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🚀 Research Tuesday is Back: International User Research
**The wait is over!** After a long hiatus, we are reviving our favorite morning tradition. Research Tuesday is returning as a monthly ritual for the UX community to meet, share, and discuss the "no-filter" reality of our craft.
We’ve missed the energy of in-person discussions, and we’re thrilled to start this new chapter with you.
**💡 The Vibe: No Cameras, Just Conversations**
If you’re new here, this is our secret sauce: **We never record or stream our meetups.** We believe the best insights come from a safe space where speakers and participants can be brutally honest about what worked - and what didn't.
**🌍 This Month: International Research**
Conducting research across different cultures, languages, and time zones brings a unique set of challenges. How do we adapt our methods for global markets? What are the biggest cultural pitfalls? Our speakers will "kick off" the topic with informal presentations, followed by a deep-dive discussion.
**Language note:** Since the topic is international and our speakers are global, this specific meetup will be held in **English**.
**👋 Our Speakers:**
**Martina Benešová**
Martina is a UX Researcher at Livesport with over 15 years of experience across the research world. Her career includes working for GfK, Vodafone and Unilever, where she moved between consumer insights, brand management and market research roles. She studied Sociology at Oxford Brookes University and has worked across multiple countries and markets throughout her career. At Research Tuesday, she'll be talking about the challenges and realities of running research internationally.
**Carolina Lourenço Rosa**
Carolina is a Brazilian UX Researcher based in Portugal. With a background in Journalism and Film, she spent over a decade working as a content producer and researcher in media companies, NGOs, and film productions before transitioning to UX in 2022. Today, she works at Livesport conducting qualitative interviews with Brazilian and Portuguese users while coordinating a network of qualitative researchers across Italy, Nigeria, the UK, Colombia, and South Korea. At Research Tuesday, she’ll share her experiences and learnings from conducting and managing research across different markets.
**🕒 Agenda:**
* **08:30 AM** – Doors open & Early networking (coffee & chats)
* **9:00 AM** – Kick-off Talks: International Research
* **10:00 AM** – Open Discussion
* **11:00 PM** – Closing & Final Networking
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**🧸 Babysitting On-Demand:**
Research Tuesday has always been about making professional growth accessible. We especially want to support parents of small children, helping them stay connected with the industry and socialize without the usual barriers.
* **Interested in babysitting?** We are happy to arrange it on-site, but we need to know if there is interest.
* **Action:** Please let us know in the **comments section** no later than Monday noon if you would like to use this service and for how many children. We will decide whether to provide the service based on your feedback.
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**🎟️ Important Details:**
* **Tickets:** The event is **free**, but space is strictly limited to **35 seats** to keep the discussion intimate.
* **Reservation:** Please book your spot early. If your plans change, please release your spot for others.
**We can’t wait to see the old faces and welcome the new ones!**
Ivana, Lucie, Martin
Tuesday 3x3 Basketball in Pražačka with Galaksians
**3x3 Basketball** practice in **Gymnázium Na Pražačce** indoor basketball court.
**Start at 19h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join.
We got a full field, rotating with 3x3 matches on each side.
Cost: **90 crowns**.
Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgur.com/a/thtAJd0
In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)
English Conversation Club (Ládví Praha 8)
Are you learning English as a second language and looking for a chance to practice? Join our **English Conversation Club**!
We create a friendly atmosphere with **games and activities** designed to help you improve your conversational skills. Our goal is simple: **leave each session with new words and more confidence speaking English!**
**Details:**
* **Cost:** Free (bring some money to buy a drink at Tichá Kavárna)
* **Frequency:** Meets regularly based on attendance
* **Who:** Anyone studying or practicing English
**Things to know:**
Tichá Kavárna is a social enterprise café that creates jobs for the deaf community and connects the hearing and deaf worlds. Guests can order in sign language or simply point to the menu, making communication easy. Profits support services for the deaf and the café’s development.
This event is sponsored by the church **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/). We believe in helping others with practical needs—like learning English—while we live lives that reflect Jesus. At the end of each session, we’ll offer an open invitation for anyone interested in exploring faith, reading the Bible, or learning more about Jesus. **Participation in religious activities is completely optional.** We will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings.
Make Friends | International Meet-Up
\~FREE EVENT\~
Meet Locals & internationals People Every Tuesday & Make New Friends🙂
For introverts and shy people (we all are sometimes), we have ice-breaking games and more... so feel free to come by.
Everyone is invited to enjoy amazing Cocktails in 135kc only🍸
Beer in 49 kc 🥂🍻
It is organized after our Biggest Event in Central Europe with 234 people in a single event. 🙂
📍LOCATION
TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB
Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Prague, Czech Republic
(Nearest tram stop- Hellichova & Ujezd)
❓Questions❓
Follow & write to
https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/
***
\~AKCE ZDARMA\~
Každé úterý se seznamte s místními a mezinárodními lidmi a najděte si nové přátele🙂
Pro introverty a stydlivé lidi (všichni jsme někdy) máme hry na lámání ledu a další... tak neváhejte a přijďte.
Všichni jsou zváni k vychutnání úžasných koktejlů jen za 135 kč🍸
Pivo za 49 kč 🥂🍻
Je pořádána po naší největší akci ve střední Evropě s 234 lidmi na jediné akci. 🙂
📍 POLOHA
TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB
Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha, Česká republika
(nejbližší tramvajová zastávka- Hellichova & Újezd)
❓Otázky❓
Sledujte a pište
https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/
Velvet Tuesday: Comedy Show at Czech Inn Bar
🎤Velvet Tuesdays at Czech Inn Bar are back!
🎤 Stand-up Show in English.
Join us for the great night of laughs at the first weekly comedy show in Prague!
🍺 Czech Inn Bar, Francouzská 76, Prague. (🚋 stop Krymská).
🚪 Doors opens at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm ⏰
🎫 200,- CZK with Welcome shot of rum included!
https://goout.net/en/velvet-tuesday-comedy-show/ezkbaic/
😊 Every week great line-up of comedians, traveling comedians and surprising guest welcomed.
AI Strategy in the Real World: From Hype to Execution
Join us for the **kickoff meetup of AI Transformers Prague** new community for leaders, innovators, and practitioners who want to turn AI from buzzword into real business impact.
Our first event is all about **AI strategy**: how different types of organizations – from startups to corporates to the public sector – can approach AI in a structured, realistic way.
You’ll hear how others are thinking about AI, what’s actually working in practice, and how to avoid getting stuck in endless pilots.
***
**🧭 Theme: AI Strategy Across Sectors**
We’ll explore questions like:
* How should startups vs. large companies think about AI strategy?
* Where do you start if your company is at “AI zero”?
* How do you prioritize use cases and show business value quickly?
* What are the biggest pitfalls in AI adoption today?
***
**🎙 Speakers**
Leaders and practitioners from different size companies sharing concrete examples of how they’re designing and executing AI strategies in their organizations.
**Lukáš Kačena –** Government Commissioner for AI
**Martin Záhumenský -** Chief Technology Officer at Ataccama
\*\*Kateřina Lesch – Group AI Manager, Dr. Max group
**Jirka Bachel** \- Co\-Founder & CEO at Navigara\.com
**Moderator: Michal Ličko** – CEO, Visionvolve
***
**📋 Agenda (March 17)**
* **17:00–17:30** – Arrival, registration & networking
* **17:30–17:45** – Welcome & intro to AI Transformers Prague
* **17:45–18:45** – Flash Strategies: 15 Minute Playbooks from the Frontlines
* **18:45 - 19:30** Moderated panel discussion and Q&A
**19:30–20:00** – Networking, drinks & informal conversations
***
**👥 Who Is This For?**
* Founders & startup leaders
* Product managers & engineering leaders
* Corporate innovators & digital transformation teams
* Data scientists, AI engineers, and researchers
* Anyone curious about how AI is reshaping business and work
Whether you’re just starting or already running AI initiatives, you’ll walk away with **practical insights, real examples, and new connections**.
***
**📍 Practical Info**
* **Date:** March 17
* **Time:** 17:00–20:0
* **Location:** WE WORK, Národní 14, Praha 1
* **Language:** English
*
**Attendance is free, but spots are limited.**
RSVP to secure your place and join the people building the AI-native future of Prague and Europe.
By attending this event, you agree that photos and videos of you may be used for marketing purposes; if you do not consent, please let us know at the venue or contact the organizers in advance.
after-work pint :)
Anyone up for having an after work pint? :) Join me at Becketts Irish pub at 7pm! Try to come on time, the booking is on my name. :)
PS. A symbolic fee of 40 CZK will be collected in order to cover the Meetup membership subscription, thank you for understanding and hope to see you all there!
Maya
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Critique-Free Writing Group [in-person & virtual]
This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you.
We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano).
We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon.
The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.
Prague Writers Group [in-person & virtual]
\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\*
This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy.
To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano)
DROPBOX INFO:
* add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark")
* When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya").
* The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.
Pyvo Prague #178: You’ve Heard of the OWASP Top 10 — Now Meet the Other 90%
**Talks:**
*You’ve Heard of the OWASP Top 10 — Now Meet the Other 90%*
*by* *Vojtech Snajdr*
Most developers know OWASP for the famous Top 10 list, but that’s only a small part of what the organization actually does. OWASP is a huge ecosystem of tools, resources, standards, and experimental projects aimed at helping developers build more secure software.
In this talk, we’ll take a tour beyond the Top 10 and explore some of the interesting, practical, and sometimes surprising things OWASP has created, with a focus on ideas and tools you can apply in real projects right away.
**Schedule**
**18:30** – Doors open
**19:00** – Talk “*You’ve Heard of the OWASP top 10 — Now Meet the Other 90%*”
19:45 – Lightning talks: add yours to [https://bit.ly/prpylight](https://bit.ly/prpylight)
after 20:00 – Networking
**Good to know**
* You don’t have to register for this meetup – the actual attendance is much bigger (40–70 Pythonistas) than indicated in the “Going” list here.
* **Cash only payments – club doesn’t accept cards.**
* Talks at Pyvo are mostly in Czech but it there’s somebody who doesn’t understand Czech talks are switched to English if the speaker is able to do so.
* Besides both soft drinks and beer it's possible to eat at the club. Choice is variable and consists of 4 to 7 options ranging from toast, sausages and soup to fried cheese in a bun, goulash or schnitzel.
* Club closes at midnight.
Coffee and Conversation (Karlin / křížikova metro)
• What we'll do
This meet up is for those who are learning English as a second language and want a chance to practice. We will provide a fun and interesting activity to encourage simple English conversation. It may be a game, an interesting topic, or whatever. We promise to keep the evening relaxed and give you a chance to practice your English.
• What to bring
Just you.
• Important to know
We are hosted by Do Slova Praha. As a church, we want to help our community in practical ways. We may hand out information to other events that our church does, but do not worry... this is not a religious event. Just come to practice English :)
[https://www.doslovapraha.cz/](https://www.doslovapraha.cz/)
Preparing a community space
Want to give back AND spend a day in a creative community? Come along to this theatre clean up!
We’ll be helping with clean-up and prep tasks as part of the ongoing renovation – painting, basic construction work, vacuuming, and general cleaning, some gardening as well.
\*\*please note, there will be areas that are more dusty, so please advise if you have any allergies / issues\*\*
Studio ALTA is a cultural centre, collective, and production platform. It nurtures creative ideas, responds to societal needs, and serves as a safe space for dreaming and realizing bold visions. https://www.altart.cz/o-nas/
If you have any questions, reach out to Julia +420 737 890 656
Agilní Open Café Praha - 18.3.2026
Příští Agilní Open Café alias setkání Agilních nadšenců bude opět v kavárně v Praze 18. 3. 2026. Opencafé je pro ty, **kteří chtějí něčím zajímavým přispět do konverzace**.
Dejte prosím vědět jestli dorazíte - **přihlaste se** na: [https://forms.gle/TekuzpmhJVFw4UDA6](https://forms.gle/TekuzpmhJVFw4UDA6)
Nečekejte školení, ani vysvětlení toho, co je to Agile, Scrum, Kanban. Agilní Open café je setkání těch co už základy znají a věnuje se tématům pokročilejší implementace agilního světa. Co ale čekejte, je sdílení zkušeností, rad, nápadů a názorů na témata spojená s Agilitou.
**Kdy:** 18.3. 2026, 17:30-19:30
**Kde:** **Café Záhorský, Eliášova 279/1, 160 00 Praha 6, malý salónek** [http://www.cafezahorsky.cz](http://www.cafezahorsky.cz/) (Kousek od metra Hradčanská)
**Jazyk:** Česky
**Téma:** Velké produkty, plánování, roadmapy
**Formát:** volně facilitovaná diskuse. Na téma nemusíte být experti, ale měli byste na něj mít nějaký názor a mělo by vás zajímat. :)
Open Café není o prezentacích, ale o konverzaci mezi účastníky, sdílení zkušeností a nápadů.
🎶Friday Open Mic Music Jam🎶
\-\- ENTRY: 100 CZK \-\-
🎶 Everyone is welcome to the Open Mic Jam at Coffice every Friday evening. Enjoy a variety of drinks and food while listening to local artists.
👉 You can also be part of the fun and bring your talent by singing or playing a musical instrument.
👉 This event is already a classic for Fridays night in Prague, so don't worry.. there is always lot of people coming.
📍 WHERE:
Coffice Prague: Malířská 14 - Holesovice (the closest tram stop is Kamnicka and Letenske Namesti)
🍸 The bar offers cocktails at promotional prices. There is as well beer, wine and more.
🍴 If you are hungry, we have delicious empanadas, a unique Argentinian food.
🪴 Come to enjoy our new place with a beautiful garden.
ℹ️ If you get lost or need more info, just call or write on WhatsApp:
Martín +420 774 890 273
Enrique +420 605 032 851
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CZ
🚨Po několika týdnech ticha... COFFICE JE ZPĚT! 💪
Tímto pre-opening Open Mic-em chceme oslavit, že jsme zase spolu a už se na Vás moc těšíme.
👉 Zapište si novou lokalitu: Malířská 14 - Holešovice. 🚨
🎶 Všichni jsou vítáni na týdenním Open Mic Jamu v Coffice každý pátek večer. Vychutnejte si různé nápoje a poslechněte si místní umělce.
👉 Můžete se také zapojit do zábavy a přinést svůj talent zpěvem nebo hrou na hudební nástroj.
📍Nezapomeňte, že Coffice je zpět na novém místě! Adresa je Malířská 14 - Holešovice (nejbližší tramvajová zastávka je Letenské náměstí)
Přijďte si užít naše nové místo s krásnou zahradou.
Pokud se ztratíte nebo potřebujete více informací, stačí zavolat nebo napsat na
WhatsApp:
Martín +420 774 890 273
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FB: www.facebook.com/cofficeprague
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cofficeprague
🌎 www.cofficeprague.com
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By participating in our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed that might be shared on our social/ commercial purposes. Post your pictures and tag us @cofficeprague
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Interested in our Events?
📩 info@cofficeprague.com
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +420 774 890 273
Join the Group on Facebook: "Daily Meetups in Prague"
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Are you looking for a Coworking Space in Prague?
We have joined forces with Locus Workspace in Vinohrady and with this some benefits:
\- 30% discount on your 1st month\.
\- Those who are members of Locus\, will be able to work in both locations\. There in Vinohrady and here in Letna\.
\- Free Trial Day
If you are interested, please contact Us Via WhatsApp +420 774 890 273 or email (info@cofficeprague.com)
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[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10
We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**!
Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub.
* GitHub Copilot in VS Code
* GitHub Copilot CLI
… and more!
* **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development
* **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)**
* **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot
* **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub)
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (AI-generated) code; this time!***
Food and drinks will be available.
There will be a Pro+ Sweepstakes, and details on how to enter will be provided at the event. Microsoft will be raffling off 300 GitHub Copilot Pro+ codes at the end of Dev Days.
How it works:
* Attendees will enter the raffle by filling out an entry form provided at the event.
* Codes will be raffled off at the end of the event series!
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
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.
Unity GameDev Hangout – Tools, Workflows & Open Discussion
This is a relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup.
There’s no strict agenda this time — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas.
**Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):**
• Frame Debugger & performance tooling
• Addressables & additive scene workflows
• Input System, localization, responsive UI
• AI integration approaches
• DevOps & LiveOps experiences
• Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing
• Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems
• Weird Unity quirks we’ve all run into
*Nothing is locked in.*
Bring a project if you’d like.
Bring a question.
Bring a lesson learned.
Or just come hang out and meet other developers.
All skill levels welcome!
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
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
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831








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