About this Event
Coffee + Connection + Portraits
A Sunday morning experience for women in Chicago.
Join Asta Malciute and Gabi (Noru Photography) for an intimate Sunday morning designed around meaningful connection, thoughtful conversation, and beautiful portraits in the heart of Chicago.
This is not your typical networking event. We’re creating a small, relaxed space where you can meet new women, connect beyond small talk, and enjoy a couple hours intentionally spent together in one of the most beautiful parts of the city.
What to Expect
11:00 AM | Coffee + Connection
We’ll meet at Blue Bottle Coffee (313 W Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL) promptly at 11 AM. We’ll begin by getting settled and ordering your favorite coffee, matcha, or tea before getting to know one another.
Asta will guide a few thoughtful conversation prompts to help us move beyond the usual introductions and create genuine connections.
11:30 AM | Walk + Talk + Portraits
We’ll head out together through the heart of Chicago and along the Chicago River.
As we walk and connect, Gabi will capture individual portraits and natural moments against the Chicago backdrop. You’ll have the opportunity to be photographed in a way that feels authentic to you, whether you’re looking for new images for your business, LinkedIn, website, social media, or simply want to capture yourself in this season of life.
Around 1:00 PM | Wrap-Up
The experience is approximately two hours, so please plan to be available until around 1 PM.
What You’ll Leave With
• New, meaningful connections with women in Chicago
• Thought-provoking conversations and reflection
• A beautiful Sunday morning spent intentionally
• 3 professionally edited portraits by Gabi of Noru Photography
• Images you can use for your personal or professional presence
What to Bring
Come dressed as the woman you are becoming.
Choose something that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and like yourself. Maybe it’s an outfit that represents where you are in your business, a new chapter you’re stepping into, or simply something you feel really good wearing.
We recommend lighter, simple colors and minimal patterns to complement the Chicago backdrop.
If you want to be photographed in heels, bring comfortable shoes to walk in and change into along the way.
Most importantly, bring yourself, your smile, and an openness to connect.
Hosted by
Asta Malciute | Astartliving - empowerment mentor, retreat host, and certified trauma-informed somatic breathwork facilitator, creating spaces for women to deepen self-connection, clarity, and self-trust.
Gabi | Noru Photography - Chicago photographer trusted by women, entrepreneurs, and brands to create natural, elevated imagery that feels authentic and confident.
Event venue & nearby stays
Blue Bottle Coffee, 313 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, United States
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