The Vision Behind Women’s Cocktail Night

After hosting a few mixers, March was right around the corner — and with a team at NSA Boston made up of mostly women, a new idea popped up during one of our meetings:

“Let’s host a mixer specifically for Nepali women in Boston.”

I was instantly on board.

As we started looking into it, something became very clear: nothing like this had been done before. At least not at this level — something premium, thoughtfully curated, and empowering — just for Nepali women in Boston.

So we said: if we’re going to do this, let’s go all out. Let’s make this not just an event, but a moment.

Oshina Bharati (huge shoutout to her) pitched a bunch of ideas and helped bring this vision to life.
The concept:

• Rooftop venue in downtown Boston

• Sunset vibes

• Cocktail attire — everyone dressed sharp

• Nepali food, champagne, a charcuterie board

• Professional photography

• Flowers, decor, music — everything high-end and curated

This wasn’t just a meetup. This was a celebration — of women, of progress, of presence. A space for Nepali women — students, working professionals, entrepreneurs — to connect, feel seen, and feel elevated.

We partnered with Makalu Boston, Zomsa Restaurant & Bar, Petals & Platter, Newchi TV, and DJ Mukund to make it happen.

The result?
Nearly 60 Nepali women showed up, from students to seasoned professionals. The vibe was electric.

Here’s what a few attendees said:

Deepa Shakya, Advisor – Social Impact & Private Sector Development:
“The event feels so great. Meeting women of all ages, and getting this young energy from the next generation — I’d say it’s fantastic.”

Srijana Chapagain, Applications Engineer:
“It was nice to see women doing great things — definitely a great event.”

Honestly, this was more than just an event.
It was a milestone — and one of the proudest moments in NSA Boston history so far.

But… not everything went according to plan.
Want to hear what went wrong behind the scenes? Stay tuned for our next blog.