Connect Over Coffee - Just Show Up

### Just Show Up

There are no strangers, just friends you haven’t met yet.
If you’ve ever joined a MeetUp but hesitated to attend in person, this week is for you.
Week One’s theme is simple: Just Show Up.
You don’t need a pitch.
You don’t need to prepare.
You don’t need to be “good at networking.”
Just show up, grab a cup of coffee, and sit with friendly, welcoming people who remember exactly what it feels like to walk into a room for the first time.
Connect Over Coffee is intentionally:

• Low-pressure
• Introvert-friendly
• Conversation-based, not sales-based
• Welcoming to newcomers and regulars alike

This isn’t a loud networking event.
It’s a comfortable place to have real conversations, at your own pace.

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### 🌱 What to Expect

• Small, relaxed conversations
• No name tags, no formal agenda
• No awkward icebreakers
• No selling or pitching
• Plenty of listening and genuine connection

You can talk as much or as little as you’d like.
Listening is just as valuable as speaking here.

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### 📆 A Note About Weekly Themes

Each week, Connect Over Coffee features a gentle theme designed to make connecting easier and more human — especially for those who find traditional networking uncomfortable.
This week is about showing up.
Future weeks will explore ideas like:

• Connection without small talk
• Building relationships before you need them
• Networking for introverts
• Getting offline and meeting people face-to-face
• Turning consistency into comfort

You’re welcome to attend one week or come back often — every visit stands on its own.

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### 🤝 Who Should Attend

• New members who haven’t attended yet
• Long-time members ready to reconnect
• Introverts and thoughtful listeners
• Professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and community-minded people
• Anyone who values real connection over transactional networking

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If you’ve been meaning to come but weren’t sure when to start —
this is your week.
☕ Just show up. We’ll take it from there.