Mindful Connections: A Program for Growth and Belonging

Mindful Connections is a networking and storytelling program created by Mujeres Omega Foundation in partnership with Hyperbaric Health Spa.

From August to December 2025, Latina women in Edmonton will gather once a month in a wellness space designed for reflection and connection. The program celebrates the power of storytelling as a tool for resilience, leadership, and belonging.


Why Storytelling Matters

At Mujeres Omega Foundation, we believe storytelling is empowerment. Sharing lived experiences validates our journeys, breaks stereotypes, and inspires others to lead with courage.

Through authentic voices and personal stories, Mindful Connections provides a safe space where women can be heard, seen, and celebrated.


Program Benefits

  • Empowerment through storytelling – Women find strength in their narratives and inspire collective growth.
  • Community & networking – Each session connects participants in ways that extend far beyond the event.
  • Wellness & mindfulness – The spa setting nurtures calm, reflection, and holistic well-being.
  • Leadership & visibility – Every participant contributes to reshaping how women are represented in Edmonton.
  • Cultural integration – Stories help women navigate challenges in a new city and embrace belonging.

Program Structure

  • Duration: August – December 2025
  • Format: One session per month, on the last Wednesday of each month
  • Participants: 10 women per session
  • Activities: Storytelling circles, guided dialogue, networking, and community building

Why It Matters for Edmonton

Mindful Connections is not a therapy program, but it creates a safe and meaningful space where women can speak openly about both challenges and achievements. Storytelling builds resilience, strengthens identity, and creates solidarity.

By the end of the program, participants will have:

  • Expanded their personal and professional networks
  • Gained confidence in public storytelling
  • Experienced the healing power of community dialogue
  • Built bridges of collaboration across cultures

Program Schedule

Location: Hyperbaric Health Spa, Edmonton
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (doors open at 4:45 for a prompt start)
Format: 10 participants per gathering

All sessions include storytelling and networking, with different women featured at each session to ensure more voices and perspectives are shared.

  • August 27 – First edition: powerful testimonies and positive energy.
  • September 24 – Resilience and belonging in a new city.
  • October 29 – Leadership and adaptation through change.
  • November 26 – Collective gratitude and connection.
  • December 17 – Closing session: reflecting and celebrating community.

Join Us

Spaces are limited to preserve the intimacy and authenticity of the gatherings. Registration is available through Eventbrite.

Mindful Connections is more than a program—it is a movement of women growing, supporting, and shining together through the power of storytelling.

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