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Find your community and events right here to connect with like-minded women from every corner of the world. We connect you with other like-minded women!

Meet us at our uniquely curated meetups in Doha and Lisbon to expand your network and circle of friends. Meet your new friend, colleague or business partner right here.

20/10/2026

One evening, a table full of ideas, and a new chapter for Where Women Connect.

After a long pause, we came together again, and it felt so good. New faces met women who have been part of Where Women Connect in Doha for years. Before long, we were sharing the businesses we’re building, the careers we’re shaping, the projects underway and the ideas we’re excited to bring to life. There was so much warmth, ambition and energy around that table.

Thank you Park Hyatt Doha, for hosting us so beautifully. Your amazing team always makes us feel so looked after.

The evening captured exactly the direction I’m taking our community: more intimate gatherings, with time to go beyond introductions, hear what other women are building and see where a conversation might lead. These smaller circles will sit within the wider WWC community, bringing people together more intentionally.

And soon after our gathering, I officially launched The Curated Circle with our founding members. Our first circle, it really happened! It’s one part of this next chapter: a focused group where women can share experience, open doors for one another and turn promising ideas into real opportunities. I’ll share more about our very first meet-up soon, it was beyond what I had hoped for.

Now watch this space. More gatherings are coming, our first Curated Circle is taking shape, and there are more women to bring together, introductions to make and plans to put into action.

If you’re curious, full of ideas and excited to see where they lead, come join us.

05/10/2026

One conversation can change everything.

We’re so very happy to bring The Doha Connect back, our curated Where Women Connect gathering in a lovely, relaxed setting.

A chance to reconnect, meet someone new, exchange ideas and simply enjoy being in a room with women you may not otherwise cross paths with.

And that’s always been the magic of Where Women Connect. You never quite know who you’ll meet, what you’ll talk about, or what might come from one conversation.

And we’re meeting soon, it’s this coming Sunday! ❤️

📅 Sunday, 11 October 2026
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 The Living Room, Park Hyatt Doha
🎟️ QAR 200 - including two drinks of your choice, pass-around bites, and an evening where you can simply arrive, connect and be looked after.

We’re keeping the gathering intentionally small, so if you’d like to join us, save your place right here (find the link also in our bio): 🔗 https://luma.com/v8ve4m79

Come curious. ❤️

I can’t wait to see you so soon! With much love, Elsbeth xx

27/09/2026

The right connection can change everything!

The Curated Circle is built around one simple idea: bring women with different expertise, networks and ambitions together, and turn those connections into opportunities.

It is about knowing what everyone is working on, where we want to go and where we might be able to help each other. Recognising an opportunity for someone, sharing your expertise, opening a door or simply saying: “You two should talk.”

Because around one table there are careers, businesses, ideas, experience and entire networks that would otherwise never cross paths.

And that is where it gets exciting.

A conversation can lead to a client. An introduction can lead to a role. An idea can become a partnership. The right advice can change the direction of a business. And together, we have access to far more than any of us has individually.

That is what we are building. A Circle that creates movement: from within, but increasingly for the women, businesses and communities around us too.

And perhaps one of the best parts? We are only just beginning to see what can come from it. Follow along, I’ll be sharing what happens as we go!

22/09/2026

Something I’ve been quietly building is about to become very real.

Over the past few weeks, a small group of women in Doha have each said yes to something that, until recently, existed mainly in my head and across far too many notes.

The Curated Circle.

It is a new, invitation-only part of Where Women Connect, bringing together women from different industries, backgrounds and stages in their careers and businesses.

Not to build another large network. But to create a trusted circle where women can ask for advice, share an opportunity, make an introduction or bring an idea that needs other minds around it.

The founding women have now all confirmed. They don’t all know each other yet, but having spoken to each of them, I can already see the experience, generosity and possibilities coming together.

And this is where my own two worlds meet.

The Curated Circle begins in Doha, where so much of my professional and personal story was built. As I establish Where Women Connect in Luxembourg, the next step is to create connections between the two cities.

Because an opportunity in Luxembourg may need experience sitting in Doha. A woman building something in Doha may benefit from a connection in Europe. And sometimes the person who can help you move something forward isn’t in your immediate network, or even in the same country.

This is still the beginning. Not every detail has been decided, and that’s exactly how it should be. The founding women will help shape what the Circle becomes. But it has finally moved out of my head and into real life.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll share more about how it develops, what happens as the women start connecting and where it could lead. Stay close, this is where it gets interesting! Elsbeth xx

04/09/2026

Two cities. Two worlds. And a lot to connect.

Luxembourg is starting to feel more familiar, but I’m still very much in discovery mode, meeting people, asking questions, figuring things out and probably being far too curious about everything.

And the more I see, the more similarities I notice with Doha.

Both are small markets with big ambition. Both are financially strong, globally connected and full of people from all over the world building lives, careers, businesses and friendships.

And in both places, community matters.

The right people. The right conversations. The introductions you didn’t expect. The coffee that turns into an idea. The idea that turns into something else entirely.

That is exactly what I love about what we’re building with Where Women Connect.

And now, as I build across both Luxembourg and Doha, I’m especially excited to see how these two very different, yet surprisingly similar, worlds can connect.

Through people, ideas, opportunities, friendships and business.

Two cities. Lots of overlap. Plenty to discover.

If you’re in Luxembourg, Doha, or somewhere in between, come and say hello. There are some very interesting connections to make!

28/08/2026

I’ve been a little quiet here. Actually, very quiet.

The truth is, I got a bit tired of Instagram.
For a while it started to feel like another thing I should be doing rather than somewhere I genuinely wanted to spend my time. And I’ve become much more conscious of where I put my energy.

LinkedIn has become my main place to write, share what I’m working on and have conversations. I’m really enjoying it. It helps me reconnect with people I have known for quite some time, it brings new people into my world and, quite simply, it works for me and the community we’re building.

But I also realised something. Not everyone I know is on LinkedIn, or always very active there. And there are so many of you here I’ve met, worked with, connected with, laughed with, had coffee or dinner with over the years. I haven’t forgotten about you. Quite the opposite.

And a lot has changed since I last properly showed up here. We moved to Luxembourg this summer, and I’m now building life and work between Luxembourg and Doha, two very international places that are already starting to connect in interesting ways.

But I’m continuing to grow Where Women Connect, bringing women together, creating introductions and conversations, and connecting brilliant female talent with companies and opportunities across both cities.

And this autumn, The Curated Circle will become part of that too, bringing a smaller group of women together more closely across Doha and Luxembourg.

And personally? I’m still figuring out what I want Instagram to be. Definitely less polished and less pressure. Not every day, but when there’s something relevant, interesting or worth a conversation. And come and also find me on LinkedIn: /elsbethblekkenhorst

Hello again here! I’ve missed you, and seeing what many of you are up to too. Tell me, where are you in the world these days, and what are you working on?

25/06/2026

One question that occasionally comes up is: What exactly is Where Women Connect?

It wasn’t something I planned.
It grew naturally.

Through our recruitment business, I’ve met incredible women from all over the world. Talented, ambitious and experienced women. But I kept noticing the same thing. Many weren’t just looking for a job. They were looking for people.
They wanted connection, advice, introductions, and women who understood what it was like to move countries, start over, build a career, launch a business, raise a family, reinvent themselves, or simply figure out what came next.

So in 2021, between Covid peaks, I started bringing women together. Before I knew it, Where Women Connect had become something much bigger than recruitment.
Today, it’s a community for women seeking meaningful connections, trusted relationships, new opportunities and genuine support.

Our members come from many different backgrounds, but what connects them isn’t a job title. It’s mindset. Curious women who want to meet others, learn, share, support one another and grow. Women who believe collaboration is more powerful than competition and know that the right conversation can change everything.

Over the years, I’ve watched friendships form, businesses launch, partnerships emerge, careers change, and opportunities appear simply because the right women met at the right time.

That’s why I continue to build this.
Because I believe we all move further, faster, and with a lot more joy when we don’t do it alone.

As Where Women Connect evolves, I’m excited to launch The Curated Circle this October in Doha, a smaller, more intentional membership for women looking to build deeper relationships and open new doors together.

For now, you’ll find us in Doha. Luxembourg is next!

To everyone who has been part of our journey so far, a huge thank you!
And if you’re only just discovering Where Women Connect, I’d love to hear from you.
Let’s start the conversation.

20/06/2026

Some partnerships make perfect sense.

Not because they were planned years in advance, but because they are built on shared values and a belief in what is possible when women support women.

When I first met Pinar Kaya in 2022, she had just arrived in Doha and was working as Director of Marketing & Communications at Hilton The Pearl.

At the time, I was organising my monthly Where Women Connect gatherings. Pinar was one of those people who immediately stood out. Professional, dedicated, generous with her support, and always willing to find a way to make things happen.

Over the years, we stayed in touch, cheering each other on through different chapters, projects and milestones.

Today, she is part of the team at Park Hyatt Doha, led by the wonderful Esra Parin, whom I first met many years ago during her time at W Doha.

What I admire most about both women is the way they continue to lift others as they grow. They understand the power of community, connection, and creating opportunities for women to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

Which is exactly what Women on the Move is all about.

Born from years of conversations with women from around the world who made Doha their home, this book shares stories of reinvention, courage, friendship, and building new chapters far from home.

So when I started looking for a partner for this project, Park Hyatt Doha immediately came to mind.

Not simply because it is a beautiful hotel, but because behind it are people who genuinely believe in creating spaces where women can connect, inspire one another, and share their stories.

When Pinar and Esra said yes, I was absolutely over the moon.

As Pinar shared: “At Park Hyatt Doha, we are honored to support initiatives that celebrate and uplift women. Inspired by Hyatt’s commitment to inclusion and belonging, and the impact of the Women@Hyatt community, we believe in creating spaces where women can connect, inspire one another, and share their stories.”

To Pinar and Esra, a huge thank you for believing in this project and the women whose stories fill its pages.

More soon.

05/06/2026

Meet my dear friend , founder of and featured in my series.

We met in Qatar through our shared passion for fashion and entrepreneurship. Over the years, that connection led to a collaboration on my own dress collection, inspired by silhouettes and prints I love. Sonali transformed my ideas into sketches that were brought to life through traditional craftsmanship. The fabrics were hand-dyed in Jaipur and stitched in Delhi by her talented team. It was incredible to see an idea evolve from sketch to finished collection, supported by artisans who have perfected their craft over generations.

With more than 30 years of experience across India and the Middle East, Sonali is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, educator and consultant. Her slow fashion brand, SR by Sonali Raman, was created from a desire to make ethically sourced and sustainable products, reimagining India’s traditional fabrics and crafts in a contemporary way.

Supporting women is at the heart of what she does. Through her work with women artisans, weavers and embroiderers across India, she helps create opportunities while preserving traditional craftsmanship.

Like many small businesses, Sonali has had to navigate changing customer sentiment, rising costs and supply chain challenges. Her response has been thoughtful: slow down, adapt and continue creating with purpose.

What struck me most is her belief in the importance of community. Visibility, collaboration, customer loyalty and simply showing up for one another can make all the difference for small businesses.

Here’s to the women building through change.

What’s your story?

31/05/2026

Some projects need to brew a little longer than others.

Women on the Move was born years ago in Qatar, through countless conversations with women from all over the world. Women who arrived with dreams, hopes, uncertainty, ambition, courage. Women who pivoted careers, started businesses, rebuilt themselves, found friendships, and shaped entirely new lives far away from home.

For years, I kept thinking: these stories that I started sharing through my different community series deserve to be captured in a book.

As many of you know, I’m endlessly curious when it comes to people and their journeys. Listening to women’s stories has always been one of my favourite things about building my Where Women Connect community.

But life happened. Business happened. Family happened. And this project stayed quietly brewing in the background.

Then there is . My dear friend, brilliant photographer, and my creative partner in crime in this book project. She has brought my community, my brand and vision to life through her lens for years, and now she is doing the same for the incredible women who will be sharing their story.

We were finally ready for the photoshoot in March and then the situation in the Middle East changed, forcing us to postpone everything. But last week, it finally happened.

We created a walk-in photoshoot, and one by one the women walked in smiling, excited, glowing. Women who I’ve known for many years, and who are very dear to me. The energy in the room was so special. We were all beaming.

And suddenly, this idea that had lived in my head and heart for years became real. Tears of joy ran down my cheeks, again!

Now behind the scenes, we’re passionately bringing it all together. Writing our stories, choosing portraits, editing pages filled with resilience, reinvention, friendship, courage, and the power of the right connections in the right room.

After the summer, Women on the Move will finally come into the world. And I truly cannot wait for you to read these stories, brought to life through the most beautiful portraits. Stay tuned!

Adres

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