June An

🥋Self-defense but make it Salty ✨ Thx to @junejitsu & @gentlearts.jiujitsu for hosting such a fun and educational self-defense class for us today! We learned how defend strategically & left feeling so empowered 👊 We can’t wait to bring our Goddesses and daughters back!! #saltygoddessnetwork #thegroupsd #encinitas #networking #womensupportingwomen

One of the most beautiful things about The Group is hearing the stories of how this community has impacted people’s lives. The friendships. The businesses launched. The support during hard times.The feeling of finally finding your people. So let’s do something special together. We’re holding a community contest and I want YOU to post a video sharing what The Group means to you and the impact it’s had on your life. Be real. Be heartfelt. Be YOU. The most impactful message will win a beautiful stay at the incredible @innatmoonlight here in Encinitas. To enter: Post your video on Instagram Tag @thegroupsd Tag @innatmoonlight Winner will be announced Monday. Huge thank you to the incredible team at the Inn at Moonlight Beach for supporting this experience and for believing in community the same way we do. It truly is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Encinitas and we’re grateful for their partnership and generosity. I cannot wait to hear your stories. This community is built by YOU. #TheGroup #Community #Encinitas #HeartOfTheMatter #Connection SupportLocal InnAtMoonlightBeach Growth Inspiration CommunityFirst

We are cooking up a special week 🧑‍🍳♥️🥰 which chapters will we see you at!? #sandiego #networking #community #encinitas

Most people walk into @thegroupsd thinking it’s a networking event. Then they realize it’s something completely different. I intentionally start with music. I intentionally get people dancing, moving, laughing, and letting their guard down because the mission has never just been business. The mission is unity. For one moment, none of the labels matter. Politics don’t matter. Religion doesn’t matter. Status doesn’t matter. Titles don’t matter. What matters is the realization that underneath it all, we are human beings craving connection, purpose, understanding, and community. Music and dance have a way of dissolving tension. They remind us of something we forget in everyday life. We are all connected. The same heartbeat lives inside every single one of us. That’s why strangers become friends here. That’s why people feel safe here. That’s why so many say they’ve never experienced anything like this before. The Group was built to remind people that community still exists. And when people come together with open hearts, incredible things happen. Thank you again to @foxpointfarms And thank you to our Ambassador of fun @melaniecathleenscott for facilitating the fun!

There is something really powerful about a community coming together during one of life’s most beautiful moments. As many of you know, we love and appreciate @dr_lisel not just for what she does, but for who she is. She has poured so much love, wisdom, healing, and support into so many people’s lives and now it’s our turn to show up for her as she prepares to welcome her beautiful baby into the world. On Friday, May 15th at Feel Good Friday at Fox Point Farms, we’re asking our community to bring a box of diapers to help celebrate and support this new chapter for her family. Also bring an extra diaper package to donate to @solutionsforchange . And a personal thank you to all the participating sponsors that believe in giving back. A raffle prize will be given sponsored by our beautiful sponsors for people that brig diapers. @bubsnaturals @littlefoxcupsandcones @jojoscreamery @ethos_market . We’re also partnering with Solutions For Change so that every act of generosity not only supports Dr. Lisel, but also helps local mothers and families in need throughout our community. This is what The Group is all about. Showing up. Supporting each other. Celebrating life together. Creating impact through love, connection, and community. Every box of diapers is more than a donation. It’s a reminder that no mother should feel alone and that a strong community can change lives in the simplest but most meaningful ways. Bring your diapers to Feel Good Friday at 9AM on 5/15 and receive a raffle ticket for some amazing prizes from incredible local businesses who continue to support the movement. Let’s show Dr. Lisel and local families just how powerful this community really is. ❤️

Feel Good Friday @thegroupsd by @junejitsu is a stellar way to start the day connecting intentionally with kindred spirits, sharing our gifts and projects, & symbiotically supporting each other… because we are all better when we come together to collaborate and co-create a brighter future ✨🕺🏼⚡️💖💫🚀 Gratitude to everyone who showed up to raise the vibe & to @foxpointfarms for graciously hosting 🙏🌱🦊 “The Group was founded by June An, with a bold vision: to create a “non-networking” networking community, a space where personal connections come first. From its inception, The Group aimed to transcend traditional networking, focusing instead on fostering genuine relationships that would lead to collective growth and success. We believed that in prioritizing real, meaningful connections, we could build a community where professionals and business owners could truly flourish together.”

This week is so good! Can’t wait to see everyone and hear all these amazing speakers 🎉🤩 which chapters are you going to?? #sandiego #thegroup #networking #community

Our Women of @thegroupsd first Self Defense workshop brought together an incredible group of women ready to learn, grow, and step into their strength. Over 75% of our members are women. That’s not just a stat, that’s a responsibility. A responsibility to create a space where you feel strong, confident, and protected. Not just in theory but in real life. And here’s the truth, it was FUN. Not intimidating. Not overwhelming. Just an incredible group of women showing up for themselves, laughing, learning, stepping a little outside their comfort zone, and realizing how capable they really are. That’s what this is about. It’s not about fear. It’s about empowerment. It’s not about expecting the worst. It’s about being prepared for anything. It’s about walking through the world with a different energy, one that says “I’ve got this.” And for us @junejitsu @sinistrogentlearts @gentlearts.jiujitsu , being able to teach, share, and watch that confidence click in, there’s nothing more gratifying. This is why we do what we do. This is community. This is support. This is what it looks like when people truly have each other’s backs. We’re just getting started. More classes are coming. Stay ready. Stay confident. Stay connected. Have fun!

The group is GROWING! Another epic week ahead of us to get connected and inspired!! Where will we see you this week?? 👀🙏😍 #sandiego #networking #encinitas

What happens when vision, purpose, and community come together in one place? On this powerful episode of Heart of the Matter Podcast, we sit down with @bpgrover , the visionary founder behind @foxpointfarms , one of the most inspiring community driven spaces in Southern California. Brian shares the deeper mission behind Fox Point Farms and how it was created to be more than a destination. It was built to become a living example of connection, wellness, sustainability, and belonging. From regenerative farming and thoughtful design to creating spaces where people can gather, grow, and thrive, this conversation reveals what is possible when business is rooted in purpose. We also talk about why Fox Point Farms and The Group are such a natural partnership. Both were built on the belief that people need real connection, genuine support, and spaces where community can flourish. When people come together with intention, incredible things happen. If you care about entrepreneurship, leadership, culture, wellness, or creating something that truly matters, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Community is everything. On YouTube and Spotify Hosted by: @junejitsu and @dr_lisel Videographer: @naytron @ncompasscinema Edited by: Dune Media

Some partnerships are transactions. Others become part of the mission. A huge thank you to @slakeo and @bubsnaturals , born right here in Encinitas, for believing in what we are building. Your support has helped us do more than host events. It has helped us fuel people, empower local businesses, and create real momentum in our community. When clean products, strong values, and community leadership come together, powerful things happen. Because of partners like BUBS, we are able to keep creating spaces where people connect, collaborate, and grow. This is how local movements become lasting impact. To every brand watching, this is what sponsorship can look like when it is rooted in purpose. It is more than visibility. It is alignment. It is trust. It is being remembered for helping people rise. Thank you Sean. Thank you @bubsnaturals . We grow stronger together. #TheGroupCoastal #BubsNaturals #Encinitas #CommunityFirst #SupportLocal WellnessCommunity BrandPartnership GrowTogether HeartOfTheMatter

This week’s lineup is SOOO GOOD!! What meetings are you going to?? #sandiego #thegroupsd #community