Brew Build #7 Frentzen Taslim on Resilience
Join us for a cozy session focused on building the Open Web, practicing active listening, and nurturing connection.
Digital Code of Conduct: FediCollective is a pro-healing space. Zero tolerance for hate speech or personal attacks applies here, just as it does online.
☕ Brew & Build: A Cozy Introvert-Friendly Meetup
The Vibe: This is a warm, small-group meetup designed for cozy connection. We value depth over distance. If you are an introvert who prefers meaningful conversation over a crowded room, this is for you.
The Boundary: We are capping this event at 9 people (including hosts) to keep the energy grounded. Once we are full, the RSVP will close!
Welcome to the FediCollective! We are a community where everyone can learn and grow. We believe in building bridges, not walls. No question is too small, and no idea is too silly.
Your Hosts: Crissy and friends. We love coffee, cats, and connecting people. Crissy is a Founder who believes the internet should belong to people, not big tech. We combine empathy and logic to dream up better social platforms.
📅 The Flow
Note: Arriving late is okay, but most people arrive a bit early to settle in! Stay as late as you like; the cafe is open until 6:00 PM.
Intro & Icebreakers (5 mins): Crissy introduces the community.
Frentzen Taslim (35 mins): presents on academic burnout and resilience app PhoenixRise by guiding students through practices such as gratitude journaling, scenario modules https://www.sfu.ca/siat/showcase/fall-2025-project-showcase/iat-387-pheonixrise.html
Mingle (20 mins): Chat in small groups or one-on-one.
Let’s connect over the things that make us happy:
Tell us about a person or pet who inspires you.
Share a favourite food, recipe, or restaurant.
Show off a piece of technology or a philosophy you enjoy.
Please come as you are and share what you cherish. All are welcome.
📍 Logistics
Location: Cafe La Forêt (Royal Oak)
Transit: A 1-minute walk from Royal Oak Skytrain.
Parking: Street parking is nearby on Palm Ave (behind Sweet Puffin).
Land Acknowledgment: We honour the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples: the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
❓ FAQ
What is Brew & Build? Think of a cozy coffee shop, not a stiff conference room. It is a relaxed space for creative and technical people to share ideas.
Who is it for?
Creatives: Designers, artists, and writers.
Technical Folks: Developers and problem-solvers.
Collaborators: Anyone looking for new projects and good conversation.
Can I help? Yes! You can join as a guest, supporter, co-host, or organizer.
✨ In short: Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation, and help us imagine a better internet together.