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One of my goals for 2024 is to make new founder friends—not just on LinkedIn but in person.
I love virtual events, but there's nothing like the magic of in-person and travel to lift your spirits. Since Covid, I've been mainly wfh, and life can feel a bit small and routine when you're doing the same things every day, especially if you're working weekends on a side project.
I mentioned it to a friend (who is also working all hours on her own stuff), and she said, "Yeah, I don't know what day it is!!" I need to take a tip from the Geishas and change my outfit a few times a day rather than staying in sports gear. Make each workday an occasion because it is. Details matter!
So, I’m on the hunt for events for creative entrepreneurs; the smaller, the better. I've bought a ticket for Craft + Work, an intimate one-day event (max 50 tickets) built around personal stories and group convos. I chatted with the founder this week, Keir Whitaker…