— a newsletter for women in their mid-thirties who don’t give up on living a delicious life —
HELLO! I'm Tássia – so glad you're here!
I started Secret Club in 2022 for one simple reason: I needed friends.
After moving from Brazil to Finland, I was struggling to connect. After overthinking this topic, I learned it wasn’t just me — feeling alone as an adult is a global issue because when we grow up, life changes:
you have kids (or don’t), quit drinking, move countries, or switch careers. Suddenly, your old circles don’t quite fit anymore, even if the deep bonds stay. And let’s face it — we still need people to talk with, hang out with, and share new ideas and discoveries.
To meet like-minded people in Helsinki, I started speaking my heart out through this newsletter and organized meet-ups for people who liked what they read. That’s how a newsletter turned into a third space for women with the same vibe.
After over 100 meetups and newsletters, we finally understood what we are:
That’s the vibe. Come on in. ✨
Secret Club is also my low-key feminist rebellion: encouraging women to express themselves, feel at home in their own skin, and be proud of what they love, with zero need to shrink or explain it. We’re a rebellious way to live deliciously despite the system.
IS IT PAID? YES, AND WE DO BELIEVE IN PAYING WOMEN
We are a paid newsletter 📮 €9,90
But first, you can subscribe for free to read a few essays and feel the vibe.
If you want to read it weekly and join our active WhatsApp group, you can upgrade to the paid membership.
If you’re in Helsinki, you can also join our meet-ups organized by our amazing community!
📚 Monthly Book Club — We dive into thought-provoking reads by women authors only, and gather to share favorite quotes and reflections.
🍄 Creative Workshops — From astrology and tarot to crochet, journaling, mushroom foraging, and more — we joyfully explore new things together, one magical workshop at a time.
💬 Group Chat Vibes — We’ve got a lively WhatsApp group where things get real. Prefer slower, deeper conversations? You can also join us in the Substack comments for thoughtful exchanges.
Tássia who?
Hi again!
So, I’ve been writing since I was a teenager — it’s how I make sense of the world. That’s why Secret Club is a newsletter with events, not a community that happens to send newsletters. Also, because I’m an introvert. Writing comes first. The rest grows further. It might look like a subtle difference, but it’s key to bring the right people together 🫀
I’m 37 years old, worked in tech for many years, and consider myself a creative, but I’m terrible with handcrafting in general. I love dramatic landscapes like the Atacama Desert and Table Mountain… but I hate airports. I love trains and driving — miss having a car more than I’d like to admit.
Some of my happiest moments are in the water — swimming, sauna, or even a good ice dip. I love doing things solo. My ideal Friday night? Late-night writing in fancy pajamas, after a long shower and a glass of rosé. I live for deep one-on-one conversations and quiet, cozy gatherings.
One of my favorite things about Helsinki is the second-hand shopping culture. I’ve always been a thrifter at heart, and landing in the same city as Relove felt like fate. I believe in dressing your character and expressing yourself through style without feeding the fashion machine.
Also, I read tarot and just became more serious with Astrology.
Aquarius sun, Leo rising, Cancer moon. 🌙
Now it’s your turn — I’d love to know more about you!
