Connect. Learn. Expand.
Welcome to The Second Saturday Brain Trust—a monthly morning gathering designed to spark deep conversation, foster community, and introduce you to fascinating ideas right here in Olympia.
Hosted by Bespoke Olympia at the beautiful Harbor House, these sessions bring together local experts, passionate visionaries, and curious minds. We dive into a different topic each month, led by incredible speakers who are living their truth and sharing their expertise.
Whether you’re looking to expand your personal growth, learn a new perspective, or simply connect with an incredible community of local neighbors, there is a seat at the table for you. No matter how you identify, you are welcome here.
August Recap: Session 1 with Kara Withers
We kicked off our inaugural Brain Trust at the Harbor House with incredible energy, honest dialogue, and shared wisdom. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made our first gathering so grounded and real. Kara, you’re incredible, and please come back for Human Design, round 2 sometime soon!
Session 2: Rest, Clarity, & Connection: Turning Personal Crises into Professional Wisdom with Annie Severson
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Doors open at 8:45 AM | Harbor House, Olympia, WA
About the Workshop
True resilience is rarely about powering through at all costs—it is about intentionally choosing rest, clarifying what truly matters, and allowing yourself to be held by a community of support.
In this deeply reflective and interactive session, Annie Severson shares how her personal breast cancer journey became a transformative lens for navigating uncertainty, finding hope, and leading through complexity. Together, we will examine how the wisdom gained from life’s deepest disruptions can fundamentally reshape how we show up for ourselves, care for those around us, and navigate life’s unexpected turns.
What We’ll Explore:
Pausing Amid Chaos: Cultivating intentional rest not as an indulgence, but as an essential strategic discipline.
Purpose Over Performance: Re-anchoring in core values and clarity when guiding yourself and others through major transitions.
Sustaining Community: Fostering mutual support, breaking isolation, and building human-centered, resilient systems.
Meet our Speaker
Annie Severson is a seasoned organizational consultant, facilitator, and coach with more than 20 years of experience guiding leaders and teams through strategic planning, change management, and cultural evolution across both the public and private sectors.
Known for her grounded presence, empathy, and practical insight, Annie bridges high-level organizational theory with authentic human experience. Her work centers on helping leaders embrace vulnerability, cultivate collective resilience, and lead with clarity—even in the midst of profound disruption.
About These Sessions:
When: The Second Saturday of every month | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Harbor House, Olympia, WA
What to Bring: A notebook, an open mind, and your favorite morning beverage. Tasty local pastries and fresh coffee will always be provided.
Investment: Single Session Ticket | $55
What Your Investment Covers:
We believe in creating a beautifully curated, high-value experience for every attendee. Your ticket directly supports our local community and completely covers:
Our Speakers: Fair compensation for the incredible local experts who share their wisdom and time with us.
The Experience: Your seat at the beautiful Harbor House, along with delicious morning treats and custom workbooks or workshop materials designed specifically for each session.
Local, Woman-Owned Business: A portion of every ticket goes directly toward supporting Bespoke Olympia, allowing us to keep creating intentional spaces for local connection and growth.
Space is intentionally limited to maintain an intimate, conversational atmosphere
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Gatherings
If you want to make courageous change in your life, there’s no better supportive tool than gathering in healthy, positive community.
Bespoke Olympia has hosted two, full-day conferences, and we’re planning to offer more gatherings in the near future. Find your people. Join us!
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