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 February’s Coffee Talk, Barbara Gustavson, led 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.
Next Month
Save the date for March’s Coffee Talk, which will be held on Tuesday, March 10th at 718 Venue.
March’s Coffee Talk will be led by Katrina Dill, holistic health educator, Master Medical Qigong Practitioner, and co-founder of Yes to Holistic Health in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Affirming Your Health: Restoring Balance.
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to slip out of balance—our minds race, our emotions tighten, and our focus narrows to what’s right in front of us. Under stress, we often move further away from our emotional and spiritual centers and deeper into the physical—fixating on our bodies, our homes, or what feels “not enough.”
In this 45-minute session, we’ll explore how stress disrupts the natural harmony between mind, body, and spirit, and how reconnecting through the time-honored practice of simplicity can help restore calm and clarity. Drawing from Qigong and the Five Elements philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we’ll look at how nature’s elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—mirror our own internal rhythms.
Through gentle movement, mindful breathwork, and focused intention, we’ll learn how to regulate energy, restore balance, and build resilience to everyday stress. Participants will also be guided through a short, easy, grounding Qigong practice to help you feel centered and reconnected long after you leave the session.
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.