What do Mahjong, knitting, and bread baking have in common? They are more than cozy pastimes and they’re at the heart of one of Gen Z’s fastest-growing cultural trends: Grannycore. In this episode, Meghan Grace is joined by Roseli Ilano, Head of Community and Trends Expert at Eventbrite, to explore why younger generations are turning to traditionally “old-school” hobbies and what it reveals about how they want to gather, connect, and decompress.

Going beyond retro aesthetics, Meghan and Roseli explore the shift away from digital burnout as Gen Z is choosing connection and presence by creating space to rest, learn, and play with others.

Topics Covered:

What “Grannycore” means and why it matters

Why Gen Z is drawn to slower, hands-on hobbies

How simple events are creating stronger community bonds

The mental health and cultural benefits of screen-free activities

Ideas for how workplaces and educators can support genuine connection

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