Queer & Well x LVW: Beyond Small Talk with Alex Castro

As part of Lesbian Visibility Week, we’re creating a Queer & Well offering with Alex Castro. Beyond Small Talk: A Night of Queer Connection and Grounding is a special Queer & Well offering for Lesbian Visibility Week. This is a space for the Queer community to come together, feel safe, and build meaningful connections. This event is about more than just meeting new people—it’s about reconnecting with yourself and others in a way that feels real, deep, and fulfilling.

As queer individuals, we may sometimes feel different or alone, but this space is here to remind us that we are never truly alone—we belong. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to step beyond small talk, leave behind the “What do you do for work?” conversations, and instead ask and be asked, Who are you, really?

Through guided mindfulness, Authentic Relating exercises, and a grounding meditation, you’ll connect with others in a way that feels genuine, heart-opening, and powerful. This is a space to show up as your true self, meet incredible queer humans, and walk away feeling seen, heard, and deeply connected.

Come as you are. Let’s breathe, connect, and be present—together.

is a passionate mindfulness coach and motivational speaker who values authentic connection, personal growth, and open and safe communication. She believes that we are on this earth to come soul-to-soul and help each other become the most authentic version of ourselves. She is a firm believer that the quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships – and most importantly, the ones we have with ourselves. As founder of LGBTQMindfullness, Alex serves the queer community, who have been generally underrepresented in the mindfulness space, offering a safe space to heal and connect. Her purpose is to incorporate mindfulness into the LGBTQ community and help individuals live a more fulfilled life by connecting deeply with who they are and enhance their mental wellness through mindfulness and connection.

is a free monthly series at the SF LGBT Center offering that provides a communal space for LGBTQ+ folks to explore different forms of care rooted in connection to community.

was founded by Linda Riley in 2020, and serves as a beacon of support, shining a light on the experiences, perspectives, and needs of LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people. Our mission remains clear: to increase understanding, visibility, and create a positive legacy for our community.

hosts Lesbian Visibility Week across the US and champions LGBTQ+ women’s and nonbinary people’s culture and stories through intergenerational programming and community building. The Curve Foundation is inclusive of all who identify as part of the Curve community.

Info: Arrive early, grab a tea, and settle in.

Info: A grounding exercise to settle into our bodies and the space.

Info: Participants will engage in guided prompts to foster genuine connections beyond surface-level conversation.

Info: A brief but powerful moment of presence with another person.

Info: A guided meditation to integrate the experience.

Info: A group reflection to end on a heartfelt note. Followed by free flow time to connect with one another.

Info: Overview of the event and what to expect.

Host or Publisher SF LGBT Center