Join us for a conversation about the facts behind today’s marijuana with Ben Cort, author, TEDx Talk speaker, and treatment & recovery advocate. Teens are welcome, and there will be plenty of time for Q&A. To register, go to ncparentsupportgroup.org.

Expand your team, brainpower and productivity while mentoring a #nextgen female leader! Join Sheri West, Founder & CEO of LiveGirl, and Julia Napolitano, CTNext Program Associate, to learn how you can be matched with a talented college intern and secure funding too! Learn more about She Works and CT Next’s Technology Talent Bridge Company (TTB) programs. **Interns are for summer 2021, but join us and apply now so you don’t miss out!

GIFF is proud to award six charity organizations with our Community Impact Awards of $100,000. These organizations are collectively helping our community become a stronger, more equitable place for all. Our grant winners support critical work being done for individuals facing mental health challenges, food insecurity, joblessness, immigration integration, special needs and victims of sexual violence. They include: Abilis, Building One Community, Family Centers, Filling in the Blanks, Food Rescue, and The Rowan Center. We are also excited to share…

Join us for HAYVN’s monthly book group. This month we’ll review “Dare to Lead by Brene Brown.” This group will be facilitated by HAYVN members, Nancy Sheed, Founder of Nancy Sheed Communications and Carrie Skowronski, Founder of Leadology. About this book (Source: Google Books): “Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and…

Join us to discuss “How to Choose a Business Partner.” Choosing a Business Partner could MAKE or BREAK your success. How do you choose the right one? In this live webinar, HAYVN members, Alexis Brooks of Brooks Law, and Eileen Springer, CEO and Founder of Central Park Executive Coaching, will take you through: – How to formalize your business partnership – What to look for in a partner – How to anticipate changes that may occur at various phases of…

Join us to discuss “Chaos Controlled: 3 Steps to Expert Project Management Software Setup.” You’ve heard it over and over again – Your business needs organization. You need to track your tasks. You need to track your team’s work. In short, you need a project management tool. But between Asana, Tello, Basecamp, and hundreds of other options out there, how do you pick the right tool for you? And how do you set it up without becoming a systems expert…

From February 18 to 21, 2021 enjoy 10 carefully curated social impact films, exclusive film Q&As with directors, actors, and producers you won’t find anywhere else. Invitation includes Award Ceremony on February 20th at 5 pm, during which the prestigious Best Social Impact Film Award will be announced.

Discover the benefits of protecting tigers and their habitat. In celebration of World Wildlife Day, Dr. Anish Andheria, President of the Wildlife Conservation Trust, joins Nature Initiative Director, Mark Fowler, for a conversation about tigers and how conserving the forests and landscapes where they live can empower local communities and help to regulate our global climate.

Join us for HAYVN’s monthly book group. In April, we’ll discuss The Lost Art of Connecting by Susan McPherson who will join in the conversation along with Hayvn book group facilitator, Nancy Sheed of Sheed Communications. About The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships. “Serial connector” and communications expert, Susan McPherson has a lifetime of experience building genuine connections in and out of work. Let’s learn from her why and how we…

In this live webinar, Suzanna Keith, Founder and CEO of Hello Career Guru and Sonal Rinello, Co-Founder and CMO will educate you on the skills and learnings needed to reach your career ambitions. Sonal & Suzanna will share case studies, personal stories, and tips from Hello Career Guru’s proprietary C-Suite dataset. For attendees, Hello Career Guru will offer a free subscription to our virtual career training platform. What you’ll learn: – Tactical advice on mindset and behaviors that set you…

“Restoring native plant habitat is vital to preserving biodiversity. By creating a native plant garden, each patch of habitat becomes part of a collective effort to nurture and sustain the living landscape for birds and other animals.” – Audubon Join Grace Farms Foundation for a virtual conversation about how to successfully grow native plants inside your home, on your patio, or in your yard. Hear from Alexi and Brendan Coffey, Founders of Steward, and Penn Marchael, a Native Meadows Expert…

The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) will host its 19th Annual Voices of Courage Spring Luncheon, on May 20 from11:30am to 1pm. The virtual event will feature keynote speaker, Donna Ferrato, an award-winning photojournalist, author, domestic violence prevention activist, and feminist. Donna’s work was selected as one ofTime magazine’s “100 Most Influential Images of All Time.” Her powerful images and the stories behind them have helped to bring domestic violence out of the shadows and into the light. Attendees will…

Join Sarah Neumann of The Strategy Group to discuss the benefits of leading, managing, and encouraging your fellow volunteers in Darien. Learn how to: – Confidently raise your hand – so many local organizations wouldn’t exist without volunteers like you. – Lead your team successfully – to accomplish your goals, together. – Gracefully manage and appreciate your volunteers – happy volunteers are a force to be reckoned with and create a positive organization. – Encourage new leaders – give the…

NOW is the time to review your coverage and determine if you should make changes! For: Individuals/Families, Solopreneurs and Employees You will learn: – Who is eligible to change or choose a new plan during the Open Enrollment Period. – When you can make plan changes. – How to assess anticipated Healthcare needs and service for 2022. – Why you might want to change your plan. – Where and how to review, compare. About Anne: Anne McGuire is the founder…

Join us on zoom on Thursday Feb 3 at 6pm for a discussion with exhibiting photographers & special guest JANE BEILES covering visual storytelling, the creative journey and standing out from the pack.... Register at www.carriagebarn.org

oin us to discuss “Breakthrough Habits to Boost Your Productivity” with HAYVN Member, Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Career Counselor, Mental Health Consultant, and speaker, Phyllis Yavner. About Phyllis: Phyllis is passionate about helping her clients make positive changes in their lives. She is an advocate for de-stigmatizing mental health issues and provides compassionate support for those dealing with stress, anxiety, and life transitions at home and in the workplace. Phyllis also uses her career expertise to help her clients find their…

Julie will share important strategies on how to open up to receive more abundance in the form of new ideal clients, money and opportunities for business and personal growth, how the energy you bring to your business and marketing impacts your sales and how to become more magnetic and attract aligned clients rather than trying to “make things happen”. About Julie: Julie Goetzinger is an Abundant Life Coach + Author + Speaker, as well as the creator of Abundance Breakthrough…

In her debut book, author Cole Arthur Riley, the creator of Black Liturgies, writes about the stories of her family, what they revealed to her, and how they unlocked her spirituality. This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us encourages us to examine our own stories and reflect on how we can honor, lament, or heal from those stories.

LUNCH & LEARN Join HAYVN Coworking, Ferro & Battey LLC and Phyllis Yavner Counseling on Tuesday June 14th, 2022 at 12 noon where Janet Battey, Olivia Eucalitto of Ferro & Battey, LLC and Phyllis Yavner of Phyllis Yavner Counseling will discuss how to successfully navigate divorce and separation in a post pandemic world. To learn more about HAYVN go to hayvn.com To learn more about Ferro & Battey LLC go to ferrofamilylaw.com To learn more about Phyllis Yavner Counseling go…

This online informative session is designed to help you determine if the seven-week Life Worth Living course coming to Grace Farms this fall is right for you. Katie Grosh, Faith Initiative Coordinator, will provide information about the course and answer your questions. Life Worth Living is a seven-week academic course led by Matthew Croasmun, Faith Initiative Director here at Grace Farms and Director of the Life Worth Living Program at Yale Center for Faith and Culture. During this course, participants…

Attend presentations and a panel discussing the convergence of crimes and the role of science, led by Rod Khattabi, our Chief Accountability Officer and Justice Initiative Director, with Robert Mande, Assistant Director and Chairman of the National Anti-Poaching Task Force of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania, Dr. Samuel Wasser, Co-Executive Director. Center for Environmental Forensic Science, University of Washington, Meredith Gore, Conservation Criminologist and Associate Professor, University of Maryland, and John Brown, Program Manager, United States Department…

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. In this session we’ll show you how to: Create or claim your Google Business Profile Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps Use your…