Rehearsal for ROOM SERVICE’s show!

As we move into the second half of the year, this workshop invites us to slow down and reconnect to our values. What do you want to embody and call in for the rest of 2026?

Through intention setting and a grounding sound bath, we’ll create space to reset the nervous system, gain clarity, and realign to intentions.

Wear comfy clothes. Optional: bring your journal.

Got some pent up energy? Let's scream it out babyyyyyy
Meet at GF at 7:00pm and we'll walk over to Vista Hermosa and let it rip!

BYOS - bring your own scream

Break out the caipirinhas! Unwind after work with some cachaça while I DJ an evening of (mostly) Brazilian music from (mostly) the 70s and 80s. Lots of BMP and easy breezy tunes from the green giant. Tex the wonder Aussie will be assistant DJing as well 🐾

Join us for our monthly Film & TV happy hour! All are welcome - those working in and around Film & TV and/or eager enthusiasts!

Stay tuned for more details on this month's Industry Spotlight.

In partnership with Fresh Sounds and 4theye Tribe - join us for White Linen Nights in the lounge! A night of music and vibes with some of LA's incredibly talented musicians - White Linen (Samwyse + Addi), Basi, and Black Flute Brigade. TRUST ME when I saw this night will be unforgettable.

We'll kick things off in the Wellness Studio with a sound bath from Jade and will transition into the lounge for live music from White Linen, Basi, and Black Flute Brigade (seriously, what a lineup!)

With special help on lights from Bennie!

Cocktail Clinic: We will explore three known and obscure cocktails. Learning the history, ingredients, and how to properly make them. Everything will be provided for you to learn and enjoy these fantastic cocktails. Welcome to The Cocktail Club a community where the appreciation of a finely crafted cocktail brings people together. Whether you're a cocktail geek or just beginning to explore the world of mixology, we invite you to join us in celebrating the artistry of well-made drinks. Our club is built on the belief that great cocktails spark great conversations, and here, you'll find a diverse group of individuals united by a shared passion. Together, we'll exchange tips, recipes, and of course our favorite learning from one another and deepening our understanding of the alchemy that happens when you mix spirits together. Above all, we're here to have fun, enjoy good drinks, and forge lasting connections. Cheers to the perfect pour and even better company!

Back by popular demand - grab the mic and join us for a fun evening of karaoke! Both singers and audience members are welcome. Good vibes, good community, and unforgettable performances!

BYO Beverages and Bites.

Fresh Sounds presents Earth Day Music Fest, a daytime celebration of music, art, community, and environmental stewardship, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Echo Park Trash Club. Why Earth Day in June? Because Earth Day is EVERY DAY!

Join us for an afternoon filled with live performances from 6 local musical acts, family-friendly activities, local vendors, flash tattoos, Valendez Tacos, and plenty of neighbors who care about helping all members of our community live in a more hygienic Los Angeles.

If you've ever joined one of our community cleanups, or attended Earth Day Music Fest in Silver Lake last year, you know this event is about more than just great music. It's about bringing people together, supporting local artists and small businesses, and investing directly in the communities we call home. As a volunteer-run organization, EPTC is dedicated to cleaning up with compassion. We are not a formal nonprofit, so events like this help fund the supplies, equipment, and resources that keep our monthly cleanups going. We're also hoping to raise enough money to host another community hygiene kit assembly day, providing essential items to neighbors who need them most.

Come celebrate Earth Day with us and help us continue cleaning up with compassion.

To learn more about Echo Park Trash Club:
https://www.instagram.com/echo_park_trash_club/

To learn more about Fresh Sounds:
https://www.instagram.com/freshsoundsla/

Sometimes you need a drink to get the creative juices flowing... Calling all writers for a night of inspiration and fun.

We'll do several timed, silent writing bursts with discussion and drinks in between.

Bring your laptop, notebook, tablet, and an idea. Beverages and light snacks will be provided.

Workshop to learn how to use AI better

Join the Los Angeles Ultimate Werewolf Game Meetup Group for a fun-filled evening of social deduction games!
Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game (part card game/part board game-similar to Mafia if you've ever played that) of deduction for two teams: the village team and the wolf team. Players on the village team don't know who the wolves are, and the wolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate players on the village team one at a time. Each player receives a card with their role at the beginning. If it sounds confusing, everything will be walked through at the beginning.
Whether you're a seasoned werewolf player or completely new to the game, this event is perfect for making new friends and testing your wits against others in a thrilling game of deception. Bring your best strategies and alliances as you navigate through the hidden identities and attempt to uncover the werewolves among us.
Not only will you have the chance to play Werewolf, but you'll also have the opportunity to socialize with fellow game enthusiasts in a welcoming and friendly environment. So come out, sharpen your skills, and enjoy a night of engaging gameplay and laughter with the Los Angeles Werewolf Meetup Group.

Cannabis Club and the Lit Club come together once again for an afternoon of elevated literature. The Lit Club is a cannabis-inspired sanctuary for readers and writers founded by Hannah Eko. This July, we are lucky to virtually host Nettie Jones, the author of the Book of the Month: Fish Tales.

The 1st half of the session will be for introductions, check-ins, and a writing prompt.

The 2nd half will be for reading, discussion, questions and farewells.

This session will also be available via Zoom by request. (Link will be posted in the event chat for those interested please lmk)

come join your GF community for a strength-building 45 minute Peloton HIIT class played on the projector screen ~ all levels welcome!

let's get a little stronger together 💪✨🏋️

Join the Los Angeles Ultimate Werewolf Game Meetup Group for a fun-filled evening of social deduction games!
Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game (part card game/part board game-similar to Mafia if you've ever played that) of deduction for two teams: the village team and the wolf team. Players on the village team don't know who the wolves are, and the wolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate players on the village team one at a time. Each player receives a card with their role at the beginning. If it sounds confusing, everything will be walked through at the beginning.
Whether you're a seasoned werewolf player or completely new to the game, this event is perfect for making new friends and testing your wits against others in a thrilling game of deception. Bring your best strategies and alliances as you navigate through the hidden identities and attempt to uncover the werewolves among us.
Not only will you have the chance to play Werewolf, but you'll also have the opportunity to socialize with fellow game enthusiasts in a welcoming and friendly environment. So come out, sharpen your skills, and enjoy a night of engaging gameplay and laughter with the Los Angeles Werewolf Meetup Group.

Come celebrate three friends with the same birthday. Stephanie, Christine and Adam! We’ll have a taco bar, DJ, live drums and a basic salsa dancing lesson at 7:30pm. Please
BYOB - tequila, limes and mixers are all welcome!

Fresh Sounds presents: Library Sessions – Ladies Night

In June, we celebrated one year of Library Sessions with a packed house, and we’re keeping that momentum going into August. This special edition of the showcase is dedicated to celebrating women in music - on stage and behind the scenes.

For Ladies Night, we’re spotlighting women vocalists and centering women across production as well, including a woman sound engineer helping bring the night to life. Expect an intimate evening of powerful performances, community, and connection as we honor the voices and talent shaping the scene.

Don't worry, we'll still have Bennie on the lights :)

Join us for a laid-back July evening celebrating natural & organic wines! Bring a bottle that’s free from added chemicals and made with minimal intervention. Fun fact: natural wine sales have skyrocketed over 200% in the past five years as drinkers chase authenticity! 🍇✨

Did you know the SF Bay Area is a major pioneer in this movement? Local winemakers and urban natural wine bars have helped turn our region into a global hub for clean, quirky, and delicious sips.

We’ll start with quick intros—share why you picked your pour (1–2 mins)—then sip through a delicious spread of snacks designed to complement every funky, fresh, and fabulous flavor. Think crunchy crudités, savory bites, and tasty nibbles.

Grab your favorite bottle, and let’s toast to clean sips and good vibes! 🥂🌱

Note: All members and their guests are warmly invited to attend Wine Club events; however, all attendees must be 21+ and adhere to the following agreements:

1. Ownership of Content & Work
All Wine Club events, themes, tastings, educational materials, and experiences are the creative work of the Wine Club organizer(s). Any photos, videos, or written content captured at our events that are intended for public posting must accurately reflect that the event was hosted by Groundfloor Wine Club and credit the organizer(s).

2. Collaborations & Partnerships
Any partnerships, sponsorships, brand collaborations, or product promotions associated with Wine Club events must be approved in advance by the Wine Club organizer(s). This ensures alignment with the club’s purpose, values, and non-commercial spirit of sharing.

3. Misrepresentation & Commercial Use
Using Wine Club events for personal promotion, commercial gain, brand partnerships, or sponsored content without prior approval is not permitted. If such content is posted, you may be asked to remove or correct it.

4. Respect for Community & Participation
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal of the related content and/or loss of event privileges.

Kalonn Thomas is one of the most exciting rising talents in the Bay Area and this is your chance to find him first! Join us for an exclusive release party for his EP “A Yearner’s Guide to Love.”

This event will not only be an EP release party for the artist Kalonn Thomas, but a community event inviting Bay Area artists, DJs, and, musical creatives.

The line-up includes Bay Area favorite, DJ Cole Mitchelle, setting the vibe, Sip Club, bringing neo-soul, PRADI, a multi-instrumentalist and artist from Santa Clara, California, and Isandro, with an RnB flavor, and a featured artist on the EP. The main act, Kalonn Thomas, will debut their new songs on love, infatuation, and intimacy.

Join us for an afternoon of resilience and connection. This gathering offers a nurturing space to express ourselves through various artistic mediums while sipping Corpse Reviver, a sparkling tea-based electrolyte drink, to complement your mood and creative journey.

We'll provide an assortment of art supplies, including:

Acrylic Paints and canvas
Beautiful mandala coloring pages for mindful creation
Materials for crafting and collaging intention cards
Watercolor paints and pads
A Corpse Reviver tasting bar for every mood

This is an opportunity to create images and artwork that reflect the courage we demonstrate in our daily lives and the strength we share with each other. Through art, we can express the small acts of bravery that shape our everyday experiences - from facing challenges at work to showing up for loved ones, from trying new things to standing up for what matters to us.

Our mood-inspired Corpse Reviver bar will feature flavors to match whatever you're feeling: Botanical for calming, grounding moments of reflection, Berry Hibiscus for an energizing lift during creative bursts, and Guava Rose for an uplifting, celebratory sip - or try the Variety pack to sample it all and stay present in the moment. Every can is sparkling tea-based with electrolytes, L-theanine, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, so you can pick the flavor that matches your current state of mind, or the feeling you'd like to cultivate while creating.

All skill levels welcome. While we'll have various art supplies available, please feel free to bring any personal craft projects you're currently working on. This is a judgment-free space to express yourself, connect with others, and celebrate our shared journey of resilience.

Perfect For
✨Art enthusiasts wanting to connect with others
✨Wellness seekers interested in functional beverages
✨Corpse Reviver fans (or the curious) looking for a mindful alternative to traditional drinks
✨Creative minds who enjoy hands-on crafting
✨Health-conscious drinkers seeking sparkling, low-calorie sips

Take Home: A Corpse Reviver can be enjoyed later, plus a wellness benefits card explaining the electrolyte blend (magnesium, potassium, L-theanine, zinc, sodium) and what each one supports.
https://drinkcorpsereviver.com/

Moon Magic:
Moon Magic is a night of self-work guided by the stars. Join us for reflection and ritual, led by Bex Mui, queer witch, energy healer, and author of House of Our Queer: Healing, Reframing, and Reclaiming Your Spiritual Practice.

This month we’ll meet on the new moon in Cancer, ready to feel all the feels. This lunar moment is ripe for planting intentions about what we want to nourish and care for. Let’s add compassion to our task list and grow our next steps with abundance.

Bring a journal, tarot cards, or other items that help you with reflection.

Want to bring a guest? Message Bex for the eventbrite link.

Flow for the evening:
6:30 Arrive, enjoy tea, and settle in
6:45 Introductions
7:10 Grounding and guided meditation
7:20 Insights and discussions about the lunar phase
8:00 Play Time: reflect, chat, or pull cards
8:15 Closing circle

Join the self-care club as we explore ways to support your busy lifestyle.

Together we will practice:
-Manifestation:
Setting intentions

-Mindful meditations:
Reduce stress and anxiety through various mindful techniques
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well being.

Nobody teaches us how to talk about money let alone manage it.
This is a space to change that.

For the longest time I carried shame, comparison, jealousy, confusion and anxiety around money but worked relentlessly to understand and heal my relationship to it by talking with a variety of people (from stale pale male financial advisors to friends who had very little to friends who had a lot, etc) and actively managing it.
If you'd like to feel lighter around money and learn about it too, please join this small, intimate group for real talk, practical tools, and honest community around your relationship with money.

No shaming and no gatekeeping, just the conversations we should’ve been having all along. <3

Each session stands alone and builds on the others. We rotate through four core topics:

Rotating Healing-Centered Money Topics:
Money Convos — Let's talk about "it". Where did your money story come from? What's still running the show?
Money Audit Somatics — Getting clear on what's actually happening with your money (without the shame spiral)
Investing 101 — Just the tip :) Learn something, teach something, or maybe even make your first investment. Investing is a tool that should be made accessible to everyone.
Money & the Mind — Because the math is actually the easy part...
This is a revolving series — sessions repeat so you can join whenever you're ready and attend any 4 sessions that work for your schedule.

When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:15–7:00pm*
Where: Groundfloor Oakland**
Non Groundfloor members may register at: https://luma.com/tuy025vj

Additional Notes:
Light snacks provided. Come as you are! <3
*Some dates subject to change
**Some sessions may be on zoom as needed

An invitation to be in a community practice of wellbeing, healing and joy. Get to know your fellow Groundfloor members beyond the desk through yoga and movement.

This month’s theme is inspired by Dia De Los Muertos to celebrate grief and those who have passed. We invite you to bring a meaningful item to add to the community altar.

15-min Intentional Introductions & Caring Conversation
1-hour: Vinyasa Flow, Meditation & Sound Healing
15-min: Community Sharing

We welcome all of you. No movement or yoga experience required. This will hopefully feel like a nourishing space to simply just be.

Your guides

Melissa Andrada (Mel - they/them) is the CEO and Cofounder of Fairground, a Mental Health & Wellness collective focused on joyful and confident leadership in the workplace.

Mel co-leads the Queer Yoga Collective at Arise and Yoga & Healing Arts Club at Groundfloor. As a queer Filipine American who came to the States as an undocumented immigrant, Mel brings a highly sensitive and trauma-informed approach to the mat.

Outside of work, they can be traveling, surfing mellow waves and writing a book on joy, trauma and resilience.

Mel is completing a second masters in Clinical Psychology & Expressive Arts Therapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies.

—
Sterling Spence is a community advocate with buildOn, musician with the band Westerly, and a yoga teacher facilitating classes throughout the Bay Area. His work at buildOn invites Oakland High Students to engage with civic activism and brings local volunteers and corporate sponsors into supporting youth agency.

His work centers around building unity in the East Bay and amplifying global education efforts.

As a yoga teacher, his practice emphasizes vinyasa flow as a way to break out of our routines and refocus on core values of connection, intentionality, and care.

Join us for a restorative morning designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and feel present together.

Led by Cherie Amor, this session blends gentle somatic movement, breathwork, and grounding practices tailored to support a sense of calm and community.

Whether you're new to somatic work or a familiar face, this is a welcoming space to settle into your body and breathe.

Agenda:
10:00 – 10:15 AM: Arrival and settling in
10:15 – 11:15 AM: Gentle movement, breathwork, and grounding practice
11:15 AM Onward: Jamu tea by Nusa Tea + brunch bites and good company

Things to bring:
Yoga mat, water bottle, journal

Once we've moved and breathed, the morning melts into the best part: warming, golden jamu tea from Nusa Tea paired with a spread of brunch bites to share. Jamu is Indonesia's traditional herbal tonic, brewed from roots and spices like turmeric, ginger, and tamarind. It's golden, earthy, caffeine-free, and made for slow mornings exactly like this one. We'll have nourishing brunch bites with vegetarian and gluten-free options so everyone has something to savor.

Linger as long as you like, pull an oracle card, sip slowly, and connect over a table made for good conversation.

Spots are limited to keep the group intimate. We'd love to have you.

https://www.instagram.com/micherieamor/
https://www.instagram.com/drinknusa/

Nobody teaches us how to talk about money let alone manage it.
This is a space to change that.

For the longest time I carried shame, comparison, jealousy, confusion and anxiety around money but worked relentlessly to understand and heal my relationship to it by talking with a variety of people (from stale pale male financial advisors to friends who had very little to friends who had a lot, etc) and actively managing it.
If you'd like to feel lighter around money and learn about it too, please join this small, intimate group for real talk, practical tools, and honest community around your relationship with money.

No shaming and no gatekeeping, just the conversations we should’ve been having all along. <3

Each session stands alone and builds on the others. We rotate through four core topics:

Rotating Healing-Centered Money Topics:
Money Convos — Let's talk about "it". Where did your money story come from? What's still running the show?

Money Audit Somatics — Getting clear on what's actually happening with your money (without the shame spiral)

Investing 101 — Just the tip :) Learn something, teach something, or maybe even make your first investment. Investing is a tool that should be made accessible to everyone.

Money & the Mind — Because the math is actually the easy part...
This is a revolving series — sessions repeat so you can join whenever you're ready and attend any 4 sessions that work for your schedule.

When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:15–7:00pm*
Where: Groundfloor Oakland**
Non Groundfloor members may register at: https://luma.com/tuy025vj

Additional Notes:
Light snacks provided. Come as you are! <3
*Some dates subject to change
**Some sessions may be on zoom as needed

Moon Magic: Solar Eclipse in Leo

This month has a special co-host: Danyelle Caruthers! This witchy femme and co-founder of the Witch and Healer Collective will bring deep insight into this lunar cycle and relevant cosmic transits.

Moon Magic is a night of self-work guided by the stars. Join us for reflection and ritual, led by Bex Mui, queer witch, energy healer, and author of House of Our Queer: Healing, Reframing, and Reclaiming Your Spiritual Practice.

We meet on this night of the Solar Eclipse, coming together to make the most of this mid-week moment of transformation. This eclipse literally blocks the light of Leo, focusing us to look inward for its themes of self reflection and pride.

Bring a journal, tarot cards, or other items that help you with reflection.

Want to bring a guest? Message Bex for the eventbrite link.

Flow for the evening:
6:30 Arrive, enjoy tea, and settle in
6:45 Introductions
7:10 Grounding and guided meditation
7:20 Insights and discussions about the lunar phase
8:00 Play Time: reflect, chat, or pull cards
8:15 Closing circle

Nobody teaches us how to talk about money let alone manage it.

​This is a space to change that.

​For the longest time I carried shame, comparison, jealousy, confusion and anxiety around money but worked relentlessly to understand and heal my relationship to it by talking with a variety of people (from boring stale pale male financial advisors to friends who had very little to friends who had a lot, etc) and building a better relationship with it by facing it and managing it.

​Before I knew it, my net worth had increased and my relationship to money became more joyful.

​If you'd like to feel lighter around money and learn about it too, please join this small, intimate group (capped at 15) for real talk, practical tools, and honest community around your relationship with money.

​No shaming and no gatekeeping! Just the conversations we should have been having all along.

​Each session stands alone and builds on the others. We rotate through four core topics.

​Rotating Healing-Centered Money Topics:
​— Money Convos: Let's talk about "it". Where did your money story come from? What's still running the show?
​— Cash Flow Somatics: Getting clear on what's actually happening with your money (without the shame spiral)
​— Investing 101: Just the tip :) Learn something, teach something, or maybe even make your first investment. Investing is a tool that should be made accessible to everyone.
— ​Money & the Mind: Because the math is actually the easy part...

​This is a revolving series — sessions repeat so you can join whenever you're ready and attend any 4 sessions that work for your schedule.

​When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:15–7:00pm* — (second session exception, starts Tuesday, June 16th)

​Where: Groundfloor Oakland**

​Investment: $125 for 4-session series | $42.50 drop-in for a single session

​Light snacks provided. Come as you are! <3 (plus sometimes your laptop)

​*Some dates subject to change

​**Some sessions may be on zoom as needed

​Dates - 1st and 3rd Thursdays of 2026

​June 4 - Healing Centered Money Convos
​June 16 - Cash Flow Somatics
​July 2 - Investing 101
​July 16 - Money & the Mind

​Sept 17 - Healing Centered Money Convos (Sept 17 = last session date to begin a 4-session pass for 2026)

​Oct 1 - Cash Flow Somatics
​Oct 15 - Investing 101
​Oct 29 - Money & the Mind

​Nov 5 - Bonus session
​Nov 19 - Bonus session

Learn more about People of Change at www.peopleofchange.net

​Questions? Email jane@peopleofchange.net

Get a free wardrobe glow-up without increasing your carbon footprint!

Please bring clean, gently used garments and accessories to trade for "new-to-you" pieces.

Bond with others over the delights of fashion. Invite your friends and make new ones!

Any unclaimed clothing will be collected and donated to local charities or shelters.

Strengthen your power and presence as a public speaker through embodied strategic practices rooted in neuroscience and clinical psychology This workshop is open to everyone, and centers BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and survivor communities. Do you feel anxious before presenting — and wish you could speak with more clarity and confidence? Strengthen your power and presence as a public speaker through embodied strategic practices rooted in neuroscience, clinical psychology and art therapy. Whether you’re preparing for an investor pitch, a high-stakes client meeting, or a job interview, the way you speak shapes how you’re perceived and what gets heard. Public speaking isn’t just about what you say — it’s about how you prepare your mind, body, and nervous system to show up with presence and power. In this interactive and experiential workshop, Melissa Andrada (mel—they/them)—a survivor of big T trauma and CEO of Fairground, a global mental health collective—alongside facilitator Sol Garcia Jones, will guide you through trauma-informed embodied practices and creative strategies grounded in neuroscience and clinical psychology. You’ll learn how to access your authentic leadership voice, regulate performance anxiety, and speak with greater ease and impact. Drawing from clinical psychology and leadership development, this session invites you to reclaim your voice — not just as a communication tool, but as a reflection of your power, presence, and purpose. You’ll leave with: Practical tools to manage anxiety and nervous system before and during speaking Somatic strategies to ground yourself with confidence before high-stakes presentations Creative ways to authentically and joyfully connect with the audience in your delivery through mind, body and spirit Supportive space to practice your public speaking skills through invitational prompts Testimonials "Mel and Bree dazzled at the Out in Tech Leadership Institute in NYC, bringing their special brand of expertise, socio-emotional depth, and practical tips for powerful public speaking. Mel even gave me a personal consultation before my remarks that evening, boosting my confidence to be vulnerable in front of a key audience." Andrew Lowenthal Executive Director, Out in Tech "From the beginning of the workshop, it was clear that I'd come to the right place. "You set a warm and welcoming atmosphere by doing a few things: setting expectations that the group would be welcoming supportive and affirming (somehow you did this without being preachy or super rules based), you spoke in a controlled yet warm gently paced manner; you shared your own journey including your challenges with public speaking going from being a painfully shy young student to holding court in front of hundreds of corporate employees and also a big part of your "why," your beloved father's memory. All of this established trust and credibility. The exercises that you showed us, being in touch with our bodies and understanding the connection with our nervous systems and our voices were rich. Above all it instilled confidence that I can apply these tools and put them to work to fuel my journey. I came away incredibly inspired and uplifted. It was truly an impactful, rewarding, dynamic interactive learning experience. I wish I could take it over again!" Thomas Bell Former VP, Associate General Counsel, Global Payments You can read our Thought Leadership on Stepping Into Your Power As A Public Speaker Our Methodology Case Studies 1000+ Keynotes & Workshops 100,000+ People Field & Desk Research 100+ community surveys 50+ peer reviewed sources 10+ expert interviews Mel is the CEO & Cofounder of Fairground, a mental health & wellness collective of therapists and coaches, supporting organizations and ead with joy and confidence. As a teenager, Mel co-ran a nonprofit called the Seattle Young People’s Project, helping manage a $100K+ operating budget and inspiring young people to take civic action in their communities. She went on to become the Chief Operating Officer of Learnerbly, a VC-backed workplace startup in London, where she helped raise $1.8 million of funding in their first year, retained 100% of flagship clients and grew a team with 40% people of color and 40% women. As a queer Filipine American born in Nigeria, Mel has delivered hundreds of interactive motivational keynotes and workshops that empower high-potential leaders, from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent communities, at organizations such as The New York Times, Google and Out in Tech. Outside of work, Mel can be found teaching yoga and sound healing, surfing mellow waves and writing a book on trauma, grief and resilience. They are completing a Masters in Clinical Psychology & Expressive Arts Therapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and hold a Masters in Cultural Studies from the University Edinburgh. — Sol Garcia Jones (they/ them) is a passionate and grounded facilitator with a specialty in creating learning spaces around identity, inter-and intrapersonal healing, and social justice. Sol has spent 10 years working in various educational settings – both in direct service with students and in supporting education administration teams. Their most recent role was as the National Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Surge Institute, a leadership development accelerator for BIPOC education leaders. Prior to work at Surge, they led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and employee sustainability efforts at KIPP Northern California Schools. They think of themself as a lifelong learner, with their Masters research focused on how Black and brown sci-fi and fantasy literature offers radical lessons for justice and movement work. They recently completed the Changemaker Author fellowship wherein they got to develop their fantasy novel inspired by Indigenous California. Outside of work and writing, you can find them enjoying snuggles with their cats, reading fantasy and sci fi books, playing board games anand enjoying time in nature with friends and loved ones.

"Our Founders Club Sunday Coffee Meetup is focussed on accountability and sharing challenges! All are welcome, from current founders to anyone curious about entrepreneurship! We meet every Sunday to give quick updates on our projects, progress, and struggles, then dive into brainstorming solutions together and general catchups. We like to say it's like a little dose of ‘group startup therapy’ every week! Come hang out, enjoy free snacks, and support your fellow founders. Feel free to message Vicki Powell with any snack requests :) See you on Sunday!

The writer's circle is a group of Groundfloor members who convene on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for creative writing and connection. In addition to our monthly meet-ups we host casual drop in's throughout the month, so keep an eye on the chats. Whether you're working on a manuscript, writing for work, or new to writing and looking for creative inspiration, we'd love you to join us! No previous writing experience necessary. All are welcome.

Join us for a wickedly funny discussion of Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. This biting satire follows Natalie, a tradwife influencer with millions of followers who performs the perfect farmhouse life online, until she mysteriously wakes up actually living it in 1855, with no modern conveniences and no way home. Come ready to dive into themes of authenticity, performance, and the grand spectacle of modern womanhood, as Burke blends sharp social commentary with psychological thriller twists. Whether you're drawn to dark humor, unreliable narrators, or stories that skewer internet culture, join us for what promises to be a lively (and slightly unhinged) discussion! All readers welcome! 🐓📱✨

We meet to collaboratively explore ideas from art to science to philosophy to learn about the topic and each other.

Our intent is to create a free, inclusive, and friendly space for connection and community based on ideas, in an environment that prioritizes listening and openness to a wide range of perspectives.

How does it work?
We choose a topic, share optional resources (video/articles/podcasts, etc.) and discussion questions in advance to establish a shared context, and then have a lightly moderated discussion along with potluck-style drinks and snacks. Expect some time to socialize before and after the official discussion.

Finally, a place where we can reaaaallly talk.

A rare thing happens when the right people gather in the right atmosphere.

Conversations deepen.
Ideas spark.
Strangers become friends.

Join us for an intimate evening of live vinyl, unlimited premium tea from Blue Willow Tea, locally crafted bites, and meaningful conversation.

Designed for those who value curiosity, culture, and connection.

Deliberately small. Thoughtfully curated.

Reserve your spot.

"Our Founders Club Sunday Coffee Meetup is focussed on accountability and sharing challenges! All are welcome, from current founders to anyone curious about entrepreneurship! We meet every Sunday to give quick updates on our projects, progress, and struggles, then dive into brainstorming solutions together and general catchups. We like to say it's like a little dose of ‘group startup therapy’ every week! Come hang out, enjoy free snacks, and support your fellow founders. Feel free to message Vicki Powell with any snack requests :) See you on Sunday!

Join Unseen Run Club and Club Leader Justin Williams as we meet at Groundfloor SF for a casual run through the Mission neighborhood! All paces and faces are welcome for this easy 5k run/jog/walk :) San Francisco’s running culture is a tapestry woven with diverse threads, and Groundfloor's Unseen Run Club is just one vibrant strand! Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/unseenrunclub/

Reserving 5 free spots for Groundfloor members

Psychic Games such as Remote Viewing, Psychometry led by Emma Peng
Reiki Healing led by Kelly Megumi

Join us for a cozy night where we tap into our psychic senses, share a group healing, and play games that might just surprise you. No experience needed.

The night looks like this:
6:30- 7:00PM - Arrive, settle in & meet the crew
7:00- 7:20PM - Group Reiki healing session
7:30- 8:00 PM - How to tap into your intuition & psychic senses
8:00 - 9:00 PM - Game time!
Well play remote viewing games - What's in the box?
What color am I feeling? What does my home look like? - and other intuition challenges that are equal parts fun and lowkey mind-blowing.
Wear something comfortable. Bring your curiosity.

Our Founders Club Sunday Coffee Meetup is focussed on accountability and sharing challenges! All are welcome, from current founders to anyone curious about entrepreneurship! We meet every Sunday to give quick updates on our projects, progress, and struggles, then dive into brainstorming solutions together and general catchups. We like to say it's like a little dose of ‘group startup therapy’ every week! Come hang out and support your fellow founders. See you on Sunday!

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Join us as we light a candle and put the Pomodoro Method into practice!

The Pomodoro Method is a proven focus technique that uses 20-minute work intervals followed by 5-minute breaks. During our time together, we'll move through a series of focused work sprints designed to help you make meaningful progress on the projects, tasks, and creative endeavors calling for your attention.

What makes it "witchy"? Because everything is more fun with a little magic!

We'll begin with a simple drop-in. Share what's on your heart, set an intention for your work, then harness the power of collective focus, and ritualized action to tend the things we're creating. Depending on the day - what's alive for the group - we can inspiration from moon phases, a special card deck, Rachael's magical rune set, or make up our own ritual to get us in the mood to create. 🪄

10am - Opening / Intention Setting
10:20am - Begin Pomodoro sprints
11:50 - Closing

Join for part of the session or stay for the full two hours.

Join us as we light a candle and put the Pomodoro Method into practice!

The Pomodoro Method is a proven focus technique that uses 20-minute work intervals followed by 5-minute breaks. During our time together, we'll move through a series of focused work sprints designed to help you make meaningful progress on the projects, tasks, and creative endeavors calling for your attention.

What makes it "witchy"? Because everything is more fun with a little magic!

We'll begin with a simple drop-in. Share what's on your heart, set an intention for your work, then harness the power of collective focus, and ritualized action to tend the things we're creating. Depending on the day - what's alive for the group - we can inspiration from moon phases, a special card deck, Rachael's magical rune set, or make up our own ritual to get us in the mood to create. 🪄

10am - Opening / Intention Setting
10:20am - Begin Pomodoro sprints
11:50 - Closing

Join for part of the session or stay for the full two hours.

For small to medium business owners.
Hosted by Milli and Nikole from Momentum Accounting

Most of us didn't start a business because we love spreadsheets.
And yet... here we are.
We hear it from business owners all the time: "I know I should look at my numbers more… I just don't."
Not because they don't care. Because somewhere along the way, finances became the thing you deal with, not the thing you use.
We're excited to get together as a group of founders to talk honestly about money. Not the theory. The real stuff.


➡️ Do you actually know what's going on in your business right now?
➡️ What should you even be looking at — and how often?
➡️ Is your cash flow healthy, or does it just feel that way?
➡️ Are your numbers helping you make decisions, or just stressing you out?

We'll share what we see working (and blowing up) across the businesses we work with every day, and we want to hear your stories too.

Think you know UNO? Think again.

We’ll play different versions like UNO Party, Liar’s UNO, UNO All Wild, UNO Teams, Classic UNO, and even DOS. Everyone gets a vote, then we’ll let spin-the-bottle decide what we play next. Expect fun, surprises, and plenty of laughs!

Whether you’re competitive or just looking to connect, pull up a chair, and join the fun.

Registration: To help keep an accurate headcount, please register through Luma —even if you’re a Groundfloor member:

https://luma.com/shaysocial

• Groundfloor members: Free (please register on Luma)

• Guests (non-Groundfloor): $5 via Venmo after registering on Luma.

Join us for book club! We are reading Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Yesteryear is a novel about a "tradwife" influencer who wakes up to find herself in 1855, forced to live the harsh reality of 19th-century farm life, contrasting sharply with her curated online persona. The book explores themes of motherhood, fame, faith, and the performance of traditional gender roles, with a plot that follows her struggle to escape her nightmarish new reality. It's a social commentary on influencer culture, with film rights sold to Amazon MGM Studios.

Join us as we light a candle and put the Pomodoro Method into practice!

The Pomodoro Method is a proven focus technique that uses 20-minute work intervals followed by 5-minute breaks. During our time together, we'll move through a series of focused work sprints designed to help you make meaningful progress on the projects, tasks, and creative endeavors calling for your attention.

What makes it "witchy"? Because everything is more fun with a little magic!

We'll begin with a simple drop-in. Share what's on your heart, set an intention for your work, then harness the power of collective focus, and ritualized action to tend the things we're creating. Depending on the day - what's alive for the group - we can inspiration from moon phases, a special card deck, Rachael's magical rune set, or make up our own ritual to get us in the mood to create. 🪄

10am - Opening / Intention Setting
10:20am - Begin Pomodoro sprints
11:50 - Closing

Join for part of the session or stay for the full two hours.

Bring your own meal and gather 'round the table for our weekly Community Lunch! It's a great opportunity to meet new members or connect with friends. See you there, all are welcome!

Welcome to the Inner Work Club, where spiritual seekers and personal growth enthusiasts come together to deepen their practices. Whether you're seeking a supportive community or accountability as you navigate the depths of your unconscious, connecting to your intuition through spiritual practices (like rituals or divination tools), or simply eager to infuse more magic into your life, The Inner Work Club offers a space for like-minded individuals to connect and grow together. The Inner Work Club provides monthly gatherings, events, and workshops for both the spiritually dedicated and the curious.

Think you know UNO? Think again.

We’ll explore different games like Liar’s UNO, UNO All Wild, UNO Teams, UNO Party, Classic UNO, DOS, and more. Everyone gets a vote, then we’ll let spin-the-bottle decide what we play next. Expect fun, surprises, and plenty of laughs!

Whether you’re competitive or just looking to connect, pull up a chair and join the fun.

Registration: To help me keep an accurate headcount, please register through Luma—even if you’re a Groundfloor member.

https://luma.com/shaysocial

• Groundfloor members: Free (please register on Luma)

• Guests (non-Groundfloor): $5 via Venmo after registering on Luma.

Shake your closet. Expression matters.

The things we wear communicate belonging, values, aspirations, affinities, and points of view. Even choosing not to think about style is, in its own way, a cultural position. There is no neutral ground; we are always participating in the visual language of our time.

This gathering is an invitation to take stock of that conversation.

Bring the garments, shoes, and accessories that no longer feel aligned with who you are or who you are becoming. Leave space for them to find a new life with someone else.

We'll share coffee, brunch, conversation, and clothing. Bring something small to contribute to the table, and any clean items in good condition that are ready for a new chapter.

One of the quiet joys of a clothing swap is watching something forgotten become essential to someone else.

All sizes, styles, and genders welcome.

Join us as we light a candle and put the Pomodoro Method into practice!

The Pomodoro Method is a proven focus technique that uses 20-minute work intervals followed by 5-minute breaks. During our time together, we'll move through a series of focused work sprints designed to help you make meaningful progress on the projects, tasks, and creative endeavors calling for your attention.

What makes it "witchy"? Because everything is more fun with a little magic!

We'll begin with a simple drop-in. Share what's on your heart, set an intention for your work, then harness the power of collective focus, and ritualized action to tend the things we're creating. Depending on the day - what's alive for the group - we can inspiration from moon phases, a special card deck, Rachael's magical rune set, or make up our own ritual to get us in the mood to create. 🪄

10am - Opening / Intention Setting
10:20am - Begin Pomodoro sprints
11:50 - Closing

Join for part of the session or stay for the full two hours.

Join Julia Norton for a fun evening of vocal play and self discovery. If you have always wanted to feel more connection to your voice, more vocal confidence, but you’ve never know where to start, start here.
Using a combination of practical vocal warm ups, guided visualizations, improvisation and play, Julia will guide you into a deeper connection with your own voice.
Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary!
Julia is an award winning singer and actor and has been a holistic voice coach for over 25 years. She is a certified Jungian Coach and Co-director of the International association for Voice Movement Therapy

Think you know UNO? Think again.

We’ll explore different games like Liar’s UNO, UNO All Wild, UNO Teams, UNO Party, Classic UNO, DOS, and more. Everyone gets a vote, then we’ll let Spin-the-Bottle decide what we play next. Expect fun, surprises, and plenty of laughs!

Whether you’re competitive or just looking to connect, pull up a chair and join the fun.

Registration: To help me keep an accurate headcount, please register through Luma—even if you’re a Groundfloor member.

https://luma.com/shaysocial

• Groundfloor members: Free (please register on Luma)

• Guests (non-Groundfloor): $5 via Venmo after registering on Luma.

Please join us for this very special edition of Book Club!

To pair with our book this month - The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins - we're taking a bit of a field trip on our very own SMART train!

Books aren't your thing? It's also a movie available on many streaming platforms. We can compare!
Haven't gotten around to finishing the book but still want to come? No problem.

Here's our schedule:
10:45am - meet at the Club and walk over to the SMART station (please be on time so we make our train!)
11:12am - SMART train departs
11:45am - SMART train arrives downtown Petaluma
~12pm-2pm - lunch in downtown Petaluma (location TBD, depending on number of attendees)
2:20pm or 3:24pm - SMART train departs Petaluma to take us home

SMART tickets cost ~$4.50 each way if paying with a Clipper card, but is free for <18 or 65+
Learn more here: https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/fares

Welcome to the Inner Work Club, where spiritual seekers and personal growth enthusiasts come together to deepen their practices. Whether you're seeking a supportive community or accountability as you navigate the depths of your unconscious, connecting to your intuition through spiritual practices (like rituals or divination tools), or simply eager to infuse more magic into your life, The Inner Work Club offers a space for like-minded individuals to connect and grow together. The Inner Work Club provides monthly gatherings, events, and workshops for both the spiritually dedicated and the curious.

Maddy is expecting our very first SR baby — how exciting is that?! Come celebrate this new little family and shower her with all the love (and gifts)!

A fun detail: baby's gender is a surprise — even for Mom and Dad! 🎉

Registry coming soon — but in the meantime, you can never go wrong with diapers and baby wipes! 🙌

Save the date for now — more details coming soon. Date is subject to change depending on how Maddy's feeling closer to the time, so stay tuned!

All are welcome — the more the merrier! 💛

Join us for Book Club! Books are generally selected and announced two months before. Stay tuned!

Welcome to the Inner Work Club, where spiritual seekers and personal growth enthusiasts come together to deepen their practices. Whether you're seeking a supportive community or accountability as you navigate the depths of your unconscious, connecting to your intuition through spiritual practices (like rituals or divination tools), or simply eager to infuse more magic into your life, The Inner Work Club offers a space for like-minded individuals to connect and grow together. The Inner Work Club provides monthly gatherings, events, and workshops for both the spiritually dedicated and the curious.

Join us for Book Club! Books are generally selected and announced two months before. Stay tuned!

Welcome to the Inner Work Club, where spiritual seekers and personal growth enthusiasts come together to deepen their practices. Whether you're seeking a supportive community or accountability as you navigate the depths of your unconscious, connecting to your intuition through spiritual practices (like rituals or divination tools), or simply eager to infuse more magic into your life, The Inner Work Club offers a space for like-minded individuals to connect and grow together. The Inner Work Club provides monthly gatherings, events, and workshops for both the spiritually dedicated and the curious.

Join us for Book Club! Books are generally selected and announced two months before. Stay tuned!

Join us for Book Club! Books are generally selected and announced two months before. Stay tuned!