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20 Coffee Chats in 2 Weeks: Here's What Happened

Ellie on August 09, 2024

A while back I made a post on X that would end up changing my life! (I know so dramatic, but seriously tho) Let’s go back in time: // Detect...
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Richard Choi • Edited

This was a great read!! It's definitely convinced me to do more coffee chats hahaha You just never know what connection will lead you to what you're looking for :) It's a testament to the power of community!

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Ellie

Thanks for reading Richard!! Totally agree, you never know what will happen :)

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Bob James

agree, a great read Ellie 👏👏

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Sophia Iroegbu

Great article and yes, coffee chats are a great way to meet people esp. for shy folks (like me)

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Ellie

Aw thank you Sophia! And definitely, it's less intimidating than going to a meetup with a bunch of people, but you'll still have the chance to connect with many people individually.

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Sophia Iroegbu

I agree.

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Bob James

me too 🙌

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Prince

I literally came across your article from someone on LinkedIn, and now I'm convinced to do more coffee chats 😅

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Ellie

Aw! That's awesome! Hope you have some great coffee chats 😊

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Valeria writes docs

I feel inspired! I'm nervous to post that message like you did, but I should definetely do it. Thank you for sharing your experience Ellie!

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Ellie

Aw so glad to hear that Valeria! 💜😊 You definitely don't need to post it publicly, even DMing some friends at first works 😄

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Leif Latiff

Just discovered this on Daily.dev. Reminds me of those days during COVID (and after) when I was longing for any kind of interactions with fellow hoomans. I think I had at least 1 coffee chat in a week. Cant do more than 3 (introvert lol🖖).

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Bob James

It's the "Going into the coffee chat with the intention of making a new friend" that aligns with my intention so perfectly, thank you Ellie 🙌

Love the bit about 'Communication Skills' because it allows me to get to know you a little and see where we might be similar

I usually drink a coffee and have some blueberries, and, if you didn't already know, i'd love to have one with you 💛

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leob • Edited

Interesting, but whom do you choose then and how do you "find" people? Like I said it's interesting, but to be honest I don't think this would be my cup of ... tea :D

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Carisa Elam

Introvert here. Your articles makes it seem a lot less scary!
Thanks for the post.

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Ashley D

I love this for you @elliezub. This is amazing to see you reaching out and building connections and learning from and sharing with others. ❤️

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Rabeeh Ebrahim

Coffee chat will improve our communication skills and may get opportunities that we don't expect. Anyway, I going to give a try :)

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Josefine Schfr

oh my god this is so cool!! (And so brave of you! It takes courage to talk to 'strangers' from the internet 😮‍💨)
Thank you so much for sharing, really motivating to do more coffee chats ☕️

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Victory Benson

This is amazing and inspiring