Rallying the Chicago Community to
Strengthen Children’s Mental Health
and Support Family Wellbeing and Joy!
Join us in Chicago
and have an impact in your community
Do you care deeply about the wellbeing of children and families?
Do you want to make an impact in your commmunity?
If so, join us and find out how EQ United is bringing communities together around a shared commitment to positively impacting children’s mental health and family wellbeing.
And, discover the power of authenticity, as well as tips for building more joy into your life.
Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, entertainment, and impact
For security reasons advanced reservations are mandatory
- Date & Time: September 14 2026 | 6 PM – 8.00 PM
- Location: C+R Research, The Diamond, 150 N. Michigan Avenue
- 5.30 pm Doors open
- 5.30 pm – 6.00 pm: Networking
- 6.00 pm – 6.15 pm: Welcome
- 6.15 pm – 6.25 pm: Celebrating local heroes
- 6.25 pm – 6.40 pm The Power of Joy – Andrew Cannon, The Art and Science of Joy
- 6.40 pm – 7.00 pm: Fireside chat with Michelle Pecak, Founder at My Vibe, on the Power of Authenticity and Human Design
- 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm: The Power of EQJOY World Immersive Experience
- 8.00 pm – 8.30 pm Networking
Thanking Our Event Space Partner
Fireside Chat: The Power of Authenticity and Human Design
In this fireside chat, Michelle Pecak, Founder of My Vibe, will explore what it means to live and lead with authenticity—especially when life is busy, complex, or uncertain. Drawing on her work with Human Design, Michelle will share insights on self-understanding, energy, boundaries, and alignment—and how those tools can help us show up more fully for the people we love and the causes we care about. Expect honesty, clarity, and practical takeaways.
The Power of EQJOY World
In this immersive experience, Andrew Cannon, co-founder of EQJOY, brings the Power of Emotional Intelligence to life. Through playful interaction, guided reflection, and transformational practices, Andrew will give you a taste of how children are using EQJOY tools to understand and manage their feelings, building their resilience and improving their social skills.
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About EQNITE Chicago
EQNITE Chicago is part of the EQ UNITED initiative, which is a community-powered movement for families and children rallying people and organizations together to strengthen children’s mental health and support family wellbeing and joy.
Many families are feeling the strain, without enough tools, shared language, or community support.
Parents everywhere want their children to grow up emotionally strong, resilient, and confident. They want to help their children build healthy relationships, navigate challenges — while also caring for their own wellbeing and joy along the way.
EQ UNITED has been created as a grassroots movement to move from just talking about the problem of children’s mental health to implementing solutions.
When communities come together around a shared purpose, local actions create lasting, far-reaching impact.
EQ UNITED is lead by the 501(c)(3) charity EQJOY Co, which is on a mission to strengthen children’s mental health through the power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). EQJOY collaborates with a wide range of partners to help children develop the EQ skills they need to build their resilience and improve their social skills, and to set them on the path to living fulfillng, joyful lives by becoming Masters of EQ.
