WHO IS HOSTING? You are!

​​​WHAT ARE WE DOING? These community-led industry meet ups are a chance to meet your peers and talk shop in a casual setting. Connect, share insights, and learn from others navigating the tech world.

​​​WHEN IS THE MEET UP? Live on Thurs 2/26. The call will not be recorded but participants are welcome to share notes in the #virtual-event-notes and #tech-professionals channels.

​​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? If you work in tech, enjoy tech, want to learn more about tech, etc. Together, we'll explore trends, challenges, and opportunities, helping each other grow professionally and stay ahead in the industry.

​​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? These sessions are most productive when members participate, so bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to contribute.

Please note: these meet ups do not have a formal host. If you are interested in hosting or facilitating the conversation for your industry, please let Ali or Giovanna know and we'll make it happen!

​​​See you all Thursday, February 26th on Google Meet!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

​WHO IS HOSTING? Ally Unger (LAC) returns to Rhize as a session host, bringing a background in both mental health and recruitment to provide thoughtful, well-rounded support for Rhize members.

​WHAT ARE WE WORKING THROUGH? We’ll explore how to navigate shame around career uncertainty and stagnation. This is an attendee-driven conversation and Ally will center on what the participants want to discuss. Past sessions have covered coping strategies, building resilience, and redefining success and self-worth.

​WHEN IS THE EVENT? Live on Tues., Mar. 3 and is limited to 8 members. These sessions are not recorded or transcribed to ensure a private, supportive environment for all participants.

​WHY SHOULD I REGISTER AND SHOW UP? This is a rare, private space to talk honestly about the emotional toll of the job search with others who truly get it. Ally facilitates the conversation by focusing specifically on what's coming up for those in the room, so this really is an hour dedicated to your growth. If you have experienced feelings of shame or have questioned your self worth in your career journey, this session is for you.

​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? This is a small-group session that will not be recorded and will be led by a mental health professional: come ready to share or at least participate in the validation of fellow members. The session is capped at 8 people and then we will move to a waitlist. 

​More about Ally: Ally Unger is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in Arizona with over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition. She began her career in agency recruiting before moving into various corporate settings over the past eight years, supporting organizations with recruiting in the engineering, IT, healthcare, and education sectors. Having personally navigated major career transitions—including cross-country moves, uncertainty, and the challenges of starting over—Ally understands firsthand the stress, shame, and growth that can accompany professional change. She now balances her corporate career in talent acquisition with her counseling work in a small group practice in Scottsdale, where she takes a compassionate, person-centered approach to supporting professionals navigating relationship challenges, career stress, and other mental health concerns.

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? You are!

​​​WHAT ARE WE DOING? These community-led industry meet ups are a chance to meet your peers and talk shop in a casual setting. Connect, share insights, and learn from others navigating the tech world.

​​​WHEN IS THE MEET UP? Live on Thurs 3/5. The call will not be recorded but participants are welcome to share notes in the #virtual-event-notes and #design-professionals channels.

​​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? If you work in design, enjoy design, want to learn more about design, etc. Together, we'll explore trends, challenges, and opportunities, helping each other grow professionally and stay ahead in the industry.

​​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? These sessions are most productive when members participate, so bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to contribute.

Please note: these meet ups do not have a formal host. If you are interested in hosting or facilitating the conversation for your industry, please let Ali or Giovanna know and we'll make it happen!

​​​See you all Thursday, March 5th on Google Meet!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? Caty Toro is a career coach and strategist with a background in recruitment. Caty found herself in a place where she needed to redefine her own career identity and did so through alignment, boundaries, and applying experience. Now she empowers others to successfully redefine themselves with confidence.

​​​WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? We’re talking about the social self and the essential self, and how the social self can often overshadow the essential, especially in our careers. Together, we’ll define our essential selves: who we are outside of external titles, what we truly want, and the values that matter most to us.

​​​WHEN IS THE EVENT? Live Tues., March 10.  The recording will be posted in Rhize by end of week.

​​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? Whether you’re employed or job seeking, professional identity often pulls us toward our social self as we try to meet external expectations. Over time, this can quietly disconnect us from our essential self, causing us to lose sight of our own wants, values, and expectations. In this session, you’ll unpack what’s shaped by outside pressure versus what truly matters—and leave with insight into how to pursue work that actually aligns with who you are.

​​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? Nothing specific to prep! To get the most from the session, participate, share, and ask questions. This is a safe peer space.

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? Alison and Nilima, founders of Introve/Mirra AI! They met after their own layoffs and realized neither of them could explain what they were actually good at (despite years of experience). So they built Mirra, a tool that helps people figure that out.

​WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? How to make authenticity your edge in hiring. No STAR format. No corporate buzzwords. Just how to recognize the stuff you don't give yourself credit for and talk about your work like a normal person.

​WHEN IS THE EVENT? Live on Wed. March 11

​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? Because most resume, cover letter, and interview advice makes you sound like everyone else. Same goes for cold outreach templates. We'll talk about what hiring managers actually respond to, what lands, and how to stop underselling yourself.

​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? Bring a little curiosity. That's really it. You can show up with a resume or a job posting or a story you've been trying to tell better—but you don't have to. It's office hours. Drop in, ask us things, hang out.

​​​See you all Tuesday, March 11th on Google Meet!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? You are!

​​​WHAT ARE WE DOING? These community-led industry meet ups are a chance to meet your peers and talk shop in a casual setting. Connect, share insights, and learn from others navigating the tech world.

​​​WHEN IS THE MEET UP? Live on Thurs 3/12. The call will not be recorded but participants are welcome to share notes in the #virtual-event-notes channel.

​​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? If you work in healthcare, enjoy healthcare, want to learn more about healthcare, etc. Together, we'll explore trends, challenges, and opportunities, helping each other grow professionally and stay ahead in the industry.

​​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? These sessions are most productive when members participate, so bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to contribute.

Please note: these meet ups do not have a formal host. If you are interested in hosting or facilitating the conversation for your industry, please let Ali or Giovanna know and we'll make it happen!

​​​See you all Thursday, March 12th on Google Meet!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

Hi Rhize friends! Rhize has been growing like crazy, and honestly, a lot has changed since some of you first joined. We're constantly evolving and adapting based on what you all need, which means there's a ton of new stuff to explore. Whether you're brand new or you've been here since day one, this session is your chance to get the full tour and make sure you're getting the most out of this community.

​WHO IS HOSTING? Giovanna, your favorite unemployed girlie and the Founder of Rhize!

​WHAT ARE WE DOING? I'm hosting a live demo walkthrough of the entire Rhize Slack workspace. We'll cover how to register for events, navigate the resource document, search the member directory, and engage with the community like a pro. Plus, I'll share all the little tips and tricks that'll help you actually use this space to support your career journey. Think of it as Rhize 101, but way more fun.

​WHEN IS THE SESSION?  Live on Tues. March 17.  Notes and a recap will be posted in Rhize by end of week.

​WHAT SHOULD I SHOW UP? Because Rhize is here to support you now and in the future, but only if you know how to navigate it. We've built out so many resources, connections, and opportunities for you, and I want to make sure you're set up to take full advantage of everything we offer. Plus, it's a great way to meet other members and feel more connected to the community.

​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? Just come ready to learn! Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe a snack. We'll walk through the platform together so you know exactly where everything lives and how to make Rhize work for you.

​See you all Tuesday, March 17th on Google Meet!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? Michael Heckman is an attorney and Associate Director who has navigated almost every kind of career pivot from mid-recession shifts to mid-life changes. He's thrived through transitions both voluntary and involuntary, and wants to share how you can navigate your next move with confidence and ease.

​​WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? Researching a career change or pivot, the idea of work vs. jobs, finding your “why” through the clutter of info on “how", making meaningful connections instead of networking, discovering what’s hidden in plain sight, and more.

​​WHEN IS THE EVENT? Live on Wed., Mach 18. The recording will be posted in Rhize by end of week.

​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? You’ll walk away with new research methods that are effective in this job market and beyond.

​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? Nothing specific to prep! Be ready to listen and feel free to bring any questions you have about research and decision making!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? You are!

​​​WHAT ARE WE DOING? These community-led industry meet ups are a chance to meet your peers and talk shop in a casual setting. Connect, share insights, and learn from others navigating the marketing world.

​​​WHEN IS THE MEET UP? Live on Thurs 3/19. The call will not be recorded but participants are welcome to share notes in the #virtual-event-notes and #marketing-professionals channels.

​​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? If you work in marketing, enjoy marketing, want to learn more about marketing, etc. Together, we'll explore trends, challenges, and opportunities, helping each other grow professionally and stay ahead in the industry.

​​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? These sessions are most productive when members participate, so bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to contribute.

Please note: these meet ups do not have a formal host. If you are interested in hosting or facilitating the conversation for your industry, please let Ali or Giovanna know and we'll make it happen!

​​​See you all Thursday, March 19th on Google Meet!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? Giovanna, Alison Gallun, and Nilima Garg. Alison and Nilima, layoff survivors and founders of Introve/Mirra AI, are our resident experts on using AI as a thought partner in all facets of the career journey.

​​​WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? We’re talking layoffs, missed opportunities, and workplace frustrations, and reframing them into insights, growth, and a clearer path to the job you actually want.

​​​WHEN IS THE EVENT? Live on Tues., March 24 

​​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? This is a safe space where you can vent about the setbacks, layoffs, and missed opportunities.  Roast the people, processes, and moments that made us question our confidence.  Then, learn how to flip the script! With our hosts, you will learn how to reframe these “setbacks” into what they really are: opportunities for growth, lessons in spotting toxic work environments, and insight into hiring processes that don’t always see the human behind the resume. You’ll leave with perspective, a few laughs, and the tools to turn frustration into fuel for your next move.

​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? Bring your experiences, frustrations, and an open mind.

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? Alison and Nilima, founders of Introve/Mirra AI! They met after their own layoffs and realized neither of them could explain what they were actually good at (despite years of experience). So they built Mirra, a tool that helps people figure that out.

​WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? How to make authenticity your edge in hiring. No STAR format. No corporate buzzwords. Just how to recognize the stuff you don't give yourself credit for and talk about your work like a normal person.

​WHEN IS THE EVENT? Live on Wed. March 25

​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? Because most resume, cover letter, and interview advice makes you sound like everyone else. Same goes for cold outreach templates. We'll talk about what hiring managers actually respond to, what lands, and how to stop underselling yourself.

​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? Bring a little curiosity. That's really it. You can show up with a resume or a job posting or a story you've been trying to tell better—but you don't have to. It's office hours. Drop in, ask us things, hang out.

​​​See you all Tuesday, March 25th on Google Meet!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

​WHO IS LEADING THE CONVERSATION? Erin Cowell, Design Leader and Brand Strategist who's been involved with Rhize from the start!

​​WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? All things freelance! Because this work isn't just a gap filler anymore. It can be a way to build your own business or a path to your next W2 role and many Rhize members actually enjoy doing it!

​​WHEN IS THE SESSION? Live on Thur., Feb. 19.  Notes and a recap will be posted in Rhize by end of week.

​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? Freelancing is something most people just figure out as they go and now you don't have to do it alone. This is a dedicated space to crowdsource solutions, swap ideas, and get candid answers from peers who are navigating this in real time.

​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? ​Treat this like a virtual coffee chat with a colleague: be curious, bring questions, listen actively, ask thoughtfully and be supportive.

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? Jennifer Holt is a career and leadership coach who helps professionals navigate burnout, transition, and recalibration with clarity and confidence.   Jen spent nearly twenty years with a front-row seat to the toll that rapid change, layoffs, and nonstop performance demands can take, working in high-pressure roles in national security and corporate tech, including the FBI and Amazon.  These personal experiences led her to a career pivot and she founded Bright Finch Coaching.  Her work blends strategic insight with practical, human-centered tools to help people steady themselves, rebuild momentum, and create a sustainable path forward in an unpredictable job landscape.

​​WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? We are speaking on the importance of finding ways to ground yourself and enforce boundaries to protect your energy and sanity during a job search. This is something Jen touches on with every single one of her clients because she is a huge believer that boundaries are clarity in motion!​​

WHEN IS THE EVENT? Live Tues., March 31.  The recording will be posted in Rhize by end of week.

​​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? Wherever you are at in your career journey, enforcing boundaries and staying grounded is critical to protect your energy and sanity.  Jennifer will present proven strategies and tools to achieve this, and leave ample time for questions and discussion.

​​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? Nothing specific to prep! To get the most from the session, participate, share, and ask questions.

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.

WHO IS HOSTING? You are!

​​​WHAT ARE WE DOING? These community-led industry meet ups are a chance to meet your peers and talk shop in a casual setting. Connect, share insights, and learn from others navigating the tech world.

​​​WHEN IS THE MEET UP? Live on Thurs 4/2. The call will not be recorded but participants are welcome to share notes in the #virtual-event-notes and #tech-professionals channels.

​​​WHY SHOULD I SHOW UP? If you work in tech, enjoy tech, want to learn more about tech, etc. Together, we'll explore trends, challenges, and opportunities, helping each other grow professionally and stay ahead in the industry.

​​​HOW CAN I SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS? These sessions are most productive when members participate, so bring your questions, experiences, and ideas to contribute.

Please note: these meet ups do not have a formal host. If you are interested in hosting or facilitating the conversation for your industry, please let Ali or Giovanna know and we'll make it happen!

​​​See you all Thursday, April 2nd on Google Meet!

All events are free for members. Not a member yet? Join to access what we have coming up.

Please note: this is our public facing calendar where nonmembers can see what we have going on.

If you’re a member, you have access to our full events calendar in Luma where you can register for sessions and receive email invites that sync directly to your personal calendar.

If you’ve lost the link, you can find it anytime in your Slack workspace and the Rhize Resource Hub.