Join our Community
To become part of our community, you begin by joining one of our circles. This allows you to experience the space firsthand, practice our 5 principles together with other women (read more below), and simply see if it resonates with you — there is no pressure to return.
Most of our circles are open events — no previous experience needed. In addition, we host a number of gatherings that are reserved for members. These spaces allow to deepen connections and move through life’s transitions together.
After attending a circle, if you feel called to continue, you become a member and can join all future community events.
What is a circle?
What makes a Women’s Sharing Circle different from simply hanging out with friends is the intentional culture we create together. By following our 5 principles, we cultivate a unique quality of presence, listening, and deep, authentic connection. With no interruptions, equal sharing time, and undivided attention, each woman is invited to show herself and what is alive in her in that moment - whether vulnerable, strong, sad, or happy and full of energy. Rather than calling it a safe space, we see our circles as brave spaces, where we support each other to hold ourselves fully with whatever we bring. This environment encourages self-responsibility, which ultimately helps us show up for others in the most genuine way.
Each circle is held around a theme that invites us to reflect and share around a specific topic. They are usually deeply relatable — touching on experiences most of us have. They offer inspiration and a shared starting point for connection. At the same time, we do not limit ourselves to those themes. What truly wants to be shared is always welcome.
The 3h-gathering typically looks like this:
- Welcome, Introductions, Grounding
- Opening Circle, Intro to Theme
- Authentic Relating Practice
- Break
- 1st Round of Sharing
- 2nd Round of Sharing
- Break
- Open Consensual Dialogue
- Closing Circle
Please note that the structure of the circle may adapt to the needs and flow of the group.
Authentic Relating
In addition to our five principles, we integrate elements of Authentic Relating. These practices help us notice what is happening within ourselves while being in connection with others.
Through this, we develop greater relational awareness — learning to speak with more self-awareness, listen more deeply, and gradually separate our own stories from others’. Over time, this allows us to replace judgment with curiosity and deepen our capacity for connection.
You can read more about Authentic Relating here.
The 5 Principles
These principles guide our community from our leadership team, how we hold circles and events and how we show up for each other in sisterhood.
We create a non-judgmental space by practicing curiosity over judgment. If we feel judgmental thoughts arise, we try to shift them by asking questions and staying curious. This small shift can deepen empathy and allow us to welcome all parts of ourselves and others. And thus create a space for healing and growth.
Listening deeply goes beyond hearing words. We practice being fully present with our body language, eye contact, and receptive awareness when people are sharing. When distracting thoughts come up, we notice and come back into our body by using our breath.
In our gatherings each woman has the freedom to share whatever she wants and can even choose not to share at all. However, we encourage thoughtful, intentional sharing to truly make use of the special attention we get offered in this space. We ask ourselves: “What do I really wish to share of myself? What is most present in my emotions and my body?”
We practice listening without interrupting or commenting. This supports each woman’s self-expression.We simply yet profoundly listen and witness someone owning their experience and revealing themselves. For some, the circle is an opportunity to just leave their words in the center and to not have to speak about it again. With this principle we deeply respect each individual’s boundaries. If we have something to offer (advice, interest, etc.) we ask for consent before sharing.
Our circle space is sacred and private because it is held with a lot of love and respect. The power of this love and respect is that we get to speak without fear of judgment and knowing that our identities will not be revealed outside of this space. What is shared in the circle remains in the circle.
Upcoming Events
March 4 [members only]
February 28
