Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually Takes

Speed Friending With Georgia Huntley


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There are endless ways to make friends as an adult, and today we’re diving into one I have never covered before: speed friending.

To some of you, this will sound terrifying at first, but stick with me, because it’s actually pretty brilliant! Today’s guest is Georgia Huntley, founder of Friends of Friends, who  is doing something really special in the friendship space.

Georgia hosts speed friending events that are designed to make meeting new people feel fun and effortless. In today's episode, we’ll cover what actually happens at these events and what to do if you're sitting there thinking this sounds terrifying. 

Her advice if you ever attend an event like this? Take some pressure off and practice the art of being both interested and interesting. Have a little fun, learn something new, and approach your experience with curiosity. (Which is also great advice for making friends in general!)


In this episode you’ll hear about:

  • The origin of Friends of Friends, which started as an online community and evolved into in-person events (its third iteration had 85 people!)
  • The bar that asked Georgia to host a speed-friending event because staff noticed people weren’t socializing inside like they used to
  • Third places, how they’re disappearing, and what impact this has on making friendships as an adult
  • The setup of a typical speed friending event, why they have been so effective, and how you might mimic something similar where you are
  • Advice on how to attend an event like this, from being curious to taking pressure off


Resources & Links

Follow Georgia on Instagram!. 

Listen to Episodes 38 and 39, which go deep into third places.

Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!

Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!


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