Ben Fletcher: The Life and Times of a Black Wobbly | Talk with Peter Cole | New Labor Book Series #9

Online

Join us for our next in the author talk series, a discuss with Peter Cole on the reissue of his book about Ben Fletcher, an important figure in the early 20th century labor movement. A brilliant union organizer and a humorous orator, Benjamin Fletcher (1890– 1949) was a tremendously important and well-loved African American member…

Free

Experimental Writing: Creative Toolbox Series – Session Two

Online

The blank page can be a fearsome enemy. Writer, teacher and experimenter Char Putney knows this all too well. But we don't have to approach it with too much seriousness — there's never been a more exciting time to play with words. In this 3-part series, we'll get hands-on with experimental writing techniques from many…

$10.00

Discover Your Creative Potential By Crafting “Tomorrow’s School”

Online

Creativity is a skill, and this workshop the opportunity to start developing its potential!  Join Zelda, the creator behind “Tomorrow’s School,” to learn new artistic tools while shaping the future of school. Did your experience in school help develop your creative potential? Unfortunately, for many of us, the answer is no. In fact, many schools…

$10.00

Without Borders: Immigration Stories

Online

"Those who only know one country know no country." - Martin Lipset The Without Borders Salon Series is for nomads, expats, third-culture kids, immigrants, or anyone who feels inescapably foreign. Hosted by debut host Nolan Yuma Janssens every Sunday in February, we will discuss ways to break down borders through cultural psychology research, immigration advice, and travel…

$10.00

NYC Social: Finding Your Dream Job, and the Price of Integrity

New York NY

At this casual story-sharing hangout, we will discuss the Great Resignation, our renewed thirst for meaning, and how to build a life that is both practical and spiritually fulfilling. We can't wait to see you there! The exact location of this event will be shared via email and in our community's Discord.  *** 🗓 ii…

Free

(Members-Only) Community Chat: Walking

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Interintellect member Nicky Buttigieg hosts a members-only chat in the community forum's ii Café on walking and wandering. Let's talk about the power of putting one foot in front of the other! Come hangout with fellow Interintellect members to discuss walking, having a destination vs. wandering, and its effects on our wellbeing and creativity. If…

Free

Who are you? | Values, Careabouts, and How They Apply to Your Work Search Journey

Online

The Great Resignation is upon us:  we no longer want to spend our time doing work that drains us. Our humanity drives us to do work that is meaningful to us, to contribute to the world based on our unique blend of skills, values, and careabouts. For many of us, this means making a change…

$15.00

Hoarding in the Digital Age

Online

How many tabs do you have open right now? How many unread emails or drafts of your latest document? Join Columbia Professor and professional tab hoarder Annie Pfeifer to explore hoarding and clutterphobia as timely afflictions of the information age. The psychologists Randy Frost and Gail Steketee define hoarding through three characteristics: The failure to discard a…

$10.00

The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America – Author Talk with Saket Soni | New Labor Book Series

Online

Join us for our next in the author talk series, a discussion with Saket Soni about his memoir, The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America. Weaving a deeply personal journey with a riveting tale of 21st-century forced labor, the book takes us into the hidden lives of the…

Free

San Francisco Social: How to Make New Friends as Grownups?

San Francisco San Francisco, CA

A cozy Interintellect hangout where we'll go back to our roots. We'll discuss what brings communities together, what situations allow adults to make new friends, and how friend groups can find a way to stay together through all the changes in life? We hope you can join us! The location of this event will be…

Free

***FREE FOR MEMBERS*** Listening Session: Cultivating Musical Patience

Online

Jazz pianist and debut host Mercer Shavelson introduces a communal music appreciation series, where participants are encouraged to bring a song (or two) for everyone to immerse themselves in, together.   In this series, the intention is to form connections and deeper understanding by simply enjoying music with one another, without distraction.  This salon will be focused specifically on…

Free – $10.00