September's theme is 'Unicorn Space' and 'Fair Play' - yes TWO themes! They both come from author, Eve Rodsky's books, 'Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World' and 'Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do.'

Salon guests can select the one that resonates most.

Eve says that making the space for creative endeavors (she has an expansive view of what that means) is not a luxury but a necessity for our mental health and offers a framework on how to get into your own 'Unicorn Space.'

Eve's first book 'Fair Play' is a revolutionary, real-world solution to the problem of unpaid, invisible work that women have shouldered for too long.

We will circulate a <60-minute podcast for each and Salon guests can listen to both or select one as pre-listening.

Our June theme is “Pure Abundance,” led by Patrina Wisdom. Patrina is the CEO and visionary leader of Pure Abundance Inc, international best-selling author, TEDx speaker, podcast host, creator of the Anatomy Of Abundance™ Framework and founder of Pure Abundance Retreat™ She is committed to guiding women in overcoming generational patterns of struggle, scarcity, and fear and embody a life of Pure Abundance.

As the chief visionary and leader of this special tribe, her mission is to guide high achieving creatives, entrepreneurs, and corporate women from diverse backgrounds back to their authentic selves. Pure Abundance Inc., is not just a company; they’re creating an #AntiHustleCulture movement. Their transformative programming and high-end retreat experiences are designed to shift mindsets, creating a journey from scarcity to abundance. Patrina believes in the boundless potential within each individual, offering a roadmap for embodied abundance.

9am - 1pm

TWO, Oakland

May’s gathering is a special, restorative Salon honoring all the moms and the mothering energy we give the world - for moms and not-moms alike. We will begin with a Yin and Reiki session, facilitated by Susie Smith and Karen Beckles, followed by a lovely lunch.

The Yin and Reiki session is designed to provide all participants with:

-Reiki in all their main 7 Chakras while doing Yin yoga poses

-Create space in the physical body

-Nourish the nervous system

-Promote balanced energy

-Experience deep relaxation

-Increase your ability to cope with stress

Yin + Reiki Practitioners

Susie Smith has been a yoga practitioner for over 25 years.

Karen M. Beckles is an experienced Reiki Master Teacher and holistic wellness practitioner.

6 - 8:30pm

Groundfloor Oakland

In April, our theme will be "Nurturing Hope Amidst the Headlines." The format will be in keeping with our typical format - casual and centered on our guests connecting, with the added bonus of Mae Chan joining us to inspire discussion about what activism does and/or can look like in our day-to-day lives.

Mae Chan's mission is to ignite a movement of hope based on authentically aligned individuals connected in communities through entrepreneurship and activism.

5 - 7:30pm

Sawmill Studios, Oakland

Join us for a special edition of our monthly Salon - Samara Bay will join us for an interactive fireside chat.

Samara Bay is the author of 2023 Penguin Random House bestseller PERMISSION TO SPEAK, a love letter to anyone about to open their mouth – out now, and available in 15+ countries. She's an LA-based speech coach whose clients range from candidates for U.S. Congress to C-suite executives, changemaking entrepreneurs, thought leaders, Hollywood celebs, and high school girls.

​Get ready for a master class in claiming your voice and, more broadly, changing the voice of power. Spend a little time with Samara and you will walk away using your voice in new and powerful ways.

5 - 7:30pm

Tarocco, Berkeley

Our February theme will be, "I’m happy…but I’m unhappy." Many of us can relate to that statement that emerged during our Fall retreat. The pre-listening for that theme is a podcast episode from Laurie Santos’s podcast, ‘The Happiness Lab,’ with Arthur Brooks, who co-wrote, with Oprah Winfrey, a book exploring the science behind happiness, the role unhappiness plays in our happiness, that ‘happiness is not a destination, happiness is a direction,’ and so much more.

5-7:30pm

TWO Oakland

Our January theme will be, "We don't need self-care, we need boundaries," based on Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's work in women's health. Our optional pre-listening will be Tressie McMillan Cottom's interview with Dr. Lakshim, "Boundaries, Burnout, and the Goopification of Self-Care" found here.