Look for a Vortex Event

One year ago today, I became a different person.

I became a more confident, more empowered version of myself.

I got sucked into a new vortex….

On March 30 2024, I hosted my first C3 mini-conference for community builders and creators.

This 6 hour event on a Saturday was the biggest gathering risk I have personally taken.

I was freaking nervous about it. Having an event flop in front of my friends and peers is a huge fear of mine. You too?

But C3 changed me!

The energy at the event was palpable. And quickly after, I could feel that this event was different…

The group chat was popping. Then, there were social media posts, a newsletter was written about it, people were referencing C3 at events, etc.

I was feeling something.

I was feeling the pull of a new vortex.

What initially started as a one-time event idea… led to three more C3 mini-conferences in 2024!

C3 became a guiding force and compass for me in 2024. It was so special. I wonder what my next vortex event will be…

What we might be able to learn from this:

• we never know what exactly is going to be our next vortex event

• a vortex event can also be a negative thing too. Losing my Dad right after college was a negative vortex event. I became a new person after that tragedy though too.

• the importance of allowing life to unfold and emerge. If I committed to 4 mini conferences upfront, it would’ve felt differently. This all felt natural, dynamic, and exciting.

• a vortex can definitely happen as an event attendee too. In 2018, I went to a conference in Norway, and I got some cool funky pants. And then I became a new person after that!

When was your last vortex event?

Or better yet… what could be your next one?

PS: special shout-out to Ben Bradbury the Cofounder of Reading Rhythms for helping me with the C3 naming and for riffing on this post and about “vortex events”

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🎧 Podcast Episode

This week’s podcast episode is with Wen-Jay Ying, the Founder of Local Roots. After 14 years, she decided to start a new chapter with her business. I am inspired by her commitment to her business and for following her gut into a new chapter. I would love to hear what you took away from this episode!

To your next vortex event,

David Nebinski who wants to know what you are to up now

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