Author: lsn2024

The Afterwork is a monthly evening meetup that is simply a place to come together, share stories and experiences all over a good cocktail or personal beverage of choice.

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Born from an idea that had been marinating for a while, our monthly Expat Women’s Afterwork officially had our first event in April 2023 at Abricot Bar in the 10th. The Afterwork is designed to create a welcoming, relaxed, and inclusive environment for women from all over Paris and the Île-de-France region. Held on the first Wednesday of each month in the heart of Paris, this event brings together women from diverse cultural backgrounds, providing a unique opportunity to share personal stories, exchange experiences, and build meaningful connections.

Open to all female expats/immigrants, including French women who have lived abroad, the afterwork fosters a sense of community and support among women navigating life in a foreign country. Our aim is to create a relaxed, casual setting where women can unwind, network, and find camaraderie in their shared journeys.

This monthly gathering is more than just a social event; it’s a space for women to empower and inspire each other, share insights on adapting to life in Paris, and feel connected to a vibrant community.

You can find more information here: https://lasororitenetwork.com/happenings/the-afterwork/

What is La Sororité Network (or simply LSN) ? An organization that came out of an event called The Afterwork.

After a year of meeting women from all over the world who chose to call Paris and IDF their home, the common recurring theme throughout conversation was connection. So, we got to thinking, how else can these women connect? What else is needed as a female expat/immigrant living, working, and surviving here?

We know that moving to a foreign country can be jarring at times. Can you communicate effectively? Are you familiar with the cultural nuances? Have you been able to navigate the administrative steps? Do you feel lost sometimes? We’ve been there and we know what its all about.

So, what is sororité?

We are all familiar with the term “sorority”, the Americanized definition will have you imagining young womens’ groups all over university campuses with Greek names based around certain values and attributes (think Legally Blonde, The House Bunny, and the classic Animal House). But this is not where we are going.

The word sorority is derived from the Latin word sororitas, meaning “sisterhood”. With this spirit in mind, we took the liberty to make our own definition. Here, sororité (to us) means a society of women; a body of women united for some purpose. And just like that, La Sororité Network was born. We wanted to create a source for the community of women, comprised of expats and immigrants, living in Paris and beyond and give them a place, the resources, tools, support, opportunities to make the most of life here.

Our mission is to empower women in Paris and the IDF region by building a nurturing community that provides a supportive platform where diverse backgrounds are celebrated, personal development is encouraged, and lasting connections are forged. This vibrant network offers the tools, support and opportunities needed to successfully navigate new cultural experiences. Our goal is to empower women through shared knowledge, meaningful relationships, and the celebration of diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels connected and valued.

If this resonates with you and you’d like to know more, please give us a shout. We’d love to get to know you more over a cup of coffee !