* Tickets limited to 20 to foster an intimate and engaged collective. Please only register if you are sure you will be able to attend. Attendees also get access to events exclusive to past Root Networking guests. Mahalo! *

Are you a Sustainability or Social Impact Leader, Entrepreneur, or Change Agent who:

Detests the extractive, transactional, stressful and/or boring nature of traditional networking?
Yearns for deeper connections with other impact leaders rooted in who you are beyond what you do?
Gravitates towards spaces that are less "professional" and more playful, collective, and human?
Wants to build reciprocal and holistic relationships that fuel your spirit and feed your impact ecosystem?

Join "Root Networking" to co-create a new kind of networking experience for impact champions, inspired by the life-affirming wisdom of nature.

Just like the vast network of mycelium that connects trees and their roots underground, fostering a healthy exchange of resources and support, our "root networking" approach will guide us to nurture holistic, reciprocal, and genuine relationships for stronger impact ecosystems.

Together, we will:

Engage in playful and thoughtful activities designed to spark authentic conversation and connection.
Discover new possibilities for growth and co-creation with other humans engaged in planet and people-centric work.
Grow and enrich a vibrant network of like-hearted leaders amplifying our impact through interconnected being.

We'll move beyond elevator pitches and transactional speed networking to cultivate a supportive ecosystem where:

Care comes first: Gather and hold space with compassion, humility, and humanity.
Connections go deeper: Build meaningful relationships that center shared values and who we are beyond what we do.
Value is reciprocated: Gift and receive each others' lived experience, resources, expertise, and unique presence.
Longevity matters more: Establish strong foundations and guidance to nurture connections over time.
Impact becomes collective: Grow root networks and support one another to create a more sustainable and equitable present (and therefore future).

Come with the aim to simultaneously embody:

The "mother tree": Be generous with your knowledge, experience, and presence to support others where they seek nourishment.
The sapling: Communicate what you need and be open to receiving what comes through the network of support.
The mycorrhizal network: Connect others, share resources, and contribute as an active member in a thriving ecosystem for positive impact.

Together, let's create thriving root networks as powerful and interconnected as the ones beneath our feet.

"Melissa's Root Networking Sessions are simply the BEST! In one short hour we found synchronicities, connections, and helpful ideas, without any of the scripted, pushy awkwardness of other such events. It has been a gift to participate in these sessions! Thank you!!!" — Gilda Montenegro-Fix, Celebrate Diversity! and Joyful Retreats

"Root Networking Sessions are a breath of fresh air! Melissa curates an intentional space infused with an element of surprise, allowing for authentic connections and meaningful interactions. It was beautiful to witness the synergy that emerged within the group as participants shared their perspectives and experiences. What I am taking away from our time together is a feeling of inspiration. The conversations were organically woven together, creating rich insights and mutual support. Melissa's thoughtful facilitation makes these sessions truly transformative." — Alexandra, Founder + CEO of Flutura Creative