I love social media for various reasons but mainly because I discover new things locally and I meet awesome, interesting people from all walks of life.
About a week ago I came across a post on Twitter from Docks Cafe on Oxford street in Southampton, a cute, little cafe which I haven’t been before but I really wanted to for a while as I follow them on social media because of the amazing cake photos they post every day.
They were promoting a breakfast and networking event at the cafe organised by Women Who Do (check them out) a network of professional women run by the lovely Emma Downey.
I signed up for it almost immediately. I thought it will be the perfect opportunity to meet and learn from inspiring ladies and a great chance to visit Docks Cafe. Networking over coffee and breakfast, it can’t get better than that.
Yesterday I found out the lady running the hot Yoga classes I’ve been meaning to try for a while and who I follow on social media because of all her amazing yoga related posts was going too.
So today, I woke up bright and early, excited for the event.
And it did not disappoint.
Docks cafe was incredible. Great coffee, fresh pastries-loved my pan au chocolat- lovely decoration and friendly staff. I definitely recommend it especially if you have a sweet tooth like I do (just look at their Insta!).
Every single person I met was lovely and had interesting stories to share. A couple of examples:
Charlotte is an environmental writer who recently moved to Southampton and taught me how gardening can benefit people with depression and anxiety not only because they get to spend time outdoors and do something physical but also because soil can increase serotonin, nature’s anti-depressant. Southampton Council is actually funding a project promoting gardening for vulnerable individuals who might benefit from this. Isn’t that amazing? She regularly posts on her personal blog if you want to find out more about this lovely gal.
Maria works full-time at a tobacco company but also loves anything local and posts often about events and things happening across the city. Check her Insta for everything Southampton related.
Benedita, who is originally from Portugal and moved to Southampton from London, quit her day job and started her own business, teaching hot Yoga. She is the brain behind In Balance Hot Yoga. Needless to say how much I look forward to go to one of her classes.
Emma recently moved to Southampton and is a freelance marketing consultant working with companies across the country. One of my dream jobs!
Naturally we ended up talking about food. I don’t think a day passes by without me talking about food. We are planning to start a supper club, trying different restaurants and food across Southampton!
I can’t wait to get to know them all better. I left the cafe happy, excited and grateful I got to meet amazing, inspiring women.
What a great initiative, thank you Emma for organising this. If you fancy meeting these ladies, join us at the next meeting!
What a lovely way to start the day.
Eleni
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Grear ti finaly meet you in person Eleni, thank you so much fof this blog and for sharing what you got from the event. Interesting what Charlotte does, i didn’t get to speak to her.
Looking forward to meet you again and everyone.
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Thank you 🙂
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