Notes While We Build Podium – Vol. 4 (retreat, fundraising, Nov events)
There's 1 last room at our retreat, our first Angels have invested, and we dropped our biggest event calendar yet.
Hi friends,
We’ve welcomed over 300 members this year after onboarding our latest intake! ❤️
If you’re reading this, it means you’ve crossed paths with Podium before — at an event, through our waitlist, or as one of our members (past or present).
Here’s what’s top of mind for us…
🌴 48 days left until our Bali retreat
If you value real connection and want to close the year with like-hearted women, this is your sign to take the last room at our Bali Retreat 11-14 → FULL DETAILS
Here’s what past guests had to say:
“I loved being taken care of by the team and the villa staff. The place was so beautiful and restful that I got to really reflect on my own and with the other ladies.”
“It was my first ever retreat and first group trip with only women - I didn’t expect to have so much fun. The people were amazing, and the effort put into every session really showed.”
💸 Big News: Our First Angels Are In
We’ve officially welcomed our first angel investors into Podium! 😍
They’re all women in our age group who believe in what we’re building — and that blows our minds a little. It’s rare to see women backing women with capital, especially at this life and career stage, so we’re proud to be part of shifting that norm.
If you’ve already expressed interest, check your inbox. We’ll close this community round by 15 Nov, and have more exciting funding news is coming too... stay tuned!
🗓 26 Events, 3 Vibes this November
We just launched our biggest calendar yet - 25 members-only events in November across 12 new topics! And 1 event open to non-members too 👀.
So it’s easier to find what fits, we’ve grouped everything into three vibes:
Reflect – Shared spaces to express, converse, and make meaning together.
Learn – Grow through shared insight and honest exchange.
Mingle – Meet new people through easy, serendipitous connection.
There’s something for every season you’re in.
🌱 Our Team Has Grown
Our team officially welcomes 2 more awesome ladies in Singapore!
🧨 Fun fact: Both finished career sabbaticals after quitting jobs at big corporates, chasing work that felt more aligned.
We couldn’t be happier to have them help shape what it means to build not just a women-centered community, but a women-centered company. 🥳
Thank you for being here. We’re only just getting started. 💫
With gratitude,
Mai & Alka 🌿
PS. If you’re not yet a member and want to join, see you in our waitlist for the next intake.