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Transforming sex to Eros - a talk on tantra, community and transformation
**Transforming from Sex to Eros: Life Inside a Tantric Spiritual Community**
An intimate evening exploring spirituality, yoga, community, sexuality — and what it actually looks like to bring tantric practice into modern life.
This event marks the launch of *MISA: Inside Out – 15 Years With the Black Sheep of Yoga*, a first-hand account of life inside one of Europe’s largest and most controversial spiritual movements.
After 15 years immersed in this world, Kieran Dowling shares insights drawn directly from lived experience. These practices often make headlines, but are rarely explored with any real depth or nuance. This evening offers a more grounded, less sensational look inside.
In conversation with former BBC reporter Stuart Maister, we’ll explore:
* what daily life inside a spiritual community really looks like
* tantric practices and the process of initiation
* the balance between guidance and personal autonomy
* why people are drawn to these paths — and why they stay
The second half opens up into an honest, open Q&A — a space to ask about topics that are usually kept at the edges.
**A note:** we’ll aim to touch on all of the above, but the conversation will be organic rather than scripted — so we’ll follow what feels most alive in the room.
Light refreshments will be served, and copies of the book will be available on the night.
**Places are limited to keep the evening intimate — RSVP required.**
**[SECURE YOUR SPOT](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987331158994?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
Filming or recording is not permitted.
London Designers x Developers - May Social Networking
Get ready for an another awesome night at the London Tech Social! It’s the perfect spot to chill with designers and engineers and make new friends.
Whether you’re a tech wizard or just curious, you’ll fit right in. This is your chance to meet cool people and maybe even kick off some exciting projects together🚀
Mark your calendar for a night filled with fun and new connections📅 We look forward to seeing you there!
Monument and Movement - Draw in the British Museum
\- Meet at 10:30 on the seats near the information desk in the Great Court\.
\- Individual tuition with helpful step by step explanations\, demonstrations as you draw in the galleries\.
\- Share your work with other students in the cafe are of the Great Court\, located nest to the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery\.
The British Museum houses sculptures from many different cultures, many of which are from elaborate monuments. Some have powerful and moving static presence, and others a lively sense of movement.
\- Understand the role statics and dynamics in the making of a drawing
\- Practise techniques for aligning forms and sensing proportions
\- Use a variety of lines and tones
\- Respond to the flow of rhythm
Overcome the fear of speaking with confidence in front of others.
Come anf try your first taster session.
Receive tools from an expert and practice in front of others in a friendly and supportive environment, and then receive feedback.
Become confident and influence others with communication skills.
The Rise of Agentic AI: From OpenClaw to Cowork (London)
**Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. RSVP here - [https://luma.com/ppyy0sqw](https://luma.com/ppyy0sqw)**
## 🚀 From OpenClaw to Cowork: The Rise of Agentic AI in 2026
**Agentic AI is moving beyond chat and into execution.** Join us for an evening of deep-dive insights as we explore the shift from simple LLM interactions to autonomous, AI-native workflows. Whether you’re a developer, product manager, or business leader, this session will help you navigate the practical future of AI agents.
## The Speaker
**Sheamus McGovern,** *Founder of ODSC AI \| Venture Partner at Cortical Ventures \| Author of "The AI Skill Flip"*
## The Topic: The Rise of Agentic AI
In this talk, Sheamus explores how tools like **OpenClaw**, **Claude Cowork**, and the emerging **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** are starting to automate real workflows. We’ll move past the hype to look at how agents are working across tools and systems to solve actual production challenges in 2026.
## Our Partners
A huge thank you to our partner **[Snowflake](https://www.snowflake.com/en/)** for supporting the London AI community and providing the incredible venue for this event.
## Details
* **Date:** 7th May, 2026
* **Time:** 18:00 – 20:00 BST (London Time)
* **Perks:** Pizza and soda will be provided 🍕🥤
* **Venue:** Snowflake HQ, 3 Crown Place, London EC2A 4EF, UK
## Agenda
* **18:00 - 18:30:** Networking, Pizza, & Drinks
* **18:30 - 19:15:** Talk: From OpenClaw to Cowork (Sheamus McGovern)
* **19:15 - 19:30:** Interactive Q&A
* **19:30 - 20:00:** Closing & Community Networking
Come ready to learn, connect with London's AI community, and see what the next phase of automation looks like in practice!
**Some useful links:**
• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform: [https://aiplus.training/](https://aiplus.training/)
[•](https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0%EF%BF%BC%E2%80%A2?utm_source=luma) ODSC blog: [https://opendatascience.com/](https://opendatascience.com/)
[•](https://opendatascience.com/%EF%BF%BC%E2%80%A2?utm_source=luma) Slack Channel: [https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0](https://hubs.li/Q038cQBy0)
[•](https://hubs.li/Q02ZkDV90%EF%BF%BC%E2%80%A2?utm_source=luma) Code of conduct: [https://odsc.ai/code-of-conduct/](https://odsc.ai/code-of-conduct/)
GenAI x Cloud Native - Agentic AI and Kubernetes
Hello and welcome to our next **GenAI UK x Cloud Native & Open-Source AI** meetup.
This event brings together engineers, practitioners, builders, and leaders working across cloud-native platforms, open-source ecosystems, Gen AI, Data and Agentic AI.
Our meetups are friendly, welcoming, and community-driven; everyone is welcome, whether you’re experienced or just curious.
This session will include practitioner talks, demos, Q&A, and time for networking with like-minded peers.
We run bi-monthly in-person meetups in London, bi-monthly online global events, and regional chapters across the UK, North America, and APAC. Food and refreshments will be provided for in-person events where a host venue is supporting.
We are delighted to host this event in **London** on the **7th of May** with Netmind AI
NetMind XYZ ([https://xyz.netmind.ai/](https://xyz.netmind.ai/)) is NetMind.AI's new agent platform where you can create your agents with just natural language. Agents on NetMind XYZ can now join moltbook.
**Speakers and Sessions:**
Speaker: Henry, AI Agent Engineer at NetMind.AI
Session Title: From Agentic Workflows to Bio-Image Insights: A Cell Migration Case Study
Description: As AI infrastructure becomes commoditized, the next wave of value will be captured at the application layer, where automation, domain knowledge, and user-centered design turn AI capability into measurable outcomes.
Speaker: Richárd Kovács, CTO at Harikube
Session Title: From Orchestration to Platform: The Missing Puzzles to Unify Polyglot Services on Kubernetes.
Description: Imagine a world where Kubernetes itself becomes the unified platform—not just for container orchestration, but for serverless functions, microservices, and the entire API ecosystem. This presentation explores the missing architectural pieces required to make that world a reality. We focus on the architectural puzzles required to unify these layers: serverless functions, specialized Kubernetes Operators, and the powerful Aggregation API layer. By solving these integration puzzles, you can empower development teams to build real Cloud-Native nanoservices, microservices, and REST APIs on the same PaaS, in any language they choose, turning Kubernetes from a simple orchestrator into a powerful, opinionated application platform.
**Agenda (GMT /UK ):**
* 18:00: Welcome and refreshments
* 18:30: Introduction - Ethan Sumner
* 18:35: Richárd Kovács
* 19:10: Break
* 19:20: Frank Contrepois
* 19:55: Close and Networking
**Get Involved:**
We are always keen to hear from:
• Speakers — case studies, engineering deep dives, lessons learned, open-source talks
• Hosts — organisations able to provide space for future meetups
• Sponsors — support with refreshments, marketing, or accessibility
If you would like to speak, sponsor, or host a future event, please get in touch with **[Ethan Sumner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/)via LinkedIn.
You can find our YouTube Channel **[here.](https://www.youtube.com/@CommunityStackHQ)**
This community forms part of the **[Community Stack ecosystem](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)and follows the Community Stack Code of Conduct to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees.
Soho Life Drawing Thursdays!
DROP IN'S WELCOME
*If you'd like to book in advance, you can purchase tickets [here](http://www.soholifedrawing.com/store/p82/Thursday_Drop-In_Life_Drawing%3A_Both_Sessions.html) . Otherwise please bring cash as we are cash only*
£17.00 (cash, £1 surcharge for PayPal/card payments)
Soho Life Drawing is a non-profit drawing group in central London that aims to make life drawing affordable and accessible while paying our models a fair wage. We believe that creativity is an essential part of well-being that is often stifled by the demands of busy schedules or fear due to lack of experience. We want to change that.
Whether you're a professional, student, or amateur artist you'll find yourself at home at Soho Life Drawing. Located in one of London's most central locations, our drop-in classes provide an easily accessible and nonjudgemental space for you to hone your life drawing skills. We offer a portfolio boosting mix of both short and long poses with new models every week, making us a great fit for professionals and novices alike. Our members come from literally all walks of life, so don't be afraid to drop by if you have no background in art--at Soho Life Drawing, you are guaranteed to find a supportive place to explore your artistic abilities.
Here's why you'll love Soho Life Drawing
It's a Great Space!--Our sessions are held at one of London's best kept secrets--the historic Quaker Meeting House, which provides an oasis of calm just minutes away from Leicester Square Station.
Short and Long Poses!--Our sessions begin with short, gestural poses and move up to a longer sustained pose. Our models are personally vetted professionals, and some of the best in the business.
No Need to Bring your own Supplies!--We provide clipboards, and pencils, paper, and rubbers are available on site.
Tea and Biscuits!--Yes, that's right. We provide tea and biscuits to keep your energy up during the breaks! Also, quite often homemade cookies!
Drop-ins Welcome!--No need to book in advance!
So come by and check us out—we look forward to seeing you there!
6:30-7:30 PM Guided Life Drawing
7:30PM-8:30PM: Tea Break + Longer Poses
We also host private events. For more information visit www.privateartevents.co.uk
Visual Communication Events This Week
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'Steady in the Storm' - Conflict Resilient Communication
Conflict is inevitable. What matters is how we respond to it.
This session will enable you to:
* feel more confident to communicate in conflict situations without blame, shame or judgement.
* take inner steps to transform conflict
* transform enemy images and humanise the other
* intervene safely in situations of conflict
* be more resourced in tense situations
* stay grounded in empathic expression and empathic listening in tense situations
The session will involve reflection, discussion, practice and role play.
Register [here](https://app.workshop-angel.com/form.php?h=1&t=0&e=a41bb520a02753e7)
Please ensure you have completed a Foundation training before attending this session. This session is aimed at those who are interested in finding NVC related ways of intervening in your own conflicts and conflicts around you.
It can also be a helpful strategy to take part in a [practice group](https://www.empathymatters.net/deepening-and-practice-groups) or do a course on [self-empathy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AqSxwzLcXpX0pCraOptvKinNvwuiIWHNwRu0miPE844/edit) before doing or alongside this training.
These intermediate sessions are part of a series organised by London trainers. As we are online, anyone can attend, no matter where you are in the world!
Register [here](https://app.workshop-angel.com/form.php?h=1&t=0&e=a41bb520a02753e7)
Show and a tell + Social. Corner Corner- Canada Water station
\*Disclaimer: All are welcome. Students, professionals, non professionals, business owners, curious cats.
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Come along to the Corner Corner venue, located just a few minutes walk from Canada water, for a few hours to meet friendly faces, work on your personal projects, or just come and share what passion projects you are all working on.
Feel free to bring your laptop, tablet, sketchbook, and notes on the day.
Whether you work in Animation, Art, Design, Film, Games development, or storytelling, you are welcome to come along. We love being around diverse creatives who want an opportunity to showcase their talents.
This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to socialise with like-minded people and to get friendly feedback on their work.
All backgrounds are welcome to join us, even if your just curious about Animation/Art/Storytelling
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I Look forward to seeing you there.
Dibuja con nosotros ✏️🎨- Club Londinense de Dibujo
¿Hablas español? 🇪🇸 🇲🇽 🇨🇴 🇦🇷 ¿Vives en Londres o alrededores? 🇬🇧 🏙¿Te gusta dibujar? 🎨
Ven y dibuja con nosotros. No hace falta que tengas experiencia o vocación artística. Todos los niveles de habilidad son bienvenidos, pero sí esperamos que hables español
La primera mitad del evento (90 min más o menos) dibujaremos, y al terminar compartiremos lo que hayamos hecho, dejando el resto de tiempo para socializar y conectar.
Este es un meetup para conocer y conectar. con hispanohablantes que gustan de expresarse y relajarse dibujando o coloreando en un espacio relajado.✨
Ofrecemos material básico para que puedas dibujar pero te alentamos a traer material con el que te sientas más a gusto.
Hay un café en el espacio donde puedes comprar alguna bebida o snack.
London Content Walk: Better Reels & Hidden Photo Spots
Join a relaxed creator walk through central London designed for photographers, content creators, influencers and anyone who wants better social media content.
**Tickets Must Be Booked in Advance here:**
[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-content-walk-better-reels-hidden-photo-spots-tickets-1988561591250](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-content-walk-better-reels-hidden-photo-spots-tickets-1988561591250?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)
Ticket price £16.96
This is not just a meetup. During the walk I’ll share practical tips on how to create stronger Instagram Reels, better phone photos, smoother movement shots, filming confidence in public, and how to use London locations creatively.
We’ll visit stylish spots around Covent Garden, Seven Dials and nearby streets while creating content and meeting like-minded people.
Perfect for beginners or experienced creators.
What you’ll get:
• Better phone content skills
• Reels ideas and filming tips
• Hidden photo/video locations
• Creative networking
• Fresh content for Instagram/TikTok
Limited small group for better experience.
A Walk on the Commons & a Proper Chat
Our very first gathering. Nothing fancy. No agenda. Just a walk on Putney Common with good people and honest conversation.
We'll meet outside the Windmill Museum by the car park [Wimbledon and Putney Commons / car park entrance], walk for as long as feels right, and find somewhere to sit if the weather cooperates. Which it may or may not.
**Bring:**
🧥 Layers — it's the Commons, not the Maldives
🐾 Dogs welcome
😌 Yourself, exactly as you are
This is a come-as-you-are social. No breathwork today — just meeting each other. That's enough for a first gathering.
☕ There's a lovely cafe next to the museum
*If you're nervous about coming alone — so is almost everyone else. That's rather the point of this group.*
**Details:**
📍 Wimbledon Windmill Museum, Windmill Rd, London SW19 5NR
⏱️ Around 1.5 — 3 hours
💚 Free — always
P.S. Meetup limits us to 10 attendees. If the list is full, please join and RSVP via our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/comeasyouarelondon
I look forward to meeting you all 🤗
The Creative Social Exchange : Art/Musicians/Writers/Designers/Photographers
A relaxed, welcoming space for artists and musicians to connect, share, and grow together.
**ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOMED**
Whether you’re a painter, producer, songwriter, instrumentalist, designer, or just starting out. The focus is simple: **meet like-minded people**, exchange skills, and build confidence in talking about your work.
**When you arrive, you will get Tag sticker to write your name and your skills**
Each attendee will have a short moment to speak to the group. You can introduce yourself, share what you create, talk about your process, or even show a quick example of your work. It’s a supportive environment designed to help you practice social and presentation skills—no pressure, no perfection required.
After each share, there’s an opportunity for light, constructive feedback and discussion to offer helpful insights, encouragement, and fresh perspectives.
LIGHTS,CAMERA,ACTION - KEN'S £5 TOUR of THE CITY OF LONDON'S FILM SET.🎬
This Saturday join us for KEN'S £5 TOUR of the actual locations in the City of London where many famous films were shot. Why pay £15 for a tour similar to this when you can join this one for only £5
(This tour is FREE for members holding the KEN'S EVENTS membership card - otherwise a nominal £5 applies)
The tour lasts for about 2.5 hours. I will be the guide leading you to the various locations.
Full information pack, listing and detailing every location, is also available for free.
I will give one out to each attendee, so no need to strain to hear what is being said up front!!
So enjoy and make the most of London! Get out and see your City in the company of friends!
Learn all about The CITY and the Movies in a relaxing way whilst Walking and Talking. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions.
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AFTERDRINKS & FOOD: After we finish the tour, at around 4-30pm we are heading off for some food and drinks at a local Bar & Restaurant (food is entirely optional, but you can still join us for a drink at the bar) which is just minutes away from where we end the tour.
Please note that it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.
RISKS: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. In these walks we use; pavements, and cross busy roads. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
No dogs on this walk or small children please.
Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.
WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ [https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/)](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/)
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
[https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/](https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/)
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
[http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)
Instagram Page
[Kenswalks](https://www.instagram.com/weekendgreenwalks/)
Twitter
[@KenEvents](http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents)
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
[http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents](http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events)
When you arrive at the station look for Ken with the meetup badge outside the station.
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards**
In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide “what-if” analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these.
While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics.
**About Our Speaker**
Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
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Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
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.
NFT AI ART Columbus
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 to Be a Better Communicator - Free Seminar
How to be a Better Communicator
Communication is everything in life
You are only as successful as your ability to communicate.
\- What if you could confidently talk to anyone?
\- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation?
\- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence?
You can!
The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate.
Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215
For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024
CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers
A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective.
This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly.
Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
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
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Creativity Circle: Paper Flowers & Flower Crowns
**This month’s Creativity Circle is very timely. We will be making our own craft flowers out of paper, coffee filters, popsicle sticks, sparkles, cupcake liners, pipe cleaners and more! All ages welcome, show up as you can, bring a friend or a few if you would like to! Excited to see you there! Seats Limited. Held at the Westerville Public Library Meeting Room B.**





















