Our story

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the more I spoke to other women about it, the more I realised I wasn't alone in feeling this way.

A few years ago, my husband and I packed up our lives and moved from sunny South Africa to vibrant London. It's been the most incredible journey filled with so much excitement, travel and adventures. But those first few months, if not years, were really hard. I'd left my community and friends behind, and working remotely made me feel even more isolated. So slowly but surely, the loneliness crept in.

There was so much happening all around me and yet I had no idea where to find my people - women who loved the outdoors, who lived an active lifestyle, who were looking for new friendships, genuine connections, and a real sense of community. London can feel full of life, yet surprisingly hard to crack when it comes to making friends. And the more I spoke to other women about it, the more I realised I wasn't alone in feeling this way.

And so on one of my weekly walks along the river, with my husband, the idea for Gathered was born. I'd been there - I knew the loneliness, the craving for community, the feeling of not knowing where to turn. And I was on a mission to make it easier for every woman feeling the same way to find her people and a sense of community.

So I started doing something about it. Hosting small gatherings - girls brunch, pilates mornings, coffee walks and walks in the park - while simultaneously getting started on building our app with the aim of bringing women all around the world together. The warmth in the room, the openness, and the connections that formed every time I hosted a gathering, reminded me just how powerful it is when women gather together. And so Gathered was born - built from my own experience, and the experiences of hundreds of women just like you. We can't wait to gather with you soon x