Most of us have been there,  a part of a community but still wishing we had friends or felt more connected. Colby and Kayty moved to their current community 2 years ago and upon coming back they felt a longing for connection. In this episode Kayty will talk about what it looked like to create "group blind friend dates" with people she was meeting in community and how those relationships turned into her best friendships!  In this episode, you will get actionable steps on:  1: How to identify "friend attraction" and who to extend an invite to  2: How to extend the invite. What to say/not say 3: How to plan an event that balances recreation & vulnerability  4: Follow through: How to continue to grow the relationships  Our hope through this episode is that you feel ready to extend the invite and confident that community is just an invitation away!

Most of us have been there, a part of a community but still wishing we had friends or felt more connected. Colby and Kayty moved to their current community 2 years ago and upon coming back they felt a longing for connection. In this episode Kayty will talk about what it looked like to create "group blind friend dates" with people she was meeting in community and how those relationships turned into her best friendships! In this episode, you will get actionable steps on: 1: How to identify "friend attraction" and who to extend an invite to 2: How to extend the invite. What to say/not say 3: How to plan an event that balances recreation & vulnerability 4: Follow through: How to continue to grow the relationships Our hope through this episode is that you feel ready to extend the invite and confident that community is just an invitation away!

Most of us have been there,&nbsp; a part of a community but still wishing we had friends or felt more connected. Colby and Kayty moved to their current community 2 years ago and upon coming back they felt a longing for connection. In this episode Kayty will talk about what it looked like to create "group blind friend dates" with people she was meeting in community and how those relationships turned into her best friendships!&nbsp; In this episode, you will get actionable steps on:&nbsp; 1: How to identify "friend attraction" and who to extend an invite to&nbsp; 2: How to extend the invite. What to say/not say 3: How to plan an event that balances recreation &amp; vulnerability&nbsp; 4: Follow through: How to continue to grow the relationships&nbsp; Our hope through this episode is that you feel ready to extend the invite and confident that community is just an invitation away!&nbsp;

Blind Friend Dates: How I Made Friends This Year, and You Can Too!

Hospitality. What do you think of when you hear that word?&nbsp; For some it's old school 'stuffy' entertaining for others it's something to do with the hotel industry. One thing is for sure, as a culture we're not talking about it much.&nbsp; Food * Design * Relationships have seemed to have taken a back seat to what our culture focuses on and values yet...we find ourselves in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Something has to change, it's time to get back to our tables, and we're making room for it!&nbsp; Making Room by Gather invites you into a new conversation on everyday hospitality. One that rewrites the way we approach opening your doors and filling your tables. Shifting the narrative from 'how does this make me look' to 'how does this make you feel' these buildable conversations aspire to inspire connection through everyday gathering.&nbsp; Kayty's chic and a little quirky interview style will make you feel like you're sitting with a friend talking about how to grow in confidence as an everyday host. You can expect conversations from navigating challenging relationship dynamics to foundational cooking techniques and everything in between.&nbsp; Whether you are a seasoned host or looking to develop new friendships and grow in your skills for the first time, there is a seat at the table. Join us weekly for new conversations with expert guests and with Kayty in her beloved Date with Kayt episodes. Continue the conversation @gatheritentionalliving&nbsp;

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Hospitality. What do you think of when you hear that word?  For some it's old school 'stuffy' entertaining for others it's something to do with the hotel industry. One thing is for sure, as a culture we're not talking about it much.  Food * Design * Relationships have seemed to have taken a back seat to what our culture focuses on and values yet...we find ourselves in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Something has to change, it's time to get back to our tables, and we're making room for it!  Making Room by Gather invites you into a new conversation on everyday hospitality. One that rewrites the way we approach opening your doors and filling your tables. Shifting the narrative from 'how does this make me look' to 'how does this make you feel' these buildable conversations aspire to inspire connection through everyday gathering.  Kayty's chic and a little quirky interview style will make you feel like you're sitting with a friend talking about how to grow in confidence as an everyday host. You can expect conversations from navigating challenging relationship dynamics to foundational cooking techniques and everything in between.  Whether you are a seasoned host or looking to develop new friendships and grow in your skills for the first time, there is a seat at the table. Join us weekly for new conversations with expert guests and with Kayty in her beloved Date with Kayt episodes. Continue the conversation @gatheritentionalliving 

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