aka: the pep talk you didn’t know you needed

Heyyyyy sisstaaaaaa, soooooooul sistaaaaaaa…
Where have you even been all our life?!?! 🥹

No but really.

Let’s just go ahead and say the quiet part out loud:
Showing up is scary.

Not just the logistical part—finding parking, walking into a restaurant by yourself, scanning the crowd like “who do I talk to?”
But the emotional part, too.

There’s a little inner monologue that plays on repeat when you’re trying to decide whether to click RSVP:

• What if everyone already knows each other?

• What if I’m the only first timer?

• What if no one talks to me?

• What if I feel out of place?

• What if I’m too much?

• What if I’m not enough?

• What if I get there, and it’s just... awkward?

Breathe, beauty.
You're not the only one who's thought these thoughts.

In fact? At least 50% of the women attending any GTB event are thinking those exact same things.
And here’s the math to prove it:

✨ Roughly 40% of attendees are brand new.
✨ About 20% have been to 1 or 2 events.
✨ And 40% are returners—aka the girls you’re probably worried already “know everyone,” but spoiler: they’re usually the first to scoop you up and say, “Sit with us!”

We’ve had events with 10 women and events with 75—and every single time, there’s a sacred mix of “me too,” “I’ve been there,” and “you can totally sit with me.”

💡 Here’s our honest-to-goodness advice?

If you’re thinking of coming, come solo.

I know, I know. It’s tempting to rally your girls (unless you met them through GTB—that’s fair game 😘), but there’s something really powerful about showing up on your own.

It stretches you.
It frees you from your comfort zone.
It opens your heart to people you may have never crossed paths with otherwise.

When you come with friends, you often stay in the same little bubble of familiarity. But when you come solo? You get to write a brand new page in your story—and it often starts with someone saying, “Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.”

That said—zero shame if you need to bring someone for moral support. We love new faces, however they get here. But if you’re on the fence about coming alone, this is your sign. 💛

👯‍♀️ What’s the vibe?

Gals That Brunch was built on radical welcome.
That means everyone is encouraged to meet someone new. Whether you’re loud and bubbly, quiet and introverted, freshly heartbroken, wildly successful, or just figuring it all out—you’re not just welcome here…
you’re wanted here.

Our returners know what it’s like to be the new girl.
They’ve stood in your shoes.
They are you—just maybe a few brunches ahead.

✨ Here’s what’s true:

You are worth knowing.
Not just for what you do or who you came with—but for who you are.

And if no one’s told you lately—
You showing up is a miracle in motion.

We often say around here: you are the gift.
Not the planner you bring. Not the outfit you wear. Not the highlight reel you’ve polished. YOU.

So often we wait for perfect timing, for someone to invite us, for life to calm down. But if we always waited for that, we’d never get the healing we’ve been craving.

GTB isn’t just about brunch. It’s about belonging.

Because real life doesn’t happen in status updates or perfectly filtered squares.
Real life happens around the table.

It happens when you pull up a chair, let your guard down, and say, “I’m here.”
It’s laughter and tears and waffles and awkward name tags and “Oh my gosh, me too.”

It’s hugging someone goodbye who was a stranger 90 minutes earlier.

💫 So if you’re on the fence, here’s our final word:

Come.

Come exactly as you are.
Big energy or quiet presence. Post-breakup, in-between jobs, new to the city, spiritually searching, socially exhausted—come anyway.

Because this community was built for women like you.
Women who are brave enough to risk being seen.
Women who are tired of surface-level connection and craving something real.
Women who are done waiting to be invited, and instead are choosing to show up for their own lives.

There’s a seat for you.
We saved it.

Now all that’s left is for you to sit down. 💕

Hey lovely—let’s talk tickets real quick 💕

At Gals That Brunch, we’re all about creating accessible, beautiful, joy-filled spaces for connection—and we work hard behind the scenes to make that happen. Because we’re not a big business (we’re a small but mighty volunteer-run team 💪), all RSVP fees are non-refundable and go directly toward bringing these events to life.

Here’s the thing: income isn’t being generated from these events—we’re not in it for profit. In fact, many times we host events at a personal loss, just to keep them going for the gals who need them most.

Your RSVP fee helps cover things like:
✨ Credit card + transaction fees (yep, every ticket processed costs us)
✨ Pretty emails, our website, translation tools, booking systems, and more
✨ Deposits to venues, supplies, signage, giveaways, name tags—and allll the behind-the-scenes magic that makes our community what it is

We're asking for the minimum needed to keep things running smoothly while also honoring our promise to keep events as accessible and inclusive as possible.

🎟️ Can’t make it anymore? Here’s what to do:

Tickets are fully transferable! 🙌
If something comes up (life happens!), you're welcome to gift or sell your ticket to another gal. We recommend posting it in our San Diego Chapter Facebook Group where someone will almost always scoop it up.

✔️ Whoever takes your ticket will simply check in under your name at the event
✔️ Please make sure to notify the event host once your ticket has been transferred so we can keep track
✔️ This helps you avoid being marked as a no-show, and ensures your spot still gets filled

P.S. – We don’t have the admin bandwidth to manage every ticket transfer or chase down details (remember: tiny team!). So we count on you to handle your swaps directly.

🕐 What about refunds?

In rare cases, if you let us know at least 14 days in advance, and if your ticket funds haven’t already been spent (on deposits, supplies, minimums, etc.), we might be able to issue a partial refund (minus taxes + fees). But this is not guaranteed, especially for highly curated or pre-paid events.

If there’s enough lead time, we’re happy to try to help resell your ticket—but if the event ends up under-attended or undersold, we unfortunately can’t issue a refund.

💛 Thank you

We hope you know—your RSVP doesn’t just save a seat. It helps fund the mission behind this whole thing: making friendship easier, community accessible, and real-life connection more possible in a world that so desperately needs it.

We’re so grateful for your understanding, your heart, and your presence.

See you at the table soon 🥂

Every event is a little different—because every space, every group, and every moment carries its own magic.

Some are cozy and intimate. Others? Packed to the brim with gals pulling up extra chairs and scooting over to make space for one more. We always try to make room at the table—because we believe everyone deserves one.

We serve 500-1000 gals every single month. Some events are as small as 7 people deep, others are 50+, and many land somewhere in between. And no matter the size, you’ll always find a beautiful mix: some gals coming for the very first time, others who’ve been with us since the early days and are now part of the OG crew.

We host a wide array of events every month designed to help you build real-life, soul-filling friendships. From casual hangs to curated moments, we’re here to help you create the reps + rhythm you need to make and keep meaningful connections. (Fun fact: studies show it takes over 200 hours to form a deep friendship—our 10, 12, sometimes 16 events a month are designed to help you build those hours. Consistently. Gently. Joyfully.)

Here’s what you’ll typically find:

🫶 Organic Events

Our most common and most accessible event style—low-fee, deposit or free. These are the “pull up a chair, come as you are” moments.
We make the plans, book the resys, and all you have to do is just show up.
Messy bun, no makeup, solo or with a friend. These are the events where you come as you are and leave with new friends.

🎨 Curated Events

Sometimes we add a little ✨extra✨. A rooftop brunch, a themed experience, a boutique collab, a creative workshop.
These often carry a higher ticket price to reflect the added activities, vendors, or experience—but we always keep accessibility at the forefront.
These are elevated—not exclusive.

🌟 All-In Events

Occasionally, we go all out. Think: food, drinks, gifts, surprises, maybe a photographer.
These are fewer and farther between, but when they happen—you’ll be talking about them for months.

So if you’re wondering where to start, the answer is easy: wherever your heart says yes.
There’s no wrong answer.

Because here’s what’s true:
We’re not here to entertain. We’re here to build community.

Let’s face it—San Diego doesn’t have a shortage of fun things to do.
What it does have is a shortage of spaces that go beyond the surface.
And that’s what we’re here for.

Our events are designed to:
✨ Create connection in a no-pressure way
✨ Make the city feel a little smaller and a lot more friendly
✨ Help you navigate this post-college, post-transition, post-everything season where friendship feels harder than it should

Because no one really prepares you for how weird and wonderful adult friendships can be.
New jobs, breakups, moves, motherhood, promotions, heartbreak, healing—
It’s all better when you’re not doing it alone.

We come together to support, encourage, and champion the women in our city.
We show up to eat pancakes, share stories, celebrate wins, cry when we need to, and grow into something bigger than our individual experiences.

And look—we get it. Social media feels like connection…
But it doesn’t hold your hand.
It doesn’t hug you.
It doesn’t ask how your day was and actually listen.

As human beings, we are literally hardwired for community.
We were made for this.

GTB helps solve that.

The table is where real life happens.
Where phones go down, eyes lift up, and hearts soften.
It’s where you see people walk in a little heavy and walk out just a bit shinier and brighter—after finally getting to just be.

So come exactly as you are.
Big energy, quiet presence, in-between season and all.

Because this?
This is the table where the real stuff happens.

We serve women navigating the realities of adulthood in all its forms.
The messy. The magical. The mundane. The magnificent.

We are women from all walks of life—woven together by curiosity, courage, and a deep desire for connection.

We’re made up of every background, body type, belief system, and story—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
We all may love, vote, worship, and work a little differently—but when we gather?
It’s nothing short of breathtaking.
Truly, the 8th wonder of the world.

Our community includes creatives and caretakers, teachers and techies, stay-at-home mamas and students, entrepreneurs and dreamers, women who’ve built empires and women just beginning to whisper “maybe I could try.”

And the one thing we all have in common?

We’re human.
We’re real.
And we’re better together.

We’re not here to compete—we’re here to connect.
We’re not here to impress—we’re here to belong.
We’re not here to fit into a box—we’re here to break the mold.

So who shows up at brunch?

✨ Women figuring it out. ✨ Women who’ve figured some things out. ✨ Women who thought they had it all figured out until last week. ✨ Women who are rebuilding. Reimagining. Returning to themselves.

You might be:

• Navigating school, just graduated, or a young professional slaying your goals.

• Quietly rebuilding after something hard, or finally stepping into something big.

• In your “I quit it all and moved into a van” era.

• Single and searching. Married and learning. Newly dating or freshly heartbroken.

• A mama with macaroni in your hair… or a mama whose kids now have more of a social life than you.

• In transition. In your groove. In need of something real.

We don’t lead with age—we lead with season.
This isn’t about how old you are.
It’s about what you're navigating, what you're carrying, and what you’re longing to find.

Whether you're new in town or born and raised here.
Starting over or just starting out.
Wrestling with who you’ve been or blooming into who you’re becoming—

There’s room for you here.
Not just a seat. A place.

Because Gals That Brunch isn’t about checking a box.
It’s about creating spaces where women are seen, celebrated, and set free to be their whole selves.

And girl… we saved you a seat. 💗

Hey gal—can we have a lil’ heart-to-heart? 💖
We know life happens. Schedules change. Plans shift. Emergencies pop up.
And we hold space for all of it. We truly do. But also…

We can’t operate like everyone is the exception, ya know? 😅
So here’s your soft and sparkly RSVP reminder—equal parts gentle accountability and full-body hug.

As much as we love a good dramatic entrance (fashionably late and fabulous, of course),
there’s something important we need you to know:
If you wake up on a Saturday or Sunday and those sign-up jitters hit…
If you're tired from the night before or feeling like your presence might not make a difference…

Pause. Take a breath. And hear this, loud and clear:
You. showing. up. matters.

When you don’t come, we all miss out on your magic.
This isn’t just about a name on a list or a seat at a table—
This community? It’s built on the real-deal hearts of women like you.
Your laugh. Your presence. Your awkward parking story or mimosa mishap—
It’s all part of the joy. And it’s never the same without you.

Let’s also talk about the why behind RSVPs and those little fees we attach to events:
We don’t charge to be exclusive—we charge to be excellent.
That fee goes back into creating something beautiful:
💸 Signs, name tags, welcome cards, venue deposits, supplies, surprises, and alllll the little details that make this thing feel intentional and full of love.

So when someone ghosts or bails last minute?
It’s not just a missed chair. It’s a missed opportunity—
for another gal on the waitlist to be seen, known, included, and celebrated.
It’s also a resource we no longer get to steward well. And girl, we want to steward this well.
We’ve bargained, emailed, prayed, and probably even begged for those reservations 😂—
so when we say it matters, we mean it from the top of our coffee mugs to the tips of our croissant crumbs.

More than anything though… this policy isn’t about rules.
It’s about love. It’s about honor. It’s about respecting the sacred space we’re building here—together.
It’s how we care for one another.
It’s how we show up for each other.
And it’s how we build a culture where no one gets left out, overlooked, or forgotten.

So if something does come up (and we know it might), just let us know.
No guilt. No shame. Just communication and care.
We’ll always hold space for your humanity here—but we also believe in showing up for one another with honesty, grace, and kindness.

This isn’t a party. It’s a movement.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
This isn’t just a seat at the table. It’s a chance to help set it.

And you, dear gal, are such an important part of it all.

We love you. We’re cheering for you.
And we can’t wait to see you at brunch. 💕

— Your GTB San Diego Team

Gals That Brunch is more than bubbly bevs and photo-worthy moments—it’s a quiet revolution.
A movement born from a deep ache we’ve all felt: the ache of loneliness, disconnection, and the question, “Where do I belong?”

Yes, we brunch. Yes, we celebrate. Yes, we’re here for the charcuterie boards and cinnamon roll pancakes.
But at our core, we’re here for something far more meaningful.

We gather to break chains, not just bread—chains of isolation, shame, comparison, and the myth that we have to do life alone.

Our ethos is grounded in:
🌿 Honor – We see people as sacred and treat them accordingly.
🌿 Wholeness – We show up fully, mess and all.
🌿 Freedom – We reject shame and pressure, and make room for real, messy, beautiful humanity.
🌿 Diversity – We believe the table gets more beautiful with every story added to it.
🌿 Intimacy – We crave more than small talk—we build connection that nourishes the soul.

Close your eyes and imagine a flourishing San Diego.
Local businesses thriving. Women walking in freedom. Real-life friendships replacing digital facades.
A city impacted—not by influencers or trends—but by women who chose to show up with radical kindness, contagious joy, and a heart to love people well.

This is who we are. This is what we’re building.

We’re not just inviting you to sit with us.
We’re inviting you to be part of a ripple effect—one that reaches beyond the brunch table and into homes, cities, and generations.

You’re not just a guest here.
You’re a co-builder of something sacred.

So if you’ve been craving real, life-giving community and a space where you don’t have to shrink, hustle, or perform...
This is your invitation.

Come as you are.
Stay for the soul revival.
And know this—your seat at the table has always been waiting.

From our hearts to yours

We believe in long tables. The kind where you pull up a chair, even if it’s your first time.
Where someone looks up, sees you, and says “Hey, we saved you a seat.”
That’s what we’re building here.

Because here’s the thing:
The strongest communities—the ones that hold up under pressure, the ones that last—are the ones where everyone belongs. Not because we all look or think or believe the same… but because we show up with kindness, with courage, and with open hands.

At Gals That Brunch, we welcome women of all ages, stories, backgrounds, and beliefs.
We are made better, braver, and more beautiful because of our diversity.
We don’t just tolerate differences. We celebrate them.

We’re a community made up of women from every walk of life.
Different cultures. Different belief systems.
Different ways of voting, thinking, loving, worshiping, and living.
And we love that about us.

Because real connection isn’t built on perfect agreement—it’s built on respect, curiosity, and the courage to keep showing up for each other.

While we don’t shy away from the hard stuff, we want you to know:
We are a bi-partisan, people-first, radically welcoming space.
That means we care more about how we treat each other...
We lead with empathy. We listen without shame. We stay soft even when the world wants us to get hard.

We know that some might call that naïve. Or privileged. Or “playing it safe.”
But we call it brave.
Because in a world that’s constantly trying to tear people apart—
we’re committed to weaving people together.

We are a community built on:

💖 Radical kindness — the kind that shows up with snacks, saves a seat, and speaks with softness even when it’s hard

🌈 Unshakeable inclusivity — every body, every background, every belief system has a place here

🫶 Shared responsibility — this isn’t a business, it’s a sisterhood. That means we all carry the culture, we all clean up the table, we all make the magic

🚫 Zero tolerance for hate — or anything that diminishes someone’s worth, dignity, or humanity

We will always protect the sacredness of this space.
We will always choose kindness over coolness.
We will always lean into grace, even when it’s messy. Especially then.

So if you’re wondering if you’ll fit in here—yes.
If you’re wondering if we meant you when we said “every woman”—yes.
If you’ve ever longed for a place to laugh, cry, be silly, be real, or just be—yes.

This is not just a seat at the table.
It’s an invitation to help set it.

We’re so glad you’re here.
You belong. 💛

While we’re out here sipping lattes and forming life-giving friendships, we’re also holding something sacred.
This isn’t just brunch. It’s a movement. It’s a culture. It’s a privilege.

If you're repping GTB (online or IRL), know that you're an extension of this beautiful community.

You’re part of something bigger—and we take that seriously.

Over the last almost 10 years, we’ve built something that doesn’t happen by accident.

It’s been cultivated with intentionality, tenderness, and fierce love.

And every gal who walks through the door becomes part of holding that sacred space.

Whether it’s your first time or your 200th, you are a culture carrier.

We’ve spent a decade building a community marked by:

✨ Extreme generosity
✨ Radical love
✨ Honor in action
✨ Over-the-top inclusivity
✨ And a whole lotta hope-filled, joy-soaked energy

So here’s what that means in real-life terms—how we live it out together, every single time:

🌷 We honor every space we’re invited into.
These restaurants, patios, and venues don’t owe us anything.
We show up with gratitude, gentleness, and grace.
And yes—we always leave it better than we found it.
That means cleaning up after ourselves, being courteous to staff, and never forgetting that our presence should feel like a gift.

We understand that we are often a large group and that hosting us requires extra patience, coordination, and flexibility. So we lead with kindness, and we overcommunicate joy and gratitude. That’s the GTB way.

🚫 GTB is a drug-free, drama-free, diva-free space.
We know this might go without saying—but around here, we like to say the good things out loud.

Gals That Brunch is about creating a soft landing place. A space where women can show up fully, breathe a little easier, and feel safe—body, mind, and spirit.

To help protect that for everyone, we ask that our events remain drug-free. Not out of judgment or shame—but out of care.

We never know what someone else is carrying, navigating, or healing from. And part of being in community is honoring that.

So we come with open hearts, clear minds, and a shared desire to be present—to ourselves, and to one another.

This isn’t a party scene. It’s a soul scene.
A space for slow mornings, deep laughs, meaningful connection, and maybe a little magic. ✨

💖 Kindness is non-negotiable.
Yes, that includes how you speak to fellow attendees and how you treat restaurant staff and venue partners.
Even if someone’s having an off day. Even if your order is wrong. Even if it would be easier to respond sharply.

We are not here to match energy—we are here to shift culture. We lead with grace. We offer patience. We stand in the gap.

We don’t have to know someone’s story to treat them with honor.

🪩 You represent GTB everywhere you go.
Whether you’re showing up at a gathering or posting online, you carry the name, the brand, and the energy.

It’s a privilege to be part of this community—and it should never be abused. We are ambassadors of radical love and intentional community. We speak life, joy, and hope—because the world needs more of it.

🫶 Everyone shares the responsibility.
This isn’t a business. It’s a love-fueled movement.
It’s powered by volunteers, heart, and community.

That means we ALL pitch in:

• You welcome someone new.

• You help clean up.

• You model warmth and inclusion.

• You hold the standard—no matter your title or how many events you’ve attended.

We believe in leaving places more beautiful than we found them—people included.

🌈 Inclusivity is our heartbeat.
We are a community of many shapes, sizes, stories, and seasons.
We welcome all women to the table—and we scoot over, pull up chairs, and make room for every voice.

You don’t have to be anything other than yourself to belong here.

Everyone is part of the welcome committee—even if it’s your first time.

💫 We don’t just set the vibe—we steward it.
We tend to the atmosphere. We honor each other.
We treat people how we hope to be treated—even when it’s hard. Especially then.

We bring beauty with us. We shift the energy in a room. We leave spaces softer, sweeter, and more full of life.

We hold the culture like something precious—because it is.

We are not perfect—but we are intentional.
This community is rare, and it’s real, and it’s a reflection of all the hearts that show up and pour in.

This is not just a seat at the table.
It’s an invitation to help set it.
And we’re so honored you’re here.