S1E3: Networking Events with Lauren Caselli
During Episode 03 we're chatting with Lauren Caselli from Lauren Caselli Events about life stories, event planning, benefits of facilitation, and all the things.
Lauren Caselli is a strategic event marketer and facilitator that works with creative corporate and tech companies to help them build brand awareness through top-notch event experiences. In 2015, she founded the Boss Lady Bash, an event for creative female entrepreneurs starting their own businesses without taking big business loans. Selling out 7 times, the Boss Lady Bash is a premier example of how to create connection in an increasingly digital world, and is proof of the continuing value of in-person experiences.
Show Notes:
Meet Lauren
Chrystina met Lauren at The Yellow Conference
Lauren journeyed from New York City to Montana and started her own event company, Lauren Caselli Events
Event Planning 101
"Events [are] about getting people together in a room, having face-to-face time with them, getting them away from their phones and away from their screens, and really engaging them in a conversation." - Lauren Caselli
Using food as a gathering tool
Event Planning 201
Lauren's craziest wedding planning story
How Lauren started her event planning business
Experience curation
Boss Lady Bashes
What are you planning right now?
Lauren: Boss Lady Bash, Birthday Party
Chrystina: The Blog Connect, Murder Mystery, Tea Party
Jessica: Husband's Birthday
What's going on in your kitchen?
Chrystina bought a rolling free-standing spice rack.
Lauren is buying in bulk.
Jessica is getting ready for spring.
How are you staying in touch?
Jessica is planning dinner parties.
Lauren is planning breakfast dates.
Chrystina is sending birthday cards and scheduling phone calls.
What are you working on right now?
Chrystina: The Blog Connect
Lauren: Hiring an Associate Event Planner
Jessica: The Gatherings Podcast & a chicken coop
What are you loving right now?
Jessica has been reading about permaculture design.
Lauren is watching The Americans and is learning more about investing for women.
Chrystina is composting with help from Bennett Compost.
Find us online:
Lauren
Chrystina’s Contact Info: Homepage, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
Jessica’s Contact Info: Sweet Love & Ginger, Old Wisdom Wellness, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest