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How to Host Events That Build Community: From Coffee Chats to Summits
Hosting events can feel overwhelming—budgeting, logistics, RSVPs, tech (the mic still makes me nervous!). But after co-hosting the Women Rising Summit with 250 incredible women, I can tell you this: when events are aligned with who you are, they stop draining you and start fueling you.
In this week’s episode of The Seed, I’m sharing everything I learned—from why events matter to the step-by-step logistics that make them possible.
Why Events Matter
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Connection builds faster: Face-to-face (or screen-to-screen) events create instant trust.
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Authority grows with a mic: Leading a room shifts how people see you.
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Community sticks when it gathers: Whether it’s 5 or 250, groups create momentum.
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Alignment equals energy: When events reflect your values, they light you up.
Types of Events You Can Host
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Micro Moments: Coffee chats, masterminds, accountability pods.
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Small Gatherings: Workshops, lunch-and-learns, panel discussions.
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Signature Events: Summits, retreats, annual conferences.
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Virtual Events: Webinars, challenges, digital summits.
Event Logistics Made Simple
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Define the promise—what one clear takeaway will attendees leave with?
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Choose your format and venue—start small and scale when ready.
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Set your budget—stay lean at first and invest in reusable items.
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Secure vendors and support—venue, catering, AV, volunteers.
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Map your run of show—registration, welcome, sessions, breaks, closing.
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Market with clarity—make the promise clear in every invite.
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Always have a contingency plan—tech backups, extra supplies, flexibility.
Events don’t have to be extravagant. They just need to be aligned, simple, and built on connection.
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