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.
The Second Saturday Brain Trust
A monthly gathering for candid dialogue, shared wisdom, and actionable practice.
Upcoming: November Session
Deciding to Depart: Discerning When to Shift and When to Leave With Samantha Trotter
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Doors at 8:45 AM)
Location: Harbor House, Olympia, WA
Autumn reminds us of an essential rhythm in nature: the deciduous trees drop what no longer serves growth, returning energy to the core. The root of the word decide literally means to cut off. Yet in our human lives—whether in a long-standing marriage, a creative partnership, a career trajectory, or a shared venture—knowing when to prune and reshape versus when to sever the branch entirely is one of the hardest discernments we ever make.
We stay in cycles long past their expiration date not because we lack awareness, but because we doubt our inner knowing. We wonder: Can this be renegotiated? Is this just a difficult season, or is the ground fundamentally depleted? What if leaving costs too much?
In this 3-hour reflective and strategic workshop, Samantha Trotter draws from personal and professional transitions over the past year—stepping away from established corporate environments, navigating legal advocacy for family, and concluding a long-term marriage—to guide an honest exploration of departure.
What We Will Explore:
Shift vs. Sever: Objective indicators to distinguish between a relationship structure that needs renegotiation and a foundation that is no longer viable.
De-escalating the Noise: Cutting through rationalizations, social expectations, and fear to reconnect with somatic and intuitive signals.
The Anatomy of a Decision: Working through the internal threshold that separates chronic contemplation from clean, grounded action.
Self-Anchoring Systems: Concrete practices to resource, protect, and steady yourself before, during, and after a major exit.
Come as you are, whether you are actively navigating an impending transition, examining an old choice, or strengthening your capacity to hold clean boundaries.
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Past Sessions & Recaps
October Recap: Notice, Price, Choose with Dr. Marika Barto
Dr. Marika Barto facilitated a deep dive into reading structural and situational power dynamics, teaching our community how to assess the real costs of intervention and choose deliberate solidarity over reflex.
September Recap: Rest, Clarity, & Connection with Annie Severson
Annie Severson guided us through an exploration of transforming life disruptions into rest, clear values, and resilient community care.
August Recap: Inaugural Session with Kara Withers
Kara Withers launched the Brain Trust at Harbor House with an engaging deep dive into energetic alignment and Human Design.
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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The Bespoke Olympia Sovereignty Summit (BOSS!) was held on March 28, 2026.
Attendees walked through discovery and connection to their own personal sovereignty and identified ways to listen to their own inner wisdom.
In noisy cultures like ours, connection to your deep inner knowing is crucial for staying healthy, joyful, and creative.
Bespoke Olympia’s inaugural conference, Do the Damn Thing, took place in May 2024.
Samantha facilitated participants in Byron Katie’s The Work, questioning limiting beliefs that hold us back from doing the things we feel called to do.
Through questioning our own stories, we find freedom and the courage to participate more fully in life.