Gatherings Podcast

The Gatherings Podcast is a podcast where Chrystina and Jessica talk about party hosting from the point of view of two female engineers. While they appreciate the beauty of a well-curated tablescape and will gladly Instagram a dessert table full of mini doughnuts, they have found in their own party planning experiences that they like to keep things simple.

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Meet the Hosts

Chrystina and Jessica met online in 2014 and became friends based on the fact that they were both civil/architectural engineers who loved to host parties.

**Meet Jessica**

Jessica is an engineer living in upstate New York, just outside of the wild Adirondacks with her husband, Chuck, their two little boys, dog Brody, and a little flock of chickens. Jessica:
Writes about rustic, seasonal food with a focus on local ingredients on her blog, Sweet Love & Ginger. (Recipes can be found here.)
Has a huge passion for educating people about essential oils.
Sells herbal products (including teas!) and does consultations through her business Old Wisdom Wellness.

**Meet Chrystina**

Chrystina is an engineer living in the city of Philadelphia. She is engaged to be married and balances her job as a management consultant with her extracuricular hobbies (parties, greeting cards, singing, and content creation). Chrystina:
Was a resident assistant in college.
Would always rather bake than cook.
Has another podcast called **Things I’m Working On** - part journal, part conversation starter about trying to be just a little better than she started.

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S2E11: Our Favorite Events from the Last Year

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk about their favorite events from the year.

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S2E10: Kids Parties and Kids at Parties with Instafather Andy

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Andy Shaw of Instafather about hosting birthday parties for kids (as well as attending birthday parties where kids will be in attendance).

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S2E9: Talking about Brunch is Hell with Rico and Brendan

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam about their book Brunch Is Hell.

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S2E8: Networking & Parties with Sean Hand

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Sean Hand about networking and (and at) parties.

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S2E7: Keeping It Simple with Ali Rosen

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Ali Rosen about keeping parties simple.

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S2E6: Minimalism in Party Planning

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Jenn Palandro of Hello Brio about minimalism and sustainability in party planning.

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S2E5: How to Plan a Conference

In this episode, Jessica interviews Chrystina about how to start a conference based on her experience with masterminding The Blog Connect in Philadelphia, PA.

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S2E4: The Logistics of Hosting (and Attending) Potlucks with Kristin Donnelly

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Kristin Donnelly about the logistics of hosting and attending potlucks.

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S2E3: 10 Overlooked Last Minute Party Items with Madeline from Where Is This Damn Corkscrew

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Madeline from Where Is The Corkscrew about 10 Last Minute Items you need for your next party.

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S2E2: The Imposter Syndrome of being a Hostess with Ana from Rosemary & Rye

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Ana from Rosemary and Rye about the imposter syndrome that comes with being a party host.

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S2E1: Dinners with Field Notes, NY

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Joan Porambo and Kyle MacPherson, the chefs at Field Notes, NY, about hosting real-time farm-to-table dinner parties.

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S1E10: Holiday Traditions with Chrystina and Jessica

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica share their favorite holiday traditions.

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S1E9: Wine Pairing for the Holidays with Vicki Miller from Vinocity Events

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Vicki Miller from Vinocity Events about wine pairing for the holidays.

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S1E8: The Perfect Tea Party with Andy Hayes

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Andy Hayes from Plum Deluxe about hosting the perfect tea party.

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S1E7: Sunday Pancakes with Roaa

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Roaa Elgabrouny about planning casual Sunday morning pancake gatherings.

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S1E6: Planning the Ultimate Themed Party with Miranda from Spooky Little Halloween

In this episode, Chrystina and Jessica talk with Miranda Enzor of Spooky Little Halloween about hosting the ultimate themed party, all lessons learned from her annual Halloweenie Roast.