Host the Party, Don’t Chase the Room

Networking feels like something you should do, doesn’t it? Show up, make small talk, collect a few business cards, hope someone important notices you. But let’s be honest—it’s exhausting. And if you’re not the life-of-the-party type, it’s downright painful. So here’s a different idea: stop chasing rooms where you don’t feel like you belong. Instead, host the party. Create the space. When you’re the one inviting people in—whether it’s to a table read, a backyard screening, or a virtual...