#achieveitforward Dinners

The purpose of this dinner series is to create a trusted community to share struggles without worrying about appearances while also giving back. It allows people a space to be vulnerable and feel comfortable being themselves, explore possibilities, and reach their potential.

A New Unique Location and Topic Each Dinner

The intention will be to put together a new #achieveitforward dinner every month. Each dinner will be co-created with a maximum of 8-10 people, and the location will fit with the theme of discussion for the evening throughout my journeys around the world. A local charity will be selected for donations to be paid forward to at each dinner.

Nourishing Food & Conversations

Dine together, have deep conversations, and connect – be your true self with a group of curated, like-minded individuals.

Learn how the Vancouver #achieveitforward Dinner Series was born.

Next Experience

September 20, 2020, an intimate musical rooftop sunset session experience with social distancing protocol in place – the first in a fall series, in Hermosa Beach, CA.

Please Contact Us if you’re interested in attending or creating your own intimate team-building in-person dinner or experience.

Past Events

  • April 30, 2019 Inaugural Vancouver Dinner
  • June 9, 2019 Vancouver Dinner
  • July 2019 Vancouver Dinner
  • August 2019 Vancouver Dinner
  • September 13, 2019 Vancouver End of Summer Social
  • September 30, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal
  • November 7, 2019 in downtown LA
  • December 9, 2019 in Manhattan Beach, California
  • January 5, 2020 in Vancouver
  • January 26, 2020 in Manhattan Beach, California
  • April 10, 2020, a Virtual Dinner, co-hosted with The Feast
  • April 30, 2020, a Virtual Feast-style 1 Year Anniversary Dinner

“I met Victoria ten years ago, over an incredible family style meal in Northern Italy. I was immediately captivated by her intellectual curiosity and effervescence,  and, when I finally returned to Vancouver a decade later, I knew that I had to attend one of her dinner parties. Through her masterful facilitation, warm and grounding presence, and collaborative leadership, we spent the evening developing ideas, facilitating connections, and engendering possibilities to help carry our ideas, aspirations, and visions to the next level.

Victoria derives her strength and influence not from steadfast individualism but from her capacity not only to see the best but also to bring out the best in everyone around her. The dinners, just like her, are convivial, unpretentious, energizing, and, for lack of a better word, inspiring. And these feelings of community, connection, and empowerment transcend our time together at the table.”

Sara Graves
Sara Graves PhD Candidate & Consultant, Corporate Sustainability/Business & Society

“I’ve had the privilege of attending two of Victoria’s dinners. I was so impressed with the first one that I had to do it again! Victoria brought some very special people together in an open atmosphere that really facilitated deep connections and self reflection. A level of vulnerability I wasn’t expecting. Ate some delicious food, made some great connections and left better than I arrived!”

Chandler Herbut
Chandler Herbut Lifestyle Business Consultant, Mentor & Investor

“The experience of Umami Journeys is brilliant; Victoria has the unique ability to facilitate an environment that produces personal interactions that run deeper than a title or label. As I have seen it play out, the events and classes have ultimately led to high value engagements and strong professional and personal relationships. I highly recommend Umami’s programs and facilitator events as a step into a higher quality of connecting for your business and your life.”

Jessica Batten
Jessica Batten Software Account Executive

If you’d like to hear about upcoming events in the#achieveitforward dinner series, please feel free to add yourself to be notified via email.

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