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Gals Brunch April - Meet People, Make Friends
**PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION FOR HOW TO RSVP**đ
If you're keen to attend the Melbourne Gals Brunch on the **19th of April at 11am** to make some awesome new friends, please sign up via the Airtable personality form at [www.chillsy.app/brunch](http://www.chillsy.app/brunch)
Spaces are limited to 25 so get in QUICK!
If you've already filled out the form, sign up here: [https://www.chillsy.app/returning](https://www.chillsy.app/returning) đ
**TO REGISTER:**
Please sign up via the Airtable form, as it gives us the most accurate view of who is attending on the day which helps us hugely as organisers and makes it easy for you attending! Unfortunately, Meetup-only RSVPs will not be counted as registering for this reason.
Signups close on the **Wednesday of the brunch**, please note any signups past this date may not guarantee you a spot.
**BRUNCH FEE:**
Our Gals Brunches require a fee because of the organisation and admin involved, and to maintain high-quality attendees.
**LATE PAYMENTS:** If you make a payment **after** the Wednesday night cut-off, and donât hear from us regarding the event details, we will automatically process a **refund** for you. To avoid confusion, please reach out directly to \*\*[galsbrunch@gmail.com**.](http://galsbrunch@gmail.com%2A%2A./) Meetup only shows display names which can make it difficult to locate your form/payment.
**CAFE LOCATION:**
If you have completed the signup & paid via Stripe, you will receive an email on the Thursday or Friday of the brunch with brunch details.
**QUESTIONS & HELP:**
Please email \*\*[galsbrunch@gmail.com**](http://galsbrunch@gmail.com%2A%2A/) directly, so we can resolve any issues quicker :)
Speechcraft 2026 â Professional speaker series
**Register here: [https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1546728](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1546728)**
Ready to strengthen your presence and sharpen your communication impact?
Speechcraft is a program designed specifically for people who want to refine their speaking skills, enhance communication, and deliver clear, persuasive messages with confidence.
Hosted by Alex Stemate and other experienced speakers from Southbank Toastmasters, this focused workshop series provides structured, practical training in speech organisation, delivery techniques, and persuasive strategy, all in a supportive, feedback-rich environment.
Who is this for?
* Professionals seeking stronger presentation, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills
* Job seekers who want to improve their interviewing skills
* Toastmasters members working toward Pathways goals or aiming to elevate their speaking impact
* Leaders, managers, and business owners who want to communicate with clarity and authority
**Program Sessions**
April 19, 10 am to 1 pm
Organising Your Speech , Vocal Variety & Body Language
Learn how to structure compelling speeches and enhance delivery through vocal control and confident body language.
April 26, 10 am to 1 pm
Speaking with Purpose , Giving & Receiving Feedback
Develop intentional messaging and master the art of constructive, growth-focused feedback.
May 3, 10 am to 12 pm
Persuasive Speech & Motivational Strategies
Craft influential speeches that inspire action and apply proven motivational techniques to engage any audience.
This series is practical, interactive, and results-focused, equipping you with tools you can immediately apply in professional settings, presentations, and Toastmasters meetings.
**Pricing:**
$297 for the entire program
Are you a Toastmasters member? Reach out to Alex at [education@d73toastmasters.org](mailto:education@d73toastmasters.org) for a **generous** discount
Location: Boyd Library, 207 City Road, Southbank
Register here: [https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1546728](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1546728)
TechWalking - Networking Event for Tech Professionals
**"TechWalking" - Networking + Walking**
Are you a tech professional looking to network beyond the screen? Look no further than my upcoming #TechWalking event! ââď¸
Join us for a refreshing walk around the scenic Albert Park Lake. Itâs the perfect chance to connect with industry peers while getting in some steps!
I know many of you have been tuning in to my online events, but we've never had the opportunity to meet in person. Let's change that!
Check out the video from the last event: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JOva9E3XYhE
We'll kick things off at **10 am sharp** at the Albert Park Fitness Station. Please, don't be late! We're hitting the trail around the lake as soon as we gather. And trust me, you won't want to miss it â unless you're up for a bit of a sprint to catch up! (we're going anti-clockwise)
This event is pet and kid-friendly, as long as your little ones and furry friends can manage a 5 km walk, they're more than welcome to join.
Looking forward to meeting you all in real life!
Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/)
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Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/)
Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to land your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/)
Subscribe to YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia](https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia)
The Power of the Subconscious Mind
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
EVERY SUNDAY AT 11AM
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
You'll gain insights into:
* The true definition of the subconscious
* How it generates unwanted emotions
* Its real purpose and function
* What determines the pressure it exerts on you
But this isn't just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It's interactive and engaging - you can ask questions at any time.
FREE ADMISSION
Reserve your spot today. Seats are limited, so don't wait too long to sign up.
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Turn Anxiety and Depression Into Happiness!
Turn Anxiety and Depression into Happiness!
Become your natural self again.
Discover the drug-free way to a healthy mind.
This educational talk is based on the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by New York Times bestseller author L. Ron Hubbard.
Dianetics is an exact science of the mind.
In this educational talk you will learn about the hidden source of all irrational thoughts and behavior as well as unwanted emotions (anxiety, fear, depression, apathy) and how to handle them forever.
Free entry and free parking.
Please send messages to host if you have any question.
Trivia
đ **Sunday Trivia Night at Boho!** đ§ ⨠straight after blues !
Looking for the perfect way to wrap up your weekend? Come join us for a fun-filled **Trivia Night at Boho Lounge** this Sunday from **6â8pm**!
Grab your friends, test your knowledge, and enjoy a great vibe in our cozy boho space. Whether you're competitive or just in it for laughs, everyoneâs welcome.
đ´ **Food available to purchase**
đş **Beer & cider on tap**
đ¸ **Cocktails just $16**
Prizes, laughs, and good energy guaranteed!
Book your spot now and make your Sunday one to remember đŤ
Yarra and Botanics Walk discussing 'I'd Rather Not' by Robert Skinner
We'll meet at the spot where Fed Square meets the Princes Bridge over the Yarra (near the pedestrian crossing closest to the river from Flinders St, on the Fed Square side).
We'll walk for about 6km along the Yarra River, through the Botanic Gardens and back along the river to Federation Square for a coffee after the walk.
This month, we're reading and talking about 'I'd Rather Not' by Robert Skinner.
The blurb:
'From one of Australiaâs most wryly funny writers comes an original and utterly hilarious memoir of reaching for the stars while lying in a ditch
*I was sleeping in what might reasonably be described as a ditch, though I tried not to think of it in those terms for morale reasons . . .*
Robert Skinner arrives in the city, searching for a richer life. Things begin badly and then, surprisingly, get slightly worse. Pretty soon he's sleeping rough and trying to run a literary magazine out of a dog park. His quest for meaning keeps being thwarted, by endless jobs, beagles, house parties, ill-advised love affairs, camel trips and bureaucratic entanglements.
Sometimes a book catches the spirit of the times. *I'd Rather Not* is about work, escape and that something more we all need.
'I was told this man came from the Adelaide Plains and so commenced to read his work. By the time I realised I'd been viciously misled and he actually grew up in Magill, it was too late. I was already completely in love with the book. It's an absolute bag of lollies.' âAnnabel Crabb
'Robert Skinner writes with humour, intelligence and heart. Pick up this book and you may never put it down.' âTony Birch
'This book is like a big, properly made gin and tonic drunk outside in a garden on a perfect Saturday afternoon.' âCate Kennedy
'âŚno other book brought me as much joy as this hilarious and deceptively artful collection, and in these uncertain times that is worth plenty.' âMichael Winkler
'No one writes better when the stakes are lower.' âSam Vincent
'My heart leaps whenever I see Robert Skinner's by-line; I know I am in for a hilarious literary treat complete with wry pearlers, gallows truths and wicked timing. People will say he is Australia's Sedaris, but he's not. He's Robert Skinner and he's a bloody marvel.' âAnna Krien
'Brevity may be the soul of wit, but the nimble economy of this slim volume will make readers pine for more. A decidedly skewed, hilarious collection of life reflections and colorful storytelling.' â*Kirkus*
'Seriously the funniest book I've read all year. I can't stop thinking about Robert Skinner's forays into the most mundane and frustrating aspects of life - Centrelink, being a tour guide, applying for arts funding - and the shameless truths he not only reveals about himself but about us as a society. Read this book with a bottle of wine, and be alarmed and enlightened!' âAlice Pung
'If only all books were as funny, human and true as *I'd Rather Not*. I raced through it, marvelling and envious all the way.' âMichelle de Kretser
'Skinner has been compared to Oscar Wilde, but his book is as self-effacing as it is quip-witted.' âBeejay Silcox, *The Guardian* 'The best Australian books of 2023'
'Skinner has been called the Australian David Sedaris and it's easy to see why. Both have the same droll, self-deprecating humour and both mine their own lives for maximum mirth-making potential. [...] a book with a several-laughs-a-page quotient.' âThuy On, *Arts Hub*
'The funniest book I have read for a long time' âAndy Griffiths, author of *The Treehouse* series"
Goodreads rating: 3.71
How does a walking bookclub work?
Like a normal bookclub, we talk about the book, what else we're reading, have read, or want to read (as well as a few tangents into life outside literature!) but we do it while walking around Melbourne and then over a coffee. We often split into smaller groups as we walk, but we also regroup through the walk.
Should I read the book beforehand?
The conversation will be more interesting if you do, but you can still come along if you haven't finished it yet!
Do I need to bring anything?
**Comfy** walking shoes, drinking water, some money for coffee or a bite to eat after if you wish. No need to bring the book unless you want to.
No shows
No shows (RSVPing yes and not attending) mean the group waits unnecessarily for those who are not coming, thinking you are running a little late. Itâs absolutely fine to change your rsvp for any reason up until the walk begins, and you donât need to leave a comment, send a message or give a reason, but if you don't click that 'change rsvp' button, you may be removed from the group.
Membership Fee
Did you know that while it is free to attend most events, Meetup charges organisers about $600 a year to organise a group? Members of the Walking Book Club are asked to pay a membership fee of $10 per year (not per event) to help cover this cost. When you join the group, you'll be automatically given a three month trial so you can see what the group is like, without needing to make any payment. If you would like to continue attending events after this, please follow Meetup's instructions to pay the $6.50US/approx $10AUD fee once per year (or contact group organisers if you would prefer to make payment using paypal, payID, cash or bank transfer).
Sunday Meditation | Community Building | Connection | Meet New People
**Who We are..... đ¤**
Our journey to bring people together began in January of 2022. The group was started with a simple intention to gather and meet some likeminded people - connecting through the powerful act of meditation and sharing our genuine selves while sitting in a circle that represents equality, harmony and wholeness( *we believe everyone in the circle is a teacher and a student at the same time)*.
And over the last 4 years of consistently coming together, we have fostered a beautiful, loving, dependable community where members from all walks of life have experienced a sacred space to sit in silence together and meditate, share their authentic selves, give presence to others and forge meaningful and long lasting connections.
The Meditations are guided by Sana(co-founder and host), who is a Trained and certified meditation teacher by the Meditation Association of Australia, and has been guiding meditations for 3+ years in corporate and community settings.
⨠**Do you wish to....**
* Experience a simple yet powerful meditation and breathing practice to find calm, relaxation and clarity
* Connect with like-minded people in your local community and foster meaningful connections
* Meet others who are passionate about growing, uplifting themselves, and supporting others
* Share insights from your personal journey (or simply listen and learn)
Or maybe you just want to...
âŽď¸ **Spend your Sunday evening in a peaceful, zen space and meet new people? Bring a friend (or two!) and letâs connect.**
**Whatâs on the eveningâs flow?**
* **Open meet & greet** â connect and settle in
* **5 min guided meditation** to land into the space and connect within
* **Sharing circle** (totally optional!) â share your thoughts or simply listen
* **20-30 min guided meditation** â for relaxation and deeper connection
**Where?**
đ **250 George St, Fitzroy VIC 3065**
Enter through the church gates. Youâll see a small garden on the left and stairs on the right leading up to the **Dance of Life Yoga Studio (first door on your right upstairs).**
**What to bring?**
* **Donation:** A contribution of **$10 or more is recommended**.
Your donations directly help us cover venue, meetup membership and other costs, provide valuable resources, and keep this meditation community alive and growing.
* **Warm jumper/jacket** (just in case!)
* **Water**
* **Any books/resources/inspiration youâd love to share**
**Important Notes:**
* Spaces are **limited**, so if you canât make it, please update your RSVP to âNot goingâ or send us a quick message.
* **No-show policy:** To keep it fair for everyone, repeat no-shows without notice may not be able to RSVP in the future.
* Attendees under 18 must have a guardian present.
**Everyone is welcome!**
All ages (with guardians for under 18), backgrounds, genders, and experiences â no meditation experience needed.
The event runs for about **2.5 hours**, but youâre free to come and go as you need.
Geelong For Locals Seeking Personality Matches
**đ Online Speed Dating via Zoom â Connect with Geelong Singles Tonight!**
Ditch the apps. Meet Geelong singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. We match you with compatible Geelong locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session.
**Find your age group below:**
- **Ages 18-32** â [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=join-the-local-singles-dating-scene&ar=18-32&face_v=14.0)
- **Ages 30-46** â [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=join-the-local-singles-dating-scene&ar=30-46&face_v=14.0)
- **Ages 40-58** â [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=join-the-local-singles-dating-scene&ar=40-58&face_v=14.0)
- **Ages 55+** â [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=join-the-local-singles-dating-scene&ar=55+&face_v=14.0)
**â ď¸ Important: RSVP â registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited.
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đŻ **Perfect for:**
- Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face
- Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings
â *"So much better than apps. Actual conversations with real people."* â Geelong attendee
**How It Works**
1. **Sign up** â Tap the link for your age range above.
2. **Complete the quiz** â Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Hop on Zoom** â Join the call and your host will walk you through it.
4. **Speed date** â One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Geelong locals.
5. **Get matches** â Mutual matches shared after the event.
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Live on Zoom â guided rounds from your home
- **Location:** Online from home â no need to go anywhere
- **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions
- **Vibe:** Friendly and relaxed â genuine chats with Geelong locals
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**How long are the chats?**
A few minutes each â just enough to get a sense of someone.
**Do I need experience?**
Not at all. The host walks you through everything.
**Is my info private?**
Absolutely. Contact details are only exchanged on mutual match.
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⨠Speed dating from home â easy, fun, and personality matched. đŚ â¨
Drop In Meditation - Sunday Evenings in Carlton North
Sunday Evening Meditation 5.30 to 6.30pm
Join us in our cosy centre in Carlton North. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner you are welcome at these relaxed and informal sessions. Simple instructions are provided and you can sit in a chair or on a cushion.
Masks optional but not mandated.
Bring your own sealed drink bottle.
$10 for workers or $5 for concession.
Find out about our activities.
Incense and other dharma books and items for sale
803 Nicholson Street, Carlton North.
Website: https://melbourne.rigpa.org.au/
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The Story So Far: A WiA Reflection Circle
A WiA Collective Wisdom Exchange
At the start of this year, we gathered to look back, set intentions, and imagine the next chapter.
This is the follow-up.
Not a check-in. Not a progress report. A small, facilitated circle to reconnect with what you said mattered â and honestly explore whatâs actually happening now.
Together, weâll explore:
⢠What you intended at the start of this year - and what that looks like three months in
⢠Whatâs surprised you, supported you, or shifted
⢠What the next chapter needs now that you know what you know
If you were at our January gathering, bring whatever you made or wrote â your word, your artifact, your intention. Weâll look at it with fresh eyes. If this is your first time, you belong here too. Youâll start where we all started: with whatâs true right now.
Optional art materials will be available for anyone who wants to reflect creatively alongside conversation. If you brought something home from January, youâre warmly invited to bring it back.
The intention is the same as always: everyone leaves feeling more clear, more connected, and a little lighter.
Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate.
What to Expect
⢠A small, welcoming circle (not a large meetup)
⢠Structured conversation so everyone has space to speak
⢠Reflection, listening, and lived experience â not advice-giving
⢠Optional creative reflection alongside conversation
⢠A calm, supportive environment
Who This Is For
Women and underrepresented folks working in or around agile, product, technology, leadership, or organizational change â especially those looking for honest conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords.
Good to Know
⢠No preparation required
⢠If you attended in January, we invite you to bring anything you created or wrote (or something that represents your intention at the start of the year) - itâs optional but invited
⢠Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome
⢠Creative activities are optional
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
**Welcome to the Womenâs Columbus BogleheadsÂŽ Sub-Group**
This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. Weâre a local chapter of **BogleheadsÂŽ**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy:
[Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy):
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
[Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php):
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn â at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Letâs build confidence and knowledge **together**!
Confidence Lab
#### **A Transformative Half-Day Event**
Welcome to Confidence Lab, the ultimate experience designed to help you step into your most confident self. This half-day event is packed with actionable strategies, inspiring sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Whether youâre looking to advance in your career, deepen your self-belief, or simply embrace new challenges, Confidence Lab is your starting point.
#### **What Youâll Experience**
**Your Confidence Lab ticket includes:**
* **Engaging Speaker Sessions**: Learn from experts about harnessing confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life.
* **Interactive Experiences:** Participate in dynamic activities designed to help you step into your most confident self.
* **In-Depth Audience Q&A:** Get direct insights from speakers as they answer your most pressing questions about building confidence and stepping into leadership.
* **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with a supportive community of professionals and confidence enthusiasts.
**2026 Speaker Sessions:**
* **Seeing Clearly**
Understand how you show up - and whatâs been getting in the way.
* **Confidence in Relationship**
Communicate, navigate conflict, and build trust more effectively.
* **Sustainable Agency**
Learn how to lead without burning out. Your energy is part of the strategy.
* **Confidence in Service**
Align how you show up with the impact you actually want to have.
**This Is For You IfâŚ**
* Youâre ready to take up more space in your work or life
* You want to communicate with clarity and confidence
* Youâre stepping into (or preparing for) leadership
* Youâre done second-guessing yourself
#### **Our Speakers**
**Lachandra Baker** Founder of LBB Edutainment and the kind of person who makes you realize youâve been confusing confidence with performance your whole life. Lachandra blends psychology, research, and radical humanity to help individuals and teams stop code-switching their way through the day and start showing up as someone they actually recognize. Expect to be challenged, affirmed, and genuinely seen - sometimes all in the same breath.
**Annette Santiago Reyes** Annette has a rare talent: she makes the way you communicate feel like a discovery, not a critique. A connection catalyst and culture strategist, she helps people understand why they show up the way they do, and how to bridge the gap between intention and impact. Whether you're navigating change, lifeâs challenges, or simply trying to better understand yourself and others. Annette gives you the language and the lens to get there.
**Elizabeth Wangugi** Creator of The Nap Concert and the RESTOR⢠framework, Elizabeth is here to tell you that rest is not a reward - itâs a strategy. Rooted in neuroscience and restorative practice, her work helps high-achievers stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of actual capacity. If your calendar is full and your tank is empty, Elizabeth might be the most important person you hear from at Confidence Lab.
**Stephanie Andrews** Founder of Social Black Butterfly Training & Consulting, Stephanie knows what it takes to lead through complexity because sheâs done it across social services, healthcare, and operations. She specializes in succession strategy and leadership development, equipping leaders to build trust, navigate the hard moments, and leave something worth inheriting. Stephanie doesnât just develop leaders. She develops the kind of leaders people actually want to follow.
**Lillian Morales-Laster** SVP Human Resources Director at United Midwest Savings Bank and Executive Director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA). Lillian has spent her career combining her passion for equity and inclusion with her experience in human resources to lead teams and organizations in the development of supportive work environments. She leads with a vision of ensuring Latinas' voices are included in crucial decision-making processes, because for Lillian, ELLA is more than just a program. It's a vibrant community of hermanas supporting and uplifting each other as they navigate their paths to leadership. A Columbus Business First Community Champion and Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, her commitment to empowering others shows up everywhere she goes.
**Rachyl Kershaw** Founder of Greater Columbus Consulting and the architect behind the Confidence Lab Annual Summit, Rachyl has a gift for cutting through the noise, helping high-achievers stop performing success and start living it. She asks the questions most people are afraid to, creates space for honest reckoning, and somehow makes the hard work feel energizing. If youâve ever wondered why doing everything right still feels like somethingâs missing, youâre in exactly the right room.
#### **Why Confidence Lab?**
Confidence is the foundation for success in every area of life. Whether youâre navigating a career change, launching a business, or striving for personal growth, building your confidence is the key to unlocking your higher purpose. This is your chance to invest in yourself and start living boldly.
#### **Join Us on May 4**
Confidence Lab is more than just an event - itâs a movement. Step into your power, embrace your potential, and make this the year you thrive. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a more confident YOU.
Cost should never be a barrier to growth. If you'd like to request a complimentary community ticket, reach out to us at [hello@confidencelab.org](mailto:hello@confidencelab.org), no explanation needed.
Read more and see additional ticketing options at https://confidencelab.org/
Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang
Semi in honor of March being International Women's Month
Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709)
Location: SOW Plated
Menu: [https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/](https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/)
Book summary:
In 2006 Julia Lerner is living in Moscow, a recent university graduate in computer science, when she's recruited by Russia's largest intelligence agency. By 2018 she's in Silicon Valley as COO of Tangerine, one of America's most famous technology companies. In between her executive management (make offers to promising startups, crush them and copy their features if they refuse); self promotion (check out her latest op-ed in the WSJ, on Work/Life Balance 2.0); and work in gender equality (transfer the most annoying females from her team), she funnels intelligence back to the motherland. But now Russia's asking for more, and Julia's getting nervous. Alice Lu is a first generation Chinese American whose parents are delighted she's working at Tangerine (such a successful company!). Too bad she's slogging away in the lower echelons, recently dumped, and now sharing her expensive two-bedroom apartment with her cousin Cheri, a perennial "founder's girlfriend". One afternoon, while performing a server check, Alice discovers some unusual activity, and now she's burdened with two powerful but distressing suspicions: Tangerine's privacy settings aren't as rigorous as the company claims they are, and the person abusing this loophole might be Julia Lerner herself. The closer Alice gets to Julia, the more Julia questions her own loyalties. Russia may have placed her in the Valley, but she's the one who built her career; isn't she entitled to protect the lifestyle she's earned?
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.
Hike Blacklick Woods and The Canopy. Optional lunch after.
Over time I'm hoping to organize a hike to all the Franklin County Metro Parks. This is the first one so if you're interested jump in!
We'll start with the Canopy Walk, a cool feature of this park. Climb 100 stairs to the top - or take the elevator if stairs aren't your thing. At the top there are a bunch of things to play on - a rope bridge, a fireman pole that we can slide down - and more! About fifteen minutes there and we'll head to the natural trail, Buttonbush, Maple and Beech Trail for 2.2 miles then do a 1.7 mile loop on the paved Greenway Trail. We'll be passing our cars as we transition if you only want to do the first loop, or the second loop. Pace of around 3.5 mph but no one left behind.
If there is an interest we can grab lunch nearby afterward.


























