About the Virginia Coffee Meetup
Nestled just north of Brisbane, Virginia is known for its creative energy, local makers, and strong sense of community, making it the perfect home for a new Common Grounds Coffee Meetup.
Meet our Facilitator Shannon A. Swales, who is excited to bring her warm, grounded presence to the Virginia Common Grounds Meetup, creating a space where women can connect openly, share honestly, and support one another through the highs and lows of business.
As a solo entrepreneur, Shannon first joined Common Grounds seeking genuine connection, community, and a space to learn alongside other women in business. Being welcomed, uplifted, and surrounded by women who truly get the entrepreneurial rollercoaster became a meaningful part of her journey — and ultimately inspired her to step into the facilitator role.
We’ll be gathering once a month at VEND Marketplace Café — a vibrant, creative hub that perfectly reflects the Common Grounds vibe. The atmosphere is relaxed, the surroundings are inspiring, and the conversations? Meaningful, real, and connection-filled.
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Upcoming Events..
Common Grounds Virginia meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Please note that meeting dates may be subject to change due to public holidays or at the facilitator’s discretion. To stay up to date with the latest information, venue details, and any schedule changes, we encourage you to join the Common Grounds Facebook Group.
- 12th February
- 12th March
- 9th April
- 14th May
- 11th June
- 9th July
- 13th August
- 10th September
- 8th October
- 12th November
- 10th December
📍 Where: VEND Marketplace, Virginia
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ready to connect, inspire, and be inspired? RSVP now to save your spot! It’s free, fun, and full of heart.
What to Expect
Join the amazing Common Grounds crew for a morning of:
✨ Genuine conversations (no pitches, no pressure)
✨ Shared experiences and lightbulb moments
✨ Collaboration and support from like-minded women
✨ Laughter, learning, and plenty of caffeine to fuel your day!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply need a reset, this is your mid-morning pick-me-up.
Come solo or bring your biz bestie — either way, you’ll leave with a full heart and a fresh perspective.
Meet our Virginia Facilitator
We’re delighted to introduce Shannon A Swales, the facilitator of our Virginia Common Grounds Coffee Meetup, hosted at the beautiful VEND Marketplace & Café.
Shannon is a Brisbane-based Clinical Psychologist and the award-winning author of Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist’s Path Back from Burnout. She is also the creator of Midlife Reclaimed — an ecosystem that includes an online community, podcast, and blog dedicated to supporting midlife women navigating burnout, overwhelm, and major life transitions.
Through her Australia-wide telehealth practice, Shannon offers compassionate, evidence-based support to women experiencing emotional exhaustion, identity shifts, and the pressures of modern life. Her work is grounded in one clear intention: helping women come home to themselves. She also hosts the Midlife Reclaimed Podcast, where she blends professional insight, practical tools, and lived experience to remind women they’re not alone, and that support is available.