11/06/2026
What happens when what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for come together?
At our June Members Meet-Up, members explored the concept of Ikigai—the Japanese philosophy of finding meaning and purpose through the intersection of passion, talent, contribution, and sustainability.
Through reflection, coaching conversations, and collaborative discussions, participants explored four key dimensions:
❤️ What You Love
⭐ What You Are Good At
🌍 What the World Needs
💰 What You Can Be Paid For
The evening culminated in a powerful reflection on what a meaningful life looks like when these dimensions come together.
One collective insight stood out:
✨ Be deeply self-aware.
✨ Give space and grace to others.
✨ Courageously showcase your talents.
✨ Have fun and trust that sustainability will follow.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed so openly to the conversation.
Special thanks to Dr BtA Araghi, for facilitating this inspiring exploration of Ikigai, and to Fatma Al-Ajmi for moderating the session and guiding the evening from welcome to closing.
2025–2026 Board Members:
Carolann Philips - President
Badriya Al khaifi - Vice President
Farzeen Ashik - Secretary & Treasurer
Anjana Loomba - Education and Programming Chair
Fatma Al-Ajmi - PR and Marketing Chair
Majida Albalushi - Community Outreach Chair
Dr BtA - Membership Chair