… I know in particular I could use support being more than just a business owner! Let's explore our awesome area together and get the support we need from each other. "Business Owner" can be loosely defined as anyone who is the big boss, the little boss, the self-employed, the artist, the isolated entrepreneur, the happy super social entrepreneur, the business-considering newbies....it is up to you to decide if we fit the bill.  

We are a support group that meets monthly in Pleasant Hill. This group is sponsored by Sweet Beginnings Adoptions, an East Bay Adoption Facilitator but is run by birth moms themselves. Group is open to anyone who has experienced a relinquishment - voluntarily or not, anyone who is involved in an active adoption plan or anyone who is thinking about the option. The purpose of this group is for women to be able to speak openly about their losses, to share with women who have been there and about to …

We want to create a fun, supportive network of passionate women interested in leading thoughtful and rich lives. We value the quality of our company, open and honest communication, and hope to inspire each other. Our meetings will include discussions and activities (self-directed) on the topics below, and more. · Achieving balance between the self and others · Managing family and career · Self-esteem · Stress-management · Positive parenting · Intimate relationships · Body image · Healthy living …

We all long for understanding, compassion, and friendships. Often it is easier to find this among others who share our situation or outlook. Whether you're trying to change your life for the better or just need support in what you are going through now, there's nothing like sharing stories and experiences with others on the same path. Whatever your reason, it’s time for you to get started on your journey. This group is led by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and will help you take that f …

This group is for young women with one thing in common: a significant other. While there are some great groups on Meetup for single women, what about the attached ones? Doesn't mean we're boring or want to talk about our partners all the time, but our partners are a significant part of our lives, and we need some woman-to-woman time to talk about whatever we want and get away for a little bit. (With women who understand where you're coming from in terms of relationships) What do we do? Really an …

Business and Balance is a network for professional women entrepreneurs to meet monthly to exchange resources, strategies, and practical business support. The group is also committed to sharing effective tools for finding and maintaining balance in life while running a successful business. The Business and Balance directory is a trusted source of referrals: Our members are smart, talented professional women entrepreneurs representing a range of businesses. When you work with one of our members, y …

Group open to all self-identified women interested in polyamory. Polyamory is the theory and practice of openly maintaining multiple sexual and/or romantic relationships. A safe space for all sexual orientations. Meeting the second Sunday every month from 7 PM- 9 PM. You must RSVP for each meeting, please don't just show up. I need to have a head count, ahead of time, and it is helpful for other potential attendees to know how many people will be attending. We offer each other mutual support for …

Thankfully, there are many resources available to people who are Transgender* throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. However, there is relatively little support is in place for partners--and ex-partners--of people who are transgender or gender variant. The purpose of this group is to provide an environment of mutual support for partners of Trans people who might feel left behind or in some way require emotional support--just as Trans folks do! Partners have genders, too and we are her …

We're a women-only referral and networking group that meets every 2 weeks to share ideas, contacts, referrals and have fun! We've created a supportive environment for women to get to know each other and learn about our respective businesses - with the goal of generating support and referrals. We meet every other Thursday in Berkeley from 8 - 9:30 am. Upcoming Visitor's Day Thursday, March 15th $10.00 at the door RSVP to our Membership Coordinator, Debra Sue Kelvin, L. Ac. @ 510.334.2472

Seeking women for platonic massage exchanges- perhaps even a circle where we can rub each others feet while talking and having tea. Happily married for many years to a man who I love, yet affection is not plentiful, and I would like it to be in my life. I have a few dear friends who are affectionate and lovely women, but now live far away or we have very different schedules. I would like to find healthy, happy, self-reflective women who are self-aware, kind, fit, and affectionate who have a sens …

Love to sing?  What's stopping you? The Organic Women's Chorus is ready to help you start again. We are an informal and welcoming group of women who love singing together in community.  Our weekly meetings are part singing, part support group, part family reunion, and another part singing! The Organic Women's Chorus started in April, 2009 with a group of women who met at Women Making Music camp (more info at www.womamu.org) and wanted to sing together more regularly and locally. We sing a va …

I'm a Wiccan grandmother living in north Oakland. Previously I've enjoyed wonderful ritual groups where we met regularly to celebrate the seasons and the earth, talked, laughed, cried, supported each other through major life changes, and found unexpected depths and healing in ritual. I'm hoping to find other women who want to meet regularly in circle to practice pagan (but eclectic) ritual and support each other. Previous ritual or Wiccan experience is helpful but not required; we'll teach each …

… Are you called to support your own blossoming? I would like to invite you to come and participate in one of our Oxytocin Circles. What you'll experience will be wonderful, and even life changing! Simply contact me with your email address, and it will be my pleasure to invite you. If you are called to learn more about the BraveHeart Women community prior to our Oxytocin Circle, do visit our website and create your free membership here: https://braveheart.infusionsoft.com/go/LocalLeaders/AmriekaT …

… The environment is supportive and composed of women of all ability levels. You are encouraged to go at your own pace, but I am there to inspire you to reach your personal goals. aka: push you just enough. The concept behind boot camp is to join a community of like minded powerful women. Together we meet challenges and the group works together for both individual and collective success. Equipment: Just bring a water bottle. There is water provided. Each day is a different workout consisting of …

This group is for women entrepreneurs who feel "invisible" or like they're hiding behind a "mask" in their business. If you're a woman who is having a hard time putting yourself and your message out there and it's negatively affecting your business, this is a safe place to come receive support. I offer free workshops to help empower women to step out of fear and doubt and into courage and confidence, so you can create authentic success in business and in life.

This is a group for women who are interested in regularly participating in this powerful, healing, and community-building ceremony. This ceremony taps into the oracular power of women through shamanic journeying to 8 different archetypal wisdom grandmothers. Each Grandmother holds a different kind of wisdom. Grandmother Star Nations, Grandmother Medicine Woman, Grandmother Sun, Grandmother Midwife, Grandmother Moon, Grandmother Shaman, Grandmother Earth, and Grandmother Death each have their own …