Looking to grow your social circle? Yet, tired of small talk? Join in for an evening of stimulating conversation and authentic connection.

No small talk.

No pressure to perform.

No intimidating crowds.

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What is Slow Friending™?

Slow Friending™ is Authentic You Me's own concept that takes a meaningful approach to the usual speed friending and networking formats: slowing things down and creating space for intentional presence, depth over small talk, and quality interactions over quantity.

Designed for authentic connection, so you actually get to know the people you meet, and leave with new meaningful connections, not just a collection of names you might forget by morning.

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What people say about our Slow Friending™ socials...

"As soon as I read about the event, I was really curious about it. I am happy that I came as this was nothing like anything that I have experienced before. The conversations were reflective, deep and cathartic in a way. I'm sure I'll be back. -Renu"

“𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘯, 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.” -Rachel

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Why Authentic You Me exists...

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

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.

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

Meeting people is the easy part. Truly getting to know - and being known - in ways that spark genuine connection? That's the missing piece.

Authentic You Me was born to change this.

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This is for you if...

You are a globally-minded professional, creative or entrepreneur, typically in your 30s,40s,50s and you either

🟡want to build authentic connections, not just meet people

🟡are tired of repeating yourself on "how long have you been here?", "so, what do you do?" questions at regular events

🟡are rebuilding your social circle because old friends have moved away or onto new life phases; or you just moved to the capital, far away from home

🟡are craving deeper, thoughtful conversations that go beyond the small talk; or missing a sense of belonging

🟡value personal development and good communication skills

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🌍All genders, nationalities and LGBTQ+ identities welcome.

🙋‍♀️ Coming alone?: 90% of our guests do!

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What to expect

🟡 No intimidating crowds: welcoming, inclusive, small gatherings intentionally limited to 15–20 people max. Suited to both introverts and extroverts.

🟡 A curated and thoughtfully facilitated experience: every detail is designed with intention, so the experience flows naturally and the connection feels effortless.

🟡 No script on repeat: we swap the small talk for thoughtful conversation themes that uncover fresh perspectives, shared stories, and the stuff that makes us human. Zero awkwardness.

🟡 Structured rotations: meet and mix with people throughout the evening, all here for the same thing.

🟡 Walk away with new connections: many new friendships have started here. Meet people you actually get to know and want to see again.

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📍 Location: Cozy lounge in Notting Hill Gate (2 mins from the tube station)

Full address and pre-event info to be sent 24-48 hours before event date. Keep an eye out in inbox and spam folders.

Agenda

​17:50 Doors open for sign-in and optional free-flow mingling

​18:15 Official event kick-off, intro & teaming up

​18:25 Programme Part 1

​19:30 Programme Part 2

​20:30 Programme wrap-up

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

*We reserve the right to refuse or cancel attendance at our discretion to protect the integrity of our community. A full refund will be provided if this occurs.

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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 align with our mission.

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