This group is a spinoff of a facebook group that was started to discuss and give a refreshed perspective on issues germane to urban America. In addition to discussing the pertinent issues facing urban America we wish to be a vehicle of progress by providing some solutions to and solve some of the myriad problems that beset the community. Mentoring, volunteering and non-profit community organizations are but some of the means by which we plan on bringing to fruition a positive impact on the commu …

… Create new businesses (and jobs) from private sector investment and mentoring. 2. Revitalize private educational institutions (like Howard University) C. Preserve freedom in America for our grandchildren's children. We launch during #DCWEEK on Tuesday November 8, 2011 in Alexandria, VA at 6:50 PM - Join us: Meet Ken McArthur(http://www.TheImpactFactor.com...hear and see our vision. If these are goals that you share with us, then please help us spread the word. Share this invitation now on Facebo …

We, the founders, crossed paths at a happy hour for the Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists (WAPA), which only several "early career" students and practitioners had attended. We found a real common ground in that we are facing similar career-shaping decisions in an environment that seems quite different from what our professors and senior mentors faced. And so, we've started this group for both practical and social purposes . . . Practical, in that we would love to meet other …

… You can read about my mentoring experiences with 9-year-old Isabel below. And no worries, while volunteers with Casa Chirilagua are totally embraced and welcome in this group, there is no commitment to volunteer by joining this MeetUp group. This group is about networking and building awareness, not recruiting volunteers.   About the Casa Chirilagua Young Professionals We are a group of young professionals who support and rally behind Casa Chirilagua’s cause. Casa Chirilagua is a group of people …

This group is to help the frustrated corporate manager and director thrive in an unchanged environment and create their own approach to manage and lead differently. I have worked in an interesting environment for 5 years and created my own success and accomplishments, as well as goals. I want to help others not just tolerate their space but succeed in their environment. Not everyone can leave and start a business or go get a job tomorrow. Sometimes you have to stay and it needs to be more …

… Part two is wellness genetics mentoring. This mentoring/coaching process is provided by specially trained mentors. The Fresh Start Wellness Genetic Mentor has two functions. One is to explain and clarify the science. The other is to help the woman sift through her action-options to make the choices that make the most sense to her.? Part three is connecting to community support resources, through a Fresh Start Community Resource Coordinator. The resources include schools and colleges, employers, …

Your dream is the difference you want to make before you die. Bobb Biehl OUR PURPOSES: To equip and empower every Christian to fulfill the calling that God has laid on their heart. To put ministry in the hands of Christians by turning institutional bottlenecks into community fountains.   HOW IT WORKS: Educate, Mentor & Connect Educate Christians in the basic principles of ministry startup on an open source WIKI http://fe.fairfaxcirclechurch.org Mentoring through this Meetup to manage onl …

We help individuals with learning challenges - or any person trying to overcome an obstacle - to become the best version of themselves, one day at a time. One Day Better is looking to grow with the support of members who realize the value of providing mentorship to the youth in their community. Join us to recieve updates on events, ideas, and news exclusively from One Day Better!    

… The nonprofit sponsor is looking for IT professionals to serve as mentors, coaches or advisory board members. The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to develop more allies for the project and to connect with others interested in similar topics. Express your interest to the co-organizers and followup. WHEN: 12:30PM TO 2:30PM on the …

...because every girl NEEDS & DESERVES help finding & following HER DREAMS!

… You’ll be assigned a mentor to help you settle in and get through your first speaking roles. Speaking assignments vary and your first will be an “ice breaker” – a four- to six-minute speech to introduce yourself to the group. As you grow in confidence, your assignments will grow with you. Whenever you stand up and speak, you receive encouraging, helpful feedback on how it went and how you can improve next time. This proven method will help you build your confidence and skills quickly and afforda …

Overview: The Founder Institute is a technology startup accelerator and entrepreneur training program currently on pace to launch over 500 companies per year in over 13 cities worldwide. The program identifies high-potential entrepreneurs using predictive social science testing, and then guides them through weekly company-building sessions featuring a network of over 350 CEO Mentors. Membership Criteria: This meetup group is only open to Founders who have graduated from the Founder Institute Pr …

Membership is comprised of women either in the Information Security field or wanting to enter the field. The purpose of this group is to advance women in Information Security by promoting networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing, and opportunities. Regular workshops will be offered to bridge the gap of theory and/or minimal hands-on labs from a course you took or self-studying. You will get to learn and practice in an environment of like-minded women. Workshops will be led by SME's in …

… This group is led by Mary Jo Bull, a long-time Seeker, spiritual teacher and mentor, as well as a Reiki Master Practitioner and accredited Radiologic Technologist.  Mary Jo founded this group in May, 2008 as a way to facilitate her own awakening and the awakening of so many others that she was encountering on her path. She has been a deliberate, conscious student of the Law of Attraction for almost 10 years, and a student of metaphysics for almost 25 years.  Mary Jo is a credible expert, authori …

Young women social entrepreneurs have vision and ambition, but are challenged by lack of support from mentors and peers, lack of access to resources, and lack of training in the skills necessary to manage high impact projects and organizations. YWSE provides an environment in which young women social entrepreneurs' visions and goals are affirmed, supported, promoted, and propelled. This is group for women who want community, to make a difference and HAVE FUN! What is a "social entrepreneur"? Acc …

… Some of the mentors who will be discussed are: Jim Rohn, Donald Trump, Les Brown, Robert Kiyosaki, Fran Tarkenton,(Washingtonian and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback), Anthony Robbins, Napolean Hill, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Zig Ziglar.