Speaker presentations are 10 minutes each.  
There is an Educational Moment @ 3-5 minutes each week.

Monthly meetings on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month-11:30am sharp to 1:30pm

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2026 Schedule

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April 17, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Natalie Cooper
Interior Design – Kitchen + Bath Designer
Kitchens Inside Out
www.kitchensinsideout.com

Susan Searway-Fertig
Graphic Design, Website Design, Social Media Strategy
Susan Searway Art & Design
www.susansearway.com

Educational Moment: The Science of Awe: Why Feeling Small Makes You More Creative

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May 1, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Katie Chase
Property & Casualty Insurance
State Farm Insurance Agent
www.katiechase.com

Educational Moment: The Microstree Effect: Why Tiny Stressors are More Damaging than Big Ones

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May 15, 2026
Bocce Social Event

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May 29, 2026
5th Friday

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June 5, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Lori Ricci & Dr. Tran
Plastic Surgery & Medspa Specialist
Aesthetx Marin, Director of Community Involvement
www.aesthetx.com/marin-county

Educational Moment: The 90-Second Rule: Emotions Only Psychologically Last 90-Seconds

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June 19, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Gina Danford
Business Coaching
Red Zebra Coaching
www.RedZebraCoaching.com

Educational Moment: The “Peak-End Rule”: The Secret of Crafting Memorable Experiences

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July 3, 2026
NO Meeting – Happy 4th of July!

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July 17, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Speakers

Educational Moment: Cognitive Tunneling: Why Busy People Miss Obvious Information

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July 31, 2026
5th Friday

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August 7, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Speakers

Educational Moment: Your Hidden Strengths: The “Pratfall Effect” (Being Imperfect Makes You More Likeable)

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August 21, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Lila Arco
Home Health Aide
Marin Personal Services
www.marinpersonalservices.com

Educational Moment: Art as Data: What You Favorite Artwork Reveals About Your Thought Style

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August 28, 2026
5th Friday

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September 4, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Speakers

Educational Moment: Your Personal “Energy Signature”: Environments You Thrive In

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September 18, 2026
In-Person Members Meeting (No Guests)

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October 2, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Audrey Krajewski
Personal Photo Organizer
Well Kept Photos — Creating a happy photo life
www.wellkeptphotos.com

Educational Moment: Your Personal “Energy Signature”:

Educational Moment: The Concept of “Third Places” — Why Your Brain Needs a Place That’s Not Home or Work

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October 16, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Speakers

Educational Moment: Future You Thinking: The Psychology of Seeing Your Future Self as a Real Person

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October 30, 2026
5th Friday

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November 6, 2026
In-Person Meeting
Elections with speakers

Heather Groninger, MA
Human Resources Consultant
GoodWorks HR
www.goodworkshr.com

Claire Buchanan
Homemade Dog Biscuits
Bowwowscotti — Homemade Biscuits for Dogs
Chocolates
www.saute2000.com

Educational Moment: Ultra-Specific Compliments — Why They Change People’s Lives

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November 20, 2026
In-Person Annual Charity Meeting

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December 4, 2026
In-Person Meeting

Speakers

Educational Moment: The Linguistic Trick: How Changing One Word Changes Your Brain

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December 18, 2026
Holiday Party