Side Hustle Stories & Open Networking Night

**📅 Date:** Thursday, November 13, 2025 **🕡 Time:** 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM **📍 Venue:** *Gillies Café, 143 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland* **💵 Contribution:** *$5–$10 (optional donation)* If you can’t afford it — **please still come!** Your presence and participation matter more than the money. *** ### 🎯 **About the Event** Join us for a relaxed evening of **music, networking, and real stories** about side hustles, startups, and creative independence. This meetup is for **freelancers, contractors, small-business owners, and anyone curious about starting something of their own.** Expect a welcoming vibe, good conversations, and a little inspiration to keep your ideas moving. *** ### 🗓 **Evening Schedule** **6:30 PM – Arrival & Networking** Grab a coffee, enjoy the background music, and connect with other freelancers and side-hustlers. **6:45 PM – Sam’s Story: Wins & Lessons** A short, honest talk from Sam about building multiple side hustles — the ones that worked and the ones that didn’t. **7:00 PM – Open Discussion: Funding & Growth** Interactive group chat. A venture-capital guest may join us to share insights about funding and opportunities for small businesses. **7:55 PM – Collaboration & Networking** Share what you’re working on, swap ideas, and connect with potential partners. **8:25 PM – Closing Notes & Future Plans** Wrap-up and announcements for upcoming events. *** ### 💡 **What to Expect** * ☕ Relaxed café setting with light background music * 💬 Open discussion on funding, growth, and real-world experiences * 👥 Networking and collaboration opportunities * 💡 Stories of success and failure from real people *** ### 💳 **Contribution Options** * Donate $5–$10 through **Bank Transfer**: Or contribute in cash at the door (optional). Funds help cover Meetup subscription and small organizing costs. *** ### 👥 **Who Should Join** * Freelancers, contractors, and small-business owners * Anyone exploring a side hustle or funding idea * People who love real conversations and community *** ### 🌱 **Why Come** Because every idea starts with a conversation. Come for the coffee and music — stay for the people and inspiration.