🗞 The Secret Post | Week 38
EXPOSED! Secret Club Confessions from a Mysterious Little Bird
Helsinki, Monday, September 15th — Tássia’s busy today, so I’m taking over to spill secrets from deep inside Secret Club. Most are about her (obviously), others about the community itself. Buckle up.
THE ALMOST END
Word is, Tássia nearly pulled the plug on Secret Club at the end of 2023. Too tired, too drained, too free. She realized she had enough friends, so why continue? Lucky us, someone whispered the forbidden word: paywall. And voilà — 116 paying members later, we’re still alive. Guess money really does make the world (and the Club) go round.
THE FAILED STARTUP ERA
Apparently, she flirted with the idea of turning Secret Club into a startup. Meetings, pitch decks, the whole thing. Spoiler: Even though she gave a killer pitch at Aalto University, she hated every second of it. She’s not a CEO — just a writer who prefers commas over KPIs. And honestly? Respect.
THE MEET-UP MANIA
How many gatherings so far? She doesn’t even know. Last year alone had 43, and with all the casual ones, we’re easily past 100. Looks like Helsinki’s hottest ticket is called Secret Club. How does she do it? Not even she knows. More recently, she’s been saying the events create themselves; she just shows up. Starting to think she’s not just woo-woo, she’s a real witch.
THE ORIGINALS
Not everyone sticks around — but some of the OG Secret Clubbers from 2022 are still close friends. Aww. Turns out, friendship contracts are real here. And yes, even I have my besties in the Club. Do I go to every meeting? No. But do I always come back for the workshops (irresistible) and the new people (always fabulous)? Obviously. Another witch flag.
THE INTROVERT REVEAL
They say she’s an introvert. People laugh — she doesn’t look like one. But trust me, she recharges alone, pen in hand, book on lap. Except at Book Club. Rumor is that’s where she’s finally found her crowd. Cute, right?
XOXO,
A Little Bird from the Club
Secret Club is going mushroom hunting… and only four lucky spots are left. 🍄✨
Anna Nyman (best witch in town) is leading us through the basics with a little mushroom exhibition — how to spot the edible gems, dodge the poisonous impostors, and know which terrain hides the good stuff. Then it’s off into the woods for a proper forage. Expect baskets, knives, and maybe a touch of sorcery vibes.
You’ll even learn how to dry and freeze your finds so the magic lasts all winter. At the end, everyone’s haul gets checked (because let’s be honest, we don’t trust you that much with poisonous mushrooms). Oh, and there’s an e-book to take home too — modern times, babes.
Practical magic: bring a basket, a mushroom knife, and water. Don’t have gear? Anna’s got you covered. Rain or shine, the hunt goes on — waterproofs encouraged.
📍 Luukki, 14:00–17:00. Bus 345 from Elielinaukio easily gets you there. If you’re driving, there’s a free parking lot.
Members first, but yes — non-members can sneak in too (as long as they’re women, of course).
