Gatherings · Detroit

It's already happening. Come sit at the table.

Empowered Women Connections, real rooms of mission-minded women building and leading without performing. No networking theater. Just honest conversation, in person, in Detroit.

A long table of women gathered together at a Detroit restaurant, smiling at the camera over lunch.
The room

Mission-minded women, one table at a time.

A collective committed to uplifting each other and our communities, contributing our "1%" to a wave of support and abundance. For women who want to give back, find some peace, build real friendships, and leave the world a little better than they found it.

Spread the love. One percent at a time.

What we do

Creative, journaling & art workshops.

Intentional gatherings that make space to slow down, create, and connect, rotating through the things that fill you back up.

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Creative workshops

Hands-on sessions to make something and get out of your head for a while.

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Journaling & reflection

Space to name what you need most right now, out loud, on paper, in good company.

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Art & expression

Art as a way back to yourself. No skill required.

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Movement, sound & stillness

Gatherings that help you slow down and reconnect.

In community with

We rise by lifting our networks.

Organizations and spaces we partner with, gather in, and support across Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

Community

BasBlue

basblue.com a Detroit gathering place for women and nonbinary people.

Wellness

Balance Within Retreat

balancewithinretreat.com soulful weekend retreats of healing and connection.

Wellness

White Lotus Yoga Studio

Yoga and breathwork space we gather and practice in.

Wellness

Connect Chiropractic & Wellness

Macomb-based chiropractic and whole-body wellness partner.

Network

Together Digital, Detroit

The Detroit chapter of the women-in-digital community.

Workshops

Conscious Choices · Celeste Pichette

Creative, journaling, and art workshops, retreats, and her book on intentional living.

Impact

InnovatED313

innovated313.org opening doors for Detroit students and teachers.

We also gather at TechTown Detroit and 429 Main (Rochester).

Upcoming · Sunday, July 26

Where we're gathering next.

One day. Six seats. The other half of the practice.

Community Workshop · Six Seats

Reiki Level I Training

led by Celeste Pichette · Conscious Choices

Reserve My Spot

Most of the women in this room are fluent in taking care of everyone else. This is a full day of learning the other half of the practice — care that starts with your own two hands, on you first. After more than twenty years of practicing Reiki, Celeste is teaching her very first class, and we get to be in the room for it. Six seats. No performing. Come as you are.

A note from Amanda: I don't recommend things lightly, and I won't oversell this one. Reiki found me in a season when I was carrying more than anyone could see — and I mean it plainly when I say it saved my life. It taught me the difference between holding everything and being held. If something in you is nudging you toward this, it's worth a look.

"During our day together, you'll learn the history, philosophy, and the Reiki Precepts, explore the basics of energy and the chakra system, practice self-Reiki and treating others, receive your Reiki Level I attunements, experience Reiki meditation, and learn treatment guidelines and the Reiki Code of Ethics. Whether you're seeking personal healing, spiritual growth, or simply feel called to learn Reiki, this class will provide a solid foundation to begin your journey."

— Celeste Pichette
Date & Time
Sunday, July 26 · 10:00 a.m. – approx. 6:00 p.m.
Location
Celeste's home — address shared once your deposit is received
Class Size
Limited to 6 participants for a personalized experience
Investment
$175 — a $75 deposit reserves your space; the balance is due the day of class
Reserve My Spot

Deposits via Venmo @Celeste-Pichette (code 0067) or paypal.me/celestepichette.
Questions? connections@celestepichette.com

Where we've gathered

A few rooms we've shared.

Real gatherings across Detroit, the table keeps growing.

Women's gatherings

Jun 16, 2026Women's Happy Hour @ Coriander Kitchen
May 7, 2026Get Certified: Unlocking County Contracting
May 5, 2026Coworking @ BasBlue
Mar 6, 2026I Am Remarkable: Own Your Wins, Loudly
Feb 12, 2026Yoga Teacher Training Info Meeting
Jan 30, 2026Happy Hour at Z's Villa
Sep 25, 2024BasBlue Annual Gala
Get in the room

Want in on the next one?

Drop your email and we'll tell you when and where the next Detroit gathering is.

Or email hello@frdtlab.com

Give back

This community puts resources into classrooms.

Meet One Step Forward, our Detroit teacher-and-classroom initiative.

See the impact →
The Unapologetic Dispatch

Letters on leadership, identity, and becoming.

Reflections from the work of building a life and a body of work without apology. No hype. No noise, something worth sitting with.

Free. Arrives when there's something real to say. Or read past letters →

The room

Two women at a Detroit gathering on Belle Isle
Belle Isle, Detroit
Women together at a playful community event
The table
Amanda with a guest at a leadership gathering
Connections