About Awkwardly Zen
Awkwardly Zen™ was created as a safe place to explore your spiritual path in a FREE online spiritual community. We were a group of friends that were lucky to learn and share our spiritual journey with and we wanted to create that opportunity for anyone.
We started by organizing free online events on Meetup, and we grew FAST. So many people were looking for support on their spiritual journeys and came ready to have open conversations and ask questions about their thoughts, experiences, and beliefs. Like us, so many people were ready for a community of like-minded people who wanted to live and learn in love and light.
Zen Zooms
Meets several times a week to connect and share with others creating their own spiritual path. Find a time that works for you!
Deep Dive
A professional guest speaker will present about a specific topic followed by a question and answer period.
Special Events
Hands-on events such as card pulls, guided meditations and practices, holiday events, Q & A sessions, etc.
Open Forum
An open conversation about a specific subject.
Partner Events
We love to partner with others groups along the same journey on various subjects.
By the Numbers
MISSION
To create safe opportunities for spiritual development.
VISION
Our vision is to forge a community where anyone can explore spirituality within love and light. We strive for judgment-free events where the awkwardness of a spiritual journey may be explored and embraced.
Practitioners
Years of Experience
Modalities
Our Story
Over the Years
July 15, 2020
Founded
Awkwardly Zen launches the first Meetup groups.
Ari was inspired to create an online community via Meetup after a reading that guided her. She started with Denver.
August 17, 2020
Salt Lake City Meetup Location Added.
September 25, 2020
Kansas City Meetup Location Added
November 9, 2020
500 Meetup Members
Just under 120 days old, Awkwardly Zen reaches 500 members
January 7, 2021
3 More Meetup Locations Added
Seattle, Jacksonville and Atlanta were added to the group
March 6, 2021
Network Expansion
Launches new website and podcast network, AZ Media
April 10, 2021
3 More Meetup Locations Added
Tulsa, Indianapolis and Minneapolis were added to the group
June 28, 2021
Austin Meetup Location Added
July 15, 2021
Awkwardly Zen Celebrates One Year
Has more than 2,100 Meetup members
August 9, 2021
3 More Meetup Locations Added
Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles were added to the group
October 16, 2021
Awkwardly Zen Launches Smartphone App
November 7, 2021
Awkwardly Zen Launches Membership
AZ’s first membership option to spiritual mentors and spiritual business mentors
December 1, 2021
Launch International Meetup Groups
January 30, 2022
Awkwardly Zen reaches 5,000 members!
November 11-13, 2022
First Annual Awkwardly Zen 11·11 Metaphysical Weekend
January 1, 2023
Awkwardly Zen reaches 10,000 members!
March 2023
Awkwardly Zen In-Person Events Established
Includes Pop Up Events and Metaphysical Fairs