Events Episodes

Hosting an event is easy.Building a community that people return to month after month is much harder.In this episode of Workfluencer, Rhona sits down with Chaselle Gazelle, founder of Jacksonville Bestie, to explore what separates unforgettable in-person events from forgettable networking mixers.Chaselle shares how she turned casual brunches with friends into one of Jacksonville's most recognizable community brands, why relationships matter more than transactions, and how busin...

Most conferences focus on information. Anna Morgan focused on belonging.In this episode of Workfluencer, Anna takes us behind the scenes of building Evolve — a fast-growing HR and recruiting conference brand built around trust, community, and real human connection.From hosting LinkedIn audio rooms and recruiter communities to executive dinners and a full-scale conference ecosystem, Anna shares how she turned years of relationship-building into one of the most community-driven experiences...

I just got back from Transform 2026 and had way too much time before my flight… so I made my own awards show.This is a fun, unfiltered recap of what stood out. The swag. The activations. The people. The random moments you don’t see in the polished LinkedIn posts.Some brands nailed it. Some tried. Some just gave out tote bags.If you were there, this will hit. If you weren’t, this is the version you actually want.In This EpisodeThe best swag (yes, it matters)The activation I ...

What if you could build real industry authority, grow your network, and create long-term leverage — without a team, a budget, or paid promotion?In this episode, Benjamin Mena breaks down how he built a 600+ person virtual summit completely solo, while still running a full recruiting desk.You’ll hear how he designed summits that actually attract the right people, why keeping live access free increases trust and engagement, and how curating other experts helped him build influence without ...