A Monthly Opportunity to Learn and Network
Networking is the best thing you can do for your own professional development! Share, learn and grow from other professionals in the Fredericksburg area.
This event takes place monthly, with themed discussions led by local leaders, and all are welcome. Interested in a topic below? Please join us! Walk-ins are always welcome.
This Month
For March’s Coffee Talk, Nancy Tilley discussed ways to improve vitality and overall well-being to look and feel your best while enjoying the process along the way. In addition to acupuncture, Nancy provides cupping, Gua Sha, electroacupuncture, and other traditional modalities of Chinese medicine.
Next Month
Save the date for April’s Coffee Talk, which will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 718 Venue.
April’s Coffee Talk will be led by Dr. Janet Gullickson, Former President of Germanna Community College & Consultant, on Affirmation & Handling Emotional Fatigue.
If you’re feeling tired right now, not just physically, but in a deeper way, you’re not alone and there’s nothing wrong with you. Many of us are carrying more than we realize, and that weight shows up as emotional fatigue. This session is about creating space to talk about something we don’t always name out loud. Emotional fatigue isn’t about being weak or incapable. It’s what happens when we’ve been running on high alert, managing complex situations, caring for others, or simply holding it together for longer than our emotional reserves can sustain AND it is very different from what our mothers might have experienced. It’s the exhaustion that sleep alone doesn’t fix BUT turning off and tuning away might.
We’ll explore what emotional fatigue looks and feels like, why it’s common now, and most importantly, what we can do about it. We’ll discuss that we are in charge of our limits and how to use our own consciousness to master our minds.
Networking is one of the most powerful tools for your professional development. At Coffee Talk, you’ll have the chance to share experiences, learn from others, and grow alongside professionals from across the Fredericksburg region.
Location
8:00am-9:00am
718 Venue
718 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Parking:
Sophia Street Deck, George St Lot, Street parking on Caroline
2026 Coffee Talks:
January 13th – led by Latasha Brooks, Leader and Dedicated Business Consultant, we had a thoughtful discussion on “Affirming an Inspired Mindset.” We discussed the stories we tell ourselves, the moments that challenge our confidence, and the intentional shifts that help us show up with purpose — for our work, our communities, and ourselves.
February 10th – led by Barbara Gustavson, Founder of Discover Next Step, we had an uplifting session on “Affirming a Positive Year.” We explored what quietly drains you, what truly restores you, and how your brain shapes both. Participants left with clarity and a tangible plan to regroup your days, so they work with you instead of against you.