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 April’s Coffee Talk, Dr. Janet Gullickson discussed what emotional fatigue looks and feels like, why it’s common now, and what we can do about it. We are in charge of our limits and explored ways to use our own consciousness to master our minds.
Next Month
Save the date for May’s Coffee Talk, which will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at 718 Venue.
May’s Coffee Talk, led by Alicia Turner, CEO & President at North Compass Solutions LLC, will be an intriguing session on “Affirming Workplace Relationships.”
Affirming Others. Strengthening Ourselves. Working Better Together.
Strong working relationships are at the heart of every successful team—but they don’t happen by accident. In this engaging and interactive session, participants will explore what it truly means to create affirming working relationships and how those relationships directly impact communication, performance, and workplace culture.
This session goes beyond theory to provide practical tools that can be applied immediately.
Participants will:
– Understand what affirming working relationships are—and why they matter
– Identify whether their current workplace relationships are supportive or strained
– Learn simple, powerful strategies rooted in care, curiosity, and communication
– Gain tools to strengthen relationships with colleagues, leaders, and teams
– Explore how to affirm themselves at work—even in challenging environments
This session is designed to be highly interactive, relatable, and actionable—giving attendees space to reflect, engage, and leave with clear next steps they can implement right away.
Whether you are leading a team or contributing as an individual, this experience will help you show up more intentionally, communicate more effectively, and build stronger, more affirming connections at work.
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.
March 10th – led by Nancy Tilley, NCCAOM-Certified Professional Acupuncturist, we explored 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.