Espace Belong gatherings

Love Notes

This is what people have experienced in Espace Belong gatherings.

Women’s Gathering

Overcoming social anxiety and finding community

I was looking to meet new women friends and find a community I could form an ongoing connection with. Dealing with social anxiety, walking in was scary, and I was so proud that I was able to overcome it.

It is difficult to explain the feeling, but it was almost as though I was drawn into the experience, as though I was meant to be there. Upon arrival I was overwhelmed with anxiety, but when I left, I felt happy, proud of myself, fulfilled, and excited for what is to come. What a shift!

Rain, your energy is so beautiful and contagious. Something about you makes me feel so peaceful. The tarot reading left such an impression on me, and learning how to take better care of myself with natural face masks, fresh juices, and energy balls was pure joy. I love your vision of women learning from each other and sharing their talents.

Anne

Women’s Gathering

For the people, the connection, the community

I came because I wanted to grow my circle of female support and meet new people. Your home was the perfect, warm venue, and the women in the group were just amazing, coming from different age groups, walks of life, cultures, and belief systems. It was everything I had hoped for.

I felt welcomed and accepted from the moment I stepped in the door. There were a few minutes of initial uncertainty when I first arrived, but that was quickly replaced by realizing I was in the presence of incredible, empathetic, beautiful human beings who were there for relatable reasons.

There was a schedule, but it felt like flow. The activities felt like fun adventures rather than tasks to complete. Rain, you made the day feel like it was made just for me, and you made each of us feel important and valued. For me, the activities were fun, but not the real reason I came. It was for the people. And the connection. The community.

Anonymous

Women’s Gathering

Stepping out of the comfort zone

I felt it was time I stepped out of my comfort zone, time to make new connections, and start sharing a part of myself with other women who could let their hair down and have fun.

I truly loved all the positive energy in the room. Everyone just blended together naturally, like it was meant to happen in every way that it did.

I felt welcomed when I arrived. When I left, I felt tired but a good tired, and deeply empowered by this group of women. Rain, you are a natural, warm-hearted human being. You are good at making people feel part of things, and you never leave anyone out. People feel good around you. Just you being you is enough.

Anonymous

Women’s Gathering

Feeling safe enough to open up

A real connection was what I was looking for, a desire to share a part of myself with other women, and to learn how to work with natural ingredients instead of processed ones.

The exchange between everyone felt so good: the conversations, the different perspectives, and hearing everyone's life stories. I felt excited to meet everyone, and I was reminded that it is never too late to learn something new.

Rain, you have a natural way of respecting everyone's opinion, and you make others feel secure enough to open up and speak honestly. It was such a nourishing afternoon.

Anonymous

Women’s Gathering

From strangers to closeness

I came because I needed to connect with new people and refresh parts of myself with new energy.

Arriving in a room of women who were all strangers felt a little scary at first. But getting to know a little more about each woman changed everything. When I first stepped in, I felt far, and by the time we finished, I felt so much closer.

Rain brings so much joy and love to sharing wellbeing with women.

Anonymous

Women’s Speed Friending

Genuine connections and pure magic

I left feeling great! Genuine connections, diversity, warmth, fun, laughter, and an evening filled with meaning. It was so nice to feel a true sense of community and make new connections. It truly was something magical.

Rain, you are so generous and dedicated. It shows how much you care, and that made all the difference. The event was a massive success!

Camille

Women’s Speed Friending

Rejuvenated, with a new friend

I left feeling completely rejuvenated. Learning about other women and connecting felt so natural. Rain created a warm, welcoming environment where it was easy to be open and connect with others.

My favourite moment was exchanging numbers with a new friend so we can go on walks together. Thank you for creating this event!

Kristen

Women’s Speed Friending

Inspired by shared stories

I left feeling so inspired. Getting to know other women was what I enjoyed most.

It is a wonderful way to meet other women and share all our different life experiences, talents, skills, and interests. You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain!

Anonymous