What to Expect in the Village
Our Village Salon Series and AHA (Ask Her Anything) Conversations offer monthly, interest-based gatherings that are free to members.
And the Biz Talk + Ideal Lab are open to Guests.
Join when you can, no long-term commitment necessary. Meet your Village neighbors! Have great conversations. The Salonnières are members of our Village Collective.
Salons have been taking place around the world in many forms since the 17th century and we’re continuing that tradition – virtually and in-person.
Salondefinition a gathering led by an inspiring host to amuse + to increase our knowledge through conversation.
Salonnière definition a hostess of meaningful gatherings that facilitate profound conversations to spark change in the minds of the participants and the world. The feminine manifestation of this word represents a nurturing mind for the future, through collaboration and intuition.
Idea Lab
Salonnière Kelly Pratt
Monthly | Open to Members + Guests
Let’s talk about your idea, dream, or goal that’s been simmering on your back burner. We’ll “dwell in possibility” and talk-2-think about what it would feel like to take one small step toward your “it.”
“I did what I said I was going to do!”
Village Co-Working Day
Host Kelly Pratt
For MEMBERS + INVITED GUESTS
Did you know: 64% of people sharing space with a coworker have improved on completing their tasks on time, and 68% say they are better focused?I want what 👆🏻they’re having! Join us on Tuesdays for co-working.
Biz Talk
with Chantay Jennings
Open to Members + Guests
A safe comfortable place to connect with other business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs & dreamers. You’ll have a sounding board, to help you talk through questions and strategies in your business. Bring your issues and questions!
Special Guests + Resources
We host special guests and author events at Athena Village to inspire connection and conversation.
Occasionally, we invite the public to our special events. Replays are available to Village members.
* Book titles link to the Athena Village Shop on bookshop.org and are used toward Village operating costs
Chris Zydel author of Conversations with a Brush:
Wisdom Tales from the Intuitive Painting Heart
a wildly entertaining and inspirational journey into examining the question of how to become more creatively free and alive using intuitive painting and the expressive arts.
Pam Grout author of Art & Soul Reloaded
Until we hear your version of this fierce and joyful world, there is more to be said. ~Pam Grout
With her trademark humor, enthusiasm, and no-nonsense guidance, #1 New York Times bestselling author of E-Squared Pam Grout invites you on a yearlong “apprenticeship” to recognize and unleash your innate creativity.
Heather Plett author of The Art of Holding Space
“Holding space” the practice of compassionately witnessing, accepting, and supporting without judgement, while retaining your boundaries and sense of self.
i’ve followed Heather and resonate with her writing and programs. The Art of Holding Space is a celebration of her work. – joy a, Village co-creator
Christine Kane,
author of The Soul Sourced Entrepreneur
We spent an evening with Christine as she talked about her book, what it means to be a Soul-Sourced entrepreneur.
Accomplice > Ally
with member Dawn Johnson shares her events with the Village
Note: the Anti-Oppression Resource is available for collaboration and accessible to all Village members
GET PUBLISHED | “Ask Her Anything” Series
A conversation with Village member Cindy Tyler, CEO + Founder of Vervanté
Note: The GET PUBLISHED Resource is available in the Village to all members.
Lisa Sonora author of The Creative Entrepreneur
Watch our conversation with Lisa Sonora, artist and author of The Creative Entrepreneur about creativity and play.