Meet New People. No Small Talk. Just Meaningful Conversations. [Age 35+]

Join us for a welcoming, carefully crafted and thoughtfully facilitated experience of meaningful conversations that go beyond the small talk.***

No business cards or job titles.
No small talk.
No pressure to perform.
No intimidating crowds.

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We often hear how difficult it can be to make new friends as an adult and particularly when moving abroad; or when rebuilding social circles when old friends have moved away or onto new life phases.

Socialising attempts often mean standing in a crowded room, wearing a polite smile, and answering the same three questions: "What do you do?" "Where are you from?" "How long have you been here?" Great for breaking the ice, but rarely leading to something inspiring or meaningful. It’s exhausting. It feels like a performance.

Sometimes, despite being surrounded by lots of people, the absence of authentic connection and meaningful conversations can sometimes leave us feeling a little lonely or like we don't belong.

Authentic You Me was born with a desire to change that.
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Welcome to Authentic You Me Slow Friending socials - our own thoughtful take and carefully crafted experience, designed to bring people together to foster authentic connection in a relaxed, pressure-free set-up.

This is for you if

🟡you want to build meaningful friendships, not just meet people
🟡you are tired of repeating yourself on "how long have you been here?" "so, what do you do?" questions at regular events
🟡you are rebuilding your social circle cos old friends have moved away or onto new life phases
🟡you just moved to a new city, away from home
🟡you are craving deeper, thoughtful conversations that go beyond the small talk; or missing a sense of belonging

What to expect

🟡A welcoming, inclusive & non-intimidating atmosphere, suited to both introverts & extroverts, aged 35+
🟡A carefully curated and expertly facilitated experience that fosters authentic connection and fun interactions
🟡Thoughtful conversation prompts that feel engaging, spark fresh perspectives and are surprisingly easy to step into.
🟡Opportunity to meet, mix and engage with various like-minded people throughout the evening

Sample Agenda

17:30 Doors open for sign-in and optional free-flow mingling

18:00 Official event kick-off, intro & teaming up

18:30 Programme Part 1

19:25 Programme Part 2

20:25 Programme wrap-up

Who you will meet

Like-minded professionals, of all nationalities, aged 35+, who are
🟡Locals, new to the city, or have been here for a while
🟡Seeking authentic connection and meaningful friendships
🟡Open, curious-minded people who value depth over small talk

Come alone or with someone else!
All genders are welcome.

✦ 𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. 𝗦𝗼, 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 ✦

*Please note tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.

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Want to join the team and be part of building this movement? Get in touch. We would love to hear from people who aling with our purpose.
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The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar, 5 Clipstone Street, London, United Kingdom

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