Reader,
You don’t have to be an extrovert to host events. (I promise.)
In my latest interview with Amelia Hruby of Off The Grid, we dive into the story behind Therapist Chillout, a low-key networking series I’ve been hosting since 2023, and how to make IRL events work for you and your business.
Tune in to learn all about:
- Why I decided to host in-person events & how I picked my first venues
- Different approaches to RSVPs and how this evolved to match the needs of attendees (and the world)
- Why relationships are the only timeless marketing “strategy”
- How to tend to yourself while hosting events
- Different types of events to host depending on your personality
- What to do if nobody shows up for your event
If you’re thinking about how to be less online and more IRL in 2026, this episode is for you.
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This episode was included in Off The Grid’s 2026 Creative Marketing ToolKit.
So how do you share your work, start a business, and grow your audience in 2026?
What marketing strategies will work right now and in the long run?
That’s where the 2026 Creative Marketing Toolkit comes in...
Five days, five episodes. An of-the-moment marketing class. All for free!
SEO, AI, blogging, email, newsletters, events, trends, and more.
Explore all the episodes here to set your creative business up for success without social media.
Please "reply" to let me know: 💬
- How did you use social media in your business in 2025?
- Do you want that to change or stay the same in 2026?
I closed my IG account last month, and am still sitting with how I want to use LinkedIn this year. Curious what you're sitting with, too.
Happy listening, 🎧
Ari
P.S. Want to host events as a way to grow your business? I will be teaching a workshop about hosting IRL events inside The Interweb this spring. You'll learn how to determine whether hosting in-person events is right for you, ways to promote them with ease, and where events fit into your overall marketing ecosystem.
Learn more about The Interweb here.
👆Transparency: No affiliate relationship here, I simply love being part of this community and think you might, too.
P.P.S. Stay tuned for another podcast interview coming your way that’s all about navigating AI as a creative business owner. 🤖
