DeAnn Knighton
DeAnn Knighton
"The Inclusive Event Planner" w/ Laura Nelson
"The Inclusive Event Planner" w/ Laura Nelson
"The Inclusive Event Planner" w/ Laura Nelson
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Laura Nelson discusses her journey to sobriety and shares tips on planning inclusive events for sober professionals. A must-listen for anyone navigating sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Importance of inclusive event planning for sober professionals.
- Challenges faced by sober individuals at professional events.
- Practical tips for creating sober-friendly conferences.
- The impact of social pressure to drink at work-related events.
- Building a supportive community for sober professionals.
We have all of these old understandings of what we think sobriety looks like or what people might think it looks like if they haven't explored this.
Ever thought about how challenging it can be to attend professional events when you're trying to stay sober? DeAnn Knighton dives into this very topic with Laura Nelson, founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner. Laura shares her journey from running a dental practice to becoming a champion for sober professionals.
She opens up about her struggles with alcohol, leading to her sobriety in early 2020, and the founding of Sober Life Rocks to support sober professionals at conferences. Laura highlights the importance of inclusive event planning, touching on issues like the lack of non-alcoholic options and the social pressure to drink. She offers practical tips from her book on how to make events more welcoming for everyone, whether they drink or not.
If you've ever felt out of place at a work event because you don't drink, this episode is for you. It's packed with personal stories, practical advice, and a good dose of humour. Tune in to learn how you can create or advocate for more inclusive environments in your professional life.