Thoughts on modern feminism – with Paulina Dejmek-Hack
A few weeks ago, a few of us at the Gentlewomen’s Club received an e-mail from one of our members. She had followed an online event for International Women’s Day where she had the opportun
This is a war on women. Thousands protest the Polish Tribunal anti-abortion decision
From the leading party offices to the city Cathedral and the Curia residency, which is the body governing bishops – people all over Poland chose this route to march in protest against the recent jud
#GWCBookClub – 2 books by 2 very different women
Dear fellow gentlewomen, For my #GWCBookClub reading I would like to introduce two very different (short!) books by two very different women… I chose one of the few works of Judy Blume for adult
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE INTO THE POLITICAL ARENA?
If you ever consider running for public office, remember (1) to be the most amazing courageous yourself and try it!; and (2) to keep tribes like GWC close to you – it’s the magic ingredient to
Letting go and living my truth
I was halfway across the world in a shabby Airbnb, somewhere in suburban Boston. It had been a week of intense meetings. I was staring pointedly at the screen – there in black and white text was my
The story not often told
The story I want to tell you today is one that you don’t hear very often. Actually you might rarely stumble on a story like mine. Most stories of this type are taboo and people usually struggle with
Gentlewomen’s Club launches new #DebateSeries on gender equality issues
How many times have you been in rooms full of women discussing gender equality matters among themselves and very much agreeing with each other on the trillion things that need changing in order to ach
Bucharest Hub – Community leader
The Gentlewomen’s’ Club Bucharest Hub is looking for a new Community leader to relaunch in the city. The GWC Bucharest Hub is one of the GWC’s first Hubs after its foundation in Brussels 201
My Unspoken Story
There are few things in life more nerve-wracking than a new job. Everything is new. You don’t want to stand on anyone’s toes. You want to fit in and be liked. You want your skills to be va
Can working mothers have it all? Tale of a working mother
By @Ania I have come back to work recently from my maternity leave in a large, generally women friendly, multinational corporation. Friends and colleagues often commented my transition from maternity
#GWCBookClub: ‘This Is How It Always Is’ by Laurie Frankel
Hi, I am Annieke and I am a recently relapsed bookworm. After a ten year hiatus, I recently rediscovered reading and I haven’t been able to put my e-reader down, devouring one book after another
It all began with a rum and raisin cake
We were having a celebration in my office and I had promised to bring in something sweet to my co-workers the following day. So I decided on a rum and raisin cake. Something I had never tried before,
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Carving paths for Women Leaders #inspiredbywomen
This month at #inspiredbywomen we sit down with Nina Cummins, accomplished telecoms regulatory lawyer who is truly passionate about all things tech and can discuss spectrum auctions for hours. Also de
My Unspoken Story – A healing Journey
I held my 30 under 30 certificate and smiled for the camera. Everyone was so happy and proud that my efforts in building and heading up the mobile marketing agency for an advertising conglomerate in L
#GWCBookClub: ‘Everything I know about Love’ by Dolly Alderton.
I first came across Dolly Alderton through the High Low podcast, which she co-hosts with fellow journalist Pandora Sykes. I had recently discovered podcasts in general (yes I was living under a rock)
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Carving paths for Women Leaders #inspiredbywomen
Two years ago, dressed in suffragette white and addressing a cheering convention, Hillary Clinton stood for a possibility. That day anyone, including her, had a chance of becoming the next President o
Lessons for my daughter: It’s not how hard you work, it’s the friends you make
The other day, I was talking to my husband about what lessons and skills we need to pass on to our daughter. We got onto the subject because I was pleased that she is getting involved in one of the fe
#GWCBookClub: ‘The Guilty Feminist’ by Deborah Frances-White
On the cover of the Guilty Feminist book there’s a note from Emma Thompson which says “essential reading for the planet”. And I couldn’t agree more. In a world where feminism is no longer a di
My love-hate relationship with dating apps
As I am writing this, I am reflecting on my past few months of dating starting before the summer break and now well into the winter. Because of my work life with long hours, clocking in my 6 hours of
This November sees the launch of the Singapore Hub of the Gentlewomen’s Club
Gentlewomen’s clubs around the world were formed under the belief that women of all ages, backgrounds, and occupations have similar questions and milestones to address in life. They are fun and safe
Does ‘me time’ make you feel lonely sometimes?
I have what most people will call a full life. A wonderful relationship, a loving, healthy family, about a trillion friends, many of which I can call close. I have a reputable career, a great educatio
Gentlewomen’s Club runs again for Race for the Cure
On 30 September, the Gentlewomen’s Club took part at Race for the Cure, a Charity Run organised by Think Pink, an organisation that asks for more attention to breast cancer and the need for regular
My unspoken story
One morning a few months ago, I read, somewhere on social media, a powerful personal testimony of a friend of mine. He wrote this long post about his struggle with heartbreak, body image and depressio
#GWCBookClub: Hillary’s ‘What Happened’ – An intimate diary of a crazy year
December 2017. On a flight home for Christmas, I started reading Hillary Clinton’s latest book, ‘What Happened’. When I packed my luggage the night before, I thought that would make perfect holi
Gentlewomen’s Club meets ImproBubble
Our first workshop of September was very much an experiment. Like most of our event ideas, this was born out of one of our member’s passion and determination to contribute to our cause. I have known
GWC raised 900+ EUR at the Relay for Life
Last weekend, the Gentlewomen’s Club Team took part in the Relay for Life, a festive event that focuses on solidarity and fund-raising for the fight against cancer. Over 24 hours, from 2pm on Saturd
The Gentlewomen’s Club launches its #GWCBookClub Initiative
Today, we are launching our first cross-hubs initiative, an online Book Club to support female writers and encourage discussions on ideas, content and authors. One of our members will designate a book
Gentlewomen’s Club Movie Night
Last week we were delighted to host our first movie night for members of our Club. We decided to start this series with Battle of the Sexes – describing the 1973 tennis match between Billie Je
The confidence you need when changing your career path
Six months have passed since I started actively looking for a new job. So this topic of changing the career path got my interest big time as this most recent period has not been easy at all – bo
Inspired girls grow into inspiring women
A couple of weeks back, a friend at Google emailed us to pass on an invitation to an event they were hosting over lunch with Miriam Gonzalez. I must admit I did not know who Miriam Gonzalez was at the
Revolution from Within: What’s the difference between judgement and opinion?
“The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet” – Adrienne Rich Our club is founded on building a n
2017 brought me, and us, ladies, the Gentlewomen’s Club in Bucharest
Someday in September, Ovidiu, a friend of mine, sent me a link saying “I guess these ladies are looking for you, girl”. My cheeks got red immediately cuz the link was saying Looking For Inspiring
Holiday Viewing Suggestions
We hope that you are enjoying your Christmas holidays, we definitely are! When the weather outside is a bit gloomy and not too tempting to go outside (as it is now the case in Brussels), it might be a
T’is the season – Christmas Party 2017
It’s a Friday evening in December, just before the first big snow of this winter. On the first floor of Le Seventy-Five, a small and cosy bar in Brussels’ Sablon quarter, we are hosting our first
Our introduction to Equine-assisted personal growth
On a chilly – yet sunny – November morning, Andreea, Lidija, Maike, Vitis and myself headed out to Hoeilaart, to try out a new experience about which we knew fairly little and had no idea
Beware – judgement zone
In our Gentlewomen’s Club, we are constantly focusing on creating a judgement-free zone for women. When we were exchanging ideas about the club, it became clear that we wanted to create a space for
Gentlewomen’s Club takes part in the Uccle Ladies Run
On Sunday 19th of November, another running team under the leadership of our team captain, Ksenija Simovic, took to Foret de Soignes to participate in the Uccle Ladies Run. On a sunny yet chilly weeke
Girls Night In with Vicky Martinez Dorr
On October 18th, we hosted our first ever Girls Night In. We had a wonderfully powerful discussion with our friend and coach, Vicky Martinez Dorr, who has guided us through the labyrinth of our past
Race For The Cure – Because Breast Cancer Is Everyone’s Business
On September 10th, The Gentlewomen’s Club organised another running team, this time racing and collecting money for the cure to breast cancer. The yearly Race for the Cure is the world’s l
The Grey Zone of Sexual Harassment: An Open Letter to Men
Dear Men, News has started to uncover a sad truth that resonates deeply with many women’s personal experience: the extent and impunity of sexual harassment. There are no excuses and we should
“Your capability should be the only judge of how far you can go”
Last week, we had the privilege of having a lunchtime discussion with Ursula Burns on how to build a path for success and deal with specific challenges that women may face in their careers. Ursula Bur
Gentlewomen’s Club Team-building in Venice
I team che lavorano al sole sono i piú forti ! Because even the strongest of women need a sun break. The Gentlewomen’s Club jetted off to Venezia from Brussels and London for our first team buil
Looking for inspiring ladies to set up the Bucharest Hub of the Gentlewomen’s Club
Half a year since we have launched the Club in Brussels, we are now coming to Bucharest. Are you – or do you know someone who is – passionate about women empowerment, with some spare time
I Have A Dream
Someone recently asked me why feminism was still an important issue for women today. So, after a lengthy debate on all of the many many reasons why I felt that there was still so much that we needed t
Girls Night Out goes to La Terrasse O2
On June 22nd, we held our summer edition of the Girls Night Out, at La Terrasse O2, a pop-up restaurant and bar in a very pretty and green neighbourhood of Uccle. Perfect setting and great summer weat
“Let me explain it to you.., A Short story about mansplaining”
In the past few years, there’s been some high-profile cases of mansplaining, including for example an episode of Project Greenlight, when Matt Damon ‘explained’ diversity to a black female p
We ran like girls and raised funds for girls rights
This spring, our wonderful team of runners have trained hard and succeeded in finishing the 20k of Brussels on May 28th, in awfully hot conditions. Antwerp, Brussels and Sibiu (Romania) are just a few
First Girls Night Out of the Gentlewomen’s Club!
On April 26th, we organised our Girls Night Out, the first one since the creation of the Gentlewomen’s Club. We had a super fun and yummy dinner at Pre de Chez Nous, a new gem in the city center