Join us at Narra Collective in Jersey City for an evening of networking with a dynamic mix of people across the tech world. Whether you’re a seasoned dev, startup founder, UX designer, or just curious about tech, this is your space to connect. What’s in store? ???? Complimentary beer, wine, and light snacks ???? Meet and mingle with tech pros and enthusiasts ???? Share ideas, chat about trends, and brainstorm future meetup topics No formal agenda—just good vibes and big ideas. Help us shape this community into something amazing from the ground up. Narra Collective is a coworking space located in Downtown Jersey City offering memberships, day passes, private offices, meeting rooms and events. You can learn more at https://joinnarra.com Register now and let’s get this rolling! See you there!

Join us for a 30-minute Yoga & Meditation session led by Chilltown Yoga, designed to help you relax, rejuvenate, and find balance.

Dynamico NYC Business Club x Narra Collective presents Fashion and Finance: Essentials for the Business Owner Date: April 25, 2025  Location: Narra Collective   12:00 PM – Grab a Bite & Mix & Mingle Kick off the day with a delicious lunch served by local small business vendors and the chance to network with like-minded professionals! 1:00 – 1:15 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks Let’s get started! Hear from our host as we set the stage for an exciting afternoon. 1:15 – 1:45 PM – “How Fashion Fuels Your Financial Success: The 3 M's of Style” Speaker: Alma Vicencio Discover how the power of fashion can elevate your entrepreneurial game. Alma will share the 3 key style strategies you can't afford to miss! 1:45 – 2:15 PM – “Life in Business: Every Business Needs a Plan” Speaker: Inez Aznar, FSCP Inez dives into business planning strategies designed specifically for entrepreneurs to address the sustainability of your business, your ability to retire comfortably, and the financial security of your family. This is a must for any entrepreneur or business owner! 2:15 – 3:00 PM – Fireside Chat: Navigating the Path to Securing Business Loans Join us for a candid conversation on securing business loans, filled with tips, tricks, and real-life insights. Moderators: Gino Cabigao and Brian McAvoy, CFO, CPA, MBA 3:00 – 4:00 PM – Networking & Mingling Wrap up the day with more opportunities to connect and build valuable relationships. The conversation continues!

Join us for Tiny Narratives: Open Play! ✨ Dive into a world of creativity, storytelling, and fun. Whether you're here to share or explore, there’s a space for everyone to create something memorable. Don’t miss out!

Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with the special screening of Listen with Your Heart, an award-winning documentary that beautifully explores the deep, unspoken bond between a mother and her autistic daughter. ???? This powerful film is brought to you by Meghna Damani @megdamani, an award-winning filmmaker and impact storyteller based in Jersey City. Her work explores love, inclusion, and the profound mother-daughter bond, while shining a spotlight on the unique potential of children on the autism spectrum. Join us for an evening of inspiration and connection — don’t miss this opportunity to witness the extraordinary power of love and family.

Start your Wednesday with a delicious waffle breakfast and boost your productivity with a coworking day pass. Breakfast served at 10:30 AM onwards.

Join us for a 4-week Lunch & Learn Workshop Series where you'll gain valuable insights, skills, and connections over your lunch break. April 30 (11:30-01:00PM): Leadership & Career Growth - Great leaders don’t just manage others—they take charge of their own path with clarity and confidence. In this session, we’ll explore how self-awareness enhances leadership skills, improves decision-making, and strengthens emotional resilience. You’ll learn how to navigate challenges, respond effectively under pressure, and set a vision for your career. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role, pivot to a new opportunity, or step into leadership with confidence, this workshop will give you the tools to shape your next chapter with intention.

Come join us at the Hire & Scale Mixer! Whether you’re a small business owner, service provider or entrepreneur, this is the perfect space to connect, collaborate and be seen. April 30 | 6–8:30 PM
Narra Collective, Jersey City, NJ 〰️ A mix of structured convos & open networking (no awkward vibes) 〰️Hire & Scale Board to showcase who you’re looking for or how you can help 〰️Visibility Corner to spotlight what you’re building or promoting 〰️Expert HR problem-solving sessions on all things people, teams + leadership 〰️ Food, drinks and space to just be in the room RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hire-scale-mixer-networking-for-women-entrepreneurs-tickets-1261165833959?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re treating all the incredible moms to a free coworking day pass. Whether you’re building a business or just need a space to focus and recharge—this one’s for you!

Are you a mom building your business, chasing big ideas, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey? Come join us at the Mompreneur Hub Meetup! ???? It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded moms, swap stories, share valuable resources, and create your very own accountability circle. Let’s lift each other up and grow together—because we get it.

Narra Collective Small Business Week 2025 DAY 2 - Best of Jersey City Fair Celebrate local excellence at the Best of Jersey City! Shop the vendor marketplace, enjoy live demos and tastings, and level up your business with expert-led workshops and mini brand shoots. What's happening: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Vendor Marketplace – Showcasing the best local businesses Live Product Demos – Real-time activations by local makers Food & Beverage Tastings – Sample bites from Jersey’s best 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mini Brand Shoot for Businesses 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Small Biz Bootcamp & Consulting Corners Finance & Budgeting HR for Small Teams Brick and Mortar Mastermind Web & Graphic Design Essentials Storytelling Through Photography Sales & Marketing through Social Media    

DAY 3 - Small Business Growth & Innovation Day ???? Narra Collective, Jersey City???? Thursday, May 8, 2025⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join us for a full day of real conversations, practical workshops, and inspiring stories. You’ll leave with strategies you can actually use—and the community to back you up. Full Schedule: 10:00 AM — Public Speaking Masterclass with Cat ColeySpeak with clarity and confidence. Learn how to share your story with impact, even if you’ve never stood in front of a mic. 11:00 AM — Narrative IRL: From the Ground Up (Session 1)Five founders share the raw truth behind what it took to build their businesses—beyond the pitch decks and polished bios. 12:30 PM — 2:30 PM Getting Ready for the World with Gus PenarandaHow local businesses can show up on the global stage for the 2026 World Cup. Legal 101: IP & Trademarks for Small Businesses with Tannia OspinaProtect your brand, your ideas, and the work you’ve built. 2:30 PM — Narrative IRL: From the Ground Up (Session 2)More powerful stories from founders who built from nothing—and bet on themselves anyway. Free coworking is available all day for registered guests. Come early, stay late, and plug into a space designed for people building something real.

Dynamico NYC Business Club x Narra Collective presents Together in Parenthood: Celebrating Every Caregiver (A Parent’s Day Out!) Date: May 9, 2025 Location: Narra Collective RSVP: https://calendly.com/events-dynamico/celebrating-parenthood 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast Start your day with a warm welcome and enjoy a delicious breakfast served by local small business food vendors. This is a great opportunity to support local businesses while networking with fellow attendees. Take some time to check out our featured vendors showcasing products and services that support parents and families. It’s a great way to fuel up and explore valuable resources for your family. 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Opening Remarks – Inez Aznar, Co-Chair of Dynamico NYC Business Club Join Inez as she kicks off the day with a heartfelt welcome. As Co-Chair of the Dynamico NYC Business Club, Inez brings her passion for supporting diverse communities and promoting inclusive business practices to this event. She’ll set the stage for the important conversations and connections to come. Let’s explore what it truly means to celebrate and support parenthood. 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Community Roundtable: Balancing Motherhood and Personal Growth: Navigating the Journey Together Motherhood is a journey, and balancing it with personal growth can be challenging. In this interactive roundtable, we’ll explore how to manage it all – from career to self-care. Share your experiences and hear from others as we learn together. 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | The Art of Laughter Yoga Laughter is the best medicine, and we’re starting the day with some fun! Join us for a lighthearted and energizing laughter yoga session designed to refresh your mind and body, all while bringing some smiles to your face. 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Fireside Chat: Parenthood and Finances: Building a Strong Financial Foundation for...

Join our Monthly Menopause Meetings led by @lauralaceywellness — a safe, supportive space to learn, share, and navigate the journey of menopause together. Whether you're curious, approaching, or right in the thick of it, you're not alone.

A complete, immersive well-being event where we handle all logistics, including mats, food, and materials, so participants can simply come and enjoy. Sign up to Livebloomwell  Yoga Flow (45 min) – Focused on grounding and mindfulness  Light Dinner & Drinks from our partner Le Botaniste  Workshop: “The Benefits of Building Habits” (45 min) + Q&A  Complimentary Gifts for Participants Pricing: Early Bird: $65 Regular Price: $75

Attention all Stay-at-Home-Parents, Parents on Career Pause, Maternity and Paternity Leave! Join us on May 02, 2025 (FRIDAY) for a FREE support group led by Michelle Goitia, from @jcbumpandbaby, certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and yoga instructor. If you're navigating the transition into parenthood or just looking for a space to connect with other parents in a similar season of life, this event is for you. We can't wait to see you!

Happy Friday Members! We wanna share some exciting new perks we are offering to Narra members. Starting this month, we are offering an office hours session with Narra's circle of business experts and advisors. First off, on May 21 - Leo Zhang, a season business advisor and lender will be coming to do 1:1 session on business consulting. This is open for all members. Feel free to use this link to book your free session with him.

We’re kicking off our new monthly gathering with a special AAPI Heritage Month edition:a space for real stories, meaningful connections, and the community energy you didn’t know you needed. What to expect:— Founder stories, not just business pitches— A circle of support (not just swapping cards)— Curated bites, thoughtful conversations, and a reason to stay and cowork after Join us on Friday, May 30 | 11AM–2PM at Narra Collective in Jersey CityTickets $25 | Coworking Add-on $15Spots are limited. Reserve your seats now.

Come hit your reading goals with Reading Rhythms! Whether you’re a seasoned reader or brand new to reading in general this is your community! Come relax with us for a night of reading, community, and fun! Sign up to Reading Rhythms

We’re opening our doors for a full day of coworking and connection—and we’d love to feature you in our upcoming brand refresh! June 4 9:30AM–5PM (Photoshoot: 11AM–1PM) Narra Collective, Jersey City Whether you’re camera-ready or just ready to get some work done, come through. Work from Narra for the day, meet the community, and maybe even see yourself on our website soon. Free to join — just RSVP at joinnarra.com/events/ Your desk’s already waiting.