Think Visual Meetups are monthly in-person events for professionals in any industry looking to expand their visual communication toolkit and be inspired by meaningful stories about the power of creativity and visual storytelling.

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Creating Space for Community and Impact

What does it take to turn an empty room — or an unmet need — into a thriving community?Grace Rodriguez is dedicated to helping do-gooders do greater.

A serial entrepreneur with deep roots in public and private sector leadership, community development, and economic innovation, Grace has spent her career transforming ideas into tangible impact.She co-founded Station Houston, a tech startup hub, and Impact Hub Houston, the locally rooted, globally connected impact catalyst and innovation accelerator that serves as the host of Think Visual each month.At this month’s meetup, Grace brings the conversation full circle — back to the space where it all happens — to explore what it really means to build something that lasts.

Join us on Friday, October 2nd to explore:

• What does it take to create a space, physical or otherwise, where community and creativity can thrive?
• How do you move from good intentions to meaningful, measurable impact?
• What have you learned about people, place, and purpose that no business plan could have taught you?

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Some drawing materials are provided, so bring a sketchbook, an iPad, or other drawing tools to capture ideas and make them visual!

Think Visual Meetups are monthly in-person events launched in Sydney, Australia, by Alan Chen & Diana Ayoub of Sh8peshifters.

Working with other Visual Thinkers in Australia, India, Norway, Kenya, and Houston, Think Visual! Community is truly an international collaboration.

Perfect for community organizers, consultants, facilitators, educators, counselors, artists, healthcare providers, and anyone who works with people to understand complex systems and make an impact.