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PAIN | Erricka Bailey, interviewed by Serena Fulton

Erricka Bailey and Serena Fulton, dear friends and collaborators, took us through a journey of how sharing our pain invorgorates and holds space for healing.

Thank you Frontier for the continued support.

• Venue: Chapel RVA, Scott’s Addition location
• Videography  Double Take
• Photos Christversal
• Full PAIN Album Here

Thank you to our In-kind partners this December:  Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group and the Chapel RVA.

Be sure to watch the full talk HERE.

Our global theme for December is PAIN.

It was chosen by our Lviv chapter and illustrated by Marta Koshulinska.  

Ouch! That hurts. Pain is a warning. And a lesson. It teaches us what we should avoid. And just how much we can bear. 

There’s the pleasures of sadomasochism. The anguish of emotional trauma or physical abuse. The seemingly endless barrage of vitriol in the comments. The grief of losing a loved one. The immense destruction and psychological toll caused by so many geopolitical conflicts happening around the world. 

Our Lviv chapter in Ukraine knows the pain of war. As they wrote when they chose this month’s theme, “Our collective pain is now close to unbearable. They say what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. We hope whoever said that is right.” 

Muscles grow stronger after exercise tears the tiny fibers of muscle cells and the body repairs those damaged fibers. We know that physical wounds can heal with time and proper care. But we often ignore the fact that emotional pain can too. 

If you need a little relief from whatever pain you’re carrying, talk to someone, make something, or help someone else in need.  

Pain can point the way to growth. 

Save the date and join us on Friday, December 15th for a very special end of year event.

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RHYTHM | Rachel Scott Everett

“Vagabonding is about taking control of your circumstances instead of passively waiting for them to decide your fate. Thus, the question of how and when to start” this rhythm.

Rachel Scott Everett took us through the rhythms her life and work has taken. Her story reinforced the sentiment that the journey is truly the destination.

EVERGIB, the creative studio Rachel and her life partner Brian run celebrated 8 years this year. And so did we! It was super fitting to be back at the VCU Brandcenter for this celebration.

Thank you Frontier for the continued support.

• Venue VCU Brandcenter
• Videography  Double Take
• Photos Christversal
• Full RHYTHM Album Here

Thank you to our In-kind partners this November:  Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group and VCU Brandcenter.

Be sure to come back watch the full talk HERE.

Our global theme for November is RHYTHM. It was chosen by our Basel chapter and illustrated by Patrizia Stalder.  

What rhythms set your pace? A celestial rhythm is pulsing all around us. The earth spins. The sun rises and sets. The moon pulls and releases the tides twice every day. The seasons loop each year. Natural, constant patterns of back-and-forth. But we also live amidst the unnatural rhythms of flickering fluorescent lights, pinging notifications, and vehicles idling at traffic signals. Rhythm can light you up or burn you out. 

Rhythm is the heartbeat of creativity. It provides the structure we crave; a framework for ideas to take shape. By recognizing patterns and breaking them, we can find our unique voice. 

Rhythm serves as a catalyst for the power of a dancer’s movement. The pacing of a poet’s sentences. The cadence of an actor’s voice. The timing of a comedian’s punchline. The strokes of a painter’s brush. The meter of a musician’s notes. All that creativity just keeps going and flowing. Rat-a-tat-tat. Tap into your own rhythm and follow wherever it takes you. 

How do you keep your own beat? Listen to your breath. Listen to your heart. 

This November we’re at VCU’s Brandcenter with EVERGIB’s Rachel Scott Everett unpacking this theme. See you there!

ENDURANCE | Michael Chapman

Thank you to our partners at Frontier for supporting yet another event, this time with Michael Chapman from Martin.

Michael walked us through his personal and professional journey and helped us all reconnect to the joy of the process that ultimately allows us to not only endure, but thrive.

• Venue The Martin Agency
• Videography  Double Take
• Photos Christversal
• Full Album Here

Thank you to our In-kind partners this September:  Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group and Martin.

Give yourself the gift of joy by watching the full talk HERE. 

October’s Theme is ENDURANCE

Endurance is the unwavering flame that burns within us, illuminating a path through darkness and uncertainty. It is the quiet strength that emerges when challenges test our limits, urging us to push beyond what we thought possible. Endurance is not a mere moment but a relentless spirit that whispers, “keep going” when the world feels heavy.

Life’s journey is marked by peaks and valleys, and it is endurance that sustains us during the uphill climbs. It teaches us that setbacks are not defeats but stepping stones towards growth and resilience. With each obstacle we conquer, our spirits grow stronger, and our determination becomes unshakable.

In a world that values instant gratification, endurance is a reminder that the most rewarding victories are born from patience and perseverance. It is the ability to rise, even when we fall, and to embrace the transformative power of persistence. So, let us celebrate the tenacity that resides within us, for in the face of adversity, it is endurance that leads us towards the summit of our potential.

Endurance is the unwavering flame that burns within us, illuminating a path through darkness and uncertainty. It is the quiet strength that emerges when challenges test our limits, urging us to push beyond what we thought possible. Endurance is not a mere moment but a relentless spirit that whispers, “keep going” when the world feels heavy.

Life’s journey is marked by peaks and valleys, and it is endurance that sustains us during the uphill climbs. It teaches us that setbacks are not defeats but stepping stones towards growth and resilience. With each obstacle we conquer, our spirits grow stronger, and our determination becomes unshakable.

In a world that values instant gratification, endurance is a reminder that the most rewarding victories are born from patience and perseverance. It is the ability to rise, even when we fall, and to embrace the transformative power of persistence. So, let us celebrate the tenacity that resides within us, for in the face of adversity, it is endurance that leads us towards the summit of our potential.

Our Timisoara chapter chose this month’s exploration of Endurance and Ana Kun illustrated the theme.

Join your favorite morning crew at The Martin Agency on October 20th to unpack this global theme together. Tickets go live Monday, October 16th at 8:00am here.

SIMPLICITY | Melody Short

Melody Short spoke from a place of transparency and love when she shared how simplicity influences her choices with us at #CMsimplicity.

Frontier supporting us with love and fueling us with breakfast goodness from Urban Hang Suite.

• Venue Studio Two Three, Clay Street
• Videography  Double Take
• Photos Christversal
• Full Album Here

Thank you to our In-kind partners this September:  Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group and Studio Two Three.

Give yourself the gift of watching the full talk HERE. 

September’s Theme is Simplicity.

In the design traditions of Scandinavian and Japanese minimalism, the paring down of possessions creates a greater sense of tranquility and ease. Simplicity invites us to imagine how rich we might feel when we make do with less. 

But put another way, what if we imagined simplicity not in terms of absence but essence? In a world of confounding variables, layers of additional nuance and context, and the mind-boggling complexity of systems upon interdependent systems, simplicity drives us to get to the deep core of the matter. The etymological roots of simplicity refers to a single, indivisible nature. The heart unifies the whole. 

Where can you exercise restraint and streamline excess? How will you find clarity amidst chaos? 

Our Gothenburg chapter chose this month’s exploration of Simplicity and Jessica Jämting illustrated the theme.       

AN EVENING OF PRIDE | Sponsored by our Summer Partners at Arts & Letters in support of The Pride Place

For #CMPride, we spent an evening on the rooftop of The Hof supporting the efforts of The Pride Place.

Our partners at Frontier also gifted everyone at the event a shirt in support of sweet Ollie (our youngest CM volunteer!) and his health. Read more and get your own shirt here.

Browse the FULL ALBUM here. Photos by Ethan Hickerson.

REVERIE | Blythe King

Blythe gave us a glimpse into her world of art and encouraged us to look through the lens of perspective. #CMreverie really got us dreaming into the Summer.

To our friends at Frontier - thank you, thank you. You left us speechless when your team supported the Gill’s Strong Like Ollie fund, gifting shirts for all Summer attendees.

Thank you, additionally to:

• Venue Arts & Letters
• Videography  Matt Pangman
• Photos Nick Davis
• Full Album Here

In-kind partners fueling this engine: Worth Higgins & Associates, Lavender Hill, The Anderson Accounting & Advising Group

Watch the Full Talk Here