Ladies, Wine & Design

Ladies, Wine &
Design Astana

A conversation series
with Jessica Walsh
Hosted by Dinara Akhmetzhanova & Banu Davletova

A monthly event series for women in creative fields in Astana. We’ll wine*, dine, and have casual conversations on a wide variety of topics relating to creativity, business, and life. To stay updated, follow us on Instagram or TikTok. Additionally, please get in touch if you'd like to collaborate, host us in your space, teach a workshop, or be a guest speaker.
*Alcohol is entirely optional; you can drink tea, coffee or whatever you like!

October 8, 2022 Welcome LW&D Astana

Get ready for the first LW&D meetup in Astana! We're planning an open discussion about empathy and toxic environment in our design communities, fears and failures, pains and gains.
Let’s open up about our own personal experiences and challenges of being a designer.
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March 25, 2023 Self-Promo

Today we will talk about the skill of promoting your work and yourself as a designer. At our last meeting, we realized that each of us lacks these skills, especially when you work in the creative industry and need to present what you do.
We look forward to seeing you at our event!
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April 15, 2023 Rise & Shine

Let's have a cozy breakfast to practice self-presentation, discuss what prevents us from promoting ourselves and how to overcome it.

We will be happy to see everyone interested, however the number is limited, so please register with a link in bio.

Time to rise & shine!
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May 20, 2023 Toxic-free: wine & dine

We invite you this Saturday for a delicious dinner with a glass of wine in a cozy atmosphere of a summer terrace, to get to know each other better. We will discuss how to get rid of toxic situations at work and in life. We will share our stories and give advice on how to create a healthy and productive atmosphere.

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June 18, 2023 HerStory: literature picnic

Ladies, it's time to celebrate our favorite female characters in literature! Join us for a picnic dedicated to the strong and independent women who have inspired us throughout the years. Let's raise a glass of wine and toast to the power of female representation in literature. See you at Ladies Wine Design!
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July 22, 2023 MovieNight

Since it's the month of movies, we decided to organize a joint screening of the film by the most vibrant and creative film director of the 21st century Wes Anderson.

We invite you for a joint dinner, where we will get to know each other better and spend a pleasant evening with a glass of sparkling wine.

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August 12, 2023 PinkParty

Inspired by the popular movie "Barbie," we decided to explore the theme of "Beauty & Social Media" this month: we suggest that you dress up as elegantly as possible, enjoy yourself, and make new acquaintances over sparkling drinks (if desired)

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September 25, 2023 CareerTalks

Do you want to know about the secrets of a successful career? Are you interested in the creative process in design? Or perhaps you need advice on balancing work and personal life?

This week, our AMA online interview series begins with leading experts in their fields.
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October 28, 2023 ScaryParty

We invite you to a meeting where we will discuss our career fears, share "scary stories" in professional growth, and exchange experiences on how to deal with fears.

And it's also a great opportunity to dress up as your favorite character or just create a light Halloween costume.
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November 18, 2023 HerGame

We will bring together professional game practitioners, experts in the field of business games, and you, the participants, in search of your own purpose and its fulfillment.

You are in for an incredible journey into the world of self-awareness and creative thinking, which will help you reach incredible heights in business and personal life.

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December 10, 2023 Xmas Magic

Lets celebrate coming NY together within our lovely LWD Astana community!

We are pleased to welcome you to our new event "XMas Magic"! It will be an unforgettable master class where we will create flower pots and candles for ourselves and our loved ones.

And also, we will have a photo session with a professional photographer.
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February 18, 2024 Love is

We are ready to announce the topic of our next meeting: "Love is…" where we will gather for breakfast in a cozy and beautiful café and discuss such a sensual topic as true friends.
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Jessica Walsh started Ladies, Wine & Design in New York after doing a lot of thinking and reading on why there are so few women creative directors. She believes we can change that through mentorship and championing others' work. Now more than ever, women need to work together to foster healthy and positive connections, dialogue and help empower each other. Inspired by this vision - Dana Assanova and Kamilya Mukhamejanova decided to start the LW&D chapter in Astana.

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