A space for international women in Tirol who are building something of their own.
ConnectHer Tirol is a brand-new, English-speaking networking group for self-employed and aspiring self-employed women living in and around Innsbruck.
Whether you’re freelancing, running a small business, launching a creative project, or just exploring what comes next, ConnectHer is here to help you connect with like-minded women who understand the journey.
From September 2025, we’ll meet monthly in Innsbruck (and sometimes beyond) for casual networking: think walk-and-talks, after-work Apéros, breakfast meetups, or a lunchtime chat in the park. No membership fees, no pressure, just honest conversations and meaningful connections.
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This isn’t a newsletter. If you sign up, you’ll receive quick invitations to future ConnectHer events, and a reminder of other professional networking events or business-related events that might be of interest for women like us.
We won’t spam you – who has the time?! And of course, you can unsubscribe whenever you like.
Networking events coming up from September 2025
We plan to organise at least one event a month (sometimes things get tricky over the holidays!), and we try to keep things simple: walk & talks, breakfast conversations, a “chat in the park” at lunchtime.
Why ConnectHer?
Because building something of your own doesn’t mean building it alone.
Being new to a place, or new to self-employment, can be isolating. I know because I started my first business in Tirol in 2004, and it can be both an exhilirating and frustrating experience.
My goal is to create a space where women support each other, share experiences, and learn together. I believe that strong, supportive networks matter, especially when you’re figuring it out as you go.
ConnectHer is for you if you’re:
- Self-employed or running your own thing (or thinking about it)
- Living in Tirol, especially as part of the international community
- Looking for connection, inspiration, or simply someone who “gets it”
The primary language of the group English, but everyone is welcome, whether you’re new to Tirol or have been here for years.
Curious? Join us by signing up for our mailing list or by following us on LinkedIn.
Because networks in business matter: and not just for business.
Hi, I’m Suzanne Whitby. I’ve run businesses in South Africa, the UK, the US and Austria, and I am convinced that women have a vital role to play in co-creating hopeful, sustainable futures. I know how important a community is when running your own business, and I created ConnectHer because I think that this sort of community is missing in Tirol.
I’d love to meet you and see how we can make Innsbruck and surrounding areas a welcoming place for women like us.
If you’re interested, you can learn more about here here or connect with me on LinkedIn.
