New Discussion Group Here in Austin!

Hello, world -

I want to let you all know about the new discussion group I'm forming here in Austin for "young, smart women who want to improve the world".  I've been hanging up flyers in coffee shops (and other wise places) throughout the city, and I've posted an ad on Craigslist - here: http://austin.craigslist.org/grp/205182463.html

I've gotten a few responses, and want to get more!  If you know of anyone in Austin who might be interested in joining, please let them know about it!

One young woman asked me for a little more detail than the ad said - why am I starting this group?  And who the heck am I?  Here's part of my response, in case it can shed some more light on it for others:

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Let me give you a little background on me.  The basics: I'm 25 years old, originally from the 'burbs of Houston, and I currently work for an environmental consulting firm based in Austin.  Most of my work time is spent helping school districts in the state manage their use of resources (electricity, natural gas, and water).  

I've always had a passion for helping the environment... and for people.  I love interacting with people, discussing, learning, growing, helping, supporting, etc.  I think we all know the difference it makes to have a group of peers who inspire us and who make us feel understood... and I think that a lot of young women who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the world feel kind of alone.  Most people don't aspire to improve the world because it's too "crazy" or "difficult" or "idealistic"... or whatever else they label it.   

I see that this group could provide a valuable forum for young women to come together and be heard, seen, understood... and get inspired to keep going - regardless of the specific issues, actions, or causes we choose to pursue.  Of course, we can definitely choose to work together on certain local projects, etc.!  I just don't want to make the group issue-based... more based on the common thread of wanting to change the world.  The concepts I'd like to discuss are subjects like WHY and HOW we decide to keep going - despite the mountain(s) in front of us seeming so darn tall.  How can we support each other, inspire each other, and find the strength and courage to play even bigger?  Go further?  Make an even bigger difference?

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Invite women to join!  Please help me get the word out!

Love and Light,
Audrey  :-D

PS - Thanks, Michael Skye and Vision Force... this group would not be getting created if it weren't for your body of work.  I now can see so much clearer just how much is possible to create - AND I can go out and actually ACT on my vision, in the face of all my fears and reasons why I "shouldn't".