It’s Better Together | Recap

I’m double blogging today because I just finished posting the more official recap of the 2nd It’s Better Together meet up over on the actual It’s Better Together blog, but I still wanted to share a bit about it here, maybe from a more personal place since this is… well… my blog. ;)

When the idea for It’s Better Together started forming I was thrilled, and a bit scared. The way the first few of us had originally met was so beautiful and organic and everyone involved had such sweet personalities and such big dreams that I was terrified that the thing I loved most about it would be ruined if we tried to build it up. After last night’s meeting (with over twice as many attendees as our first meet up) I can honestly say that my heart is overflowing with excitement because none of my fears were realized. Everyone that came seemed to have the same exact energy as our original group. Everyone seemed to wordlessly understand the direction we were going in, the direction we wanted to pursue and our purpose.

When I got in the car at the end of the night I looked over at Nate and asked, “So… how’d we do?” He smiled a proud smile at me. It had gone even better than I had expected. We got to meet so many new friends who I am excited to continue getting to know. I got to connect with people with the same questions as me, with the same struggles, and with the same secret longings for a better community of young professionals.

The talent in the room was palpable. It just blew my mind to look out over the room of people laughing and talking, nerves fading away as friendships started to form, and to see the potential both already achieved and waiting to flourish. We are so blessed in Orlando to have such a deep well of talent in our young professionals. I know they are going to change the industry, and the world. And I feel so completely honored because I know I’ll get to say that “I knew them back when…”

Anna Bond of Rifle Design made these ice breaker name tags and the ladies from Orange Blossom Ink made these lovely business card bags…

My favorite idea of the night was that we had everyone leave stacks of business cards at the sign in table and then they were sorted into bags so everyone got a take home bag filled with everyone’s business cards. That allowed everyone to meet without the pressure of “networking”.

The Seven Sisters Coffeehouse hosted our event. If you are in Orlando, you must go check them out!

Peter Nieves, a local authority on all things finances and tax, was our featured guest speaker. He was AMAZING!

If you are a local young wedding professional and are interested in our little group, head over to It’s Better Together to learn more and get info about upcoming meet ups and get togethers. And if you are a local business that would like to host our group or help out in any way, just send us an email to hello {at} itsbettertogether {dot} com

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