Zeal Women's Group

09/23/2026

Good morning!
☕ Zeal is happening TODAY!

Join us from 7:30 to 8:30 AM at Barista’s Bouquet in Urbandale!

This morning, Kristen Boldt is leading a conversation on relational operating systems and how understanding ourselves and each other can help us build stronger relationships, work better together, and grow as humans.

She’ll also guide us through a short exercise to get the conversation started!

📅 TODAY, September 23
⏰ 7:30 to 8:30 AM
📍 Barista’s Bouquet
3837 121st St, Urbandale

Zeal is a community of women who come together to support one another, grow, and build real connections in life and work.

No cost, no pressure, and new faces are always welcome! Grab a coffee and join us this morning.

Learn more about Kristen’s work:

Building the capacity and confidence to navigate conflict productively. Helping individuals, leaders, and teams collaborate differently through stronger relationships and better conversations Discover More Mission & Vision At Harmony Works, my mission is to build the capacity and confidence people n...

09/17/2026

Join us in person for Zeal next Wednesday!

We are so excited to share that Kristen Boldt of Harmony Works DSM will be leading our in person gathering on Wednesday, September 23. Kristen is a coach, facilitator, and trainer, and we are so grateful she is sharing her time and wisdom with us. Topic coming soon, so stay tuned!

Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 AM
Barista's Bouquet, 3837 121st St, Urbandale

Zeal is a support and professional development community for women who are small business owners, working professionals, or job seekers. We come together for connection, peer support, and help navigating work and business. New faces are always welcome, and there are no dues to join.

Learn more about Kristen at www.harmonyworksdsm.com

Want to stay connected? Join our Zeal Slack community:
https://join.slack.com/t/zealdsmmembers/shared_invite/zt-3y860pg4y-lMfrNrW1zNHCIpMI1exRzA

Thank you so much, Kristen! We cannot wait to learn from you.

08/25/2026

Zeal is taking August off. Our next gathering is in person, and new faces are always welcome.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 7:30 to 8:30 AM
📍 Barista's Bouquet, Urbandale
3837 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323

Zeal is a community of women who come together to support one another, grow, and build real connection in life and work. Come as you are, grab a coffee, and join the conversation. No agenda, no cost, no pressure.

Questions? Message us here.

07/16/2026

Join us for a relaxed morning of conversation, connection, and community at Zeal!
Our next in person gathering is Wednesday, July 22 from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM at Barista's Bouquet in Urbandale, located at 3837 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323.
Zeal is a space for women who are growing, navigating change, building careers, strengthening friendships, and intentionally creating lives they love. Whether you are looking for connection, support, encouragement, new opportunities, or simply a place to show up as yourself, you are welcome here.

Each gathering is a little different. Some meetings include guest speakers, networking opportunities, volunteer opportunities, guided discussions, leadership conversations, or simply time to reconnect and support one another.

Not yet part of our Slack community? Join us here to stay connected between meetings: https://join.slack.com/t/zealdsmmembers/shared_invite/zt-3y860pg4y-lMfrNrW1zNHCIpMI1exRzA

Feel free to invite a friend. Come as you are. There is no pressure to share, perform, or have everything figured out. We would love to see you.

A few notes: Zeal remains donation based with no required dues. Please plan to purchase your own coffee or breakfast item while we gather. Zeal alternates between in person and virtual gatherings throughout the year, and this one is in person!

06/24/2026

This morning at Zeal we talked about something simple but surprisingly difficult: giving feedback well.

Most feedback conversations do not go wrong because the issue is wrong. They go wrong because of how we communicate.

We explored the C.A.R.E. framework:
• Clarify facts
• Address directly
• Respectfully communicate impact
• Explore solutions

One of my favorite reminders from today:

Feedback is not about being right. It is about getting back on the same team.

Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation this morning.

If you missed it, no worries. We shared notes, reflections, and the meeting recap in our Slack community so everyone can continue learning and connecting between meetings.

Join us here:
https://zealdsmmembers.slack.com/

Meeting recap:
https://zealdsmmembers.slack.com/archives/C0AHYGJGX8T/p1782310195707259

We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday and would love to see you next time.

06/23/2026

Giving feedback shouldn't feel like a guessing game.

Tomorrow at our Zeal Monthly Meeting, we're breaking down the C.A.R.E. method, a simple, repeatable way to give feedback that actually lands. Whether you're managing a team, working with a contractor, or growing your network, this is one skill that pays off immediately.
Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Virtual.

Join the meeting here: https://meet.google.com/nfp-fbmw-nkw
Not a member yet? Join our Slack community here: https://zealdsmmembers.slack.com/

Come for the early morning coffee, leave with a tool you'll actually use.

06/06/2026

Today was a good reminder that meaningful things do not always require a big group.

Huge thank you to Sherrie Ann for donating her time and to Kirsten Weiland for donating paint for our Zeal volunteer project at our nonprofit partner, The Beacon Des Moines.

Together, we finished the staff bathroom refresh ahead of schedule, which means we will not need to meet next Sunday after all.

This project started with a simple idea: create a space that reflects some of the care staff pour into others every day.

I’ll share before and after photos once the paint dries and everything is back in place.

Good morning, everyone.

Today is the day.

This morning we’ll gather at The Beacon Des Moines to refresh a staff space as a small way to care for the women who spend their days caring for others.

The room is prepped, the shelving is down, and we’re ready for the first coat of paint.

And yes… the color is called Breathtaking, which feels fitting.

Thank you for saying yes to showing up. We know your time is valuable and truly appreciate you choosing to spend part of your Saturday with us.

A special thank you to Kirsten for donating the paint and helping make this project possible.

Details:

Saturday, June 6
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Beacon at Sherman Hill
1717 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

Parking & Arrival Instructions:

Please park on Woodland Ave and enter the building on the 18th Street side.

Please do not block 18th Street so the area remains accessible.

See you soon.

Women building up women.

06/06/2026

Good morning, everyone.

Today is the day.

This morning we’ll gather at The Beacon Des Moines to refresh a staff space as a small way to care for the women who spend their days caring for others.

The room is prepped, the shelving is down, and we’re ready for the first coat of paint.

And yes… the color is called Breathtaking, which feels fitting.

Thank you for saying yes to showing up. We know your time is valuable and truly appreciate you choosing to spend part of your Saturday with us.

A special thank you to Kirsten for donating the paint and helping make this project possible.

Details:

Saturday, June 6
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Beacon at Sherman Hill
1717 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

Parking & Arrival Instructions:

Please park on Woodland Ave and enter the building on the 18th Street side.

Please do not block 18th Street so the area remains accessible.

See you soon.

Women building up women.

06/03/2026

Women need women. 💚

A place to connect. A place to laugh. A place to share ideas, support one another, grow, and remember that community matters.

That is what Zeal is about.

We meet monthly on the 4th Wednesday, alternating between in person and virtual gatherings so there are different ways to connect depending on your schedule.

No dues. No pressure. No expectations.

Just women showing up for women.

Slack Community:
https://join.slack.com/t/zealdsmmembers/shared_invite/zt-3y860pg4y-lMfrNrW1zNHCIpMI1exRzA

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