Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast! If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to host a live event… someday,” this is your sign to stop waiting and just book the dang thing. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her no-fluff, three-part framework for planning your first in-person gathering – whether it’s a cozy coffee meetup or a full-day workshop. She dives into the power of simply booking the space, how to create momentum with a waitlist, and why perfection is not required to create something deeply impactful. With her signature mix of encouragement and strategy, Elizabeth breaks down the mindset shifts and practical steps you need to turn your event idea into a reality – minus the overwhelm.

SHOW NOTES:

01:47 Why you should stop waiting to host

04:12 The mindset shift that changes everything

07:36 Step 1: The boldest first move

10:50 Step 2: Building excitement the easy way

14:03 Step 3: The piece most people skip

16:11 How to turn your event into momentum

18:24 Encouragement for your next big leap

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