2/25 Workshop: 5 Simple Ways to Build Deeper Community in 2026

Building IRL community shouldn't be this hard—but the old social infrastructure has disappeared, technology has replaced depth with distraction, and we're left with fewer organic ways to connect.In this 60-minute virtual workshop from The Gathering Lab, you'll learn why building genuine community feels so difficult right now, discover the research-proven conditions that create real connection, and practice techniques that move you past surface-level interactions to deeper community. You'll leave with new connections, practical tools, and a personalized action plan for finding your people.Join us on Wednesday, February 25 at 11 am - 12 pm CST (Zoom)

100% of proceeds go to The Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama, ¡HICA!,

You are ready to build your IRL community.

Maybe you just moved to a new city and are looking for your people. Or you work remotely and wish you had people to actually meet up with in person.Maybe you've gone through a major life transition—a career change, becoming a parent, evolving into a different version of yourself—and your old friendships don't quite fit anymore.Or maybe you've been focused on work for too long, and you know there's got to be more to life than bad news and scrolling on Instagram.Whatever brought you here, you want the same thing: to feel more belonging, joy, and friendship in your day-to-day life. You want friends you can actually call on, genuine connections that leave you feeling seen, and to be part of a local community where you're making a meaningful contribution.

But where do you start?

Finding your people shouldn't be this hard.

Where do you go to build your community? How do you find your people when putting yourself out there feels exhausting and awkward and everyone seems so busy?Maybe you've tried:

  • Joining local groups, churches, or boards hoping to meet cool people —yet everyone already has their friends or seems too busy for new connections

  • Networking happy hours where conversations stall out at "So what do you do for a living?"

  • Meeting someone great but with different schedules, it takes months to see each other, keeping you stuck in the endless "let's catch up" cycle

  • Friendship apps only to feel icky about swiping on potential friends and watching conversations fizzle after three messages

You keep meeting perfectly lovely people, but somehow you're still stuck behind this invisible "acquaintance wall"—and never quite break through to that feeling of really being a part of your community.

No, it's not just you. Building community is getting harder and harder.

But here's the good news: There's a science to how you can meaningfully and intentionally grow your community, one small move at a time.And you can learn it.

INTRODUCING

Workshop: 5 Simple Ways to Build Deeper Community in 2026

Join us for practical, research-backed strategies for finding your people in our modern, disconnected world. In this 60-minute workshop, we will explore why building genuine community feels so difficult right now, discover the research-proven conditions that create real connection, and practice techniques that move you past surface-level interactions to deeper friendship.You'll leave with practical tools, new connections, and a personalized action plan for finding your people.Join us on Wednesday, February 25, 11 am - 12 pm CST
Location: Zoom (link will be provided upon enrolling)

100% of proceeds go to The Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama, ¡HICA!,

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This isn't about networking tactics or forcing yourself to be more extroverted. It's about understanding the research-proven conditions that create authentic connection and learning practical strategies to design them into your life. After this workshop, you will:

  • Understand why building community feels impossible right now (and why it's not your fault)

  • Discover the research-proven formula for expanding your community and finding genuine connections

  • Learn conversation techniques that move you past "what do you do?" to actual connection

  • Know where to find your people (and how to know if you're looking in the right places)

  • Leave with small shifts you can make tomorrow to weave your community

100% of proceeds go to The Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama, ¡HICA!,

Your Host: Janet King

As Founder of The Gathering Lab, Janet has spent the past several years bringing her scientific method for building meaningful connections to communities, companies, and organizations. Before The Gathering Lab, she spent years in community engagement, helping build trusting relationships across community stakeholders. She is a lover of people, heart to hearts, and lattes.

WHAT MAKES OUR WORKSHOP DIFFERENT

This isn't another "just put yourself out there" pep talk. With our approach, you'll get:

  • Science-backed frameworks you can use immediately

  • Hands-on practice (not just theory)

  • Practical tools you can apply this week

  • Live support and Q&A with our founder, Janet King

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