About

A message from the founder

I started Mutuals because I know how important a community is, and how hard it is to find as an adult.I tried some apps where swiping felt awkward, who was I to reject a friend when there I was clearly wanting one? Then there were the 1:1 meetups, not only did they feel like interviews, they felt like a waste of time if two seconds in you didn't vibe. Don't get me started on subscriptions. The solutions all felt transactional, and against how real friendships actually happen.I knew there had to be a better way.I grew up as one of three sisters. Having my people was integral to my life. I had built-in community and constant connection. Its importance was engrained in me since I was little. My mom would not let us fight, and if we did we had to apologize, hug it out.Every time I moved (which was often), I was determined to have a community, even if it meant starting from scratch. The older I got, and the further I got from my sisters, the harder this became.But I was determined, I learned what works and what doesn't. It took me years to find my crew in SF. And when I did, I remembered how much more fulfilling life can be when you are with your people.I've always been a connector. The middle sister. The one who hosts. The one who creates spaces where strangers walk in and friends walk out. This is what I love doing. This is what I'm good at. I learned it from the best— my parents still host 100+ people dinner parties. They taught me what it takes make guests feel at home, to feel seen, and the importance of every detail to throw a good party.Mutuals is built on the belief that friendship shouldn’t be left to chance. We create curated, interest-based gatherings designed to help like-minded women connect in real life, without the pressure, awkwardness, or randomness.