Vol.2, 2026
APRIL NEWSLETTER
Welcome to Spring! Check out Iona's March in Review &
Sneak Peek Ahead...a fan favorite returns!
A QUIET REBELLION
The grind promises control. It says plan smarter, work longer hours, optimize every minute of the day—and you'll finally stay ahead. We don’t buy it. Together we gathered images reflecting presence, love, health, and the small joys that often go unnoticed. Rather than planning for control, we let our vision boards reveal what pulls us forward.
MARCH PLE DAY!
SMALL BIZ TALK
Jaidee Coffee & Luvvie's Delights
Eduardo of BGM Advisory, Inc. helped us navigate small business challenges while mastering compliance and tax strategies for success!
We couldn't get enough of the irresistibly delicious treats from Jaidee Coffee and Luvvie’s Delights! Pop ups arrive every month, so come see what’s next at Plé Day!
Gently used treasures became someone else’s favorites at our community swap event!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Eduardo Guapilla
Eduardo is a California-licensed accounting professional who transforms complex numbers into strategic decisions.
A Cal State Fullerton graduate, he started in nonprofit bookkeeping before spending over five years in public accounting with Top-20 and mid-sized CPA firms.
He now specializes in advisory consulting, financial analysis, and tax, helping small businesses navigate financial challenges with confidence and clarity!
SEE WHAT'S AHEAD!
APRIL 11
Come join fellow writers and filmmakers for an afternoon of creativity, focus, and collaboration!
The retreat is 11am-4pm hosted at the beautiful Iona Work Spaces in Alhambra, California. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go towards the production costs for the short psychological thriller, “The Rewrite”. Tickets can be purchased at the link in our bio!
Retreat activities include dedicated work time to write or check off pesky to-do list tasks, creative building challenges to get the brain flowing, and a feedback session to hear thoughts about any work you wish to share!
We call all writers and filmmakers to join us for a day of meaningful work and creativity!
PLE DAY • APRIL 24!
POP UP SHOPS • FREE COWORKING DAY • WORKSHOPS
EAST BLUE COFFEE RETURNS!
POP UP SHOPS • 9A-12P
PLE DAY DEBUT!
SWEET BUTTERFLY BAKE SHOP
Savor a variety of popular sweets typically found in a Filipino bakery!
APRIL PLE DAY
LUNCH & LEARN! 12PM
Feat. Jacky Ye
Strategy & Operations Expert & Career Coach
Break into tech strategy and operations with confidence!
Tech strategy and operations aren’t just for engineers or product specialists!
Discover what the work really entails, the skills and mindsets that make people succeed, and actionable steps to break in—even if your background isn’t the typical “tech resume.”
Whether you’re in college, starting out, or pivoting careers—this talk is for you!
THIS MONTH'S MEMBER EVENT!
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