Walking the Talk: Start With Yourself
bUm Berlin – the Wintergarten
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 21, 10999 Berlin, Germany
Saturday,
31 October 2026
Doors 11:30
12:00 – 16:00
See you at the Wintergarten.

€20
Strictly limited to 40 seats. Your ticket includes full event entry, the live recording panel, brunch and marketplace access.
About
We are taking the InYourShoes podcast out of the recording booth and into the room with you.
Ever feel like life in Berlin is moving a little too fast? Work, family, ambition, relationships, trying to keep up… sometimes you just want to sit down with people who get it and have a real conversation. We talk about success and careers all the time. But we don’t always talk about the things happening underneath it all. The doubts. The changes. Starting again. Figuring out who you are outside of your job.
That’s the kind of conversation we’re creating with In Your Shoes.
Experience
Think of it as an afternoon to slow down and have some real conversations. We’re bringing together 40 people from different walks of life for honest stories, practical lessons, good conversation and genuine connection. No corporate conference. No motivational speeches. Just people, stories and space to think about what it means to start with yourself.
All of this in the beautiful, sunlit Wintergarten at bUm Berlin.
Conversations
The Art of Beginning Again
Majekodunmi Abayomi · Lawyer & Founder of FTLG Network
Jasper Kessler · Founder, auchcool.de
Starting over: building unshakeable self‑belief, dropping the survival‑mode armour, and moving from fighting to survive to genuinely thriving.
More Than My Title
Ines Aldekamp · Motivational Speaker & Marketing Consultant
Rebuilding self-confidence after unexpected corporate layoffs or life pivots. An eye-opening conversation challenging the “Normal Introduction” culture, exploring where our true worth lies when the job title is stripped away.
Soulful Acoustic Set
Glory Ero · Vocalist & Recording Artist
A calm live acoustic performance after Session 2, a moment for everyone to pause, breathe, and reset before we move into tea and networking.
Finding Your Anchor
Ezinne Jessica Idowu · Executive Assistant
Olubukola "Buki" Olowu · Tech Talent Acquisition Manager & Pastor
How they protect their peace while still showing up for the people around them at work, at home and in their relationships. Honest, shame-free conversations about boundaries, personal choices and life’s big changes.
Who it's for
This afternoon is for
- →Expats, creatives and professionals navigating life, career or personal growth in Germany
- →Anyone tired of superficial networking and craving raw, honest human connection
- →People balancing a demanding career with personal well-being, family or major life shifts
- →Those building a sense of self-worth that doesn’t depend on a job title or daily output
- →Anyone who simply wants to be in an intimate, welcoming room of real conversations
Format
An intimate autumn gathering, strictly limited to 40 guests: three live-recorded panel sessions, an exclusive acoustic performance, an open audience Q&A, and a 45-minute break: Tea Tasting & Marketplace with Eduard / Teas where you will discover the teas, hear about their origins, a headshot portrait studio with one of our marketplace vendors, merch pick-up for add-on orders, and something to brunch on during the break.
Explore the marketplace
These are add-ons to your seat. Reserve your event ticket first; the marketplace can't be checked out on its own.
Eduard/Teas
A little taste of something special.
Eduard/Teas will be joining us with a selection of thoughtfully curated teas. Come taste, discover, and find your new favourite cup.
Visit Eduard/Teas →The Bud-Lab
Experience The Bud-Lab.
Look around when you arrive. The Bud-Lab is bringing their floral creativity to In Your Shoes, transforming our event space with beautiful, thoughtfully designed flowers. Come see the space come to life and experience her marketplace.
Visit The Bud-Lab →MADE Financially
For those who are keen on intentionally building wealth in Germany.
MADE Financially is a community platform for working expats and professionals ready to have real conversations about their financial future. From tax optimisation and real estate investment to leveraging the German pension system. Stop by their marketplace space to connect, ask questions you have been sitting on directly, and discover practical resources to take control of your wealth journey in Germany.
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