I used to host women's networking events for a few years under the name ideate networking with a friend. We wanted to create small, intimate events where you would get to speak with every single person. We also sent out introductions prior to the event so you could make connections before you even arrive.

For this particular event, it was an after-work dinner event. I had promoted it all over social media and was collecting free registrations via Eventbrite.

Long story short, no one showed up.

It was one of the most embarrassing yet pivotal moments of my career. I decided to write about it and through sharing this story, I connected with people all over the world who have experienced similar situations but never felt courageous enough to share.

https://www.dowelldresswell.com/2018/10/31/that-time-i-hosted-a-networking-event-and-no-one-showed-up/