From conversations over coffee to stories of career transitions, entrepreneurship and finding your voice, September was a month of learning, sharing and building meaningful connections across Switzerland.
September brought together everything that My Swiss Story stands for: community, belonging, shared experiences and the courage to explore new possibilities. From conversations around freelancing and entrepreneurship to coffee gatherings across Basel, Zug and Zurich, the month was filled with opportunities to connect, learn and grow.
Alongside our community events, we continued to share stories of individuals navigating career transitions, building confidence and exploring new paths. Through our blogs and editorial features, we celebrated the experiences that remind us that every journey is different, and every story deserves to be heard.
Here’s a look back at what September looked like at My Swiss Story.
Community Events: Bringing People Together
At My Swiss Story, we believe that meaningful connections often begin with a simple conversation. Whether it’s learning something new, sharing experiences or meeting someone over coffee, every gathering is an opportunity to build a stronger sense of community.
September brought several opportunities for our community to come together, both virtually and in person.
Freelancing and Founding a Business in Switzerland Webinar
Starting a business or pursuing freelancing in a new country comes with its own set of questions, challenges and opportunities. Our webinar, Freelancing and Founding a Business in Switzerland, focused on exploring the world of entrepreneurship and independent work within the Swiss landscape.
The session was led by Vena Verga-Danemar, she created an opportunity to learn more about establishing a business, exploring freelancing as a career path and understanding the possibilities of building something independently in Switzerland.
At My Swiss Story, we aim to create spaces where individuals can explore new ideas, gain insights and feel encouraged to take their next steps. Conversations around entrepreneurship and self-employment are an important part of helping our community discover new professional possibilities.
Coffee with a Purpose: Basel
Our Coffee with a Purpose gathering in Basel brought members and guests together for a morning of conversations, connections and community.
These gatherings are about more than networking. They provide a welcoming space for individuals from different backgrounds to share their experiences, exchange ideas and build relationships organically.
Whether meeting someone new or reconnecting with familiar faces, every conversation adds to the sense of belonging that we continue to nurture within the My Swiss Story community.
Coffee with a Purpose: Zug
Our community gatherings continued in Zug, bringing people together over coffee for another opportunity to connect and share experiences.
Each person brings a unique perspective, and these informal conversations often open doors to new friendships, professional connections and fresh ideas. Our Coffee with a Purpose gatherings are designed to make these interactions feel natural, inclusive and meaningful.
The Zug meet was another reminder of the importance of having a community where people can come together, exchange perspectives and feel welcome.
Coffee with a Purpose: Zurich
We also brought Coffee with a Purpose to Zurich, continuing our efforts to build meaningful connections across Switzerland.
From professional experiences and personal journeys to everyday conversations, these gatherings create room for people to find common ground and learn from one another.
At My Swiss Story, we value the connections that grow beyond a single meeting. A simple conversation over coffee can lead to a new friendship, a fresh perspective or a sense of reassurance that there are others navigating similar experiences.
On the Blog: Stories of Growth, Change and Confidence
Alongside our community events, September was also a month of sharing stories that encourage reflection, inspire new perspectives and celebrate individual journeys.
Through our Entrepreneur of the Month feature and editorial blogs, we explored themes of language confidence, career transitions and civic awareness, each offering readers a different perspective on life and experiences in Switzerland.
Entrepreneur of the Month: Eveline Rosa | Unlocking Confidence Through Language
Finding confidence in language and creating opportunities for connection.
Language plays an important role in how we express ourselves, build relationships and navigate new environments. For individuals living in a country where they may be learning a new language, developing confidence in communication can be an important part of their personal and professional journeys.
Our Entrepreneur of the Month feature introduced readers to Eveline Rosa and her work in language confidence. Through her story, we highlighted the importance of communication and the role it can play in helping individuals feel more comfortable expressing themselves and pursuing opportunities. Every entrepreneur has a unique journey, and Eveline’s feature was an opportunity to bring attention to the experiences and work behind her professional path.
I Changed Career Direction After 20 Years in Tech. But Didn’t Start Over.
Because a career journey doesn’t always follow a straight line.
What does it mean to change direction after spending two decades in one industry? Our blog explored the experience of navigating a career transition after 20 years in the technology sector.
Career transitions can bring new questions, opportunities and uncertainties, particularly when they involve moving away from a field in which someone has spent a significant part of their professional life.
This story highlights the possibility of redefining one’s professional path and exploring new directions, even after years of experience in a particular industry. It reflects an important part of the conversations we encourage at My Swiss Story: professional growth can take many forms, and every individual’s journey can evolve over time.
Switzerland Votes on 27 September: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding the civic landscape of Switzerland.
Understanding the country we live in goes beyond its culture, communities and professional opportunities. Civic participation is also an important part of becoming familiar with Swiss society.
Our blog, Switzerland Votes on 27 September: Everything You Need to Know, focused on the Swiss voting process and the issues surrounding the upcoming vote. It offered readers an opportunity to learn more about the country’s democratic system and engage with the civic landscape.
For people living in Switzerland, understanding how democratic processes work can be a valuable part of feeling informed and connected to the society around them.
Through this article, we continued our effort to share relevant information and encourage awareness of the issues and processes shaping life in Switzerland.
Beyond the Brand: There’s More to Every Story
Every brand has a story that goes far beyond its name, products or services. Behind every business is a person, an idea, a journey and a series of experiences that shape what it becomes.
At My Swiss Story, we’re excited to introduce Beyond the Brand, a new editorial series that looks beyond the business to explore the people behind it.
Through this series, we’ll be bringing forward the stories, inspirations, challenges and turning points that shape entrepreneurs and their brands. It’s about getting to know the person behind the vision, understanding what drives them and discovering the experiences that often remain unseen, because every brand has a story worth telling, and sometimes the most meaningful part of that story is the person behind it.
With Beyond the Brand, we’re looking forward to creating space for more authentic conversations, fresh perspectives and stories that inspire our community.
Entrepreneur of the Month: Celebrating Stories Behind the Businesses
Every entrepreneur has a story that goes beyond the business they’ve built. Behind every idea is a journey shaped by experiences, challenges, determination and the courage to take a different path.
Through our Entrepreneur of the Month series, My Swiss Story celebrates the individuals behind these businesses, offering them a platform to share their journeys, the lessons they’ve learned and the experiences that have shaped their professional lives.
This series is about more than business milestones. It’s about the people, the decisions, the challenges and the moments that make every entrepreneurial journey unique. By sharing these stories, we hope to create connections, encourage meaningful conversations and inspire others who may be considering a similar path.
Coming Up in October: More Opportunities to Connect
As we move into October, we’re looking forward to more opportunities to bring our community together through coffee gatherings, shared experiences and member-led conversations.
Coffee with a Purpose: Lausanne
We’re excited to reconnect with the Lausanne and Geneva region through Coffee with a Purpose in Lausanne, hosted by Manouchka Elefant.
This gathering will be an opportunity to meet members of the community, build new connections and create more opportunities for meaningful conversations in the region.
Members’ Meet: A Little Something to Share
Our upcoming members’ meet is bringing a fun and interactive twist to community conversations.
Instead of a traditional meeting, we’re inviting each member to teach the group something they enjoy or know how to do, in just 10 minutes. It could be something as simple as making a cup of coffee or tea, sharing a personal skill, demonstrating a hobby or teaching a small everyday trick.
There’s no need for formality or elaborate preparation. The idea is simply to share a little piece of ourselves, learn from one another and have fun together. We believe that everyone has something worth sharing, and this gathering is all about celebrating those little things that make each of us unique.
Coffee with a Purpose: Zug
Our Coffee with a Purpose gatherings continue in Zug, bringing the community together for another morning of conversations, new connections and shared experiences.
We’re looking forward to welcoming familiar faces and meeting new members as we continue to grow our community across Switzerland.
Coffee with a Purpose: Basel
We’ll be closing out the month with another Coffee with a Purpose gathering in Basel.
As always, the focus will be on creating a welcoming environment where people can connect, exchange ideas and build relationships over a cup of coffee.
Whether you’re already part of the My Swiss Story community or joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there.
Building Belonging, One Story at a Time
Looking back at September, what stands out is the variety of ways in which our community came together.
From exploring entrepreneurship and freelancing to meeting over coffee in different cities, from celebrating individual professional journeys to sharing information about life in Switzerland, every activity contributed to the conversations we want to encourage at My Swiss Story.
We understand that building a life, career or business in a new environment comes with its own experiences and challenges. Having a community where people can exchange ideas, share their stories and learn from one another can make those experiences feel a little less unfamiliar.
Whether through a community gathering, a webinar, a blog or a conversation with someone new, our aim remains the same: to create opportunities for people to connect, feel included and find a sense of belonging.
To everyone who joined us, contributed their stories, attended our events, read our blogs or supported our initiatives, thank you for being part of the My Swiss Story community. Every conversation, connection and shared experience adds to what we’re building together. As we look ahead to October, we’re excited for more stories to be shared, more relationships to grow and more moments that remind us of the importance of belonging.
Here’s to more stories, more connections and a community that continues to grow together.
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