2025 Agenda

WELCOME

12:00 - 12:15 PM Eastern

About the Day

A welcome announcement by Abby Covert & Tonia Bartz

SOULFUL ACTIVITIES

12:15 - 12:45 PM Eastern

Dear AI: Poems from the In-Between

hosted by Dan Cooney & Jessica Anderson

Write short, meaningful poems using fill-in-the-blank prompts that dig into how you're feeling right now. Whether you're excited about AI or worried about where it's all heading, this session gives you space to put those feelings on paper. We'll use simple writing exercises, with some AI assistance, to help you make sense of this weird, changing world. 

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Personal Network Health Check

hosted by Alfi Oloo

Take time to look closely at your relationships and figure out which ones actually help you thrive. We'll use practical tools to map out who's in your corner, where the gaps are, and which connections might be draining your energy. This isn't about having the biggest network—it's about building the right one that supports your goals and wellbeing.

MUTUAL AID

1:00 - 1:30 PM Eastern

Stuck Session

hosted by Maring Eberlein

A judgment-free zone where you can finally tackle that thing you can't get past. Bring your roadblocks, dead ends, and frustrations—or help others work through theirs. Through structured conversation and honest feedback, we'll turn vague worries into clear next steps. Sometimes just saying it out loud is half the battle.

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Money Grows on Trees

hosted by Jasmine Ibrahim

This hands-on workshop gives business owners the exact words they need to explain their worth to customers. We'll break down complex value propositions into clear, everyday language that connects with your specific audience. You'll walk away with a simple toolkit for talking about what you offer in ways that make sense to the people who matter most to your business.

DISCUSSIONS

1:45 to 2:15 PM Eastern

Language is Emotional

hosted by Clair Rock

Words aren't just information—they carry feelings that hit each of us differently. In this frank discussion, we'll explore how certain terms, phrases, and ways of speaking create strong personal reactions based on our unique lives and backgrounds. By sharing our different takes on everyday language, we'll uncover how deeply our word choices matter when connecting with others.

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Shitty Maps are Helpful

hosted by Joe Elmendorf

Quick, rough sketches can solve problems better than perfect diagrams. In this session, we'll practice making "good enough" maps that capture the heart of complex issues without getting stuck in details. Bring your messy problems and learn how these fast, imperfect drawings can unlock fresh thinking and help you move forward when you're spinning your wheels. 

CLOSING 

2:15 to 3:00 PM Eastern

Hear from our Chief Sensemaker, Abby Covert about our club membership experience and meet some of our members and leaders.