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For our April gathering, we’ll be joined by three people whose work is grounded in how we show up for each other, in change, in ideas, and in conversation.

Iris Litschauer is a systemic business coach, facilitator, and strategic consultant supporting people and organizations through change. Her work focuses on creating clarity and strengthening potential, from leadership and career development to conflict management. With over 15 years in international corporate roles, she now also contributes to sheBOOST, helping women turn ideas into action by building confidence, networks, and access to funding.

Photo credit: Maximilian Salzer

Evelina Lundqvist is a sustainability consultant, facilitator, and co-founder working at the intersection of circular economy and business development. Through her company, The Good Tribe, she helps make sustainability feel tangible and doable by designing workshops and tools that turn complex ideas into small, practical steps.

Photo credit: Rupert Passl

Ulrich Aydt is a portrait and commercial photographer and the host of the podcast “Gestatten Sie?”. Across his work, he creates spaces for open, honest exchange, whether through conversations with creatives or his Creative Therapy Sessions, a monthly gathering focused on connection beyond traditional networking.

Photo credit: Hongwei Tang

Together, they’ll explore what it means to be human in the way we work, create, and support each other — and where real change begins.

🗓 April 24

📍 @superbudevienna

Perspektivstraße 8, 1020 Vienna

🚇 U2 Messe–Prater

🎤 Speakers: Iris Litschauer, Evelina Lundqvist, Ulrich Aydt

🎯 Theme: Ember

🗣 Language: English

We want to thank our partners for their support: J. Hornig, Joya, illustration Ladies, CCA, buero butter, good at, Anwert Digital and Ruby Red Agency.

Theme for our CreativeMornings April Event

Our theme for April is EMBER. It was chosen by our Poulsbo chapter in Washington and illustrated by Sarah Gordon.

The literal meaning of ember is a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. But as a metaphor, it means so much more.

Our Poulsbo chapter had this to say about the significance of this month's theme:

“Embers represent the quiet, enduring remnants of fire—what remains after the intensity fades. They carry a smoldering potential, a subtle strength that holds heat long after the flames have gone. As a quieter community outside the city, we may not always burn the brightest, but we never burn out. Our spark lives in reflection, resilience, and the space we have to pause, think, and grow.

In those calm moments, we find what many others miss: the steady glow of ideas, relationships, and dreams that don’t need noise to thrive. Embers remind us that even after challenges or change, something powerful remains—ready to reignite when needed. We hold that same quiet fire within ourselves, and in community with each other, we kindle more.

Together, we tend the quiet fire—fueling one another through presence, care, and shared warmth.”

Watch this video from our Poulsbo chapter for more on what ember means to them.

What ember is quietly glowing inside you? And what new fire will it ignite in your life?

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Our theme for January is کورسو (KOORSOO). It was chosen by our Tehran chapter in Iran and illustrated by Hoda Ramy.

کورسو or Koorsoo (pronounced Koor·Soo) is a Farsi word meaning “a glimmer of hope.”

Each month, a different CreativeMornings chapter chooses a theme for our talks given in cities around the world. This year, many of our monthly themes will be in that chapter’s local language.

Our hope is that this will give each theme a richer meaning and foster deeper connections to other communities and cultures.

Our Tehran chapter had this to say about the significance of this month's theme:

"In our darkest hours, when everything seems to have dimmed, sometimes a light remains—not bright, not certain, but real. That is Koorsoo. A faint glimmer of hope that dares to survive. Koorsoo is not about triumph or clarity; it is about the fragile yet unwavering light that keeps us going. A glance, a memory, a word. Small things that prevent collapse. It represents the quiet resilience of those who continue in spite of the weight, who believe without guarantee. In a world that often normalizes despair, Koorsoo is a rebellion; soft, but profound. It reminds us, even the smallest spark matters.”

As a new year begins, ask yourself, “what is giving me hope right now?”

It’s up to each of us to keep that little light shining. Protect it and hold it dear. But be careful not to smother it. Share your koorsoo with the people around you. Because the world needs all the hope it can get.

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Our theme for October is SOFT. It was chosen by our Victoria chapter in British Columbia, Canada and illustrated by Leah McInnis.

The world feels hard in so many ways. Couldn’t we all use more softness?

Soft is gentle, empathic, and vulnerable. But being soft is not a weakness. It is a sign of deeper strength. Having the courage to walk through life without armor. A willingness to listen before speaking. Welcoming whatever comes with open palms. Pulling someone close for a hug.

What if our work was softer? What would we make with a little tenderness? Art that truly resonates. Innovations that heal instead of harm. Communities that hold one another instead of tearing other people down.

Soft can be a quiet form of resistance. Practice subtlety, trust, and intimacy in a world that celebrates loud braggadocio, knee-jerk reactions, and blunt force.

Let’s snuggle up and let down our guard. Soft can be our salvation

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Our theme for November is GROWTH

It was chosen by our Sacramento chapter in California, illustrated by Amber Rankin, and presented by Adobe.

When we were kids, it happened fast. We outgrew clothes and shoes seemingly overnight. We constantly reached for things just out of our grasp. We made messes and art without worrying about what anyone would think.

As we shift into adulthood, growth gets harder to come by. Get good grades and a great job. Burn the midnight oil. Struggle against the odds. Then somewhere along the way, we get comfortable with the status quo. Sitting on the couch, watching and scrolling instead of trying and doing.

But creativity demands growth. Not the kind that can be measured with a ruler. It’s about taking stock of your character. Who’s ready to chase wild possibilities and meaningful progress? We must unlearn the need to be perfect and busy. Remember how to play and get our hands dirty again.

It takes curiosity and courage. Because growth doesn’t always feel good. It forces us to shed our old skin, to stumble, and start again. Sometimes, growth happens quietly, in between uncertainty and doubt, the moments when nothing seems to be changing. Until everything does.