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Academy Central Support Thread! Go to thread for academy questions
by Hope
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Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. It is common to have questions regarding your academy program journey. It can be challenging to wait for a response so to provide speedy support, we have decided to have this one central thread where all academy trainees/interns can ask questions related to their academy journey.
Here is how to get support!
Respond to this thread with your question(s) and the program you are enrolled in. Remember, more information is better than less information. Provide context where needed so you can get speedy answers.
Who can respond to the questions?
Academy mentors, graduates, and even trainees if they are sure of the answer! Feel free to support each other and provide tips!
Make sure to keep an eye on your notifications so you can check the thread for answers. You can expect an answer within 24-30 hours.
This post is brought to you by the 7 Cups Academy Team, find out more information about the programs here [https://www.7cups.com/academy/]
Apply to become a mentor with 7 Cups Academy!
by FrenchToast
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November 13th
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Hi everyone! The 7 Cups Academy [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdates_100/HsHaven_1970/StriveTowardsLeadershipProfessionalExcellencethe7CupsAcademy_232978/1/] has around five programs available to everyone at any given time. With our academy growing quickly everyday, we require a strong team of mentors to run the programs and make it a smooth sailing ship for our trainees. At the academy, we are always looking for help so if you would like to contribute to our programs, please use this post as a guide to apply to become a mentor. Please review each program and what each program requirements are to become a mentor. You may apply for one at a time, once you've passed 2 months in your role, you can apply for another program. You can only be part of two programs.
Overall requirements:
- Verified Listener Badge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/NewAdditionalCriteriaToBecomeVerifiedListenerGoingLive_230276/]
- Not be a trainee in the program you are applying for. You can graduate and then apply!
- No serious behavior reports in the past 3 months
- Those in a leadership role already will be given preference!
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1. Quality Listening Program
- 100+ 1-1 chats
- Been a listener for at least 3 months
- Priority will be given to QLP Graduates
2. Leadership Development Program
- Been a listener for at least 3 months
- It is preferred that you are an ATL but not needed
- Able to work on and communicate with a team
- Able to commit at least 1 hour a week
- Priority will be given to LDP Graduates
3. Internship Program
- 3+ months as a listener
- 150+ chats with member/guests
- Sparkler and Tiny Chat badges (obtained by completing 20 member and 20 listener group chats)
- Should be able to maintain a response time of within 3 days unless on informed break.
- Should be able to give the track at least 2 months after acceptance before taking any major breaks.
- Priority will be given to Internship Program Graduates
4. Content Development and Marketing Program
- Questions in the application form
- 3+ months as a listener
- Priority will be given to CDM Program Graduates
Some notes to keep in mind:
- This role is available to both teens and adults. ATLs are preferred as it makes our communication process easy.
- We bring on mentors as per our need in a specific program. So, it's possible that QLP might need a mentor but the other programs don't.
- The academy reserves the right to remove any mentor on any basis, well within reason. It can be based on inactivity, unprofessionalism, etc.
- Each role entails a month-long trial that follows the training. You will be trained initially and then put on a trial so both you and the team can create an understanding of each others' work style.
- Please be mindful of how much time you can dedicate to the programs. All of these programs require consistent weekly involvement. If you are occupied with other roles or anything else, you might not have the time for these roles.
General expectations from all the roles:
- Always be open to feedback, be it positive or constructive. We strive on the feedback we are given and will take every opportunity we can to become better.
- The roles will require consistent involvement
- Quick learner and a team player
- Must be comfortable leading group AMAs for the programs
- Be a pro-active guide to all our trainees so they can finish the program smoothly
- Be flexible and ready to adapt to different needs that you might come around to face
- Deliver a good response time to trainees. It is recommended that you reply to trainees within 2 days/48 hours.
- Please review our leadership position guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/ybeze92s
To apply for an academy mentor, please fill >this form [https://forms.gle/oMgrfp5THXqUsvCv5]<
Learn more about academy programs here [https://www.7cups.com/academy/]
7 Cups Academy LinkedIn Endorsements/Recommendations
by Hope
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November 5th
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All 7 Cups academy graduates are eligible to request a LinkedIn endorsement and/or recommendation.
Criteria for endorsement:
We will endorse up to 3 skills for each program (in case you have graduated from multiple programs). The skills need to be relevant to the program you completed.
Relevant Skills you can enlist for each of the academy programs. You are welcome to enlist more/others as long as they are relevant.
7 Cups Internship
✦ Active Listening
✦ Time management
✦ Communication
Leadership Development Program
✦ Leadership
✦ Time management
✦ Cultural Awareness
✦ Communication
Content Development and Marketing
✦ Web content writing
✦ Digital Marketing
✦ Creative writing
Quality Listening Program
✦ Active Listening
✦ Communication
✦ Time management
You must have listed the skills before you submit the request for them to be endorsed.
We offer skills endorsement and recommendations for all academy programs even if they are no longer available. If you completed the Building Community Program or the Group Support Program, you are also eligible.
LinkedIn Recommendations
In order to receive LinkedIn recommendations. Please make sure you have enlisted your program under work experience.
Note - At the time of requesting an endorsement, you must be active on 7 Cups (either as a listener or in a leadership role). Additionally, you must have no behavior reports for at least the last 3 months.
If you are eligible for the program then please submit the following form. The processing is done within a week.
Open form here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVQitLOnsMnXBltX9eWWN_tx1ZV5mVvkKB9vn2o4GgVgsZAQ/viewform]
Please note that we reserve the right to remove our recommendation/verification if we find out any guideline violation in the recent past or if you violate our community guidelines in future.
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📌This post is brought to you by the 7 Cups Academy Team.
* Programs for Members [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/AcademyProgramsforMembers2024_323807/]
* Programs for Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/AcademyProgramsforMembers2024_323807/]
* Academy Courses for Members and Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/General_2438/AcademyCoursesMasterpost_319750/]
Last updated on Sep 16, 2024
June: Celebrating Mentors ~
by FrenchToast
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August 18th, 2022
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Hi everyone! Please join me in wishing @Lighthouse10 a very happy happy birthday and also join me in wishing @Clarisse29 a very happy 5th cupsversary!
Lighthouse10 has been supporting the Group Leadership Development and Dynamics (GLDD) program for a while now. We wish you a very happy birthday, Lighthouse! I hope this day is fruitful and filled with fun for you ❤️
Clarisse29 has been a listener with us for 5 years now! They have been a pillar of support for the content team of 7 Cups. From supporting the CDM program to Translation team to Q&A approval team, whatever content you see on the website, Clarisse has been an integral part of it. Thank you for all that you do, Clarisse, we are very happy to have you as a part of our community ❤️
Tagging academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @Ethan @nothingisforever91 @BeautifulSun298501 @YellowRose27 @wonderfulRainbow817 @LavenderFlower @oceanwaves16 @Samar27 @Starlasky @LisaListens2ugladly @FrenchToastClub @DreamTouch @positivePumpkin22 @mamtasha22 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @NoelleListens @Jili @brightSunset61 @GoldenRuleJG @whenitsdarklookforstars @WarmLightXO @MelodyoftheOcean @AriadneLove @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @29amy @ECshuffle16 @illusionistMG @blissfulForest7074 @Richuyulin @brightSunset61 @ouiCherie @Clarisse29 @jersey123456 @azulaDragon34 @usefulSummer3139 @TilXC @niens @Izzy274 @bubblingSea6361
Happy 6th Cupsversary, Hope!
by FrenchToast
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August 17th, 2022
August 17th, 2022
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Hi everyone! Please join me in celebrating someone who has spent 6 years of their efforts on 7 Cups bettering and strengthening the community. Happy Cups Day, @Hope! This is an extra special post because Hope has been there from the very start of my leadership journey and if you have interacted with her, you know there's always something you take away that will make you think hard. So thank you, Hope, for all that you do as our community manager and the very beloved Dean of 7 Cups Academy.
And a very happy 6 years of 7 Cups. It has been an absolute honor and pleasure!
Tagging academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @Ethan @nothingisforever91 @BeautifulSun298501 @YellowRose27 @wonderfulRainbow817 @LavenderFlower @oceanwaves16 @Samar27 @Starlasky @LisaListens2ugladly @FrenchToastClub @DreamTouch @positivePumpkin22 @mamtasha22 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @NoelleListens @Jili @brightSunset61 @GoldenRuleJG @whenitsdarklookforstars @WarmLightXO @MelodyoftheOcean @AriadneLove @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @29amy @ECshuffle16 @illusionistMG @blissfulForest7074 @Richuyulin @brightSunset61 @ouiCherie @Clarisse29 @jersey123456 @azulaDragon34 @usefulSummer3139 @TilXC @niens @Izzy274 @bubblingSea6361
July: Happy Birthday, Ninziesss!
by FrenchToast
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July 10th, 2022
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Helloooo!! Please join me wishing @Ninziesss a very happy birthday!! Ninziesss is our CDM Mentor and has been an awesome support for the program and the 7 Cups Academy. Hope you have a great day, Ninzies, and wish you a very happy birthday from the entire Academy team as well as the entire 7 Cups Community ~
Tagging academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver
@Anusha @Ethan @nothingisforever91 @BeautifulSun298501 @YellowRose27 @wonderfulRainbow817 @LavenderFlower @oceanwaves16 @Samar27 @Starlasky @LisaListens2ugladly
@FrenchToastClub @DreamTouch @positivePumpkin22 @mamtasha22 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @NoelleListens
@Jili @brightSunset61 @GoldenRuleJG @whenitsdarklookforstars @WarmLightXO @MelodyoftheOcean
@AriadneLove @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @29amy @ECshuffle16 @illusionistMG @blissfulForest7074 @Richuyulin @brightSunset61
@ouiCherie @Clarisse29 @jersey123456 @azulaDragon34 @usefulSummer3139 @TilXC @niens @Izzy274 @bubblingSea6361
June: Happy Cups Day, illusionistMG!
by FrenchToast
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June 29th, 2022
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Hi everyone! Please join me in wishing @illusionistMG happy two years of Cups!! MG has been a listener with us since June 2020, and has been contributing to the community in many ways! We are very happy to have you as a part of our team, MG! Even more happy to have you as a part of our GLDD team! Thank you for everything that you do and we hope to celebrate more Cupsversaries with you ❤️
Tagging academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @Ethan @nothingisforever91 @BeautifulSun298501 @YellowRose27 @wonderfulRainbow817 @LavenderFlower @oceanwaves16 @Samar27 @Starlasky @LisaListens2ugladly @FrenchToastClub @DreamTouch @positivePumpkin22 @mamtasha22 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @NoelleListens @Jili @brightSunset61 @GoldenRuleJG @whenitsdarklookforstars @WarmLightXO @MelodyoftheOcean @AriadneLove @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @29amy @ECshuffle16 @illusionistMG @blissfulForest7074 @Richuyulin @brightSunset61 @ouiCherie @Clarisse29 @jersey123456 @azulaDragon34 @usefulSummer3139 @TilXC @niens @Izzy274 @bubblingSea6361
June: Happy Birthday, AriadneLove!
by FrenchToast
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June 22nd, 2022
June 22nd, 2022
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Hi everyoneeee!! Wish @AriadneLove a very happy birthday!! Aria is our GLDD Mentor Leader and has been an awesome support for the program and the 7 Cups Academy. They are always filled with passion, compassion, and warmth. Hope you have a great day, Aria and wish you a very happy birthday from the entire Academy team as well as the entire 7 Cups Community ~
Tagging academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @Ethan @nothingisforever91 @BeautifulSun298501 @YellowRose27 @wonderfulRainbow817 @LavenderFlower @oceanwaves16 @Samar27 @Starlasky @LisaListens2ugladly @FrenchToastClub @DreamTouch @positivePumpkin22 @mamtasha22 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @NoelleListens @Jili @brightSunset61 @GoldenRuleJG @whenitsdarklookforstars @WarmLightXO @MelodyoftheOcean @AriadneLove @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @29amy @ECshuffle16 @illusionistMG @blissfulForest7074 @Richuyulin @brightSunset61 @ouiCherie @Clarisse29 @jersey123456 @azulaDragon34 @usefulSummer3139 @TilXC @niens @Izzy274 @bubblingSea6361
April: Happy Cupsversary, usefulSummer3139!
by FrenchToast
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June 19th, 2022
June 19th, 2022
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Hi everyone. Please join me in wishing @usefulSummer3139 very happy 2 years of Cups!!
Summer has been a listener with us since April 2020, and has been contributing to the community in many ways! We are very happy to have you as a part of our team, Summer! Even more happy to have you as a part of our Content Development and Marketing team! Thank you for everything that you do and we hope to celebrate more Cupsversaries with you ❤️
Tagging Academy Team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @IcedEthan @Jili @ouiCherie @FrenchToastClub @nothingisforever917 @AriadneLove @brightSunset61 @Clarisse29 @DreamTouch @YellowRose27 @LavenderFlower @LisaListens2ugladly @wonderfulRainbow817 @JustOneMoreEpisode @Samar27 @oceanwaves16 @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @GoldenRuleJG @amazingNutella24 @whenitsdarklookforstars @WhiteRoses25 @WarmLightXO @usefulsummer3139 @jersey123455 @TilXC @azuladragon34 @mamtasha22 @positivePumpkin22 @Starlasky @29Amy @ECshuffle16 @KyleBorg @blissfulForest7074 @Izzy274 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @rrretsuko @niens @BeautifulSun298501 @melodyoftheocean @NoelleListens
May: Celebrating Mentors 2.0 ~
by FrenchToast
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May 25th, 2022
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Hello everyone! Please join me in wishing @positivePumpkin22 a very happy birthday and also join me in wishing @Melodyoftheocean a very happy 1 year on 7 Cups!
Pumpkin has been supporting the academy as a mentor for the Leadership Development Program (LDP) program. The Academy team hopes you have a great birthday, and a very fun year ahead of you - we cannot wait to celebrate more with you as well ❤️
Melody has been a listener with us since May 2021, and has been contributing to the community in many ways! We are very happy to have you as a part of our team, Mel! Even more happy to have you as a part of our QLP team! Thank you for everything that you do and we hope to celebrate more Cupsversaries with you ❤️
Tagging academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @IcedEthan @Jili @ouiCherie @FrenchToastClub @nothingisforever917 @AriadneLove @brightSunset61 @Clarisse29 @DreamTouch @YellowRose27 @LavenderFlower @LisaListens2ugladly @wonderfulRainbow817 @JustOneMoreEpisode @Samar27 @oceanwaves16 @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @GoldenRuleJG @amazingNutella24 @whenitsdarklookforstars @WhiteRoses25 @WarmLightXO @usefulsummer3139 @jersey123455 @TilXC @azuladragon34 @mamtasha22 @positivePumpkin22 @Starlasky @29Amy @ECshuffle16 @KyleBorg @blissfulForest7074 @Izzy274 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @niens @BeautifulSun298501 @melodyoftheocean @NoelleListens @Richuyulin @illusionistMG
May: Celebrating Mentors 1.0 ~
by FrenchToast
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May 22nd, 2022
May 22nd, 2022
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Hellooooo everyone! Please join me in celebrating two very special mentors! Today, we are celebrating @GoldenRuleJG and @miraculousSoul53's birthday! May you both continue to spread compassion, warmth, and joy to those around you. The Academy is very grateful for you and wishes you the best of the day!
Tagging academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @IcedEthan @Jili @ouiCherie @FrenchToastClub @nothingisforever917 @AriadneLove @brightSunset61 @Clarisse29 @DreamTouch @YellowRose27 @LavenderFlower @LisaListens2ugladly @wonderfulRainbow817 @JustOneMoreEpisode @Samar27 @oceanwaves16 @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @GoldenRuleJG @amazingNutella24 @whenitsdarklookforstars @WhiteRoses25 @WarmLightXO @usefulsummer3139 @jersey123455 @TilXC @azuladragon34 @mamtasha22 @positivePumpkin22 @Starlasky @29Amy @ECshuffle16 @KyleBorg @blissfulForest7074 @Izzy274 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @niens @BeautifulSun298501 @melodyoftheocean @NoelleListens @Richuyulin @illusionistMG
May: Happy birthday, Ethan!
by FrenchToast
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May 16th, 2022
May 16th, 2022
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Everyone!! Wish @Ethan a very happy birthday!! Ethan is our Internship Ambassador and honestly, a hoot to work with. They are always full of ideas, passion, compassion, and commitment. Hope you have a great day, Ethan and wish you a very happy birthday from the entire Academy team as well as the 7 Cups Community ~
Please click here [https://www.canva.com/design/DAFAlMARN6s/_gRh3k1lwbUbeaxLAAZk-w/view?utm_content=DAFAlMARN6s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink] for some awesome words from the community!
Tagging Academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @IcedEthan @Jili @ouiCherie @FrenchToastClub @nothingisforever917 @AriadneLove @brightSunset61 @Clarisse29 @DreamTouch @YellowRose27 @LavenderFlower @LisaListens2ugladly @wonderfulRainbow817 @JustOneMoreEpisode @Samar27 @oceanwaves16 @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @GoldenRuleJG @amazingNutella24 @whenitsdarklookforstars @WhiteRoses25 @WarmLightXO @usefulsummer3139 @jersey123455 @TilXC @azuladragon34 @mamtasha22 @positivePumpkin22 @Starlasky @29Amy @ECshuffle16 @KyleBorg @blissfulForest7074 @Izzy274 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @niens @BeautifulSun298501 @melodyoftheocean @NoelleListens @Richuyulin @illusionistMG
May: Happy birthday, Fox!
by FrenchToast
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May 14th, 2022
May 14th, 2022
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Hi all! Please join me in wishing our very special academy mentor leader, @HealingFox210 a very happy birthday! Fox has been supporting the academy as a mentor for the Group Leadership Development and Dynamics (GLDD) program and has recently transitioned into the mentor leader position for it! The Academy team hopes you have a great birthday, and a very fun year ahead of you - we cannot wait to celebrate more with you! Thank you for all that you do ❤️
Tagging Academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @IcedEthan @Jili @ouiCherie @FrenchToastClub @nothingisforever917 @AriadneLove @brightSunset61 @Clarisse29 @DreamTouch @YellowRose27 @LavenderFlower @LisaListens2ugladly @wonderfulRainbow817 @JustOneMoreEpisode @Samar27 @oceanwaves16 @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @GoldenRuleJG @amazingNutella24 @whenitsdarklookforstars @WhiteRoses25 @WarmLightXO @usefulsummer3139 @jersey123455 @TilXC @azuladragon34 @mamtasha22 @positivePumpkin22 @Starlasky @29Amy @ECshuffle16 @KyleBorg @blissfulForest7074 @Izzy274 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @niens @BeautifulSun298501 @melodyoftheocean @NoelleListens @Richuyulin @illusionistMG
April: Happy Cupsday, ECshuffle16!
by FrenchToast
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May 2nd, 2022
May 2nd, 2022
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Hi everyone. Please join me in wishing @ECshuffle16 a very happy 6 year of Cups!!
EC has been a listener with us since April 2016! 2016!!! That's a verrrry long time! They have been contributing to the community as most importantly a great listener ❤️ We are very happy to have you as a part of our team, EC! Even more happy to have you as a part of our GLDD team! Thank you for everything that you do and we hope to celebrate more Cupsversaries with you ~
Tagging Academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @IcedEthan @Jili @ouiCherie @FrenchToastClub @nothingisforever917 @AriadneLove @brightSunset61 @Clarisse29 @DreamTouch @YellowRose27 @LavenderFlower @LisaListens2ugladly @wonderfulRainbow817 @JustOneMoreEpisode @Samar27 @oceanwaves16 @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @GoldenRuleJG @amazingNutella24 @whenitsdarklookforstars @WhiteRoses25 @WarmLightXO @usefulsummer3139 @jersey123455 @TilXC @azuladragon34 @mamtasha22 @positivePumpkin22 @Starlasky @29Amy @ECshuffle16 @KyleBorg @blissfulForest7074 @Izzy274 @miraculousSoul53 @Ginevra962 @rrretsuko @niens @BeautifulSun298501 @melodyoftheocean @NoelleListens @Richuyulin @illusionistMG
April: Celebrating Mentor 1.0 ~
by FrenchToast
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April 24th, 2022
April 24th, 2022
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Hi all! Toast has been slacking with self-care so apologies for not posting to celebrate our wonderful mentors on time. But please join me in celebrating this bunch! Over the past few weeks, we have relished in many Cupsversaries and Birthday! So without further ado:
Happy birthday to @DreamTouch, @usefulSummer3139, @blissfulForest7074 & @TilXC! Hope your day and the year ahead of you is wonderful, filled with love and joy ❤️
Happy cupsversary to @wonderfulRainbow817, @rrretsuko, & @HealingFox210! Thank you for being an integral part of this community for years now! We are excited to have you here, especially as a part of the 7 Cups Academy ❤️
Tagging academy team:
@Hope @SoulfullyAButterfly @ASilentObserver @Anusha @IcedEthan @Jili @ouiCherie @FrenchToastClub @nothingisforever917 @AriadneLove @brightSunset61 @Clarisse29 @DreamTouch @YellowRose27 @LavenderFlower @LisaListens2ugladly @wonderfulRainbow817 @Raiyan03 @JustOneMoreEpisode @Samar27 @oceanwaves16 @CaringHeart123 @Lighthouse10 @HealingFox210 @GoldenRuleJG @amazingNutella24 @whenitsdarklookforstars @WhiteRoses25 @WarmLightXO @usefulsummer3139 @jersey123455 @TilXC @azuladragon34 @mamtasha22 @positivePumpkin22 @Starlasky @29Amy @ECshuffle16 @KyleBorg @blissfulForest7074 @Izzy274 @miraculousSoul53 @Hopezzy @Ginevra962 @rrretsuko @niens @BeautifulSun298501
Welcome to the 7 Cups Academy Program Sub-community!
This sub-community is the information hub for 7 Cups Academy. You can find information about 7 Cups academy and the opportunities available to take part in the academy programs and to become a part of the academy team