‎"Telling our stories is the only way we can claim ourselves, take control of our identity and re-frame it in a way that's truthful to our experience. That honesty is a gift." ~Elissa Schappell   North OC Writers - Poets & Dreamers  We are a multi-faceted circle of creative and professional writers gathering at writing workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non- …

‎"Telling our stories is the only way we can claim ourselves, take control of our identity and re-frame it in a way that's truthful to our experience. That honesty is a gift." ~Elissa Schappell   South OC Writers - Poets & Dreamers  We are a multi-faceted circle of creative and professional writers gathering at writing workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non- …

This Group is the most UNIQUE Business Networking Meetup in Southern California because it actually COMPLIMENTS (and doesn’t compete with) all the other Business Networking Meetups.   WHY WE STARTED THIS GROUP: All the other business-oriented Meetups are excellent at what they do…provide a “platform” as well as a scheduled date, time, and place for people to network.  However, WITHOUT the right tools, tactics, techniques, & strategies (on Business Networking/Word-of-Mouth Marketing)…most people …

Introducing a fresh, entertaining, and honest look Inside the Hearts and Minds of Men! Whether you're single & seeking, or in a committed relationship, this special seminar will give you the insider secrets to what motivates men and why we do the things we do. Cracking The Man Code will help you break old relationship cycles, attract the great guy you want, and get more love, time, and lasting attention in your relationship. Bonus Feature: THE MAN PANEL! Get honest answers to your toughe …

           Welcome To Our Living SistahPeacefully SisCommunity EduRaps ™  Come join us at our ongoing SisCommunity EduRaps™ . . . We're an Ongoing Open-format  EduRap™ Group of Peace-Minded Wimmin Getting Together To Look At Various Ways We Can Keep Our Peace Of Mind By Offering A Brief Process & Solution Approach To Our Way Of Doing So . . . We're womin-affirmative™ non-professional and professional wellness practitioners who get together to mindfully support each other to find and maint …

The most influential person in my life has been Joyce Meyer. If you know who she is you may know something of her testimony. She was raped by her father for 15 years while her mother knew about it and did nothing. She tells the story of a woman who had a broken spirit, twisted personality and emotional instability. Yet today stands before us a woman who is bursting with the fruits of the spirit. I knew that there is NO WAY that a person who comes from that kind of background could achieve someth …

Meet other local Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Transgendered people. This group is geared toward LGBT people, 18 and over, who want a social, non-sexual outlet with other like-minded LGBT people in Orange County. We meet to talk, socialize, eat and have fun. Notes: There is a small annual fee of $12.00, because Meetup charges me to keep this group active. If you want to try out the group first, please feel free to join in and see how you like it for a couple months. But please remember to keep this group aliv …

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN ENERGY – JANUARY 31  The Los Angeles Chapter of Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) will hold its next networking meeting on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Association, 110 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 900141-2006.  JANUARY 31 IS A FREE ADMISSION EVENT The happy hour/networking event will be highlighted by a speech from David Freeman, an energy executive, engineer, attorney and author who is one of the leaders in American energy policy and curren …

Cellular Biologist, Author, lecturer, and 2009 Goi Peace Award winner, Dr Bruce Lipton's work reveals the results of his research conducted over many years as a cellular biologist. Much of what he discovered in the research laboratory dramatically contrasts with what we've heard from mainstream medicine. For example - You are not a victim of your genes! You create your reality via your perceptions of your environment. It's like the Law of Attraction from a scientific perspective. This is a gathe …

The Southern California Writers Association is dedicated to helping writers from all genres hone their skills and advance their careers. Members network and share vital information at meetings on the third Saturday of every month. SCWA presents expert speakers every month, covering a variety of topics. Speakers present lively, informative lectures and workshops during morning and afternoon sessions. A buffet lunch is included. The meetings are always open to non-members, so make plans to atten …

… The Workshop is based on the book World Class Marriage: How to Create the Relationship You Always Wanted with the Partner You Already Have by internationally acclaimed authors and realtionship trainers, Patty Howell, Ed.M., and Ralph Jones. Howell and Jones have been married for 30 years. World Class Marriage Workshop for Couples: (Levels I & II)—is a life-changing time of learning skills and knowledge that will transform the way you relate to each other and how you feel about the relationshi …

What determines a person’s long term happiness? The research in the field of personal happiness shows time and again that it is : “The strength of their intimate relationships" So where should we be investing our valuable time and energy? Seeking out and establishing the right intimate relationship needs to be our primary thought. Yes, all those other dreams , the educational achievements, the career advancements, the family obligations, are important, but without the intimate relationship they …

"We need another miracle moment in which everyone realizes that we're in this together. Future generations need to direct their greatest efforts toward coming together; the world needs less superpowers and more friendly tribes." -Harry Palmer, Founder of Avatar. Connect with others who want to improve the world. Help shift the collective consciousness to create more peace, compassion and tolerance. www.TheAvatarcourse.com What is Avatar?  "The Avatar Path is a breadcrumb trail of human potential …

Welcome to: HOW TO CHARGE HIGHER PRICES...and get your customers to thank you for it! -- ALL MEETUPS ARE FREE, -- AND I’LL BE GIVING AWAY PRIZES AND COACHING -- REFRESHMENTS ARE PROVIDED. PLEASE JOIN US! A little about me, the group, and how you will benefit: My name is Scott Sorrell.  They call me Mr. Charge Higher Prices™, because I teach corporate audiences all across America "How to Charge Higher Prices & Get Your Customers to Thank You For It"(tm). Companies pay me significant fees for a si …

Whether you are published or simply enjoy writing, come join other local writers in a relaxed atmosphere where we can share our writing, offer critique and industry tips, and have fun honoring our creativity with the written word (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenplays etc. - all genres welcome!). This group meets in downtown Long Beach and requires attendance in order to access the site where we post our work and other writing-related information.

The idea of this group is to establish a community of writers that can learn from eachother on many different levels.  Whether this is through critique groups, free writing, reading, talking, etc. I hope that this group has something for everyone.  This group welcomes writers of all levels.  This is based on the philosophy that we never really stop learning.  No matter your walk of life, we all have some knowledge to barter. Or pilfer, as book bandits do (no stealing or plagerism is insinuated w …