We think being a mom is one of the toughest jobs out there. It’s definitely not for the weak of heart. To fan the fires of your fierceness, check out these local events:

• Byron Katie book-signing and talk: October 20, 7 p.m., Sebastopol Community Cultural Center in Sebastopol. The author will talk about her new book, A Mind at Home with Itself (HarperOne, 2017), and how you can use four simple questions to derail negative thoughts. Tickets, which are $32, include a copy of the book and may be purchased at copperfieldsbooks.com.

• North Bay Women’s Expo: October 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Graton Resort Casino and Ballroom in Rohnert Park. Get a massage and a mini-mani, sample gourmet bites and bubbles, check out new fashions, and learn about health and wellness. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at northbaywomensexpo.com.

• G3 Women’s Conference: November 12–14, Ramekins Culinary School, Special Events and Inn in Sonoma. Tap into experts’ knowledge about work-life balance, entrepreneurship, media tools, the mind-body connection, and other areas. Tickets are $599–$1,988 and are available at tinyurl.com/ydecgpm9. Also, check out G3’s screening and discussion of Losing Sight of Shore, a recently released documentary about four women who row from America to Australia. The event will be held on October 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Presentation School in Sonoma. Tickets are $10–$20. Register at g3sonoma.com.

For a collection of local organizations that serve women throughout the year, see sonomacounty.ca.gov/Commission-on-Status-of-Women/Coalition-of-Womens-Organizations.