#GGAI

Chicago

Make new friends, try new things and connect with like-minded women in Chicago, Illinois.

what’s included

Your membership comes with benefits, like free events, a dedicated community platform, discounts to brands we love, and more.

monthly irl events

Connect with your local community at in-person events and meetups in the health, fitness and outdoor space at no extra or a reduced cost.

mobile app + platform

A custom mobile app and online platform dedicated to connecting with your fellow members and building community — no more creeping on IG!

access to other cities

Heading on vacay? Traveling for work? Join any of our other GGAI cities to attend an event, ask for recommendations, and tap into the local scene.

free digital events

Attend digital events to connect with the entire GGAI community as a whole, no matter where you live.

first-access to drops

Receive perks to GGAI like first-access to Drops and Retreats, exclusive discounts, and member-only collections.

book club, playlists, community challenges + more

We’re always adding fun features to our platform and making our community an interactive space.

Wanna give it a spin?

Check out our FREE 30-day trial to get a feel for the community, attend an event and make sure it’s a fit for you!

Recent Chicago Events

  • shadow boxing

  • aerial arts

  • Group Hike

  • strength class

  • barre class

  • Silks Class

Take a peek inside the platform

While our focus is on in-real-life, we've got you covered with our custom app and online platform. Connect with fellow members, stay informed, RSVP for upcoming events, and enjoy additional features at your fingertips.

  • “GGAI provided such a soft landing for me when I moved."

    GGAI provided such a welcomed soft landing for me when I moved to a new city! I have been able to connect with so many like-minded gals-turned-friends and love getting to attend local events where I am always exploring new things :)

    — Hanna F.

  • “everyone is here to make friends so there's no stress about starting up a conversation with someone."

    I was struggling to meet new people and make friends in a town I've lived in my whole life. Through GGAI, I've met some great people and been able to grow our friendships outside of the group too. I love that when you go to events you know everyone is here to make friends so there's no stress about just starting up a conversation with someone”. It's also so great to have this network to reach out to for local recommendations, and when you want to throw a Barbie party and need more people to invite ;)

    — Audrey S.

  • “GGAI gives me a sense of community and fills each week with joy and adventure."

    I had just moved to a new city and was feeling pretty isolated, living across the country from everyone I knew. I started going to GGAI events, and soon enough, I made my first friend. The more meetups I went to, the more friends I made. Fast forward to today, and these girls have become my sisters. They give me a sense of community and fill each week with joy and adventure. I'm forever grateful to GGAI for giving me a family full of yes-girls!

    — Tori C.

  • "I've been able to try out some really fun things that I would've otherwise never tried."

    I've made so many really good friends through this platform that have grown into groups that meet up for 5Ks, camping and beyond. I've been able to try out some really fun things that I would've otherwise never tried, like learning how to use a crosscut saw, trying Lagree, pickle ball, and even knitting! Joining GGAI has rocked my world and I [literally] recommend it to everyone I meet.

    — Amanda B.

Join us —
In real life!

Monthly Membership: $15/month

Includes:

  • Access to monthly IRL events and meetups

  • Custom online platform and mobile app to stay up to date

  • Access to all 18 IRL cities across the country

  • First-access to GGAI Drops and Retreats

  • Free online workshops and events to connect with everyone

  • Member-only perks and discounts to brands we love

  • Book Club, Monthly Playlists, Community Challenges, and more

Annual Membership: $79/year

Includes:

  • Access to monthly IRL events and meetups

  • Custom online platform and mobile app to stay up to date

  • Access to all 18 IRL cities across the country

  • First-access to GGAI Drops and Retreats

  • Free online workshops and events to connect with everyone

  • Member-only perks and discounts to brands we love

  • Book Club, Monthly Playlists, Community Challenges, and more

  • Save 56% and make a commitment to yourself and your squad

  • Free 30-day trial to attend your first event and see if this is a good fit for you

we’re alyssa + joanie!

Your Chicago Community Leads

We’re *obsessed* with meeting new people and trying new things in and around Chicago, Illinois. We love planning badass events that are fun, inviting and safe. You can usually find us adventuring around the city, trying out new studios or planning the next meetup with our CHI crew. We can’t wait to meet you at an upcoming event soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Simply click this link to sign up.

    We offer two membership options:
    1. Monthly for $15/month
    2. Annual for $79/year, which includes a free 30-day trial and over 56% in savings!

  • Our membership comes with a lot of benefits and perks including:

    • monthly in-person events

    • a custom app and platform

    • access to other IRL cities

    • free digital workshops

    • first-access to drops and retreats

    • discounts to other wellness and outdoor brands we love

    • book club, monthly playlists, community challenges, and more!

  • In addition to covering operating costs, we charge a small fee because it allows our members to take ownership and commit fully to this community

    Let’s face it, we’ve all been a part of those free Facebook groups before. You know - the ones you join but never actually go to anything or connect with anyone? Yeah… those! GGAI is not another Facebook group, and we’re so proud of the engagement and interaction our communities have.

    Accessibility is crucial to us. If the membership fee is out of your budget, please reach out to us at hello@girlgetafterit.com and we’d be happy to chat through an option that works for you.

  • We are a women-focused community and welcome all people who are comfortable being in women-centered spaces.

  • We’re obsessed with trying new things, so you name it and we’ve probably done it!

    We love the wellness, fitness and outdoor space - everything from workouts and mental health to outdoor adventures with friends. Our events welcome all ability levels and are low-key, fun and take the intimidation out of doing it alone.

  • GGAI is for all adult ages! We have members who are 18 years old up to 62, with the majority of our members being in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

    We value intergenerational friendships and believe connecting with women from all walks of life is so important.

    *members must be 18 years of age to join

  • The majority of our events are completely free. There are some instances where activities require having certain equipment (skis, paddle board, rentals etc) which we leave up to the attendees to bring.

    Then, every once in a while studios/hosts we partner with will offer our community a reduced class or workshop fee, often way cheaper than the usual rate.

  • We think this is for you if…

    → you want to meet new friends, but don't know where to start

    → you love wellness — everything from working up a sweat to working on your mental health

    → you want to try new things and step outside of your comfort zone

    → you’ve tried all the friendship apps, but realized that…they’re kind of awkward

    → giving back and making a difference is important to you

    → maybe you’ve moved to a new city and want to dive into your local community

Let’s be friends!

connect with @ggaichicago on the ‘gram