BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Catalyst Ranch - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Catalyst Ranch X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Catalyst Ranch REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260504T202235 CREATED:20200206T201310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T201310Z UID:19610-1582137000-1582146000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:LIVE: Your Health DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter of Live for Yourself Consulting brings his LIVE series to Catalyst Ranch with speakers sparking conversations around the theme of “Your Health”. \n— \nHave you ever wanted to attend an event that was focused on YOU and your growth? \nHave you ever been to a “networking” event and wished you could just have a real conversation and not small talk? \nLIVE events give the stage to men and women who make a difference in their community\, providing an open forum to talk about life struggles\, challenges\, keys to success and lessons in relationships\, health\, business and more. \nEach event is focused on a specific theme and involves incredible thought-provoking speakers\, and networking activities in-between. \nMake sure to get to the event by 6:30 PM to grab some refreshments and chat with other attendees. The event will start promptly at 7 PM. \nTentative agenda: \n\n6:30 PM – Doors Open\n7:00 PM – Introduction\n7:10 PM – 1st Speaker\n7:25 PM – Facilitated discussion\n7:45 PM – 2nd Speaker\n8:00 PM – Facilitated discussion\n8:20 PM – 3rd Speaker\n8:35 PM – Q&A\n8:50 PM – Closing\n\n— \nNote: This is NOT a networking business professional event. You will get real\, open\, authentic\, and vulnerable\, and warning\, you may be inspired\, transform\, meet some new people\, and grow personally. \nTickets will increase to $20 the Monday before the event. \n— \nSpeakers:\n\nCorene Summers\nRegina Trillo\nEvan Shy\n\nClick the ticket link to read bios for each of the evening’s guests. \n— \nLIVE event director and host:\n \nDr. Benjamin Ritter\, is a Chicago based social entrepreneur\, coach\, consultant\, mentor\, and expert in the fields of personal and professional internal leadership development. \nThroughout his career he has worked in the areas of hospitality\, the entertainment industry\, public health\, education\, childcare\, healthcare\, and personal and professional development\, constantly seeking new experiences to learn more about the world\, and himself. \nThe culmination of his previous personal\, professional\, and educational experiences led him to create Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting\, a coaching/consulting company that is focused on helping successful professionals find more meaning at life and in work. \nLFY Consulting bases its coaching practices on the unique LIVE system\, which integrates doctoral level applied learning theory\, and curriculum and leadership development research. \nDr. Benjamin Ritter is also the host of the Live for yourself podcast and Live for Yourself events\, author of The Live for Yourself Workbook\, and The Essentials\, creator of The Breakup Supplement\, and the online instructor for the course “Craft a Job you Love from a Job you Have.” URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/live-your-health/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetup,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/livespeaker4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T202235 CREATED:20200206T202750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T173826Z UID:19612-1588096800-1588104000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago DESCRIPTION:The March 31 event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions.\nPlease join Ignite Chicago at their April 28 event. Details below!\n\nIgnite Chicago has something to say! Come to Catalyst Ranch on April 28 for a night of great ideas.\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending Ignite Chicago does good for the entire city: All proceeds from Ignite go toward the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you expand the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n\n  \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Revolution Brewing and Jet’s Pizza!\nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n  \n \n  \n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n  \n  \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T183000 DTSTAMP:20260504T202235 CREATED:20200526T205636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T205636Z UID:20084-1591896600-1591900200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Three Keys to Happiness and Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch continues its series of FREE web engagements for professional and personal enrichment. On Thursday\, June 11\, our guest presenter Rae Luskin shows us how to cultivate and focus her three keys to happiness: passion\, creativity\, and personal connection. Read on for the workshop description from Rae. \n \n  \n\nChocolate\, Creativity and Connections: 3 Keys to Happiness and Well-Being\nAre you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? \nDo you find yourself fighting all the time with your spouse or partner? \nHave you realized you lost your passion somewhere along the way? \nThree things that have kept me sane and healthy during this time are chocolate\, creativity and connections. I am not telling you to eat chocolate (but if you want to bring some to our program feel free). Chocolate is a metaphor for passion. \n\nIn the world of COVID\, when a recession is underway and so many are unemployed it seems like a luxury to think about your passion. But as Les Brown says\, “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.”\nCreative expression is as much a wellness practice as good nutrition and exercise. Creativity is essential to succeed today as parenting and educating our children takes on new responsibilities and stresses.\nWorking from home\, quarantine\, social distancing brings on new challenges of isolation and loneliness. How do we connect with loved ones\, co-workers and clients in meaningful ways?\n\nIn this interactive program\, we will look at some easy\, fun tools to help you:\n\nIdentify and explore your passions.\nDiscover 3 easy ways to boost your creativity and reduce your stress in as little as 10 minutes.\nCultivate a connection mindset and build better relationships.\nLeverage this pause so you can create a life that you love using your natural gifts\, talents and creativity.\n\nPlease bring a pen\, markers\, crayons\, stickers\, pencils and plenty of paper. \nNo artistic ability needed. All you need is a willingness to play\, explore and experiment. \n  \n\n\n\nAbout Rae Luskin\nRae Luskin is a true leader in using creative expression to nurture self-worth\, resilience\, healing\, and social change. Rae\, a community activist for over 40 years\, passionately focuses her lens on improving the lives of women and children. Sharing her personal story of healing from childhood sexual abuse she is committed to being the change she wants to see in the world. She is the author of Art From My Heart and The Creative Activist: Make the World Better\, One Person\, One Action at a Time. You can find out more at www.thewinningadventure.com. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-workshop-three-keys-to-happiness-and-well-being/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Talk,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rae-Luskin-Happiness-Webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T202235 CREATED:20210121T153327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T235133Z UID:21536-1612782000-1612785600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Venus Genius: Book Launch and Mini-Workshop DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes the “Venus Genius” author to explore how ‘Your Feminine traits are the Magic of Innovation’ \nVenus Genius: Book Celebration and Mini-Workshop with Fabienne Jacquet\n\nIn this lunchtime workshop\, Catalyst Ranch invites you to meet Fabienne Jacquet\, author of Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation\, newly published in December 2020 and recognized as the Kindle #1 New Release in 8 categories\, including Business Consulting\, Strategic Management and Organizational Change. \nFabienne will lead a short interactive workshop exploring the different feminine traits that produce successful innovation. \nFrom Fabienne: \nIn my 30+ years of experience in innovation and through research\, I observed that creating from our emotions and heart is absolutely critical to design meaningful and sustainable innovation. \nIn this interactive session\, I will demystify innovation and demonstrate how women are naturally equipped to innovate with specific feminine traits like empathy\, nurturing\, inclusivity\, intuition\, gratitude and collaboration. We will discuss the masculine and feminine aspects (including the brain and its plasticity) as both are necessary for successful innovation. \nThose feminine skills are also critical to explore solutions that could better serve women in their specific needs and lifestyles while avoiding the “pink it and shrink it” syndrome. We will explore some examples in health\, finance\, apparel\,…There are clear business opportunities to capture\, by emotionally connecting with women. \n\n\nFor a more in-depth exchange during this webinar\, attendees are encouraged to purchase the ebook or the paperback in advance of the session. \n \nVenus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation explores innovation from different perspectives: historical\, scientific\, sociological\, cultural and practical — all through the feminine lens. It addresses the shortage of women in innovation and how important it is to address this as a first step to inclusion. This book reveals that any innovator can acquire the necessary skills to create meaningful innovation. ‘Venus Genius’ is about celebrating the duality of the feminine and the masculine in all human beings and dares us to activate both energies to create innovation that brings true value to our world. \n  \n\nVenus Genius is available via these booksellers (Click to purchase): Amazon\, Rakuten Kobo\, and Barnes & Noble.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nFABIENNE JACQUET: While she was by no means predestined for the sciences\, Fabienne Jacquet\, a natural born rebel\, graduated as Docteur d’Etat (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from Institut National Polytechnique in Toulouse\, France. Fabienne has a successful career as a scientist and innovator who has worked with prestigious companies including Colgate-Palmolive. She brings her fearlessness and resilience to all that she sets her mind to\, including her own company\, INNOVEVE®\, dedicated to bringing feminine DNA to the progression of innovation. She is always dreaming up fresh\, fun and dynamic ideas in the name of celebrating female empowerment and the evolution of innovative thought. \n  \n\n\n\nABOUT THE HOST\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 648 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com . URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/venus-genius-book-launch-mini-workshop/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Talk,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1080-Venus-Genius-Fabienne-Jacquet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T202235 CREATED:20230526T165224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T222750Z UID:31226-1685800800-1685808000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Surge for Water: Power of Sisterhood Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Power of Sisterhood: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness\nA tea party hosted by nonprofit organization Surge for Water\n \nIn honor of Menstrual Health Day\, nonprofit Surge for Water spends an afternoon celebrating women’s health and wellness\, on a personal level as well as locally and globally. \n \n \n \n \n \n From Surge for Water:\n\nAs menstruators\, we’re deeply connected in many ways – our cycles being just one of them. \nTo deepen this connection\, join us for a one-of-a-kind tea party to celebrate women’s health & wellness in honor of Menstrual Health Day. \nThrough gentle movement\, interactive activities\, and engaging conversations\, we’ll cover: \n\nMenstruality consciousness and wellness practices to live happier\, healthier lives\nLocal and global issues surrounding period poverty & stigma and ways to make a difference!\n\nSurge for Water is honored to bring this program to you in partnership with amazing local organizations: Chicago NOW\, Chicago Women’s Health Center\, Her Drive Co\, Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition\, She Votes IL\, Soulective Pelvic Health & Wellness\, The Period Collective\, UIC Blood Buds. \nWe can’t wait to share a lovely afternoon over tea\, coffee\, and light refreshments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more and register for free here: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/surge-for-water-power-of-sisterhood-tea-party/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Surge-for-Water-Power-of-Sisterhood-tea-party-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T163000 DTSTAMP:20260504T202235 CREATED:20240430T233306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T233651Z UID:31673-1716042600-1716049800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Surge for Water: Power of Sisterhood Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Power of Sisterhood: Celebrating Mentrual Health & Connection\nA tea party hosted by nonprofit organization Surge for Water\n \nIn honor of Menstrual Health Day\, nonprofit Surge for Water returns to host their tea party event and foster community. \n \n \n \n \n \n From Surge for Water:\n\nAs menstruators\, we’re deeply connected in many ways – our cycles being just one of them. \nTo deepen this connection\, join us for a one-of-a-kind tea party to celebrate women’s health & wellness in honor of Menstrual Health Day. \nThrough gentle movement\, interactive activities\, and engaging conversations\, we’ll cover: \n\nMenstruality consciousness and wellness practices to live happier\, healthier lives from puberty to menopause\nLocal and global issues surrounding period poverty & stigma and ways to make a difference!\n\nSurge for Water is honored to bring this program to you in partnership with amazing local organizations: She Votes IL\, The Period Collective\, & UIC Blood Buds \nWe can’t wait to share a lovely afternoon over tea\, coffee\, and light refreshments. To help set the mood\, “period” inspired clothing is encouraged – but not required. Think red\, pink\, etc. \nThis event is open to all menstruators (pre & post included). Registration includes loose leaf tea from Vahdam Teas\, moisturizer from KraveBeauty\, and a Take Back Bag from For Days. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more and register for free here:\n \n surgeforwater.org/sisterhood URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/surge-for-water-power-of-sisterhood-tea-party-2024/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Surge-for-Water-Power-of-Sisterhood-tea-party.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR