How to Host Your First (or Next) Event—and Actually Make Money From It
Thinking about hosting an event? Or maybe you’ve already hosted one—and walked away thinking, that was great… but how are people actually making money from this? Because from the outside, events can look like a lot of energy for not a lot of return. They take time, coordination, and a level of visibility that can […]
6 Smart, Secret Networking Strategies That Actually Work at In Person Events & Conferences
How to build real relationships at events—and turn brief conversations into long-term connections In-person networking has a reputation problem. For a lot of business owners, the word “networking” immediately brings up images of forced small talk, awkward introductions, and leaving an event with a stack of business cards you’ll never look at again. Even confident […]
Get in the Room Girlfriend, Just Not at the Cost of Your Reputation or Your Safety: A Real Conversation About Integrity, ROI, and Responsibility for both Event Hosts and Attendees
By Taylor Smith, Founder of The Power Table, with special guest Steph Rubio, Power Table LIVE 2026 Speaker Including excerpts, advice, & input from additional contributors: Everyone’s attending events. Everyone’s also hosting them. Is that causing problems for attendees? There’s a reason in-person events are having a resurgence in the women’s entrepreneurship space. After years […]
10 Micro Ways to Build High Impact Relationships in Your Business
Small actions you can take to create real trust that leads to long-term relationships with clients, referral partners, mentors, friends, and everyone else you need in your circle. If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of building businesses, hosting events, running communities, and watching what actually moves the needle—it’s this: Relationships grow businesses faster […]
Real-Life Connections Are the Fastest Way to Increase Your Visibility in 2026
The time we spent entirely alone in our homes running our businesses, hair in a bun, red light mask on, feet on the walking pad? Yeah, we’re done with that (kind of). It’s time for the cute outfits, nails done, and the IRL conversations and events that change everything. For years, we were told visibility […]