Upcoming events.
Sober Girl Society, Virtual | 11:00am PT
Join Cecily Mak, author of UNDIMMED, for a virtual workshop all about learning to stop dimming your own light. Together we’ll explore the small, everyday habits that deplete our energy without us even noticing. Cecily looks at how things like overworking, scrolling, and that evening glass of wine quietly pull us away from what our bodies are trying to tell us. She’ll share what she’s learned from choosing a clearer, more present way of living and why being “undimmed” doesn’t mean perfect, just more present and honest with yourself.
In the workshop, Cecily will discuss:
- The habits that subtly dim us - over-scheduling, people-pleasing, endless multitasking and how they are draining our energy.
- How this discomfort can actually be useful information, and what happened when Cecily started listening to it.
- Why Cecily’s own personal journey to sobriety became grounding for her, not as a strict rulebook, but as a way of noticing what genuinely made her feel good.
- Simple awareness tools to help you spot dimming in the moment, and make choices that protect your time and energy.
- And more insights from Cecily’s new book, UNDIMMED.
Register here.
The Hivery, Mill Valley | 6:30pm PT
Hosted by The Hivery | Open to All
Tuesday, March 10 | 6:30–8:30 PM
475 Miller Ave, Suite A, Mill Valley, CA
An Evening of Insight & Connection with Cecily Mak and Grace Kraaijvanger
This special evening includes:
An exclusive interview with Cecily Mak, author of Undimmed, hosted by Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder of The Hivery
Mocktails and light bites
Social time with a thoughtful, engaged community of women
A book signing and opportunity to purchase Undimmed
Join us for a thoughtful evening with author, speaker, and coach Cecily Mak, as we celebrate the launch of her powerful new book, Undimmed: Awakening to Freedom from Unwanted Habits. In Undimmed, Cecily invites us to choose freedom from the habits that dim our lives and to embrace the full spectrum of experiences that life has to offer.
Through an intimate conversation led by The Hivery’s founder Grace Kraaijvanger, Cecily will explore the deeper forces that shape our behaviors, how to gently interrupt patterns that no longer serve us, and what becomes possible when we meet ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment. This evening will invite reflection, honesty, and meaningful shifts in how we relate to ourselves and our lives.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in old patterns, craving more clarity and ease, or simply curious about what it means to live more consciously and fully, this event will offer practical insights and soulful inspiration to help you reconnect with your truest self—undimmed.
Come gather in community, engage in rich conversation, and leave feeling more grounded, aware, and empowered to choose differently.
Everyone is welcome at this event.
$35 Hivery Members | $45 Non-Members
Register Here
Sangha Saturday, Virtual | 9:00am PT
During these monthly gatherings (via Zoom) we will connect on the theme of ClearLife in whatever way works for you.
Some requests:
Please RSVP so we can anticipate attendance.
This is a "safe place" and we ask that what happens in Sangha Saturdays stays in our circle, including whether someone was in attendance or not. The sessions are not recorded and we ask that attendees please don't record a version locally.
We will start with a short, guided meditation, and theme setting with a brief talk/reading and plenty of time for community sharing / Q&A.
The Portal, Marin | 6:00pm PT
MEMBERS ONLY, but the authors have generous guest lists. Please contact us at hello@cecilymak.com to request a spot. | In this enriching conversation and Q+A, Cecily and Elena bring respect for practice, their experience as teachers, mothers and writers to a gathering for your mind and your heart. Expect brief pockets of silence, ample time to inquire, and ways to see more clearly into the heart of your life. Doors: 530pm Program starts: 6pm Tickets: Members and guests only Terms: Please note that all guests must be accompanied by a member to attend.
The Portal is an urban sanctuary designed to ignite transformational growth, foster community, and embrace holistic well-being. At the heart of The Portal lies our Members Club, a curated space designed for co-creation, connection, and inspiration. Join our diverse ecosystem of changemakers, including leaders in technology, business, social impact, art, and wellness. On the first floor of our space, you'll find our Longevity Wellness Spa and Yoga Studio. Nourish yourself with remedies and emergent treatments, including sauna, cold plunge, sound beds, LED therapy, and other wellness technologies.
📍The Portal Marin is located in Mill Valley at 33 Reed Blvd.
San Jose Clubhouse, San Jose | 6:00pm PT
Cecily Mak will be joining The Gigis in conversation on Wednesday, February 11 from 6-8pm about Undimmed.
For those who wish to purchase Cecily’s book, they will be available for sale that night, with thanks to our local independent bookstore, Beyond Text. The owner, Tanya Sedneva, will facilitate our purchases and speak to us about her shop.
Happy Women Dinner, San Diego | 5:30pm PT
Join Happy Women Dinners for an intimate series of gatherings celebrating the Undimmed Book Tour with author Cecily Mak. Hosted in private homes across California, each event includes meaningful conversation, a nourishing brunch or dinner, and a signed copy of Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses for Freedom from Unwanted Habits.
Meet Cecily, connect with like-minded women, and experience an inspiring discussion around personal growth and conscious living. Events take place in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego throughout January.
RSVP: jill@happywomendinners.com.
Happy Women Brunch, San Juan Capistrano | 11:00am PT
Join Happy Women Dinners for an intimate series of gatherings celebrating the Undimmed Book Tour with author Cecily Mak. Hosted in private homes across California, each event includes meaningful conversation, a nourishing brunch or dinner, and a signed copy of Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses for Freedom from Unwanted Habits.
Meet Cecily, connect with like-minded women, and experience an inspiring discussion around personal growth and conscious living. Events take place in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego throughout January.
RSVP: jill@happywomendinners.com.
Happy Women Dinner, Los Angeles | 6:00pm PT
Join Happy Women Dinners for an intimate series of gatherings celebrating the Undimmed Book Tour with author Cecily Mak. Hosted in private homes across California, each event includes meaningful conversation, a nourishing brunch or dinner, and a signed copy of Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses for Freedom from Unwanted Habits.
Meet Cecily, connect with like-minded women, and experience an inspiring discussion around personal growth and conscious living. Events take place in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego throughout January.
RSVP: jill@happywomendinners.com.
Happy Women Dinner, Chicago | 6:30pm CT
Register here.
Don't miss this intimate Happy Women Dinners gathering with Cecily Mak: mother, attorney, investor, advocate, and author of Undimmed, a revolutionary guide to living with clarity and courage.
As we step into a new year, many of us feel the familiar pressure to set harsh resolutions or reinvent ourselves overnight. Instead, this evening invites a gentler beginning—one rooted in presence rather than perfection, and in choosing what helps us feel more alive, not less.
When Cecily decided to take a break from drinking, she wasn’t struggling with addiction, she was longing for clarity. Her story reveals how easily we use subtle “dimmers” to take the edge off: wine, overworking, productivity, scrolling, even wellness practices. They help us avoid discomfort… but they also mute our joy, intuition, and creativity.
What to Expect
In this deeply connective dinner experience, Cecily will share the heart of Undimmed and introduce her Eight Awarenesses. These gentle, powerful principles are designed to help us:
Recognize the habits that dim our inner light
Explore the “why” beneath our behaviors
Reclaim clarity, empowerment, and agency
Choose freedom over autopilot
Embrace the full spectrum of our human experience
Together around the table, we’ll explore what it means to start the year with a commitment to seeing ourselves clearly, honoring what we truly need, and living undimmed.
This is not a conversation about sobriety.
It’s a conversation about aliveness.
Each ticket includes dinner and a signed copy of Cecily's new book Undimmed.
About Cecily Mak
Cecily Mak is a founder, attorney, investor, and advocate devoted to helping people live dimmer-free—with clarity, courage, and the freedom to change without stigma or shame. She is the author of Undimmed and the co-founder of Wisdom Ventures, a bold fund investing in deeper human connection and well-being. Her work blends practical insight with compassionate guidance, empowering people to choose their lives with intention.
*We are committed to making this event as accessible as possible and have a limited number of discounted tickets available. Please contact us at hello@altarcommunity.com if you have a special need. Register here.
P&T Knitwear, New York City | 6:30pm ET
"A must-read for anyone ready to make big life changes." —Yung Pueblo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter
P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Cecily Mak to celebrate and discuss her new book, Undimmed; a revolutionary guide to help you break free from the habits that dim your life.
Cecily will be in conversation with Ara Katz. Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Cecily will also sign copies of her book.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cecily Mak is co-founder of Wisdom Ventures, ClearLife Reset, and the visionary behind ClearLife. A former lawyer and Silicon Valley executive turned author and investor, Cecily helps people create undimmed lives of presence and intention—free from the stigma of addiction and the patterns of avoidance that keep us from living fully.
Housekeeping notes:
This is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating.
Doors open at 6:30pm, with the talk starting around 7:00pm.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Cost of a book bundle ticket reflects the total cost of the feature event book (MSRP plus tax). Each book bundle ticket guarantees ticket holders one (1) copy of the feature event book.
The talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear.
If you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event, we're happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!
Register here.
Manny’s, San Francisco | 6:00pm PT
Join us for Undimmed & Illuminated, an intimate, heart-centered community conversation exploring what becomes possible when we stop dimming
Undimmed & Illuminated: A Conversation on Finding Freedom from Unwanted Habits
Hosted at Manny’s in San Francisco, this special evening brings together Cecily Mak, author of Undimmed, and Kamelle Mills, wellness leader and facilitator, for an honest and expansive dialogue on reclaiming clarity, presence, and personal power.
In addition to exploring the ideas behind Undimmed, Cecily and Kamelle will reflect on how becoming clear enhanced their lives, and open the conversation on how by breaking free from unwanted habits we reconnect to our truest self.
✨ Free to attend | RSVP required
✨ Books will be available for purchase
✨ Open to all—no prior experience required
RSVP on Eventbrite
Sangha Saturday, Virtual | 9:00am PT
During these monthly gatherings (via Zoom) we will connect on the theme of ClearLife in whatever way works for you.
Some requests:
Please RSVP so we can anticipate attendance.
This is a "safe place" and we ask that what happens in Sangha Saturdays stays in our circle, including whether someone was in attendance or not. The sessions are not recorded and we ask that attendees please don't record a version locally.
We will start with a short, guided meditation, and theme setting with a brief talk/reading and plenty of time for community sharing / Q&A.
Ignite Conference, San Francisco | 6:00pm PT
Ignite SF is back — live at the Brava Theater!
Get ready for a night of ideas, insight, and pure adrenaline. In true Ignite fashion, each speaker will have just 5 minutes and 20 auto-advancing slides to enlighten you — fast.
This edition’s lineup is stacked with brilliant minds and bold voices:
Daisy Linden
Joey Chang AKA Cello Joe
David Hornick
Cecily Mak
Stephanie Lepp
Thao Ha
Amanda Freise
Chuck McGee III
Lexi Novitske
Allison Duettmann
Steven Kan
Noa Elan
Ryan Carson
Vivek Venugopal
Lexie Lerace
Doors open at 6 pm (come early — the bar will be open!), and the first round of talks kicks off at 7 pm.
Ignite Talks began in 2006, founded by Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis, and has since ignited stages in more than 350 cities worldwide, from Helsinki to Tunis to New York City.
Our mission is simple but powerful: Everybody Speaks. Because when people share their ideas, they don’t just build confidence — they build community.
Learn more here.
Book Passage, SF Ferry Building | 5:30pm PT
Join me at Book Passage to celebrate my new book, Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses for Freedom from Unwanted Habits.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This event will be hosted by Book Passage in the San Francisco Ferry Building.
Free Admission / Open Seating
Following the presentation, there will be a signing line or a meet-and-greet.
If you are unable to attend the event, you can still get your copy by clicking the "BUY THE BOOK" button on the Book Passage website. If you would like a signed or personalized book, please note that in the order comment field.
For any questions regarding our events, please contact us at books@bookpassage.com.
Learn more here.
Happy Women Brunch, San Rafael - SOLD OUT
Join Happy Women Dinners for an intimate series of gatherings celebrating the Undimmed Book Tour with author Cecily Mak. Hosted in private homes across California, each event includes meaningful conversation, a nourishing brunch or dinner, and a signed copy of Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses for Freedom from Unwanted Habits.
Meet Cecily, connect with like-minded women, and experience an inspiring discussion around personal growth and conscious living. Events take place in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego throughout January.
This event is sold out but email jill@happywomendinners.com to join future events.
Diesel Bookstore, Santa Monica | 6:30pm PT
Join us on Thursday January 8th at 6:30 pm as we welcome Cecily Mak to the store to discuss and sign Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses for Freedom from Unwanted Habits.
This event is free to attend and will be held in the courtyard at DIESEL, A Bookstore in Brentwood.
Free seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please purchase one copy of a book for one seat.
Register here.
Book Passage, Corte Madera | 6:00pm PT
Join me at Book Passage to celebrate my new book, Undimmed: The Eight Awarenesses for Freedom from Unwanted Habits.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This event will be hosted by Book Passage in Corte Madera.
Free Admission / Open Seating
Following the presentation, there will be a signing line or a meet-and-greet.
If you are unable to attend the event, you can still get your copy by clicking the "BUY THE BOOK" button on the Book Passage website. If you would like a signed or personalized book, please note that in the order comment field.
For any questions regarding our events, please contact us at books@bookpassage.com.
Learn more here.
Writing Workshop with Yung Pueblo, Virtual | 4:00pm PT
Join Cecily Mak, author of Undimmed, and Yung Pueblo on December 15 at 4PM PT/ 7PM ET for an hour of guided writing exercises to help you choose freedom from the habits that dim your life.
Sangha Saturday, Virtual | 9:00am PT
During these monthly gatherings (via Zoom) we will connect on the theme of ClearLife in whatever way works for you.
Please note this event starts at 9:00a PT/12:00p ET.
Some requests:
Please RSVP so we can anticipate attendance.
This is a "safe place" and we ask that what happens in Sangha Saturdays stays in our circle, including whether someone was in attendance or not. The sessions are not recorded and we ask that attendees please don't record a version locally.
We will start with a short, guided meditation, and theme setting with a brief talk/reading and plenty of time for community sharing / Q&A.