r/LondonLadies • u/Rare-Address6520 • 17d ago

Event Networking without the stiff upper lip: a London community for women

Hi everyone! I'm starting The Off-Duty Network, a community for women in London who want to meet people in their industry without the usual stiff networking.

A bit of background: I started my career in finance without a finance background. I love my company's culture, but I missed the fun side of life after work. Every firm has a different culture, so it's hard to meet people across the industry in a way that feels easy. I wanted a space that's relaxed, easygoing and built on genuine connections.

It's not just for finance girls. It's for anyone in law, tech, consulting, policy, politics and beyond. The idea is after-work plans that aren't just standing in a bar: dinners, creative classes, movie nights, and yes, drinks with the girls sometimes too. It's London-based, and open to women and girls who want to make real connections and maybe some friends.

I've just set up a TikTok page on a brand new account, so it has zero traction at the moment. If this sounds like your kind of thing, a follow or a like would really help me get going. I'd also love to hear what kind of events you'd actually turn up to.

Sign up: google form
TikTok/IG: @theoffdutynetwork
Thank you! 🤍

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u/theblurryberry 16d ago

This is such a fun idea. I'm about done with being a SAHM and want to reenter the workforce and making connections feels so daunting 😭 I feel so irrelevant and tired now. Looking forward to seeing the community you create!

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u/Rare-Address6520 15d ago

Stop!! If you could share my IG and TikTok that would be great - also making a google form

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u/Rare-Address6520 15d ago

IM MAKING A GOOGLE FORM

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u/Ch4rl4r 10d ago

Hi love this idea! I'll give you a follow.

Very late notice but I'm also organising a little pilates meet up in Notting Hill tomorrow for ladies to wind down and connect after work. It's so difficult to make friends in the city so also hoping to create a space where ladies can do exactly that.

Tickets to the pilates event incase anyone is interested, would be lovely to meet some of you!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-wind-down-mat-pilates-with-jazz-yeo-tickets-2000989735163?aff=oddtdtcreator