Tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials for hosting every type of gathering. From cocktail parties and dinner parties to birthday celebrations, networking events, and themed parties.
How to Give an Office Tour
I was invited by Learn VC, a venture capital firm to attend the grand opening of their new headquarters at Arena Hall in…
Name Cards at a Party Video Tutorial
Introduction In this video, I'll show you step-by-step how to create personalized party name cards. It involves jotting…
How to Host a House Party: Step-by-Step Video
How do you host a house party? This video will show you exactly how I hosted a house party and a live 10-minute walkthro…
Hosting Your First Party: Complete Video Tutorial
Join me behind-the-scenes as we film a start-to-finish party with Tyrel on my book tour. I’ll show you icebreakers, anno…
How to Host a Ping-Pong Party
I love to play ping pong, and I love to host parties. So why not host a ping pong party? In this article I’ll try … Rea…
How to Host a Hotel Lobby Party, Meetup, or Happy Hour
I believe that most 2-hour cocktail parties should be hosted at home. There’s a variety of reasons for this. But sometim…
How to Host an Article Club
Are you a member of a book club but struggling to keep up with the pile of books you still need to read? Book clubs … R…
How to Host an Event: Parties & Networking
Have you ever been to a party or a networking event that felt utterly disorganized? Or one that was so memorable that th…
Conversation Topics That Actually Work (Party or Anywhere)
I moved to New York City not knowing anyone. For the first few years, parties felt like a test I kept failing. I'd stand…
How to Mingle at a Party (Even If You Hate Small Talk)
Most people treat mingling like a personality trait. Either you have it or you don't. I used to think that too. But afte…
Beyond the Weather: The Best Small Talk Ideas
Connecting with people is no easy task. Some people spend their entire lives afraid of doing this. I wrote out the best…
What’s Small Talk? And How it Builds Connections
Most people underestimate small talk. They think it's just filler before the "real" conversation starts. But after hosti…












