About Drinks With Friends
Why We Created Drinks With Friends
Friendship is one of the most beautiful parts of life — and one of the hardest to build as an adult. Somewhere between work, family, school, and the endless responsibilities of being a grown woman, many of us quietly realize we don’t have the friendships we imagined we’d have by now. We’re busy, we’re tired, and we’re craving connection we don’t know how to find.
We felt that too. We wanted a space where women could show up exactly as they are, sit down with a drink, and feel instantly welcomed. A space where making friends didn’t feel awkward, intimidating, or like another thing on the to‑do list.
Drinks With Friends was born from that desire — a cozy, guided, small‑group experience designed to make adult friendship feel simple again.
Our Background & Expertise
Marie is a social work student working on her master’s degree at the University of Iowa. She has experience with training in group facilitation, psychosocial assessment, and evidence‑based approaches to connection. She has spent years studying how relationships form, what helps people feel safe, and why structured environments make it easier for people to open up.
Marie brings that knowledge into every session. Drinks With Friends isn’t just a social gathering — it’s intentionally designed using principles from social work, community building, and interpersonal psychology. Every prompt, every activity, and every detail is chosen to help women feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely connected.
Natasha brings warmth, creativity, and a natural gift for making people feel instantly comfortable. She has a strong background in community engagement and relationship‑building, and she approaches every Drinks With Friends session with intention and care. Her ability to create welcoming spaces, spark meaningful conversation, and support women in feeling seen makes her an essential part of the DWF experience.
With a blend of practical skill, emotional intelligence, and genuine kindness, Natasha helps ensure that every group feels safe, supported, and connected. She believes deeply in the power of women coming together — and she brings that belief into every session she helps lead.
The Problem We’re Solving
Women today are experiencing a friendship gap. We’re more isolated than ever, even while being constantly “connected” online. Traditional socializing often feels too big, too loud, or too unstructured to create real relationships. Networking events feel performative. Large gatherings feel overwhelming. And trying to make friends on your own can feel vulnerable and exhausting.
The truth is: adult friendship doesn’t just happen. It needs consistency, safety, and intentionality — and most of us don’t have spaces that offer that.
Drinks With Friends fills that gap.
The Drinks With Friends Solution
We keep things simple, cozy, and structured — because that’s what actually works.
What You Can Expect
Small groups of women
Weekly meetups
An appetizer of your choice at each meetup
Guided conversation prompts
A warm, low‑pressure environment
A three‑week commitment that builds trust over time
This combination removes the awkwardness, reduces social anxiety, and creates the perfect conditions for real friendships to grow.
You don’t have to “perform.” You don’t have to impress anyone. You just show up, sip something you enjoy, and let the conversation unfold.
Our Values & Philosophy
Drinks With Friends is built on a few core beliefs:
Connection is essential — not optional.
Women deserve spaces that feel safe, warm, and welcoming.
Small groups create deeper relationships.
Guided conversation helps everyone feel included.
Friendship is a form of self‑care.
Inclusivity and accessibility matter.
Every session reflects these values.
What Makes Drinks With Friends Different
There are plenty of places to socialize — but very few places designed to help you actually make friends.
Drinks With Friends is different because:
It’s intentionally structured
It’s women‑only
It’s cozy, not chaotic
It’s guided, not awkward
It’s about connection, not networking
It’s a three‑week experience, not a one‑time event
This isn’t therapy. It isn’t a support group. It’s a warm, intentional space where friendship feels easy again.
A Warm Invitation to you
If you’ve been craving connection, longing for deeper friendships, or simply wanting a place where you can show up and feel welcomed — Drinks With Friends was made for you.
Come join us. Your seat is waiting.
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