork & Brunch Wellness Event — a nourishing experience for your body, mind, and soul ✨
📍 Ten Twenty, Voula (indoor)
🗓 Sunday 25th January
⏰ 11:30am – 1:30pm
💫 Energy exchange: 40€
This session is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and reset your energy in a supportive, beautiful space. We’ll begin with body-based practices and guided breathwork to release stress, clear emotional weight, and regulate the nervous system. Expect deep relaxation, emotional release, and a sense of grounding and clarity.
After the breathwork, we’ll connect over a delicious brunch, creating space for integration, conversation, and community. Food, presence, and connection are part of the healing.
Perfect if you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply craving a moment to breathe, reset, and nourish yourself — inside and out.
✨ Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more aligned.
Storytelling Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
The Three Caves Hike
Hallo Makers! 👋🏻
🗓️ Την Κυριακή 22 Φεβρουαρίου και ώρα 15:00 πεζοπρούμε νότιο Υμηττό και με αφετηρία την Βούλα!
✍️ Όπως μπορείτε να δείτε και από τον τίτλο θα συναντήσουμε τρία βασικά σημεία ενδιαφέροντος...
⛰️Τρία σπήλαια!
Που το καθένα έχει την δική του ενέργεια αλλά και την δική του ιστορία! Κάποιες εκ των οποίων λογίζονται από εντυπωσιακές έως τραγικές και μυστηριώδεις!
🗺️ Πρόκειται για μία κυκλική διαδρομή 9 χιλιομέτρων και διάρκειας δυόμιση ωρών, απόλυτα βατή και χαμηλής εντάσεως. Κατάλληλη και για αρχάριους με καλή φυσική κατάσταση.
Το 95% της διαδρομής είναι σε αγροτικούς χωματόδρομους.
🔍 Το scouting της διαδρομής έγινε Τετάρτη 4 Φεβρουαρίου!
**Γενικές οδηγίες**:
1. 750ml νερό στο σακίδιο
2. Αθλητικά υποδήματα
3. Κατοικίδια δεν επιτρέπονται
Σε περίπτωση δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών η δραστηριότητα θα ακυρωθεί ή αναβληθεί.
Αίτημα συμμετοχής μπορείς να κάνεις μόνο [πατώντας εδώ!](https://luma.com/1bc5hkv5)
📌To ακριβές στίγμα συνάντηση και εκκίνησης θα το δείτε μετά το αίτημα συμμετοχής!
One-shot: Cairn
SOMETHING IS WEIRD ABOUT THIS PARTY IN 16TH CENTURY SCOTLAND. A famous thief stole a magical jewel and hid inside a castle where a party is taking place. Enter the party, find the jewel, escape with your life.
This is a one-shot adventure for the fantasy RPG Cairn. The game will be in **english** (unless everyone can and wants to play in greek), so it is assumed that players are comfortable with the language. Location will be close to Metro station Panormou, and will be shared with confirmed participants a few days before the game.
Beginners are always welcome. We foster creativity and inclusivity. Come join us!
Shut Up & Write!® [PIRAEUS / Athens]
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
11:00 - quick intros.
11:15 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
12:15 - (the end) chat / take off / keep writing / socialising.
Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at To Theatron!
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Ideally come with your laptop fully charged in case there are not enough plugs for everyone.
Other Important Details:
-Theatron is close to the newly-opened metro station Dimotiko Theatro. The tram also stops right outside, and there are several bus stops nearby.
-There is a parking service nearby on Kountouriotou 137 if you are unable to find a parking space.
-Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Coffee & Chat at 12pm@En Aithria
Coffee & Chat (& Brunch)
Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend.
Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome)
Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7
+32486805343 Whatsapp
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
The Late Brunch Society
Following two outstanding editions, Brunch Social continues as every tow Sundays gathering — and it is quickly becoming one of our most anticipated experiences.
This is also one of the very few afternoon events we organize.
A late brunch format.
A relaxed Sunday atmosphere.
A refined, curated crowd.
🗓 Sunday, 22 February 2026
⏰ 14:00 – 17:00
📍 The Space – Magic Tea Shop, Katechaki
At 2 PM, when most people have no structured plans and the city slows down, we create something intentional — a comfortable two-floor venue, upstairs lounge seating, calm energy, real conversations, and space to connect without pressure.
The previous two brunches were exceptional.
Strong attendance.
Effortless interaction.
High-quality people in one room.
We are continuing with the same standard.
☕ Community Exclusive Offer (Limited)
€12 — Any brunch dish + one glass of tea or coffee.
Available exclusively for confirmed members of our community.
⚠️ Capacity is limited
• Only 10 total spots
• Once confirmed, the list closes
You are welcome to bring a friend.
Just ensure they are registered in advance so we can accommodate properly.
This is a Sunday experience designed with intention —
refined, intimate, and built for meaningful connection.
📩 To confirm your seat, message me “Brunch”.
— Mamad
Your friend & organizer
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Greek Brunch: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Athens Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new brunch spots in your city, together.
\* Curated brunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your brunch group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on Meetup.com is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Sunday Basketball Pickup Game in Athens. Sign up at www.basketble.com
Book your place at www.basketble.com
Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court)
Facilities: Underground parking
Game Setup (depending on the number of players)
3 teams of 5 players playing against each other
Winner stays on but maximum 2 games
7 minute games
You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team
Come Out and Play!
Storytelling Events Near You
Connect with your local Storytelling community
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves"
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!
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
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!
It Takes A Village - A Celebration of Community
Join us for a vibrant gathering that honors the heart and hustle of local entrepreneurs. It Takes a Village is more than an event it’s a movement to uplift and spotlight small business owners who pour passion into their craft and creativity into our community.
From authors and bakers to jewelry makers, t-shirt designers, candle crafters, and beyond. This is your chance to meet the makers, support their work and celebrate the spirit of collaboration.
**_Expect_**
* Local vendors showcasing handmade goods
* Live demos and storytelling from featured creators
* Food, music, and community vibes
* Opportunities to shop, connect and be inspired
* Celebrate the power of small businesses and we all rise
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Good Cafe
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Good Cafe](https://goodcafeeaston.com/)!
Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster
#### Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster
#### **Featuring Guest Speaker: John Blackburn**
**👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)**
####
A lot of people get into real estate because they want freedom.
Then they buy a rental…and realize most of the rent goes straight to the bank.
They technically own property, but the mortgage controls the income. And waiting 30 years for properties to be paid off doesn’t feel realistic.
This meetup is about understanding a different way to think about rental properties… one that focuses on paying them off sooner so the income is actually usable.
**Featured Guest Speaker: John Blackburn**
We’re excited to welcome John Blackburn as our guest speaker for this event.
John has been actively investing in real estate since 2006 and has:
* Been involved in **5,000+ real estate transactions**
* Helped investors **acquire over $150 million in rental property**
* **Raised more than $100 million** in private capital
John didn’t start with family money or shortcuts. He built his portfolio by focusing on clear systems, real numbers, and long-term strategy.
For this meetup, John will walk through how investors shift their focus from simply owning rentals to building properties that eventually pay them…without a mortgage attached.
**What You’ll Learn**
John will break down, in simple terms:
* Why most rental properties don’t produce much usable income early on
* Why buying more rentals isn’t always the answer
* How investors structure their properties to pay off mortgages in a fraction of the time
* How properties can work together to eliminate debt faster
* What changes once rentals become free and clear
This approach is often referred to as an accelerated paydown strategy — using rental income intentionally to reduce debt sooner, rather than waiting decades for mortgages to run their course.
John will also share a simple calculator you can use to see how this works with real numbers and realistic scenarios.
**The Core Idea**
When a rental has a mortgage, the rent has one job: **pay the bank.**
When a rental is paid off, the rent has a different job: **pay you.**
Most people only see one timeline…30 years.
This session shows how investors shorten that timeline and gradually increase their income as properties become free and clear.
**Who This Event Is For**
This event is for people who want more than just “owning rentals” on paper.
* Rental owners who are tired of most of the rent going to the bank and want a clearer path to real, usable income
* New investors who want to understand how rental properties actually build wealth over time before jumping in
* People with capital who want to invest in real estate with intention and a long-term plan
* Anyone serious about freedom and curious how rental properties transition from debt-heavy assets into income-producing ones
**Event Details**
**Location:** Ohio Brewing Company - 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
**Date & Time:** January 25th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30)
**Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required)
**👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)**
If you’ve ever wondered how rental properties actually turn into freedom —this is the room to be in.
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).








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