the rise of the 'third place'
it’s 5 pm, and your workday is done. so, where do you go next? home? the gym? or somewhere else to unwind and reset? if you’re like many of us bouncing between work and home with no space in between, you might be missing a key ingredient that helps balance it all: a “third place.”
but what exactly is a third place? let’s dive deeper:
your first place is your home, your second is work, and your third place is anywhere you go to recharge and connect outside of those two. maybe it’s a cosy café, a park bench, a club, or a community centre — essentially, a space you’re naturally drawn to without feeling like you have to be there. but here’s the tricky part: finding that spot where you feel completely comfortable, welcome, and truly at ease is often easier said than done.
why third places matter
these spaces aren’t just somewhere to pass time or pit stops between work and home—they’re lifelines. they give women the chance to show up just as they are - surrounded by a community that understands them. from co-working hubs to private clubs, these spaces are flipping the traditional concept of networking on its head. it’s no longer just about business connections or grabbing a ‘quick coffee’ — it’s about finding your tribe, forging meaningful relationships, and claiming a space that feels truly yours.
a third place represents a haven where ideas flow freely, conversations take root, and personal growth happens naturally. it’s where you feel understood, where you can exhale, and where you can just be.
two months into running india’s first ‘third place’ exclusively for women
we’ve been open for just over two months, and we’ve already witnessed how our members have made this space their own. whether it’s bringing in homemade cookies their mom made for everyone or showing up as their most raw, authentic selves, we’ve seen leap.club become more than just a place to work — it’s become ‘a second home’.
and that’s exactly what we set out to create — a physical space that brings women together in a genuine, unfiltered way. where they can put their legs up and find peace, away from the often cold, chaotic digital world which feels transactional or impersonal.
in a world where “connections” are often reduced to clicks and likes, we’re proud to be witnessing real, face-to-face interactions and see the magic that happens when women have access to a space that’s warm, and built with them in mind.
as we look ahead, we hope to grow, not just as a space but as a community where women can thrive. it’s not about providing a seat at the table anymore — it’s about creating a space where every woman can truly belong, free to express, create, and connect — on her own terms.
if you live in bombay, and haven’t found your third place yet, we’re saving you a seat. apply for membership → www.leap.club/offline
