Central Asian Women Connect - Berlin | Empowering Stories, Networking & Lunch
Central Asian Women Connect – Berlin | Empowering Stories, Networking & Lunch
📍 Plove Berlin, Neue Bahnhofstraße 25, 10245 Berlin
7 December 2025 | 13:00
Expect heartfelt stories, open conversations, genuine insights, and new connections - and, of course, a warm Central Asian lunch (shorpa, manty, plov, baursak, and tea) lovingly prepared to make you feel at home.
This gathering isn’t just an event - it’s a homecoming.
A space to pause, to breathe, and to reconnect with your roots. To meet women who carry Central Asia in their hearts while shaping their futures here in Europe.
We are women who adapt, build, and rise - yet sometimes forget how much strength we already hold.
This day is a reminder of that strength, and of the beauty of walking this journey together.
Three inspiring women from Kyrgyzstan who built their lives and careers in Germany will share their journeys - stories not only of success, but of transformation, courage, and purpose.
Speakers:
Saikal Kasym
Entrepreneur & Founder of Plove Berlin
Topic: Entrepreneurship with Soul: The Story of Plove Berlin & How Heart Creates Success
Saikal Kasym’s story is a celebration of heart-led entrepreneurship. As the founder of Plove Berlin, she has built a space where Central Asian culture comes alive through food, hospitality, and connection. But behind this success lies a journey of intuition, courage, and purpose.
Her talk explores how intuition, emotional intelligence, and values can become a business strategy -especially for women building brands in new countries. Saikal will speak about the challenges of starting from scratch, building a loyal community, and leading with empathy instead of control.
She’ll reveal how to grow a business without losing your energy or authenticity, and how to stay creative while navigating risk and uncertainty.
Key takeaways:
How intuition and empathy can become your strategic tools.
What it takes to build a recognizable brand abroad.
How to inspire others without burnout.
Why culture and storytelling can make your brand unforgettable.
Elnura Ashimova
COO of 2hearts, Speaker & Creator of “Rituals of Longevity”
Topic: Your Story – Your Personal Brand: Turning Your Life Experience in Germany into Strength and Capital
In her talk, Elnura Ashimova will share how her own journey - from a structured corporate career to a more conscious, purpose-driven life - became the foundation of her personal brand.
She’ll discuss what it means to build a brand from within: not from image or marketing, but from clarity, authenticity, and values.
Elnura will touch on the challenges of adapting to a new culture, balancing professional success with inner peace, and creating projects that reflect what truly matters - such as her initiative on Longevity & Wellbeing.
Her presentation will remind you that your migration story is not a weakness, but your greatest capital.
You’ll learn how to turn your experience into a narrative that opens new doors, attracts the right people, and strengthens your confidence.
You’ll leave with:
A clear sense of how to build a personal brand rooted in authenticity.
Practical insights on balancing success and wellbeing.
A reminder that your story - with all its layers - is your greatest advantage.
Saikal Gerlach
Deputy Head & Founder of HerCentury Germany e.V.
Topic: From Adaptation to Leadership: My Journey of Growth and Strength in Germany
Saikal Gerlach’s talk is about the real path of transformation - from uncertainty to leadership. She will share how she arrived in Germany as a newcomer and, through years of personal work, became a leader in a male-dominated industry.
To succeed, she says, it wasn’t enough to “work hard” - she had to reprogram her inner beliefs shaped by a patriarchal upbringing and build new habits in four key areas: mindset, networking, physical resilience, and executive presence.
Saikal will share how sports and physical endurance became part of her confidence, how mentorship and community helped her grow, and why self-image matters as much as competence.
You’ll learn:
How to shift your mindset from adaptation to empowerment.
How to build a strong professional network in a new country.
How physical strength and confidence go hand in hand.
How to show up as a leader - inside and out.
Why You Should Join
To reconnect with inspiring Central Asian women from Berlin and across Europe.
Hear honest stories about leadership, resilience, and purpose.
Exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and grow your community.
Enjoy the warmth of Central Asian culture - through food, conversation, and shared experience.
All presentations will be held in Russian to create a warm and open atmosphere where everyone can express themselves freely.
Your ticket includes lunch, drinks, and participation in all sessions. As seats are limited, we kindly recommend securing your ticket early to ensure your spot at the event.
Come as you are - leave inspired, reconnected, and full of new energy.