The Awesome Institution was created by James Norton, Brother James, to make men better at life and dating.  This meetup group's goals are to introduce men to the fundamentals of Pickup and Dating, help you meet like minded individuals that can help you improve your game, and facilitate events to help you get better at life and dating. For the past few years, James Norton been regarded as one of the premier Pickup and Dating Coaches. He has been feature on the Today show, The Week, front page of …

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We are a fun, relaxed Toastmasters club that encourages members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills. The mission of the Ballston Toastmaster Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. We are conveniently located within walking distance of the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro in Arlington, VA. The B …

This is a group for those who suffer from major depression, bipolar II depression, or anxiety and wish to discuss their experiences with people who understand. Many of us feel the need to mask our symptoms, yet find that the loneliness and sense of isolation that comes with living with these illnesses hard to bear. Participation confidentiality is of utmost importance, and we will take the steps necessary to ensure that it is protected. The intent is to achieve some peace of mind and solace by t …

Work on your social and dating skills with us. Our meetups include hands-on presentations from world-reknowned dating coaches. At the tailend we have optional field trip outings, in which we go out to public venues, meet people, interact and get useful real-time feedback that helps us all improve our social skills. We have members who are as old as the most senior of senior citizens, but you must be at least 18 years old to join. We also have some femal …

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,500 clubs in 116 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. Instead, membe …

The ‘Art of Change’ – micro-mini sessions are derived from a thirteen week evening course offered by Quintessence Institute. On the 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month from 1pm to 3pm we come together to learn the science behind interpersonal change and to highlight the most significant aspects of what it takes to become a completely new and different self or personality. We believe that self-actualization is the realization of our inherent human nature, which is to be spiritual. Therefore, we culti …

This group is dedicated to embracing our unique beauty and freeing ourselves from limiting beliefs about our appearance that keep us from realizing our full potential. We aim to create a sacred space for women of all ages, colors and backgrounds to transform our mind, body and spirit to align with our true purpose. We'll share the principles of meditation, storytelling, journal exercises, yoga, breathing and so much more to expand our awareness. I created this group after reading the book, Fearl …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Un …

What is “Integral”? It simply means whole, complete, full, all inclusive.  It is both a theory and the basis of a life practice. It demonstrates how to integrate and include body, mind, and spirit in self, culture, and nature. This means acting so as to find your entire life to be full and complete, a life that “makes room for everything,” from wild rock star to devoted family man, from bodily pursuits to spiritual practice, from nature worship to meditation, from business practices to play and …

"Fundamental: Success" seeks to establish a community of success-focused people, mutually supporting the personal development of durable inner resources you can apply to all of your goals and challenges, such as: - Relationships - Self Discipline - Business - Building Wealth - Well-Being - Giving Back

We are the Leading Dating and Social Community forum in the Washington, DC area. Members of this meetup meet at places and events that are good for meeting single women for dating. Events offer opportunities to meet wingmen and guys who can offer advice and support. Educational events include presentations from prominent Pickup Artist (PUA) speakers as they come through the area. Past speakers have included Brad P, Vince Kelvin, AFC Adams, DJ Fuji and more. While meeting women is the primary fo …

This group is for people who are ready to create lasting change in their lives. I believe that life is too short to not live full out! This group welcomes self-motivated people who are ready to do something new - be it a career change, starting a business, creating more balance in life, or tackling something on your "bucket list". Let's do something BIG!

Meet people interested in knowing about topics we grow through or transcend. We discuss books, topics and experiences people go through on their journey for selfempowerment. Connect with others who are passionate about this subject and experience more healing, growth and peace of mind together! Additional study groups are being planned and waiting for volunteer coordinators! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmonio …

Women Allies for One City and Allies for Women are members of the combined Meetup for Conversations Friendship Archway Alliance. This combined event of many groups with similar interests are held each month at the same time and place on the 3rd Sundays from 12:30PM to 2:30PM in Downtown Wash. D.C. This is an opportunity to develop more friends and allies for mutual support. This is not an event limited only to women attendees. This is a combined community networking event for women to connect wi …

For everyone interested in networking, success coaching, executive and business coaching, professional development, allies for bridging cultural and digital divides,  ABC allies, "Allies Bridging Cultures," Advocates for Chinatown DC and Friendship Archway Alliance for networking. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! 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 op …

Rotaract is an international program of Rotary International for young professionals ages 18-30 who want to make a difference.  There are 163,000 members of some 7,088 Rotaract clubs in 151 countries! Rotaract clubs conduct meetings, usually every two weeks and use their weekends for service projects, social events, and workshops. Even though Rotaractors work hard, we believe in having a good time! We have social events with local Rotary clubs, cultural events, and more! What does Rotaract do e …

EnigmaBiz hosts events focused on helping others accomplish their goals and achieve their vision through Leadership Development and Entrepreneurship. It is time to advance yourself, achieve your entrepreneurship dream, business vision, improve the performance of your employees, and overall company – then maintain the consistency of having successful business results through great leadership, starting with yourself. If you are asking any of these questions EnigmaBiz is the right place for you! H …

For the Past two years, we have taught men how to learn how to meet and date women. Due to an over whelming demand, we are now helping out women on how to meet and date men. We are experts on understanding how men work and what are their real motivations and fears when it comes to dating. Get the Real answers when it comes to dating men. We'll tell you what men are thinking. We plan to have many events exploring the dating world and how you can improve your dating life. To find out more ab …

GGE is an group designed around life, socializing, networking, and creating something! Good times and self-enrichment can happen around a table working together towards a common goal/project with good conversation and a glass of wine/beer in hand! Together we can come up with projects/ideas that we've seen on the internet (or something original) and discuss life, headlines, healthy living, experiences, or just go wherever the topics flow! So let's see where this leads and what we can create! And …

Welcome community organizers, community builders, friends, allies and members of The Friendship Archway Network for One Age-Friendly City. Let's come together, work together and succeed together! Let's collaborate as Allies Bridging Cultural Divides in downtown Washington D.C. to take action on the vision for One Age-Friendly City! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Friendship is a very important key to a better future and a better world for all. The first step is to get to know each other better to see if …

This is dedicated to people who practice DAILY APPRECIATIONS! This is one way to help bridge cultural divides day by day. By clicking the "Message Board" (see left column under Photos) and then select the section, you could post your appreciation here for everyone to view and benefit from the positive energy of your beautiful and inspiring thoughts of appreciation. We could also discuss beneficial and helpful concepts from A Course in Miracles, Conversations with God, Power vs Force, Ask and It …

Maybe you've read the Lifehacker blog, Tim Ferriss' Four Hour Workweek, Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project, Leo Babauta's Zen Habits, or Chris Guillebeau's Art of Non-Conformity or The $100 Startup. If you liked what you saw and are looking for a community of other people who are tackling the same challenges, this is the group for you. All members will have the chance to share favorite new hacks and current obstacles, to help us learn from each other. Since we ascribe to the 'personal choices ov …

This group will begin on Sat March 17 with a full-day workshop. It will continue as a peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, conflict, and resistance with …

This group is about elevating your mind to fully understanding of the "Game" the Elite (Nasheed) way. It's about being the 100% Mackish with your integrity, confidence, personal, professional, social and dating lifestyle. Members are not only expected to know and understand the game but more importantly RESPECT THE GAME. Members of this group are the CREAM OF THE CROP intellectually conscious Mackish men with integrity.

This Meetup event serves as a focus for multi-disciplinary professionals interested in spirituality and health, medicine, healthcare, spirituality, mental health and related topics. This includes medical doctors, chaplains, healthcare providers, psychologists, social workers, therapists and other multi-disciplinary professionals and others interested in connecting with the larger community. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work t …

Relationships are the most exciting, infuriating, wondrous, frustrating, loving, annoying parts of our lives! They just happen to also provide us with the greatest possibilities for where our lives can go. I created this group because talking to people about relationships is my passion. It's why I became a coach. When we talk about the relationships in our lives, whether they be our marriages, work relationships, relationship to money or success or failure, this is where we paint a picture of wh …

We explore a wide variety of topics in a conversational style always respecting each other's opinion.  You do not need a background in philosophy, only an interest in seeking truth and wisdom. The value of our discussons come from the combined perspectives of those that attend.  From student to Physicist we all have a unique perspective and can learn from each other; please join, attend and contribute your wisdom to ours? Steven Easley The DC Philosophy Cafe We are now holding bi weekly discussi …