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Videos and articles about how to throw a party, run icebreakers, read real case studies, and make new friends.
Alina’s First 2-Hour Party
I received an awesome message from someone who heard me speak at a conference. Alina read my book, The 2-Hour Cocktail…
7 Icebreaker Questions to Use at Your Next Networking Event
I recently led an interactive workshop for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) in Fort Worth. The goal was to get a ro…
10 Best Dinner Party Tips
We all know the power of a great dinner party for making new friends and deepening existing relationships. But what if I…
How to Build Community in a Small Town
Have you ever moved to a new town and struggled to meet people and build your network? That's exactly what happened to Y…
The Lilly Friend Project: How to Make New Friends
In 2018, I conducted an experiment placing 100 flyers around NYC with the simple headline 'Do you want New Friends?' Th…
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Referenced in UPenn Academic Research
The power of structured social gatherings is gaining academic attention. Noah Adams, a researcher at the University of P…
10 Party Conversation Starters
Striking up a conversation with strangers can feel overwhelming. Whether you're an introvert, new to hosting, or just w…
10 Color Party Ideas: Dress Codes, Decor, and How to Pull Them Off
Get 10 color party ideas plus a full list of dress code themes, so guests always know what to wear and your photos alway…
Indoor Birthday Party Ideas
Want to host a birthday party that people actually enjoy and remember? As someone who's hosted hundreds of parties and h…
Tips for Hosting a Successful Fundraising Event
Want to host a fundraiser that actually raises money while keeping your guests engaged? Let me show you my top tips that…
How to Host Thanksgiving
Hosting Thanksgiving event can be stressful, but let's fix that. I'll show you how to transform your Thanksgiving into a…
Birthday Party Program: A Sample Agenda for Adults
Copy this birthday party program: a full order of events for adults, plus shorter sample agendas for kids, teens, milest…
