Visual Communication

Imagine yourself in a cozy concert hall with velvet curtains and soft, warm lighting, designed to make you feel enveloped and utterly comfortable... This is how you can feel in the relaxing piano concerts offered by pianist and singer María Pascual Álvarez. When? Every Tuesday at 20.30. Where? At the "Academia Tort" in the middle of Gràcia: Carrer Betlem 35, Barcelona. More about the repertoire: Original compositions of María, classical music, minimalism and lullabies. All played on a Yamaha acoustic Grand Piano. What to bring: You can bring your own mat or pillow (we'll let you if you don't have any) Price: Pay what you want minimum 5€ For any question or more information, send us a message!

*Check models on IG: @lifedrawingbarcelona.com or www.lifedrawingbarcelona.com* Welcome to **Life drawing Barcelona.** We are an art studio based in Barcelona. **Absolutely no experience** is necessary to attend our sessions, just a desire to explore your creative side! We have been doing our "Drink and Draw Barcelona" sessions for 12 years now and we have the biggest art community in Barcelona. Come to draw and meet local artists as well as expats, and even some tourists. **Life drawing Barcelona** sessions cost 10€ per session but you get a discount if you buy 3 sessions, that is 30€ for 4 sessions (7,5€ per session) With the sessions you will get all the drawing material free, pencils, rubber, A3, boards and or easels Come to **life drawing Barcelona** and you will have a Blast! **COME AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY, YOU DRAW THE LIMITS!** Hoping to see you soon :) More info about the sessions and models: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Modelos y más info IG: @lifedrawingbarcelona.com o www.lifedrawingbarcelona.com Bienvenidos a **Life drawing Barcelona.** Somos un estudio situado en Barcelona. No hace falta tener experiencia previa para atender a nuestras sesiones, solo **ganas de explorar tu lado más creativo!** Organizamos sesiones de Drink and Draw en Barcelona desde hace más de 12 años y tenemos la comunidad más grande de artistas de Barcelona. Ven a dibujar con nosotros y conoce artistas locales, artistas expats y a e veces algunos turistas de paso. Las sesiones de **Life drawing Barcelona** cuestan 10€ por persona, pero si compras 3 sesiones por 30€ tendrás una gratis y la sesión te saldrá por 7,5€. Nuestras sesiones vienen con todo el material de dibujo, lápices, gomas papel A3, paneles y caballetes. Ven a **life drawing Barcelona** y te lo pasaràs genial! **VEN Y DISFRUTA LA JORNADA, ¡TU DIBUJAS LOS LÍMITES!** Esperamos verte pronto :) Más info de las sesiones y modelos: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Benvinguts a **Life drawing Barcelona.** Som un estudi situat a Barcelona. No es necessari tenir experiència prèvia per atendre les nostres sessions, només **ganes d'explorar el teu costat més creatiu!** Organitzem sessions de Drink and Draw a Barcelona des de fa més de 12 anys i tenim la comunitat d'artistes més gran de la ciutat. Vina a dibuixar amb nosaltres i coneix artistes locals, artistes expats i de tant en quant algún turista de pas. Les sessions de Life drawing Barcelona costen 10€ per persona, però si compres 3 sessions en tindràs una gratuïta. Las sesiones de **Life drawing Barcelona** cuestan 10€ por persona, pero si compras 3 sesiones por 30€ tendrás una gratis. Les nostres sessions venen amb tot el material de dibuix inclòs, llàpis, gomes, paper A3, panells i cavallets. Vine a Life drawing Barcelona i t'ho passaràs genial! **VINA I DISFRUTA LA JORNADA, ¡TU DIBUIXES ELS LÍMITS!** Esperamos verte pronto :) Més info de les sessions i els models: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page

**Cómo organizar tu web para convertir visitantes en clientes (paso a paso)** Elsa Tapia nos va a ofrecer un método práctico y paso a paso para organizar una web pensando en el recorrido del cliente. No hablaremos de modas ni de teoría abstracta, sino de decisiones estratégicas claras: **qué poner primero, qué quitar, cómo estructurar la home, el “sobre mí”, los servicios y el blog** para que todo tenga sentido y empuje hacia la conversión. **El taller está pensado para que puedas aplicar lo aprendido incluso aunque ya tengas web, y te lleves una hoja de ruta clara para mejorarla.** El objetivo es que salgas del evento sabiendo exactamente qué cambios hacer en tu web para que empiece a trabajar para ti, incluso cuando tú no estás delante. **Va a ser charla, pero podemos hacer una revisión de su propia web si alguien se anima.**

Join us for an evening with bestselling author, visual storyteller, and award-winning travel photographer **Lola Akinmade Åkerström**. Based in Stockholm, Lola has reported from more than 80 countries and her work has appeared in publications including *National Geographic, The New York Times, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, Travel + Leisure,* and *Lonely Planet*. Her books explore themes of identity, belonging, migration, and the complexities of navigating the world across cultures. She is the author of several acclaimed titles including the international bestseller *[Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/lagom/)*, the Lowell Thomas Gold Award-winning travel book *Due North*, and the critically acclaimed novels *[In Every Mirror She’s Black](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/in-every-mirror-shes-black/)* and *[Everything Is Not Enough](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/everything-is-not-enough-2/)*. During this event, Lola will present her latest novel[ ](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/bitter-honey/)***[Bitter Honey](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/bitter-honey/)***, named an *Audible UK Best Book of 2025* and selected as a best book pick by *People Magazine, Essence, Stylist,* and *Amazon Editors*. Through sharp storytelling and richly drawn characters, the novel explores questions of power, identity, love, and ambition in contemporary Europe. The evening will include a conversation with the author followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. ## **About the author:** **Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström** is an award-winning visual storyteller, international bestselling author, and travel photographer. She has dispatched from 80+ countries and her work has been featured in National Geographic, New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, and many more. She has collaborated with commercial brands such as Dove, Getty Images, Mercedes Benz, Intrepid Travel, Electrolux, ASUS, and National Geographic Channel, to name a few. As a storyteller, Lola was featured on Condé Nast Traveler's Women Who Travel Power List. She was named one of the Most Influential Women in Travel by Travel Pulse, a Hasselblad Heroine (partnership with prestigious Hasselblad camera brand) and Bill Muster Travel Photographer of the Year bestowed by the Society of American Travel Writers. She was also honoured with a MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent) Award within media and culture and a Newsweek Future of Travel Storytelling Award, to name a few recognitions. She has also been featured in several solo and group exhibitions around the world, including most recently Hasselblad Foundation's Fotosalongen and Liljevalchs Vårsalongen. Her book, Due North, received the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Best Travel Book, and she is also the author of international bestselling "LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well" available in over 15 foreign language editions. Her internationally-acclaimed novel, "In Every Mirror She's Black", was a Good Morning America (GMA) Buzz Pick, Apple Editors' Pick, Amazon Editors’ Pick, and Independent UK "Best Thought-provoking Story". Her novel, EVERYTHING IS NOT ENOUGH, is an NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literature, Jennette McCurdy Book Club Pick, a Washington Post, Sunday Times, and Amazon Editors’ Pick, amongst others. Her novel BITTER HONEY was an Audible UK Best of 2025, Glamour Magazine SA Pick, Amazon Editors’ Pick, People Magazine, Essence, and Stylist Best Book Pick. As an entrepreneur, she runs Stockholm-based creative storytelling agency Geotraveler Media and online academy, Geotraveler Media Academy, which runs travel experiences around the world and is dedicated to visual storytelling and helping the next generation of travel storytellers put the heart back into the craft.

*Please Always contact me by whats app to book your space at the workshop, thank you!* What we' ll do You don't need to be an artist to join my creative art workshop! I'll be waiting for you outside the MACBA (The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art). From there, we'll take a walk to CCCB (The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona), which has a café and co-working space. Once we get there, we'll ask for coffee/tea and get ready to embark on our creative journey! The art-making process will serve as a bridge for social and creative communication, and the theme will be centered around traveling and the things that make us vibrate. We'll start by using imagery, storytelling, and moving freely between drawing and writing to collage. We'll also work collaboratively, with each collaborator adding to a composition in sequence, allowing creativity to flow as we play. The main objective is self-expression, awakening creativity, having fun, and sharing a nice time together while colors and words come together to empower the artistic experience. I will guide you in the right direction to create something that you may have never thought of on your own, and you can take your own pace with art and bring it back home. The aim of this art workshop is to enhance your own creativity and self-expression. I will provide all the art materials, and the cost is 25 euros for a maximum of four people for a one-hour-long session. An individual session costs 40 euros. If you'd like to attend an creative art workshop please send me a message or call me to book your place. You can also arrange a different time that suits you better. Thank you very much! For more information and to book your space, please send me a WhatsApp message. Valentina +34 661192530. [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) * https://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart About Me I'm an artist and an expressive art therapist, a yoga, dance and pilates, I'm originally from latin America, and I've lived in New York, London and now Barcelona for a while. I get my inspiration from traveling, and sharing the art making process with people to allow them to expand their creative potencial ! As an artist and teacher I've travel around the word and I always carry with me color pencils and a bloc to socialised in a creative ways ! I Believe that each one of us is inherently creative and infused with the gift of imagination, to shape their experience into creative expression! * Descripción No necesitas ser un artista para tomar parte de esta experiencia creativa ! El proceso de hacer arte es un puente social creativo de comunicación, y el tema sera el viaje y cosas que nos hacen vibrar ! Empezaremos usando imágenes contar historias, moviéndonos libremente entre dibujo y escritura al collage! Tan bien trabajaremos componiendo colectivamente y la creatividad comenzara a fluir dentro tuyo como jugando! lo mas importante en que te expreses, despiertes tu creatividad y pasarlo bien juntos, mientras los colores y palabras se juntan una con las otras, empoderando tu experiencia artistica! Al final tendras una pieza artística que podrás llevarte a casa! \*Yo dare los materiales, con un cafe o te incluido. * El taller cuenta 25 euros grupal, 35 euros la sección individual, * El taller dura 1 max 4 personas, por favor mandame un mensaje para hacer tu reserva +34 661192530 Sobre mi Soy una Artista, Terapeuta en Artes Expresivas y tan bien profesora de Danza, Yoga y Pilates. Soy originalmente de Latino America y he vivido en Nueva York, Londres y ahora hace ya un tiempo en Barcelona! Encuentro inspiración de los viajes y de compartir el proceso artistico con otros para ayudarlos a expandir su potencial creativo. Creo que cada uno de nosotros es inherentemente creativo y pose el regalo de la imaginación, para transformar su experiencia en una expresión creativa. * [Expressive Art Therapy](https://editor.wix.com/html/editor/web/renderer/edit/d4757503-66ca-4cc8-90dd-d8f04b6c2406?metaSiteId=304f1467-5223-4ce7-9734-ae4b73662750#:~:text=https%3A//expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart) ://expressiveartthera.wixsite.com/valentinacreativeart

Hola, me llamo Roberta. Me dedico a la enseñanza del yoga, Hatha y restaurativo, desde 2022, y me encantaría compartir contigo mi conocimiento y amor por esta disciplina, que tanto me ha ayudado y sigue ayudándome cada día a vivir mejor. Si buscas una manera de recargar energías y gestionar mejor los desafíos del día a día, te invito al Espai de Sants, un espacio donde practicar en la intimidad de un grupo reducido La clase de prueba tiene un valor simbólico de 5 €. Mis clases están pensadas para: ✨ Personas que se están acercando al yoga ✨ Soltar el estrés ✨ Perder la rigidez en el cuerpo ✨ Recuperar equilibrio físico y emocional **Horario: 18:30 - 19:30 h - TODOS LOS JUEVES** Solo necesitas reservar tu plaza por WhatsApp y, si te animas a venir, trae tu esterilla y agua. *Calle de Maria Victoria 10, 08014 Barcelona (cerca del metro L1 y L5)* Aforo limitado. Clase de prueba: 5 € Si te apetece regalarte un momento para ti, escríbeme sin compromiso al **674 78 66 57.** Namasté, Roberta

**Maybe you used to draw but fell out of the habit?** **Maybe you’ve always wanted to start, but find it hard to stay motivated?** **Or maybe you're just looking for a friendly space to sketch and meet new people?** **Come draw with us! :)** We host free, casual drawing meetups. There are no rules, no pressure — **just bring your own materials**, draw whatever you feel like, and enjoy the company of fellow creatives. Every session, we propose a theme to spark your inspiration. Please note that if you don’t bring your own material, we’ll ask for a 1€ donation to lend you a pencil and paper. **🚨IMPORTANT INFORMATION🚨 There are 20 spots left empty in average every event. Members with repeated no-shows will be removed from future events’ attendee list if there are people in the waitlist. MAKE SURE TO HONOR YOUR BOOKING OR CANCEL IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN'T COME.** At the end of each session, you’re welcome (but never obliged) to share what you’ve sketched and take a look at what others have been working on. It’s all about connecting, learning, and having fun. This isn’t a lesson, but you’re encouraged to ask your peers for tips, ideas, or feedback. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned sketcher, everyone’s welcome here. **USEFUL INFO & TIPS** 📍 We meet on the first floor of The Central House Gràcia *(Carrer de Còrsega, 302, 08008 Barcelona)* 👋 Your host, Aina, speaks English, French, Catalan, and Spanish. Feel free to reach out during the event if you have any questions! 🥤 The venue doesn’t have a bar, so feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks. 🫴 If you wish to help us cover for the cost of organizing these events, you can tip us in the piggy bank at any of our events, or in this link [https://buymeacoffee.com/paper.and.the.people](https://buymeacoffee.com/paper.and.the.people) all donations are welcome ❤️ You can also donate a piece of your artwork that we will sell for a “pay what you want” price to other members. 📱 Join our socials for updates and reminders: * **Instagram**: [[https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/](https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/)] * **WhatsApp Community**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t) \*Català\* **Potser abans dibuixaves però has perdut l’hàbit?** **Potser sempre has volgut començar, però et costa mantenir la motivació?** **O potser simplement busques un espai agradable per dibuixar i conèixer gent nova?** **Vine a dibuixar amb nosaltres! :)** Organitzem trobades de dibuix gratuïtes i informals. No hi ha normes ni pressió — només cal que portis el teu material, dibuixis el que et vingui de gust i gaudeixis de la companyia d’altres persones creatives. A cada sessió proposem un tema per inspirar-te. Si no portes el teu propi material, et demanarem una donació d’1€ per deixar-te un llapis i paper. **🚨INFORMACIÓ IMPORTANT🚨 De mitjana queden 20 places buides a cada esdeveniment. Els membres amb absències repetides seran eliminats de la llista d’assistents dels futurs esdeveniments si hi ha persones a la llista d’espera. ASSEGURA’T DE RESPECTAR LA TEVA RESERVA O CANCEL·LAR AMB ANTELACIÓ SI NO POTS VENIR.** Al final de cada trobada, estàs convidat/da (però mai obligat/da) a compartir el que has dibuixat i fer una ullada al que han fet els altres. Es tracta de connectar, aprendre i passar-ho bé. No és una classe, però t’animem a demanar consells, idees o feedback als teus companys. Tant si ets principiant com si ja tens experiència, **tothom és benvingut**. **INFORMACIÓ ÚTIL I CONSELLS** 📍 Ens trobem a la primera planta de **The Central House Gràcia** (*Carrer de Còrsega, 302, 08008 Barcelona*) 👋 L’Aina, l'organitzadora, parla anglès, francès, català i castellà. No dubtis a preguntar-li el que necessitis durant l’activitat! 🥤 L'espai no té bar, així que pots portar el teu propi menjar o beguda. 📱 Segueix-nos a les xarxes per estar al dia: * **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/](https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/)paper.and.the.people/) * **Comunitat de WhatsApp**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t)ixar-

💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺 ‼️‼️‼️‼️**VAMOS A BAILAR** ‼️‼️‼️‼️ Tal vez la mejor manera de hacer nuevos amigos, pasar tiempo en buena compañía con buena música y aprender algo nuevo! No pierdas la oportunidad de aprender a bailar LA DANZA MÁS POPULAR DE EUROPA ✨✨✨✨✨✨**BACHATA**✨✨✨✨✨✨ ‼️Todo lo que necesitas es un poco de GANAS con todo lo DEMÁS te AYUDARÉ‼️ Soy Pavel Solvev vice campeon de bachata sensual 2023 Te explico todo desde principio ✅Los pasos basicos ✅Técnica ✅Musicalidad ✅Los combinaciónes de muvimientos Explico en 🇷🇺🇬🇧🇪🇸 [Group WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsGCffpnpM3dznmEMKax5) [Location ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/guBUfm1WB8KdbVj26?g_st=ic) [Telegram group ](https://t.me/bachata_bcn) 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃 ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️☺️ТАНЦУЮТ ВСЕ ☺️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ Пожалуй лучший способ завести новые знакомства, провести время в хорошей компании под отличную музыку в классной дружеской атмосфере и научиться чему то новому! Не упустите свой шанс научиться танцевать САМЫЙ ПОПУЛЯРНЫЙ В ЕВРОПЕ ТАНЕЦ ✨✨✨✨✨✨BACHATA✨✨✨✨✨✨

#### Un taller experiencial y sensorial que transforma la fotografía sin cámara en un acto pictórico. Trabajaremos con papeles alternativos y específicos para cianotipia, explorando cómo cada superficie ofrece una textura y un lenguaje distinto. La segunda parte será pura alquimia visual: experimentaremos con el **Wet Cyanotype**, un proceso donde el agua, el calor y los pigmentos crean imágenes irrepetibles, llenas de veladuras, texturas orgánicas y matices. ### ¿Qué haremos? * Preparación de papeles específicos y alternativos. * Tiras de prueba y exposición con sol e insoladora. * Creación de piezas únicas mediante el método Wet Cyanotype, trabajando con agua, pigmentos y elementos naturales. * Varias obras sobre papeles distintos, explorando contrastes y transiciones cromáticas. ### ¿Cómo va a ser? * **Primera parte:** Preparación de emulsión y sensibilización de diferentes papeles. * **Segunda parte:** Insolación práctica y experimental con los diferentes tipos de papeles, para ver las diferencias. * **Tercera parte:** Ejercicios libres de Wet Cyanotype, explorando las posibilidades pictóricas y orgánicas de la técnica. ### ¿A quién va dirigido? En esta edición está dirigido a adultos de todas las edades y niñ@s acompañados de 1 adulto. ### Materiales necesarios: Todos los materiales están incluidos, el alumn@ debe traer ropa de trabajo, secador para acelerar el proceso de secado del soporte y un marco simple de fotos para utilizarlo a modo de prensa. Se requiere el envío de imágenes en alta resolución (a ser posible al menos 2, y todas ellas libres de copyright).

This meeting is an opportunity for everyone in the community to come together, hang out with a drink or whatever, and have a great time! The location will be in the Friki Triangle (close to Arc de Triumph Metro). we'll select a bar closer to the event time, so please check the event description on the day of the event to be sure you get the right spot. The last couple of times we have gone to Antico - Passeig Sant Joan, we will probably meet there again this time. We also have an active Discord community, don’t hesitate to join! :) https://discord.gg/Us4AmuTwtH

We’ll walk from Arc de Triomf through El Born and finish by the sea at Barceloneta — capturing street life, architecture, portraits, golden hour, and blue hour glow. Beginners, enthusiasts, and pros — all are welcome. **EVENT DETAILS** Location: Arc de Triomf → El Born → Barceloneta Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM Meeting Point: [Honest Greens Arc de Triomf](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CNHWNtapoDLChzGY7) **Event Flow** **5:00–5:30 PM** \| Meet & Connect \(Arc de Triomf\) Introductions, gear chat, meet fellow creatives & expats. We’ll start with some warm-up shots around the arch. **5:30–6:30 PM** \| El Born Exploration Narrow streets, shadows, textures, candid moments, street portraits. Spring light filtering through historic buildings. **6:30–7:15 PM** \| Golden Hour at Barceloneta We head toward the beach as the light softens. Silhouettes, reflections, warm tones over the Mediterranean. **7:15–7:45 PM** \| Blue Hour Wrap\-Up City lights, pastel sky, cinematic seaside shots. Optional drinks nearby for those who want to continue. Very important: This isn’t a class. It’s not a tour. It’s a creative meetup. We’ll walk. We’ll shoot. We’ll connect. **WHAT TO EXPECT** Bring your: • Film camera • Digital camera • Smartphone • Curiosity Come solo or bring friends. Spots are limited — reserve your place ASAP. **Stay Connected** • Join our **[WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDphol4BTdR4iuMdoH9Sw3)** for live location & updates • Follow **[@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/stories/takeaphotowalkcommunity/)** and tag us in your photos **ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK** Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators around the world through real-life creative experiences. **Barcelona is where it all began** **SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY**: To keep this global movement sustainable, we suggest a voluntary 10€ contribution. This covers our platform fees and the hundreds of hours our volunteers spend organizing. Methods: * [PayPal ](https://paypal.me/takeaphotowalk?country.x=ES&locale.x=en_US) * [Revolut](https://revolut.me/charlottesophieweber) * or Bizum to 644550548 Your support means the world to us!

Join us for an engaging seminar where we will delve deep into the world of nonprofit communication best practices. Our expert speakers will share valuable insights and strategies to help your organization effectively communicate its mission, impact, and goals. Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit professional or just starting out in the sector, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn, network, and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals from the Barcelona Nonprofit Communications Meetup Group. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your communication skills and drive positive change in the nonprofit sector.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

How do you feel happier with people? How do you get into the spirit of group activities? How do you get rid of the anxiety of communicating in front of people? In this meeting, you will learn the secrets of how to connect with people, open yourself up to people, and have a grand time being yourself. This meeting will be led by an expert who has been working with people just like you to feel happier and improve communication skills for over 10 years. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

[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).