FemEC - Female Entrepreneurs and Creatives Leipzig

Ladies,

Want to join a book club but didn’t have time to read the book? 📘 Finished a book and can’t wait to share your insights and takeaways? Found an interesting magazine article that others should know about? This is the perfect space for you! 🙋🏽‍♀️

Join the Women’s Reading Circle—a place to share, learn, and connect!

📕 How to participate?

Bring a reading recommendation—whether it’s your all-time favorite book, the latest one you read, or an inspiring article from a magazine or newspaper 📖 Expect a friendly and relaxed space where we’ll share our thoughts, insights, and discuss our readings together.

Discover new recommendations and connect with a supportive community of readers. After the session, we’ll compile a list of all the recommendations so you can revisit and explore them whenever you like 📚

Let’s read, share, and inspire together! ✨

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📌 Some organizational details:

• The Women’s Reading Circle is an online meetup happening on the last Wednesday of every month
• Very relaxed atmosphere—no formal attire or requirements. Come as you are!
• The meetup is primarily held in English, but feel free to speak other languages.

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💜 About us

The Female Entrepreneurs and Creatives in Leipzig is a vibrant community that hosts workshops and networking events to connect and support women in the city.

Our meetups are a great way to make new friends, share ideas, and get inspired by diverse backgrounds.

We hold workshops on topics like entrepreneurship, creativity, and self-development, led by community members sharing their expertise. Our networking events provide a supportive space to connect, collaborate, and offer mentorship.

Have you ever asked yourself: do I want to be an entrepreneur or what should I do with my life? Why do I find it difficult to make long-term decisions about my career? Or probably: I know I want to be an entrepreneur, but how do I stay authentic and remain true to my purpose? How do I get started and make this journey fulfilling and rewarding?

The truth is, you are not alone, as research shows that neurodivergent individuals are more likely to pursue self-employment, but this path is often filled with uncertainty, competing advice, and the pressure to do it all. 💯

✨In this edition of Born Global Talks, Elif will share her story and provide insights into how she navigates the solo entrepreneurial journey, highlighting challenges and lessons learned along the way.

✅Topics will include:

• Balancing the roles of a solo entrepreneur while staying connected to your voice and purpose
• Filtering external advice, trusting your foundation, and staying aligned with what drives you
• Redefining success to prioritize joy, creativity, and meaningful connections
• Embracing play and experimentation as essential tools for long-term fulfillment and growth

About our guest:

Ladies,

We’ve all heard (or said) it before—"Networking isn’t really for me." We get it! That’s why we’ve created a networking experience that feels natural, supportive, and inspiring.

Women Connect & Network is a monthly in-person meetup designed for women in business, entrepreneurship, arts, and the creative industry. Whether you're looking for new connections, fresh ideas, or simply a welcoming space to share your journey, this event is for you! If you're new to Leipzig, this is also a great opportunity to meet like-minded women and start building your network in the city. ✨

🙋🏽‍♀️ What to expect:

• Learn about our community and its vision
• Introduce yourself and meet like-minded women
• Find an accountability buddy
• Explore solo or shared coworking opportunities
• Just hang out and enjoy the vibe
• Ask for or offer help, support, and insights

Join us and connect with inspiring women who share your passion for business and creativity!

We can't wait to meet you! 💟

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📌 Some organizational details:

• Drinks are available for purchase at the location.
• Feel free to bring your dinner or snacks.
• Very relaxed atmosphere—no formal attire or requirements. Come as you are!
• The meetup is primarily held in English, but feel free to speak other languages.

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💜 About us

The Female Entrepreneurs and Creatives in Leipzig is a vibrant community that hosts workshops and networking events to connect and support women in the city.

Our meetups are a great way to make new friends, share ideas, and get inspired by diverse backgrounds.

We hold workshops on topics like entrepreneurship, creativity, and self-development, led by community members sharing their expertise. Our networking events provide a supportive space to connect, collaborate, and offer mentorship.

Ladies,

A colleague at work is being difficult and uncooperative—again. How do you address it? 😩 A friend asks for advice, but when you offer your honest thoughts, they react with frustration or even anger 🙃 Or maybe you need to explain to your manager or partner that their idea isn’t the best, and you have a better alternative. Sound familiar? 🤯

In today’s digital world, many of us struggle to communicate in a way that is both empathetic and assertive, especially in high-pressure situations.

Like a muscle, communication strengthens with practice. That’s why this interactive workshop offers a chance to role-play real-life scenarios of giving and receiving feedback in a safe, supportive environment. 💬

📝 What to bring:

• Willingness to step into different perspectives ✨
• Disposition to practice meaningful feedback 🗣️

Join us for a session full of insights and practical tips! See you there!

🎤 About the speaker:
Hi, I’m Marina. As a business trainer and lifelong learner, I help organizations and individuals lead their teams through change, communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and navigate conflicts. With over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, I’ve worked as both an individual contributor and a people manager. My background includes roles at global corporations like Nike and Google, as well as dynamic scale-ups such as Criteo and AdRoll, across multiple countries and cultures.