About Us

Welcome to SWANN, a Minnesota-based nonprofit community built on the belief that meaningful connection has the power to inspire confidence, belonging, and growth.

SWANN was created to bring together women and allies from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, and stages of life through authentic conversations, shared experiences, and community-centered events. We believe that while every person’s journey is unique, there is strength in discovering the common threads that connect us through our stories, challenges, ambitions, traditions, and dreams.

Our mission is to create spaces where women and allies can connect, explore, and grow personally, professionally, and culturally. Through storytelling gatherings, wellness activities, workshops, mentorship, networking opportunities, and community conversations, we aim to foster genuine relationships that continue beyond a single event or interaction.

At SWANN, we value curiosity, inclusivity, support, and community. Whether someone is looking to build friendships, expand their professional network, reconnect with culture, explore new perspectives, support and learn from diverse communities, or simply find a welcoming space to belong, we hope SWANN becomes a place where they feel seen, supported, and inspired.

For allies, SWANN offers an opportunity to build meaningful cross-cultural relationships, engage in thoughtful conversations, celebrate diversity, and contribute to a more connected and supportive community alongside women from a wide range of lived experiences.

From casual guff and gupshup conversations to deeper discussions about identity, wellness, career, motherhood, creativity, and community impact, SWANN exists to encourage people to show up as themselves and grow together.

We are building more than a series of events. We are building a community rooted in connection, exploration, and collective growth.