To this day, the situation remains that, within work structures, FLINTA* (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender people) generally benefit less from contacts and networks – which can have an impact on their visibility, workload and pay. The FLINTA* Meetup addresses this issue by connecting solo self-employed individuals and founders active in Hamburg’s creative industries. The aim is to bring together FLINTA* individuals from various fields – ranging from design and writing to film, games and the visual arts – to achieve greater visibility and a better flow of work through networking and mutual support.
Each event evening offers space for up to 40 participants. The evening begins with a relaxed get-together over drinks and guided discussion prompts. A short keynote talk on relevant topics such as social media, client acquisition or SEO provides fresh and easily implementable ideas for your own self-employment or start-up. Over dinner, participants can exchange ideas, share what they’ve learnt and forge long-term contacts for future collaboration.
Topic: Viva La Megalomania – Your path out of the imposter phenomenon!
In the upcoming edition of the FLINTA* Meetup, we’ll be exploring the imposter syndrome: where does your imposter syndrome stem from and – more importantly – what concrete steps can we take to alleviate it? Coach and trainer Yeter Cetinkilic aims to encourage participants, through her keynote, to develop their own ‘delusions of grandeur’ – not in an exaggerated way, but in a healthy and self-determined manner. This is about genuine inner strength and the courage to believe in yourself more and to clearly define your personal goals.
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The event will be organised – from the moderation to the catering – by a FLINTA* team to create an open and supportive atmosphere. The evening is intended to be a safe space, so we’d be delighted, for example, if participants introduced themselves using their pronouns straight away.
The FLINTA* Meet Up is taking place in collaboration with Lara Gahlow, founder of the FLINTA* Network.