Local Leaders Monthly Forum
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
This is a recurring monthly meeting for people involved in creating Wellbeing Economies in their local community.
We discuss challenges specific to growing local wellbeing economy initiatives in a local area and share solutions, feedback and support.
This Forum requires an application to join to make sure it is a good fit. If you think this could be a good fit for you, please fill out this short form

Democracy Leadership Training for High School Girls
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Democrashe offers young women training in inner work to develop the courage, resilience and emotional tools to be effective leaders. Their focus is cultivating the next generation of emotional mature and compassionate leaders we need in governance.
Sarah Jakle of Democrashe will step us through the history and successes of their program as well as teach us some practices we can immediately implement to help us find joy and resilience in our own work.
That feels so important in a year like the one we are having now.
Sign up HERE
Democrashe.org for more information

Connect
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Our monthly informal chat is back after summer hiatus.
This is a good opportunity to meet members who show up for a lively discussion, some support and a dose of hope.
Please come spend some time with people working across a wide spectrum of areas for systemic change and a society of wellbeing for all.
Sign up HERE

Wellbeing Economics in Higher Education Working Group
2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
How can we work towards a Wellbeing Economy and Society?
Many of us feel that we need to leverage Education from K-12 and Universities.

Bring together Teachers, Student Engagement Officers and Student Leaders
Seed Wellbeing Economy systemic thinking and concepts into curriculum across disciplines
Create experiential learning opportunities for students to better understand these concepts and develop leadership skills

At these meetings we highlight work that attendees are doing and share our work so that others can build upon it.
To join our meetings, please signup HERE
After you have joined, you will receive access to our past meeting notes and Resource List.

Designing Joyful Democracy Events
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
When we think of Democracy, we often think about stress. Even in less volatile times, participating in Democracy can feel more burdensome than joyful.
In our ideal of a society that produces Wellbeing, participating in Democracy should be a place to produce joy and belonging.
Leslie Garvin designs events that spark civic joy and belonging. The events are designed to produce positive actions and inspire “Authentic Hope”.
Leslie will share with us some of her tools and the types of language she uses to build these events
Leslie is Executive Director of North Carolina Campus Engagement.
Sign up HERE

Neighborhood Economics Conference
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-01
A gathering where innovators, investors, faith leaders, policy shapers, and neighborhood champions come together to rewrite the rules of prosperity.
From unlocking equitable access to capital and cultivating shared‑ownership models to fusing entrepreneurship with values‑driven finance, we’ll explore how wealth can be created, stewarded, and shared, with insights that can help more communities around the country flourish. Join us to swap playbooks, spark partnerships, and leave with actionable strategies that move money with purpose and put people at the center of the balance sheet.
Neighborhood Economics operates from the philosophy that the Neighborhood is the key for Economic repair.
Join them in Chicago to meet others looking to improve society.
See more HERE

How We Can Leverage the 2026 Elections
2025-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
We are entering election season for 2026 Elections.
Our team has been brainstorming various ways we can leverage the elections. Here are some ideas we have been tinkering with:

Getting phrases and ideas deeper into the public consciousness
Getting clarity from people running for office on where they stand on key policy issues
Producing an Election Guide for voters to ask Local Politicians where they stand
Creating cross-network alignment on the major issues

We want to widen this discussion to our network. So on Tuesday. Sept 30 at 4pm, we invite you to join us for a collaborative discussion.
Our hope is that this will lead to more cross-network work over the next 14 months. One thing that has become clear is that we must be responsive and current to the volatile landscape
Sign up HERE

Learning Events Planning Team
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Curious who is making WEAll CA’s program and events? Want to join our merry band?
This working group meets the first Monday of each month.
We already have a great lineup for Fall 2025 and we are beginning to discuss and research events for 2026.
In addition to virtual events, we are looking at more in person events and possibly a conference.

To learn more about how to participate, please email us at connect@weallcalifornia.org

Inland Empire Working Group
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
WEAll California is partnering with different groups in the Inland Empire to bring about a healthier society and economy.
Our first meeting in July went well and this October meeting, will be expanding our circle and clarifying next steps.
If you live or work in the Inland Empire and you would like to see how we can improve our collective action efforts, we encourage you to join us or contact us for more information.
Sign up HERE

Vermont Prosperity Project
2025-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Our new series will spotlight networks that are working to create Wellbeing Economies in their states.
Each session in this webinar series will spotlight one state network as they share their vision for progress, highlight the economic transformations they are working toward, and the key actors involved in driving change.
This is an opportunity for participants to learn directly from those on the ground, hearing about strategies, successes, and lessons learned. The conversations will not only explore the “what” of each network’s work, but also the “how” behind building an economy designed to serve people and the planet.
At this gathering, we will hear from Jessica Savage and Ellen Kahler from the Vermont Prosperity Project.
The Vermont Prosperity Project is a collaborative, emergent initiative that works to seed definitions of prosperity and progress rooted in social and ecological wellbeing by asking the question: what makes for a good life? Our Steering Wheel Team facilitates creative conversations across Vermont about our economy and the beliefs, values, and aspirations that shape and reshape it. Our efforts are aimed at demystifying and expanding how we think about the economy, exploring strategies within reach to transform our economy, and learning how Vermonters are practicing those strategies now.
Jessica Savage is the Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives at the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD)
Ellen Kahler is the Executive Director of the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF).
Join us October 14th at 11am Pacific/ 2 Eastern
Later in this series we will hear from:

Puerto Rico Social Solidarity Network – Dec 9
Āina Aloha Economic Futures
Washington Economic Justice Alliance & People’s Economy Lab

To sign up for the event, please click HERE

Marketing Working Group
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
WEAll California is running by Working Groups.
The third Wednesday of each month, we will gather to discuss how we can grow the coalition of groups working together on a Wellbeing Economy.
We will discuss where to put our energies – on groups in a specific location, student activists, general consumer education or groups working on a specific topic.
Bring your creativity. People with marketing skills welcomed, but not required.
To learn more about how to participate, please email us at connect@weallcalifornia.org

STAR Voting vs Ranked Choice Voting
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Our partner, Good Gov LA, brings together people interested in healthier democracy. There are many techniques we can use for this in Los Angeles, including public funding for elections, participatory budgeting and others.
On October 15, we will focus on how we can upgrade the voting system at its root.
The “first past the post” voting system we are all familiar with has inherent flaws which lead to more polarized races, strategic voting by voters rather than expressing their true preference, and often result in the election of a representative who the majority of voters don’t support.
Many cities and states are looking to replace traditional voting with methods that encourage honest voting, allow more competitive candidates to run, promote positive campaigns and most importantly, elect candidates that actually represent the will of the people.
Two of the methods gaining traction to achieve these results are Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and STAR Voting
At this event, we will hear presentations from both STAR and RCV champions and then we will open it up for questions from the audience.
We welcome anyone interested in improving the health of our democracy.
This event is hosted by Good Gov LA, a coalition of groups and individuals working toward better democracy.
Speakers
Steve Chessin is the President of Californians for Electoral Reform. https://cfer.org/
Arend Castelein is the chair of the Los Angeles chapter of Equal Vote. He also has a background in software engineering, and has led development of Equal Vote’s web applications, including bettervoting.com and rcvchangedalaska.com .
Sign up HERE

WEAll 101 - What is a Wellbeing Economy and HOW!? do we get there
2025-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
What exactly do we mean by a Wellbeing Economy?
Do we all agree on what it means?
More importantly, HOW do we get THERE from HERE.
Bring your questions and we will share our thoughts and discuss some action steps to bring us closer to a Wellbeing Economy.
Sign up HERE

Wellbeing Economics in Higher Education - October Meeting
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
We had a lively discussion about what this group should pursue next. Which led to a discussion about HOW to talk about Wellbeing Economies, what resonates with people, what do we mean when we say Wellbeing Economy and communication styles.
We deciding to dig in further to these topics in our October meeting.
If you work in Education or are a student, please feel free to join this recurring meeting group.
To join our meetings, please signup HERE
After you have joined, you will receive access to our past meeting notes and Resource List.

Oregon's Success on Healthcare for All
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
In 2022, Oregonians voted to pass Ballot Measure 111, which amends the state constitution to declare access to affordable healthcare a right for every citizen.
On Wednesday, October 22nd, we will be joined by two of the team members from Health Care for All Oregon who worked on getting Oregonians to pass this measure. They will share some insights into the language and organizing that helped get a majority vote.
They will also share about the work that still needs to be done to define what “affordable healthcare” means and planning for future backlash.
As a group, we will explore what steps Californians might take to have similar success.
SIGN UP HERE
Collin Stackhouse, is the Social Media Coordinator for Health Care for All Oregon
Rebecca Schoon, Associate Professor of Public Health at Pacific University and Board Member
https://www.hcao.org/

Connect with Other WEAll Members
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Our monthly informal chat is back
This is a good opportunity to meet members who show up for a lively discussion, some support and a dose of hope.
Please come spend some time with people working across a wide spectrum of areas for systemic change and a society of wellbeing for all.
These discussions are generative with no pre-selected topic. You can ask questions of others, learn more about WEAll or vent about why this is so challenging. It all depends on who is in the Zoom Room.
Sign up HERE and help steer the conversation

Washington Economic Justice Alliance
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Washington Economic Justice Alliance was formed to ensure that every Washingtonian can meet their basic needs, fully contribute their talents, and pass well-being on to future generations.
Over the past four years, the Alliance has worked hand-in-hand with people with lived experience, community organizations, state and tribal partners, and legislators to implement the 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty (10-Year Plan), a bold and nationally recognized roadmap for advancing economic equity. The radically collaborative, people-centric approach has yielded tangible results: in the first three years, partners took 275 collective actions to implement the 10-Year Plan, leading to measurable reductions in poverty and inequality and demonstrating the power of aligning on shared purpose and coordinated action.
Together with People’s Economy Lab (PEL), a community partner of the Just Futures initiative, the Alliance is advancing systemic solutions to strengthen well-being across Washington by addressing poverty, environmental inequities, and other structural disparities.
After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session.
Presenters
Lindsay Morgan Tracy, Innovator in Chief
Faduma Fido, People’s Economy Lab

To sign up for the event, please click HERE

WEAll CA Team Meeting
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
WEAll California is running by Working Groups.
The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, we discuss future education events, new projects and how to expand our coalition.
We are an energetic team and always looking for people who enjoy collaborating.
To learn more about how to participate, please email us at connect@weallcalifornia.org

Scotlands New Plan for a Wellbeing Economy
2025-11-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
WEAll Scotland has just released their new Plan to create a Wellbeing Economy in Scotland.
Charis Chitlick of the Scotland Hub will join us to explain the main elements of the plan.

The 5 Needs Framework – Dignity, Fairness, Purpose, Participation and Nature
An inclusive, listening process to build the plan
Getting commitments from politicians
Messaging during 2026 Scottish Elections

To join us for this interactive event, sign up HERE
https://www.weallscotland.org/
The New Plan – https://www.weallscotland.org/our-work

Wellbeing Community Event in Pomona
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00
We are still working out details, but hold the date.

Sign up HERE if you would like to be notified when more details are released

Election Narratives Panel Discussion
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
In 2026, we have a Governor’s race, Congressional elections, a high profile LA Mayor’s race and many local elections.
We are exploring the question of how our movement can utilize the elections to deepen the messaging of a Wellbeing Economy into our social fabric.
An open, creative brainstorm with specialists on Narrative and Messaging on what tools and opportunities we can take action on.
This interactive session will surface new ideas, metaphors, and inspiring frames that can help make wellbeing a driving force in shaping the state’s future.
Panelists
Akira Nakahara, Imperative 21
David Ballard, Groundwork Collaborative
Kevin Kirkpatrick, Metropolitan Group
To join in this discussion, please sign up HERE

Good Gov LA November
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Good Gov LA brings together groups focused on healthy democracy across Los Angeles for a chance to connect, create opportunities for partnership and build a supportive network.
Not all of the groups need to be fully aligned and many have special focuses like election reforms, ethics and accountability or public engagement in democracy.
Topics have included-

Charter Reform
Civic Assemblies
Immigration Raids
Voter Turnout
Legislative Alliances to create victories

The group holds monthly zoom meetings the second Thursday of each month at 12pm Pacific and occasional in person networking events.
To join a meeting or learn more, please fill out this FORM.
WEAll California is a partner in this venture. Healthy Democracy and Collaboration are essential pillars to a wellbeing future.

How Private Equity is increasing Inequality
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
How do we regulate Private Equity to reduce Inequality
Private Equity is a large part of the American economy and has had a dramatic impact on the prices we pay, the quality of service we receive and the affordability of our housing.
Brendan Ballou is a former Federal Prosecutor and the author of Plunder: Private Equitys Plan To Pillage America.
Brendan has deep knowledge about how Private Equity works and, most importantly, how we can push back to take control over our economy.
Private equity firms buy up retailers, medical practices, prison services, nursing-home chains, and mobile-home parks, among other businesses, using little of their own money to do it and avoiding debt and liability for their actions. Forced to take on huge debts and pay extractive fees, companies purchased by private equity firms are often left bankrupt, or shells of their former selves, with consequences to communities that long depended on them.
Brendan is a former federal prosecutor who for two years prosecuted rioters who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Previously he served as special counsel for private equity in the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division.
This is an interactive event where you can ask the questions.
Sign up HERE
https://www.changinghands.com/book/9781541702110

Wellbeing Economics in Higher Education - November Meeting
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
At our October meeting, we talked about the framing and language around Wellbeing and Wellbeing Economies. We are at our 1 year anniversary of this group and we also talked about what we would like the group to focus on in 2026. Join us to find out more.
If you work in Education or are a student, please feel free to join this recurring meeting group.
To join our meetings, please signup HERE
After you have joined, you will receive access to our past meeting notes and Resource List.

Connect with Other WEAll Members
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
We are doing two different times again. 10am and 4pm. Show up to the one that works best for your schedule. Let us know if you prefer one after 6pm instead please.
This is a good opportunity to meet members who show up for a lively discussion, some support and a dose of hope.
Please come spend some time with people working across a wide spectrum of areas for systemic change and a society of wellbeing for all.
These discussions are generative with no pre-selected topic. You can ask questions of others, learn more about WEAll or vent about why this is so challenging. It all depends on who is in the Zoom Room.
Sign up HERE and help steer the conversation

Discussion - Taxing Billionaires in CA
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Several groups have announced a plan to get a Billionaires Tax on the Ballot in 2026
Our purpose for coming together for this discussion is to provide a space to improve our own thinking and perhaps come up with a collective plan or just walk away with more perspective.
Questions I am currently sitting with –

Why has it been so hard to tax the ultra wealthy in our state?
Will they leave? Move their companies out of California?
How much do we provide in Subsidies?
How can we better form coalitions to get these policies passed?
How much revenue can be generated?
How do we get their consent and perhaps desire to contribute?

We can take this discussion in different directions based on who shows up.
To join us, sign up HERE
Read more
https://prospect.org/2025/10/23/unveiled-today-first-politically-viable-wealth-tax/https://calmatters.org/health/2025/10/billionaire-tax-initiative/

Puerto Rico Social Solidarity Network
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Puerto Rico Social Solidarity Network is a platform that connects people and organizations to promote and foster the social solidarity economy. The network emerged after a series of economical disasters and from the coop and community development movements to influence economic transformation for a sustainable, integral, human development for the common good.
Joel Franqui is one of the leaders of the Puerto Rico Social Solidarity Economy Network. He studied Solidarity Economics under Luis Razeto, a prominent LatinAmerican academic, and practices it at EcoTienda LaChiwi, his Fairtrade store.
To sign up for the event, please click HERE
Past sessions are available on our YouTube channel
