From Our Founder: Why I Started The Brickell Babes
I moved to Brickell, Miami in January 2022, after nearly two years being a pandemic-era nomad. While I was thrilled to finally put down roots, something was missing. I had left behind an incredible network of girlfriends in NYC — my people, my go-to spots, my sense of home.
Before the pandemic, I spent 11 years in New York, and the last 6 in the West Village on Perry Street. Everything I loved was within walking distance: my favorite fitness studios, the perfect date-night restaurants, the nail salon that just got it. But most importantly, I had "my places" and my people.
Miami felt different. I didn’t know where to start. Finding my new spots—the ones that felt like me—was frustrating. It felt like everywhere I turned, someone was trying to take advantage of me—whether it was overpriced cleaning services, rushed nail techs, or just feeling like an outsider in my own city. I felt lonely.
To make matters worse, changing careers and working from home left me feeling extremely lonely. I missed my tight-knit group of girlfriends, who we would go to workout classes, grab last-minute dinners and drinks with and hold best friend sleepovers. I was new to Miami, and it just didn't feel like home...at least, not yet.
I FELT DISCONNECTED. SO I BUILT A COMMUNITY.
Transitioning into a new city, a new career, and a remote work life left me feeling more isolated than I expected. I missed my close-knit circle of girlfriends — our last-minute plans for a pilates class, spontaneous happy hours, deep conversations, and just the feeling of knowing you belong.
So, instead of waiting for a community to find me, I built one.
I put out a post in a Facebook group, inviting like-minded, ambitious women in Miami to meet for a casual happy hour. On March 16, 2022, 35 women showed up to Moxie’s in Brickell Village. And from that night, The Brickell Babes was born.
MY VISION FOR THE FUTURE
What began as a single happy hour has transformed into a powerful movement — an exclusive network of dynamic, high-caliber women redefining connection, influence, and empowerment in Miami.
Now, we’re elevating the experience even further. From curated networking events and intimate invite-only gatherings to impact-driven charity initiatives, and a private members' club, The Brickell Babes has become the ultimate destination for ambitious, like-minded women who seek depth, opportunity, and meaningful relationships. This is more than just events: it’s access, alignment, and a lifestyle.
Stay connected. The best is yet to come!