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Insights from 1200+ women, 500 dinners, 38 topics, 37 cities

Fear
Love and Fear are Two Sides of the Same Coin At the core of so many of our darkest, most painful emotions lives fear. Some of us are afraid of flying, others of being alone, and most of us fear death. We fear what we can't control.

September 1st, 2022
Sexuality
Sexy is an Inside Job
Sex and sexuality is one of the least talked about but most fundamental aspects of the human condition. It's taboo, it's uncomfortable, it's powerful, it's important.

July 31st, 2022

Anger
The Gift of Anger
We all know the feeling. Something happens that sparks a flame inside of you, you feel your blood begin to boil. It's heated, it's powerful, and it can be all consuming.

June 10th, 2022

Trust
Trust is the key to connection
When we feel trust, there's a sense of safety and security that allows us to to open and be ourselves. Trust is so fundamental to relating, and yet, can feel so hard to establish.

May 1st, 2022

Ambition
The Heart of Ambition
Sometimes ambitious people get a bad rep (especially women). They can be seen as too strong, greedy, or aggressive. Yet, we all have dreams and desires of wanting to achieve something (maybe even very

April 1st, 2022

Forgiveness
What does it mean to forgive?
We've all been hurt. Oftentimes, the biggest perpetrator is ourselves. Forgiveness is a gateway to living with more peace, but how can we truly forgive ourselves, and others?

February 28th, 2022

Vulnerability
By Embracing Our Vulnerability We Can Honor Our Full Selves
We know that vulnerability is required to take courageous action and to build deep connection with others. Yet, being genuinely vulnerable is hard for many of us.

January 31st, 2022

Authenticity
The light and shadow of authenticity
We all desire to be authentic in our lives and relationships. Yet being our most authentic selves is hard and complex. Many of us worry others will judge us or our words will hurt others.

October 20th, 2021

Attraction
What do our attractions tell us about our lives
We often think about attraction in the context of romance, pleasure, and desire. But we also feel attracted to friends, places, ideas, and even people online. Attraction comes in many forms.

September 1st, 2021

Resentment
How to connect with and heal our resentment
Many of us build resentment when we accept persistent wrongdoing or unfair treatment from another person, system, or institution. We know something isn't right yet we disregard those emotions.

July 21st, 2021

Joy
What is joy and how to embrace it?
Joy is one of the most powerful emotions a human can experience. It’s vibrant and rooted in deep happiness. Yet, it’s easy to forget that we are joyful beings! Joy is elusive and can be overshadowed.

June 23rd, 2021

Power
Power: Creating A New Narrative
Governing moments from the office, to the bedroom, to our friendships - our relationship with power often emerges from its imbalance. We can feel strong and influential, or inferior and worthless.

May 26th, 2021

Family
Exploring Our Family ‘Tree’ — What’s In Our Roots, Trunks and Branches
Our family plays a huge role in our lives. They influence our beliefs, behaviors, and self-esteem. For some family can be our biggest source of love, for others it can be our deepest pain.

April 21st, 2021

Stress & Burnout
Imagine if we removed the word “stress” from our vocabulary
Stress can manifest in physical pain, change our appearance or affect how we eat. We know that stress is "bad," and it can make us sick if it escalates. Yet, how do we stop it?

March 17th, 2021

Transformation
Change is inevitable, transformation is not
Transforming is part of life. It can happen unexpectedly (like having an accident) or it can be sought after (like embarking on a spiritual journey). A lot gets stirred during these times.

February 17th, 2021

Purpose
Why we need to rethink the meaning of purpose
"What’s your purpose?" This is a loaded question. Many believe that finding a purpose is key to living a more fulfilling and exciting life. Yet, finding our purpose can be elusive.

January 14th, 2021

Envy & Jealousy
Why it’s time to destigmatize envy and jealousy
We all know the feeling: we want something that others have and we don’t. Instead of feeling inspired, we compare lives and accomplishments, making us feel small, angry, and downright uncomfortable.

December 15th, 2020

Pleasure
How to reclaim and grow your pleasure
In the age of a global pandemic, social upheaval, and uncertainty in all of our lives, pleasure can feel like a distant concept. Yet our relationship to pleasure is more important than ever before.

October 13th, 2020

Self-Confidence
Re-visiting the ‘self’ in self-confidence
Self-confidence is the ability to really get to know yourself, to trust yourself, and then to take courageous action in the world. It’s the unshakeable belief in your inherent self-worth.

September 15th, 2020

Guilt
Guilt Can Help Transform Us
Guilt keeps us up at night. Endlessly ruminating over what we did that was "bad." Maybe you lied, or stole. Whatever it's source, guilt can seriously affect our sense of self-worth.

August 14th, 2020

Pleasing & Boundaries
The struggle is real: creating healthy boundaries in our lives
Many of us are seasoned pleasers. We say "yes" too often and then feel drained, guilty or angry for not setting the right boundaries and "no" can feel so uncomfortable.

June 15th, 2020

Female Relationships
How to create supportive, honest relationships with the women in your life
Many of us have experienced competition, envy, and shame. Yet with all of its complications, "good" female friendships are often one of the most important sources of connection and love.

May 15th, 2020

Control
Why we crave control
We crave control. That feeling that we direct our lives and our results. We want to know that we are behind the wheel, determining what happens, how it happens, and how it will make us feel.

April 15th, 2020

Health
The recipe for a healthy life
Many of us take our health (physical, mental, emotional) for granted until something goes wrong. Then it becomes all consuming. When we are not healthy, we can feel fragile, weak and vulnerable.

March 16th, 2020

Belonging
What is belonging and how can we feel it?
Belonging is a core human need. Belonging is about feeling seen, accepted and loved - even the dark, scary parts we'd rather hide away. We all need this.

February 14th, 2020

Shame
Shame keeps us apart
It's that feeling of being not enough. Wrong. Dirty. Inherently bad. We feel shame towards core parts of who we are, and what we've done. Whether personal or systemic, shame is painful.

January 23rd, 2020

Money
Taking Money Out of the Shadows
It's taboo. It's complicated. Oftentimes rife with fear, guilt, or resentment, money can become linked with our self-worth, making us feel we never have (or are) "enough."

December 6th, 2019

Power II
Owning our Feminine Power
Sometimes we feel strong, influential, and "better" than others. And there are times when we can feel inferior, worthless or unsafe. Power isn't one-dimensional, it's complex.

October 4th, 2019

(Self) Love
Pioneering a self-love culture
We can love our parents, friends, partners, but what does it mean to love ourselves? Self-love is easier said than done. We don't have a blue-print for what it means to really love ourselves.

June 28th, 2019

Female Relationships
Female Relationships: A Labor of Love
Many of us have experienced competition, envy, and shame. Yet with all of its complications, "good" female friendships are often one of the most important sources of connection and love.

May 8th, 2019

Grief
Shining a Light on Grief
Losing someone we love is one of the most painful and devastating experiences. Sometimes even just the idea of losing someone can keep us awake at night. Yet, loss it's unavoidable.

April 2nd, 2019

Courage
The Courage To Feel
Courage is one of the most desired and admired human qualities. It allows us to take on risks, pursue our dreams, and face difficult situations with presence (instead of looking away).

January 4th, 2019

Failure
We all fail, but are we failures?
Failing can be terrifying. It can make us afraid of showing our weaknesses and being judged by others. Failure can prevent use from pursuing our biggest dreams and showing up as our authentic selves.

December 21st, 2018

Love
What is love and how do we approach it?
What is love? Love is difficult to define. Love is difficult to understand. We all have different relationships to love. We express it. We receive it. We feel it. We love it. We hate it.

- November 23rd, 2018

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