A Cosmopolitan Circle Rooted in Connection.
Global & Social™ is a curated community for globally minded ladies who value genuine friendships, engaging conversations, and connection across cultures.
So, you’re looking for more than just another event.
You want to meet interesting ladies, exchange ideas that spark your curiosity, and build connections that actually have a chance of becoming friendships.If you're looking to…
→ Be seen for who you are
Beyond your career, nationality, relationship status or motherhood. A place to belong without performing.
→ Effortlessly make meaningful connections
No searching through endless events, awkward arrivals, having social anxiety or wondering who will be there. Just thoughtfully curated experiences worth protecting your time for.
→ Turn interesting strangers into friendships
Intentionally meet interesting women beyond your usual circles, and see them often enough for genuine, trusted friendships to develop.
→ Have conversations that actually interest you
Recover excitement, curiosity and anticipation in adult life. Discuss ideas, experiences and life beyond small talk or networking.
You're in the right place!
Most social environments aren't designed for deeper connection.
You probably already have a busy schedule with large events and occasional dinners with colleagues, acquaintances, old friends who live in another city…Yet very few opportunities to develop friendships with people you genuinely connect with.That's because...
→ Large events favor brief conversations
Participants may meet several people without having enough time to know any of them well.
→ One-time gatherings lack continuity
One enjoyable evening rarely creates the repetition that adult friendship requires.
→ Existing circles tend to remain separate
Life circumstances and professional and social circles often limit who we encounter regularly.
We offer an intentional alternative, designed to turn interesting strangers into genuine friendships.
We bring cosmopolitan women in Miami together to build genuine friendships through intimate and carefully curated experiences.We are...
→ Intentionally small
Our group is always kept at ~10 participants for a tightknit community to start developing, where everyone knows and is excited to see each other.
→ Carefully composed
Our group is composed of curious, cosmopolitan ladies.
→ Continuity by design
The same circle meets across four weeks, giving reciprocity and trust time to start developing.
→ Culture as the starting point
Thoughtful hosting and conversations about food, places, art, experiences and ideas lower social anxiety and create an evening with texture.
The Miami Founding Circle
Format details
• Approximately 10 women.• Duration: Four in-person gatherings over four weeks.• Location: Different restaurants in Miami.• Expected date: September 2026. Exact dates will be shared before payment is due.• Tell us about you: Through a brief questionnaire we'll be sharing and a short, chill conversation.• Exclusive founding circle rate: $99 in total for the four gatherings.• Food and drinks: Purchased separately by each participant.
Culture as the starting point
Each gathering draws inspiration from a different culture: its habits, values, ways of connecting, and ways of seeing life.Over dinner at a restaurant rooted in that culture, we’ll use what it can teach us to explore bigger themes like similarities, differences, vulnerability, and reciprocity.You’ll always discover something about the world, something about the ladies around the table, and perhaps something new about yourself.
What to expect at our gatherings
→ Arrive
Enter a welcoming setting and be introduced by the host.
→ Discover
Encounter a cultural idea, story or question that gives context to quickstart a discussion.
→ Connect
Move through paired and group conversation. Part of the evening remains unstructured so conversations can flow naturally.
→ Continue
Leave with context for the next gathering.
The $99 fee is a one-time offer that applies to the Founding Circle only.Joining the waitlist is free and does not guarantee or require participation.
Who We Bring Together
Global & Social™ is for women who are curious about the world and about each other.You don’t need to be an expat, a polyglot, or have lived abroad.
You’ll likely feel at home here if you’re...
• Cosmopolitan, whether through travel, culture, language, work, or simply curiosity.• Professionally established or building a meaningful career.• Drawn to thoughtful conversation, good food, new perspectives, and cultural experiences.• Interested in real friendship, not just expanding your network.
What This Circle Isn’t
It may not be the right format if you’re primarily looking for:• Professional networking, business leads, and transactional introductions.• High-energy social events with large parties.• A space where you can just show up without engaging.Our circle is the kind where people remember your name, conversations continue beyond the evening, and friendships have room to grow.
Meet Mariana, Our Founder
Global & Social™ was founded by Mariana, a Miami-based Brazilian economist passionate about connecting people, cultures, and ideas across borders.She has lived, studied, and worked across Brazil, France, and the United States, traveled to 50+ countries and 40+ U.S. states, and is currently learning her seventh language. Over the past decade, she has advised startups, companies, governments, NGOs, and international organizations on cross-border initiatives.Having built a life across cultures herself, Mariana knows both the excitement of starting somewhere new and the challenge of forming meaningful friendships as an adult.She created Global & Social™ to make those connections more intentional, enriching, and memorable, bringing cosmopolitan women together to exchange perspectives, share experiences, and build genuine friendships.Outside of work, Mariana volunteers weekly with Miami-Dade Animal Services, supporting community events, shelter operations, and animal welfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes Global & Social™ different from other women’s social groups in Miami?
Global & Social™ is built around small, recurring circles rather than large events or one-off networking. The same ladies meet repeatedly through thoughtful experiences designed to give genuine friendships time to develop.
2. Who is Global & Social™ designed for?
The circle is designed primarily for cosmopolitan women in their late 20s through their mid-40s, who are building meaningful careers and want to expand their social world. Curiosity, openness, and reliability are the factors that matter the most.
3. Do I need to be an expat or have lived abroad?
No. Some participants may be polyglots or have lived in different countries, while others might have grown up in Miami and are deeply curious about the world. A global mindset matters much more than passport stamps.
4. What does it mean that the circle is “curated”?
Places are not filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We consider each applicant individually, including interests, reliability, and the overall mix of backgrounds and perspectives, with the goal of creating a circle where conversations are interesting and genuine relationships have room to grow.
5. Can I apply with a friend or come on my own?
Both. Coming alone is completely normal, and friends are welcome to apply separately, as each application is considered individually. However, friends are not guaranteed placement in the same circle. Part of the experience is stepping beyond your existing social patterns and meeting women you might not otherwise have the chance of encountering.
6. Is Global & Social™ primarily a dinner club?
No. Food and hospitality help create the setting, but the heart of Global & Social™ is the recurring circle itself. Gatherings may take place over dinner, at cafés, in cultural spaces, or through other intimate experiences across Miami.
7. Why does the Founding Circle meet for four consecutive weeks?
Because meaningful connection usually requires repetition. Four gatherings provide enough continuity to move beyond introductory conversation and start building familiarity and trust, while still keeping the experience a manageable commitment.
8. What if I need to miss one of the gatherings?
Life happens, but consistency is essential to the experience. Before accepting a spot, participants should review all dates and plan to attend at least three of the four gatherings.
9. What happens after I join the waitlist?
You’ll first share your contact information and briefly tell us why the circle interests you. When applications open, selected waitlist members will receive a short questionnaire, followed by a brief fit conversation before places in the circle are offered.Joining the waitlist does not guarantee a place in the first circle. Not being selected for the first circle only means that your profile may be a stronger fit for a future circle.
10. How can I join Global & Social™ in Miami?
The first step is joining the waitlist. From there, we’ll keep you updated on the Founding Circle, the questionnaire, and upcoming opportunities to become part of Global & Social™.
Your next circle starts here.
Meet ladies you might not otherwise cross paths with, and give new friendships the chance to grow.