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Hello Collaborators,
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12/12/2025 -
Q1 2026 Collective workshop dates and times based on the themes. Please CLICK HERE to sign up for the workshops you would like to be included in so we can plan accordingly. Keep in mind we are going for a structured yet casual feel. Just show up, be you and offer your natural magic. If you would like to use slides great, if not, absolutely no worries. You can be interactive, walk them through a guided activity, simply chat with the participants, or present your information, whatever makes you most comfortable. Time alloted will be dependent on how many of us sign up. The idea is to provide value but leave them wanting more so feel free bring hand outs if you would like.
We picked a variety of days and times to accommodate schedules. Sign up for as many as you would like. The theme is intentionally picked so each of our services are applicable. We agreed on charging $30 per person for each workshop and will split the total among those who present.
January - Reset & Realign Wednesday 7th 12-1:30 & Saturday 24th 12-1:30
Start the year by slowing down instead of speeding up.
Reset & Realign is a chance to pause, reflect, and get clear on what you want more of—and what you’re ready to release. Through guided conversation and simple reflection, you’ll identify where your energy is best spent and how to move forward with intention rather than pressure.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, refocused, and aligned with what actually matters to you right now.
February - Love Your Life Monday 9th 5:30 - 7 & Saturday 28th 10-11:30
Loving your life isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection.
Love Your Life focuses on strengthening your relationship with yourself, your time, and the choices you’re making day to day. This workshop offers space to reflect, gain perspective, and reconnect with what brings meaning, fulfillment, and balance into your life.
You’ll walk away with renewed appreciation, clarity, and practical ways to feel more connected to the life you’re living.
March - March Forward with Confidence 12th 9:30-11 & Saturday 21st 9:30-11
Confidence grows when clarity replaces doubt.
March Forward with Confidence helps you identify what’s been holding you back and what’s ready to move forward. Through thoughtful prompts and guided discussion, you’ll build self-trust, gain direction, and create momentum without feeling overwhelmed.
You’ll leave feeling more confident in your decisions and ready to take your next steps with purpose.
Don’t forget to let me know which ones you would like to be a part of!
OUR PODCAST WILL BE STARTING IN JANUARY so we have that to look forward to as well!
Thank you for everything! You are all appreciated. This couldn’t happen without each and every one of you!!!
11/19/2025 -
2026 Monthly Workshop Themes for the Collective
Each month we will offer a theme-based workshop and whoever would like to participate is welcome to. I will offer them on different dates and times each month to accommodate schedules and you are always welcome to add an additional time that works best for you if you would like. Each theme works for all 10 departments and for all members expertise so don’t be shy!
January - Reset & Realign
February - Love Your Life
March - March Forward With Confidence
April - Spring Clean Your Mindset
May - Bloom Within
June - Renew Your Energy
July - Freedom to Flourish
August - Prepare & Prioritize
September - Fall Into Focus
October - Strengthen Your Core
November - Grow Through Gratitude
December - Pause & Appreciate
We can discuss in further detail at our next meeting December 8th 4-5:30
11/10/2025 -
Since many are out and the weather stinks we will meet online today. I will be recording our meetings from now on for those who miss but as we all know, they are much more dynamic when we have good attendance in person. I will share the link here after our meeting.
Next meeting Monday December 8th 4-5:30
WELCOME NEW MEMBER - Tanya Sarvay a life coach who specializes in energetic trauma healing
Jennifer Giralomo is taking a collective break due to a family death. Hopefully she will be back with us soon!
If you have not done so, please take a moment to take this very short survey - Collective Interest
We will be discussing the following:
Action items
1. SMW Collective Welcome Video to live on the members page and serve as an overview of our premise
Please submit a 3-5 minute video introducing yourself and your expertise
2. Menu of Services PDF to present to clients to serve as an introduction to your offerings
Please submit your workshop fee along with 2 basic services with fees to work with you individually
3. Podcast will begin in January as well - details to follow but the idea is to have a platform (spotify and youtube) to describe the Collective premise featuring each member to tell your story, how you started your solopreneur career, what you specialize in and why. It will be conversational and informal yet informative and of value.
4. Pre-determined Monthly Workshops - I will be putting together a calendar of events with specific topics along with a sign up sheet for whoever is interested in that topic, day and time. These events will be open to the public.
5. Customized Workshops - closed and curated for specific organizations as individual events or as a series. The topic will fit the organization's needs based on our 10 departments of service. We will work together to determine date, time, cost. Members will either be requested or can sign up based on topic relevance.
Please continue to offer your own individual events or collaborations
The intention for 2026 is for people to learn exactly what we do and become top of mind for personal and professional growth.
Conversation Topic:
PEACE - marketing strategy Problem Empathy Answer Change End result
Here is the link to the StoryBrand podcast referred to

