A seat at the circle is waiting for you.
Not a workshop. Not a networking event.
An intimate gathering where women lay down old stories and step into new ones.
What is a WanderWomen Circle?
A WanderWomen Circle is not about learning more.
It’s about unlearning.
Unlearning the conditioning that told us to be grateful but quiet.
Unlearning the polished masks of success that left us caged.
Unlearning the story that we must always keep proving our worth.
Each month, we gather to sit in circle. To breathe. To listen. To speak. To release.
No judgment. No pressure. Just presence.
How the Circle Flows
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Arrival & Grounding
Tea, music, and gentle arrival ritual.
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Opening the Circle
Shared intention, one word from each wom
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Story & Prompt
A WanderWomen story shared by Shivangi.
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Circle Dialogue
Guided conversation in the spirit of deep listening.
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Integration Ritual
Release what no longer serves and invite in the new.
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Closing
Gratitude, silence, and shared reflection.
Why Join?
A WanderWomen Circle is for you if…
On paper, you’ve done well but something in you whispers there’s more.
You carry stories of migration, ambition, and reinvention and are ready to lay some down.
You crave a space where your voice is heard, and your silence honored.
Here, belonging is not something you earn. It’s something you remember.
Practicalities
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When:
Monthly.
Starting 30 October 2025 -
Where:
Zurich (intimate, feminine spaces such as Ikigai Studio)
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Who:
10–15 women.
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Duration:
Evenings, approx. 2 hours
Book Your Spot
Early Bird (until 15 Oct): CHF 65
Regular: CHF 85
Circle + Signed WanderWomen Book: CHF 110
“For the first time, I stopped apologizing for who I am. The mastermind helped me see my immigrant story not as a weakness but as a source of power.”
“For the first time, I stopped apologizing for who I am. The mastermind helped me see my immigrant story not as a weakness but as a source of power.”
“Within three months I was promoted. The biggest shift? Courage to finally speak up.”
“Within three months I was promoted. The biggest shift? Courage to finally speak up.”
“This isn’t just a program, it’s a turning point.”
“This isn’t just a program, it’s a turning point.”
Meet Your Guide
Shivangi Walke
Led by someone who has walked the path.
I’m Shivangi Walke, leadership coach, speaker, and author of WanderWomen: How High-Skilled Immigrant Women Thrive.
High-skilled immigrant myself, living in Switzerland for 25 years.
Founder of Thrive with Mentoring, one of Switzerland’s top mentoring networks.
Zurich’s Top Coach 2024.
TEDx Speaker and executive coach for leaders at Google, Roche, Airbus, Syngenta, and more.
I know the struggles of being unseen despite your brilliance, because I’ve lived them. That’s why I created this circle.
This is not for everyone.
But if you feel the tug of recognition reading these words, this circle is for you.
FAQs
Why is there a ticket price, shouldn’t circles be free?
I believe women’s spaces should be valued, not invisible. Your contribution covers the venue, tea, materials, and the care it takes to hold the circle. More importantly, it honors your own commitment when we invest in ourselves, we show up more fully.
At the same time, WanderWomen Circles include a sponsor-a-sister option: if you wish, you can contribute toward another woman’s seat, or request a sponsored place if cost is a barrier. Belonging should never depend on your wallet.
I’ve never been to a circle before. What can I expect?
A circle is not about performance or networking. It’s a safe, guided space where you can simply arrive as you are. You’ll be invited to share, but never pressured. Listening in silence is just as powerful as speaking.
I’m shy / introverted. Will I be comfortable?
Yes. Circles are intentionally small (10–15 women) so you feel safe. You can share as much or as little as you wish. Presence matters more than performance.
I’m not an immigrant woman. Can I still join?
While the themes are drawn from the WanderWomen journey like migration, ambition, reinvention, circles welcome all women who feel called to the work of unlearning.
What if I can’t make it every month?
Each circle is complete in itself. You are welcome to join one, a few, or all, whatever works for you.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No preparation is required. Each circle has a theme, and I will guide you through prompts and rituals. Just bring yourself, an open heart, and perhaps a journal if you like to capture reflections.
What if I sign up and then can’t attend?
Cancellations up to 48 hours before the circle will be refunded (or you may transfer your seat to a friend). After that, tickets are non-refundable but you’ll always be welcome at a future circle.
What do I wear / bring?
Wear something comfortable. Bring yourself, your curiosity, and maybe a notebook. Everything else (tea, cushions, candles, rituals) will be prepared for you.
Is this a therapy group?
No. WanderWomen Circles are not therapy. They are spaces of reflection, storytelling, and connection. They may feel healing, but they are not designed as psychological treatment.