With over 2,000 members and 120+ events held, Girls Who Meet is creating safe, vibrant, and inspiring spaces for women to connect — whether over coffee, running shoes, or shared purpose. All powered by Locals.Overview
Club Name: Girls Who Meet NYC Chapter
Location: New York City, USA
Focus: Creative, wellness, and networking events for women
Launch Date: August 2023
Current Members: 2,000+
Events Hosted: 120+
Average Event Price: $37.5
Average Participants per Event: 40+
App Views: 9,000+
Web Views: 5,000+
Instagram: @girlswhomeet
Locals Club: Join Girls Who Meet on Locals
1. Meet Girls Who Meet
What started as a simple idea — helping women connect in real life — has grown into one of New York’s most vibrant event-based communities.
Girls Who Meet launched in 2023 with one mission: to create inclusive, welcoming spaces for women to meet, collaborate, and support each other offline. From creative workshops and wellness pop-ups to networking events and giving-back initiatives, every gathering is built around connection, confidence, and community.
Today, the club is made up of two thriving chapters on Locals:
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GirlsWhoMeet CLUB NYC Chapter — over 2,000 members and growing
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GirlsWhoRun — 600+ women lacing up for charity runs and monthly jogs across NYC
While the event types vary, the vibe remains the same: supportive, feminine, real. Whether it’s a quiet wine night, a rooftop mixer, or a park run, members describe it as “your favorite group chat, but in real life.”
🌸 “We’re a vibrant community dedicated to empowering and connecting women — through real conversations, last-minute updates, giveaways, and shared experiences.”
2. How They Use Locals
Girls Who Meet thrives on a hybrid model that’s both accessible and revenue-generating: the club is free to join, and members pay for individual events and experiences. This strategy keeps the community open while giving the creator full control over monetization — and it’s all powered by Locals.
Once a member joins the club, they’re added to the main group chat, which functions as the central hub for connection, updates, and event announcements. From last-minute invites to social icebreakers, the tone is informal, welcoming, and unapologetically community-first.
“Most girls come solo, and we highly encourage that — it’s the best way to actually meet new people in between rounds.”
The club’s event model is entirely ticketed. With more than 100 events hosted and an average of 40+ participants per event, Girls Who Meet leverages Locals’ payment and ticketing features to scale real-world meetups across NYC — all while maintaining an intimate, high-trust atmosphere.
Monetization Strategy:
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Free Club Access: Everyone can join the community and chats for free.
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Ticketed Events: Events are paid per entry, averaging $37.5 per ticket.
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Exclusive Perks for Members: Include early access to event drafts, exclusive discount codes, members-only chats, giveaways, and surprise drops.
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Mission-Aligned Add-Ons: For GirlsWhoRun, each free event includes an optional donation toward a selected charity — reinforcing the club’s social mission while empowering members to contribute with impact.
How They Use Locals Features:
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Chat-first engagement: Events, updates, and giveaways are posted directly in the club chats.
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Event setup & ticketing: All 100+ events — from creative circles to wellness workouts — are created and managed inside Locals.
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Link-in-bio funnel: Instagram drives traffic directly to the Locals club, where members can join with one click.
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Event flexibility: Whether it’s a fully booked networking dinner or a spontaneous weekend jog, the Locals dashboard allows the creator to go live in minutes.
With more than 2,000 members across both chapters, this system provides a high-engagement, low-friction way to grow — without sacrificing the personal touch. It’s a perfect use case for creators looking to combine free access, paid experiences, and a clear sense of community purpose — all in one place.
3. Results
Since launching on Locals, GirlsWhoMeet has built one of the most active women-led communities in NYC — turning everyday meetups into meaningful moments at scale.
📈 2,000+ members across GirlsWhoMeet and GirlsWhoRun
🎟️ 120+ events hosted, ranging from creative workshops and networking events, to wellness meetups
👛 $60,000+ earned through paid events and optional donations
👯♀️ 40+ attendees per event on average — many coming solo
📲 9,000+ app views | 5,000+ web views
🗽 NYC-based, open to every woman seeking real-life connection
💬 High engagement via mobile-first chats and real-time updates
🔥 Consistent demand, with multiple events filling up weekly
4. What Makes It Work
What drives the ongoing growth and loyalty of Girls Who Meet is a clear blend of empathy, design, and intentional strategy:
✅ Direct, Human-Centered Communication
Events and updates are shared through casual, welcoming chat messages — making the community feel more like a group of friends than a mailing list.
✅ Cohesive & Empowering Brand Identity
From its soft pink aesthetic to its bold, uplifting tone, the brand is instantly recognizable — and emotionally resonant.
✅ Instagram-to-Locals Funnel That Converts
Instagram remains the top discovery channel. Events are teased through stories and reels, with traffic directed to Locals for RSVP and deeper community connection.
✅ Multi-Format, Inclusive Events
The club offers everything from vision board brunches and gallery visits to social pickleball matches and charity runs — creating multiple touchpoints for new and returning members.
✅ Founder-Led with Empathetic Energy
At the heart of it all is transparent, approachable leadership — with a focus on making every woman feel seen, safe, and supported from the first event invite.
5. Start Your Own Community Journey
Inspired by Girls Who Meet?
Whether you’re building a running community, wellness group, or creative community, Locals gives you everything you need to grow your audience, engage your members, and monetize your passion.
👉 Start your club on Locals today