started Fika.
I want to tell you why Fika exists — because it's personal. In 2016 I found my biological mother through a Facebook post that went viral, and the moment it happened I understood something I've held onto ever since: finding your people can change your whole life.
That's the idea behind everything we do here. I started Fika so more people could feel that — the joy of a real connection, in real life, with someone who gets them. A great friend, a special someone, a circle that feels like home.
It works best when you show up, stay open, and give people a chance. Be brave, say yes, and let's go meet the world together.
I'm looking forward to seeing you at our next event!
Denise Sandquist was adopted from Vietnam as a baby and grew up in Stockholm. She speaks six languages, holds a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics, and has lived and worked in six countries around the world. Being an international citizen taught her something simple but powerful: people everywhere are much the same. We all long for love and belonging — and when we find it, we live happier, more fulfilled lives.
Come say hello — I'd love to see you there.
Open Fika