Deeper than casual coffee chats
Higher standard than social media discourse
More intimate than large networking rooms
Intellectually alive in a way that's rare
Once a month, a small group of women gathers for a live, audio-only conversation. There's no agenda. No keynote speaker. Just a carefully chosen topic and a room full of people who came to think, not to be seen.
What conversation used to feel like...before everything became content.
A modern take on the old Victorian salons.
About Editors Circle
Because there are so few places left where people can be in process—
Editors Circle exists to provide a place to be in process. Quietly. Honestly. Intelligently.
Editors Circle is for you if:
- You crave a space where you can think out loud—without needing to have the "right" take
- You work in ideas, words, strategy, or creativity, and miss having real intellectual exchange
- You're tired of conversations that stay shallow or default to performance
- You want something between "close friend" and "professional network"—a thoughtful middle ground
- You've felt alone in your curiosity and want to be around others who are quietly rigorous
Read Our Circle Code Here
Read Our Circle Code Here
But it's not for you if:
- You're looking for a community with a trainings, replays, or a content library
- You want coaching, advice, or someone to tell you what to do
- You expect a polished experience with a strict agenda—this is a salon, not a summit
- You prefer fast, strategic conversations over slow, exploratory ones
- You're not comfortable with silence, ambiguity, or not having the answer
How It Works
Each month, We'll share a question or theme in advance. You can come prepared—or not. There's no homework.
Editor’s Circle is a 3-month minimum by design—it’s how the room stays thoughtful, respectful, and real.
No video. No visual pressure. Just voices, and the particular kind of honesty that emerges when no one's watching.
Audio Only
Intimate enough for real conversation. Each salon is capped at 8 people, so there's space to speak and space to listen.
Small Group
A standing invitation on your calendar. Some months you'll talk more; some months you'll listen more. Both matter.
Once A Month
Every salon needs a hostess.
I'm Lena, Editor‑in‑Chief of Nora. Magazine. I've been building a publication that takes women's intellectual lives seriously, and along the way, I kept wishing there was a room where I could have the conversations I was editing on the page.
So I made one. Not for other people—for myself. And then I opened the door.
I’m not hosting this from the sidelines. I’ll be in the room because I need it too. I’ll bring the prompt, hold the container, and meet you at the table, as a participant with everyone else.
FAQ
I review every request personally. If it seems like a fit, I'll send you a welcome email with details and next steps. If the timing isn't right, I'll let you know—no ghosting, I promise.
What happens after I request an invitation?
You miss it—and that's okay. There are no recordings or recaps. Part of what makes this work is that it's live and unrepeatable. If you can't make a month, you'll catch the next one.
What happens if I can't make a session?
It takes time to settle into a room. The 3-month commitment isn't about locking you in—it's about allowing the experience to become what it's meant to be.
Why is there a 3-month minimum?
Because free rooms get messy. When there's no cost, there's often no filter. Conversations drift toward self-promotion, networking pitches, or people who signed up on a whim and never show. A paid membership keeps the room intention and that changes what's possible.
Why would I pay for conversation?
The stuff we think about but rarely say out loud—friendship, ambition, comfort, doubt, what we actually want. Topics change monthly, but the thread is always: what's true and what's hard to talk about elsewhere.
What kind of topics do you discuss?
Confidentiality is the default. No recording, no screenshots, no attribution, no sharing of identifying details. You can carry insights with you, but never someone else's story.
What does “off the record” mean here?
No. There's no curriculum, no hot seats, no one telling you what to do. This is a conversation among peers—I facilitate the space, not your life. It's also not therapy or a support group.
is this coaching?
You’ll be in good company. This isn’t a room that rewards those who talk the most. It values presence, thoughtfulness, and listening. You won’t be put on the spot or called on. Speak when you have something to say, or simply be in the room. Some of the most meaningful contributions come from people who wait.
What if I'm an introvert?
We review for voice and values. No credentials required, just honesty.
Membership Application
- Be curious and open to learning; resist the urge to convince or correct.
- Show respect and suspend judgment—different doesn’t mean wrong.
- Be authentic and encourage authenticity in others; bring your real self, not your brand.
- Be purposeful and to the point, so everyone has time to be heard.
- Give full attention to whoever is speaking, no side conversations, DMs, or multitasking.
- Avoid interrupting; allow pauses and silence.
- Ask questions when you’re curious, and honor the right to decline answering.
- Remember: listening is participating.
- Everyone is invited to share; no one is required to.
- You always have the right to speak and the right to remain silent.
- We don’t give advice unless it’s explicitly requested. This circle is for witnessing and reflecting, not fixing.
- We share from the present moment; we don’t dwell in long, unrelated past stories better held in a therapeutic space.
- No pitching, self-promotion, or soliciting inside the Circle unless it’s explicitly invited.
- We begin and end on time.
- We each share responsibility for the quality of the conversation; the host guides, but we co-create the space.
- Confidentiality is essential: what’s said here stays here. You may take insights with you, but never someone else’s story, name, or identifying details.
- No recording, screenshots, or attribution — “off the record” is the default.
If you ever feel these agreements are being stretched, bring it to the host privately. Our first commitment is to a space where depth, self-trust, and discernment can actually happen.
Facilitated by Lena, founder of Nora. Magazine.
One live 2/hr salon per month.
A standing invitation to a room that's hard to find elsewhere.
membership
Apply in 5 Minutes. Next Cohort: March 2026.
Limited-Time Founding Members Rate Locked in at $450 per Quarter
That's it. No upsells, no tiers, no content library. Just the conversation.