Making Friends as Adults (Why Is This So Hard?)

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

2931 1st Ave S suite a | Seattle

Lindsey Pearsall
Publisher/HostLindsey Pearsall
Making Friends as Adults (Why Is This So Hard?)
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A candid conversation on finding and keeping your people
About this Event

✨ About the Event

Making friends as adults can feel… surprisingly hard.

We move through seasons. We outgrow dynamics. We crave deeper connection—but don’t always know where to find it, or how to build it in a way that actually lasts.

This gathering is an invitation to explore that together.

Join us for an intimate, salon-style evening where we’ll have an honest, thoughtful conversation about friendship in adulthood—how we make new friends, how we deepen the ones we have, and how we create relationships that feel aligned, supportive, and real.

Expect a space that feels warm, welcoming, and real.No small talk required.


💬 What We’ll Explore
  • Why making friends as adults can feel so challenging
  • How to find people who are truly aligned with who you are now
  • What it takes to build deeper, more meaningful friendships
  • Navigating friendship transitions, boundaries, and growth
  • Creating community in a way that actually feels good

🕯️ What to Expect
  • A thoughtfully curated, intimate group
  • A live, candid conversation (recorded for The Commwell podcast)
  • Guided prompts to spark real connection
  • Space to meet and connect with others beyond surface-level
  • A cozy, beautifully held environment

🤍 Who This Is For
  • You’ve been craving deeper, more meaningful friendships
  • You’re navigating a transition or new season of life
  • You’ve outgrown old dynamics and want something more aligned
  • You want to feel more connected—to yourself and to others

🤍 This night is for you if you’re looking to:
  • Build community that actually feels like community
  • Form deeper, more honest friendships
  • Sit in spaces where vulnerability is welcomed — and nothing needs to be fixed

No performing.
No pretending.

Just a room full of women telling the truth — and realizing how powerful (and relieving) it is to do it together.


🌿 About The Commwell

The Commwell is a monthly gathering where women come together for the conversations we usually only have one-on-one with close friends — the ones that feel too messy, too honest, or too complicated for casual small talk.

These gatherings feel more like a living room than a stage.


🕯 What to expect

Arrive & mingle
Food, drinks, and time to connect with each other and aligned brands

🎙 Recorded live conversation
A living-room-style, unscripted discussion with thoughtful voices who aren’t here to perform or preach — just to be real

🫶 Small-group connection
We’ll break into intimate groups so everyone has space to speak, listen, and be heard

No fixing.
No silver linings.
No pressure to share more than you want to.

Just honest conversation — and the reminder that you’re not alone.


🎙 Meet the Voices
Lindsey Pearsall

Lindsey Pearsall is a connector at heart, dedicated to creating spaces where women can dive deep into authentic conversations and genuine connection. Having spent years on her own journey of self-discovery, Lindsey understands the hunger for deeper, more meaningful connections.

She’s not just a host — she’s a fellow traveler on the path of honesty and self-awareness, bringing women together to explore life’s complexities in a safe, welcoming space.



Ifé Thomas (she/her)

FOUNDER, HER GLOW

Ifé Thomas is a Seattle-based entrepreneur, artist, and speaker, and the founder of HER GLOW, a movement empowering one million women and girls to own their inner and outer glow through wellness, creativity, and community.

A graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London’s MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, she blends artistry and strategy to help women turn self-love into power.

Her work has been featured by influencer Tabitha Brown, The Seattle Times, the Seattle Mayor’s Office, and major cultural institutions across the Pacific Northwest.




Alexandra Friedman (she/her)

Alexandra Friedman is a Friendship and Connection Coach, community builder, and founder of Connection Feast, a Seattle-based social wellness company helping adults build deeper friendships and strong social skills. Since 2018 she has guided more than 2,500 people through workshops, events, and coaching experiences that teach adults how to move past small talk, create meaningful relationships, and build a more connected life. Connect with her on Instagram @ConnectionFeast or email her [email protected]



🎥 Recording notice

Disclaimer:
This event will be recorded for audio and video. By attending, you consent to the potential use of your image or voice in promotional content.
👉 Small-group discussions are not recorded.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2931 1st Ave S suite a, 2931 1st Avenue South, Seattle, United States

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