GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT HUB 2025 Annual Newsletter: Around the Fire - A New Beginning

Growth • Empowerment • Humanity

Dear Tribe

This is our Annual newsletter, longer detailed, but helps us to see if we still aligned in values. If not no hard feelings, we change life is changing.

We want active engaged members, so reading through this detailed newsletter will help you decide if you want to be on board in 2026. Have a good read!

So Before you put in the effort to read the newsletter here is your alignment check:

GEH Mission: Empowering Global Change Through Connection & Action

GEH Vision: A world where empowerment knows no boundaries

GEH Core Values: Impact ad Growth, Empowerment, Humanity, Connection, Impact

If you are still on board read the Annual Newsletter further till the end😊❤️

Thank you for being part of the Tribe.

Dear Fire Circle Family,

As I sit here on the bus back to Kuala Lumpur, reflecting on our incredible journey together, my heart is full.

2025 was a year of transformation for our community. You showed up, week after week, sharing your wisdom, your struggles, your victories.

Together, we created something truly special.

You reminded me why we started this five years ago: because everyone has a story worth sharing, and wisdom grows when it's freely given.

Now, as we step into 2026, I'm excited to invite you into our next chapter.

🔥 INTRODUCING: "AROUND THE FIRE" - OUR 2026 RHYTHM 🔥

After listening to your feedback and learning what truly keeps communities thriving, we're creating a more intentional, sustainable rhythm for 2026.

This isn't about doing more or less - it's about going deeper together.

What's changing (and why you'll love it):

👉TWICE MONTHLY MONDAY GATHERINGS

🗣️FIRST MONDAY: "IGNITE" SESSION

Time: 7:00 PM Malaysia (1 hour - earlier for global access!)

We'll gather to:

• Welcome everyone with a quick check-in circle

• Meet that month's featured storyteller (a 20-minute preview of their journey)

• Set ONE clear intention for the month together

• Launch a mini-challenge to implement what we're learning

Think of this as planting seeds - we're starting something new together each month.

🗣️LAST MONDAY: "CELEBRATE" SESSION

Time: 8:00 PM Malaysia (90 minutes - our familiar deeper evening)

We'll come together to:

• Celebrate wins and progress (Did you try the challenge? What shifted?)

• Experience the full story deep dive with Q&A

• Connect in small breakout groups for meaningful conversation

• Find your accountability buddy for the month ahead

• Get a sneak peek of next month's theme

This is harvest time - we gather what we've learned and celebrate growth.

🗣️THE OTHER MONDAYS: INTENTIONAL SILENCE

Here's what might surprise you - we're NOT meeting on the other Mondays of the month. And this is actually better.

Why? Because transformation doesn't happen in constant consumption. It happens in the space between - when you have time to implement, to practice, to let the wisdom settle into your life.

During these weeks, you'll receive:

• A weekly email with story excerpts and reflections

• Access to our community platform for ongoing discussion

• Self-paced workbook time

• Space for informal member-led accountability groups

This breathing room prevents burnout (yours AND mine!) and creates space for the magic of implementation.

📅 YOUR 2026 MONTHLY THEMES

Each month features one powerful story from our collection:

January: New Beginnings (Strong Core)

February: Building Resilience

March: Authentic Voice

April: Facing Fear

May: Relationship Wisdom

June: Professional Growth

July: Creative Expression

August: Mental Health

September: Life Transitions

October: Purpose & Impact

November: Gratitude Practice

December: Integration & Celebration

PLUS: QUARTERLY GATHERINGS & ANNUAL SUMMIT

• Q1 (March): "New Beginnings & Fresh Fire"

• Q2 (June): "Mid-Year Momentum"

• Q3 (September): "Harvest Your Growth"

• Q4 (December): Global virtual celebration - "Gratitude & Closing Circles"

• OCTOBER 2026: Our hybrid Global Fire Circle Summit - 2 days of gathering, growing, and glowing together!

💫 WHY YOUR STORY MATTERS

(AND WHY WE NEED MORE)

Something I want you to really hear:

Your story - yes, YOUR story - could be exactly what someone needs right now.

When you share your transformation, you're not just telling a story.

You're:

✓ Giving someone permission to start their own journey

✓ Showing that change is possible, not just theoretical

✓ Creating a mirror where others can see themselves

✓ Adding your unique perspective to our collective wisdom

And here's the beautiful part about diversity of stories and interests:

When we have stories about career pivots AND mental health recovery AND creative breakthroughs AND relationship healing AND entrepreneurial journeys - every single session becomes valuable for everyone.

Why? Because transformation principles are universal.

The courage it takes to leave a toxic job? That's the same courage needed to end an unhealthy relationship.

The resilience required to rebuild after illness? That's the same resilience that fuels a business comeback.

The vulnerability needed to share your authentic voice? That's what heals families, builds teams, and creates real connection.

So when someone shares about their journey through grief, the entrepreneur in the room learns about resilience.

When someone talks about building their business, the parent learns about persistence.

When someone opens up about mental health, we ALL learn about compassion.

This is why we need YOUR story - whatever it is.Your 2,000 characters might seem small, but they create ripples you can't even imagine.

NOW NEXT IS SOMETHING I WAS GATHERING COURAGE TO SHARE👇

We rarely talk about this but I wanted to share THE BACKSTAGE PERSPECTIVE. So please keep reading.

💎 THE VALUE EXCHANGE: WHAT YOU RECEIVE FOR 5 YEARS NOW

Let me be transparent with you about what it takes to keep this fire burning.

Behind the Scenes - What We Create ❤️

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES:

• Live Mondays (production time)

• Podcast Episodes (editing, publishing, distribution)

• Blog Posts featuring member stories

• Newsletters

Workbooks for each featured story

• Social Media Content (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn posts)

• YouTube Content (live sessions + shorts)

• 365 Empowering Stories Book Development (ongoing)

• Quarterly KL Meetups & Regional Gatherings

• Annual Global Summit (2-day hybrid event)

• Community Platform Management (website, member portal)

NOW WE EVEN HAVE OUR PODCAST SAGE AND AN EDITOR TEAM

TOOLS & SYSTEMS RUNNING 24/7:

• Wix Website Platform (globalempowermenthub.com)

• Zoom Pro for all live sessions

• Email Marketing System for newsletters

• Podcast Hosting & Distribution

• YouTube Channel Management

• Social Media Scheduling Tools

• Community Management Platform

• Design Software for graphics and workbooks

• Audio/Video Editing Software

If You Were to Pay for This Elsewhere:

• Networking Community Membership: $90-250/month

• Personal Growth Course Access: $100-400/month

• Live Workshop Sessions: $50-200 per session

• Implementation Workbooks & Resources: $30-100/month

😅VERY CONSERVATIVE MONTHLY VALUE 500-1500 Usd

💡Your Cost: $0

❤️What We Need From You in Return:

It's beautifully simple❤️

1. SHOW UP

Join the Monday sessions when you can. Your presence creates the energy. Your questions inspire insights. Your engagement makes the community alive. Share about it.

2. BRING FRIENDS

Invite educators, entrepreneurs, speakers, volunteers, and people who do good for others. Growth happens when we gather diverse voices around the fire. Every new member brings fresh perspectives and keeps our community vibrant.

That's it.❤️

We're not asking for money (though optional donations or offering volunteer help is always welcomed. And thank you for those who jumped on board in 2025.

We're not asking for complicated commitments. We're simply asking you to participate and share.

Because a lively, growing community of educators, entrepreneurs, speakers, volunteers, and purpose-driven people?

That's what keeps the fire burning bright for everyone.🔥❤️

When you show up and bring others, you're not just receiving value - you're creating it for the entire circle.

🌟 HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO OUR 2026 VISION

1. SHARE YOUR STORY

2. INVITE SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THIS

Who in your life has a story of transformation? A colleague who overcame something hard? A friend who made a brave change? An educator inspiring others? An entrepreneur building something meaningful? A volunteer making a difference? Send them the Story application form.

3. JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM

We need blog writers, designers, community moderators - all ages, all backgrounds, no experience required. Just a heart for helping others.

4. SHOW UP ON MONDAYS

Mark your calendar for those First and Last Mondays. Your presence matters. Your questions matter. You matter.

A PERSONAL NOTE FROM ME❤️

A YEAR ago, I had a vision of people gathering around a fire - sharing stories, finding hope, discovering they're not alone. I wanted to create something that honored ancient wisdom traditions while serving modern needs.

You've helped me build something even better than I IMAGINED in the last 5 years.

In 2026, let's go deeper. Let's be more intentional. Let's create space for real transformation, the kind that happens when we slow down enough to implement, when we connect deeply enough to be changed, when we share vulnerably enough to help others.

This is our year to move from inspiration to implementation, from consuming to creating, from individual growth to collective transformation.

Are you ready?🔥🔥🔥

With gratitude and excitement for what we're building together,

Andrea Zsapka

The Dancing Economist

Founder, Global Empowerment Hub

P.S. - Remember: This community exists because of you. Your stories, your presence, your willingness to show up authentically - that's what makes the fire warm. That's what keeps the circle strong. That's what transforms lives.

Let's make 2026 our most impactful year yet. Not by doing more, but by going deeper.

See you at the fire. 🔥

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"Everyone has a story worth sharing.

Wisdom grows when it's freely given.

Transformation happens in community."

- Our GEH Beliefs -