About Circles Rising
The Circles Rising Philosophy
Circles Rising is grounded in the belief that transformation happens when people gather with intention and care. We view circles as a living structure where each voice carries value and where collective wisdom emerges through presence, accountability, and care.
We aim to actively create community through shared agreements, conscious facilitation, and a commitment to noticing and shifting patterns of dominance, silence, and exclusion. Circles Rising holds space for differences in lived experience while working to ensure access, dignity, and meaningful participation for all.
At its core, Circles Rising is a practice of reimagining how we belong to one another, by building communities where connection is intentional, leadership is shared, and every person has a place.
What We Offer
Circles Rising offers experiences, training, and facilitation designed to help women build meaningful connection, practice authentic communication, and create sustainable community structures.
What’s included?
Facilitated Circles
We host guided women’s circles that provide a structured, supportive environment for connection, reflection, and shared growth. Each circle is designed to foster trust, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen relational skills.
Circle Leader Training
We train women to confidently design and lead their own circles. This includes practical tools, facilitation techniques, trauma-aware frameworks, and guidance on creating equitable, inclusive spaces within their communities.
Community Building Support
We support individuals and organizations in creating intentional communities. This includes consulting on circle structure, group agreements, and sustainable practices that promote participation, accountability, and belonging.
Circles Rising focuses on core relational skills such as communication, repair after rupture, boundaries, agreements, and group dynamics. These sessions are interactive and grounded in real-life application.
We offer deeper, in-person experiences that allow women to step away from daily demands and fully engage in connection, reflection, and renewal within a supportive circle environment. Each circle is grounded in the values of authenticity, shared leadership, and equity, ensuring that every space we create is intentional, accessible, and rooted in real connection.
Our Experience
Circles Rising is rooted in over 17 years of facilitating women’s circles that bring connection, depth, and community to life. We work with women from all walks of life, creating spaces where authenticity is practiced, not just talked about. Through guided experiences and shared learning, women develop the skills to relate with honesty, listen with presence, and show up more fully as themselves.
Our work extends beyond the circle itself — We support women in building and leading circles within their own communities, creating a ripple effect of connection, empowerment, and belonging.