I didn’t mean to start a women’s group.
I wasn’t sitting around, sketching out a grand plan, or mapping out a business model with a fancy name and a five-year strategy. Nope. The Girlfriend Hub wasn’t something I plotted out in meticulous detail—it was something I stumbled into, completely by accident.
But looking back, it makes perfect sense.
At the time, I was in a weird in-between space in life. My kids were growing up and didn’t need me in the same way anymore. My friendships were shifting—some fading, some changing, some just feeling… off. And I was standing there, wondering: What’s next? What’s going to fill my days with excitement and purpose again?
I was no stranger to building things. I’d spent years in leadership, team building, and training. I ran one of the first escape rooms in the country—watching thousands of people interact, solve problems, and (sometimes) completely fall apart under pressure. I knew group dynamics inside and out. I understood what made people click, what made them feel at ease, and what made them want to come back for more.
And yet, when it came to my own social life? I felt like I was grasping at straws.
One night, on a complete whim, I created a Facebook group. No master plan. No long-term vision. Just a simple idea: What if there was a space where women—especially women like me—could connect, chat, and maybe even meet up?
I didn’t overthink it. I gave it a name, added a few people, and tossed out a welcome post.
At first, I wasn’t sure what would happen. Would people join? Would they interact? Would this be one of those groups that fizzles out before it even gets started?
But to my surprise, women did join.
And then more women joined.
And suddenly, there was actual conversation happening. Women commenting, introducing themselves, sharing little glimpses of their lives. It was clear: they weren’t just looking for another Facebook group. They were looking for connection—and they were craving it just as much as I was.
The First Coffee Meet-Up That Changed Everything
After a few weeks of watching the group grow, I had a thought: Okay, so what if we actually met up in real life?
Again, I didn’t overthink it. I just picked a date, location, and created an event in the group. No pressure. Just a casual Hey, let’s meet up and chat! kind of thing.I wasn’t expecting much.
But women came.
They showed up. And then they showed up again. And again.
And before I knew it, I was hosting more than just coffee chats. Women weren’t just coming for the coffee; they were coming for the connection. They were coming because something about this felt different—easier, lighter, more natural. No cliques. No awkwardness. No trying to prove yourself or find your place. Just being—and realizing you already had a place.
It took me a minute to realize what was happening. But once I did, I knew exactly why The Girlfriend Hub took off:
Women were craving connection—but they didn’t know where to find it. So many of us have outgrown friendships, lost touch, or just don’t have people to do life with anymore. It’s not that we don’t want friends—it’s that finding them as an adult feels impossible.
It started with a low-pressure online space. The Facebook group made it easy. No awkward first interactions, no showing up alone to something intimidating—just a way to dip your toes into the water before deciding to take the next step.
The in-person events were casual and welcoming. No pre-set friend groups. No expectations. No you should already know people here energy. Just come as you are, and let’s have some fun. That’s it.
It tapped into what I already knew about people. Running escape rooms taught me that when you put people in the right environment, connection happens effortlessly. When people feel safe, when the vibe is right, when there’s an element of fun—they let their guard down. And that’s where real friendships begin.
I had no idea what I was starting when I created that Facebook group. No clue that it would turn into something bigger than me. But that’s exactly what happened.
One small group turned into a bigger one. A casual coffee meetup turned into hundreds of events. And before I knew it, I had built something I didn’t even realize I was missing—and so many other women were missing it, too.
So, yeah. I didn’t mean to start The Girlfriend Hub. But sometimes, the best things in life aren’t planned. Sometimes, all it takes is one small step—one Facebook group, one event invite, one moment of curiosity—to change everything.
And that’s exactly what happened.
Now, we just keep growing. ❤️
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