Poppy Candid Events
Missed our April 27 event?
It was powerful! A panel of dynamic, heart-forward experts in their field who are bringing more goodness into the world with their work; people willing to go there with their stories and shares and an audience leaning in to listen and support; local female vendors showing off their gorgeous creations; conversations that lasted long after the event was officially over; and a sense of camaraderie and community that doesn’t always exist for established professional women in the Seattle area.
POPPY CANDID FAQ
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A lively evening with about 40 thoughtful women and allies.
Flow:
5:00 - 5:15: Welcome, grab drinks & bites
5:15 - 6:15/6:30: Candid, no BS panel conversation on resilience w/ audience participation encouraged
6:15/6:30 - 7:00: Mingling, networking, takeaway discussion from panel w/ drinks & bites
You’ll leave with new perspectives, real connections and at least one idea you can act on immediately.
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Nope. No forced awkwardness or name tag games, and certainly no beige conference room. The room is full of sharp, curious people who want to skip the small talk and get right to the real stuff.
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Not at all — most people come solo. The format makes it easy to connect naturally, and the room is full of women and allies who know what it feels like to walk in alone and will warmly welcome the connection.
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Both. And fun. You’ll leave energized and with language, ideas and practical insights you can use in real conversations the next day.
Past Poppy Candid events
On Resilience
April 27, 2026
We’ve been sold a narrow version of resilience that looks a lot like self-abandonment: power through, be agreeable, absorb more, make it work.
But that is not real resilience. Instead, it’s about having meaningful relationships and the willingness to seek help when needed (without guilt), recovering from a setback by reframing perspective (goodbye negative self-talk!), managing our energy and prioritizing health (sleep anyone?) and establishing clear boundaries that ensure alignment with our values (protecting your yes).
On April 27, we brought together experts in conflict and burnout recovery, workplace culture, equity-centered storytelling, and community healing and impact for an honest, human-centric, truth-telling conversation on resilience.
The Hard Stuff: When Life Collides with Work
October 28, 2025
Life doesn’t pause when the hard stuff hits — and neither does work. How do you lead when you’re running on fumes? Show up to a meeting when your heart is somewhere else? Balance doctor’s appointments with deadlines, caregiving with a more-than-9-to-5, or grief with growth?
At this Poppy Candid, we got real about navigating professional demands while dealing with personal challenges – from grief to health crises to caregiving and heartbreak.
August 26, 2025
The Permission Session
You don’t stop being human when you log on. You’re a leader, partner, parent, planner, dreamer — and yet the world so often expects you to be just your job title the moment you click “Join Meeting.”
As we rolled into the busy fall season, with so much happening around the world as well as in our own backyards, and with so many people currently navigating career shifts, it was time for an honest conversation about what it means to protect your energy, renegotiate your role, and resist the myth that pushing through is always the answer.
June 24, 2025
Staying Grounded in a Shifting Career Landscape
The world of work is unpredictable. Layoffs. Restructures. Resumes getting dusted off just in case. Whether you’re deep in uncertainty or feeling the ripple effects, one thing is clear: we’re all navigating something.
On June 24, we talked about what’s really happening in today’s job landscape; how to make career moves and decisions with intention; ways to stay grounded and calm when everything feels chaotic; and why your nervous system matters just as much as your resume.
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