She built the community every girl needed: The story of the Lonely Girls Club with Holly Cooke

Ever felt lonely and struggled to find your people? Turns out, you are not alone. In fact, you are the majority. In this episode, I sit down with Holly Cooke, the founder and driving force behind The Lonely Girls Club — one of the UK’s most powerful communities for women seeking connection, friendship, and support. Born from Holly’s own experience of loneliness after moving to London, what began as a small Facebook group has grown into a nationwide organisation with over 150,000 members and seven branches across the UK.  We dive deep into the mission behind the club, Holly’s personal journey, and how the Lonely Girls Club is changing what it means to find “your people.” Whether you’ve felt disconnected, shy about making new friends, or just want to surround yourself with a fun community of amazing women — this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about: The courage in admitting loneliness How LGC started - Five women, pancakes, and a few nerves The growth story - From a tiny Facebook group in 2018 to a national community Overcoming the trauma of bullying How LGC helped Holly heal and realise the power of female friendships The realities of starting a business - The overwhelm, self-doubt, the “why am I doing this?” moments Burnout and boundaries Money, sustainability & paying yourself for the first time Controversy around being a 'girls only' club Advice for anyone feeling isolated or starting over in a new city This chat feels like a warm hug from a big sister. By the end of our chat, I hope you feel less lonely, empowered to reach out, and inspired to create something amazing like The Lonely Girls Club Community. Find Holly and the Lonely Girls Club at: https://www.llgc.co.uk/ @lonely_girlsclub @holljc