This week's A.P.T. is dedicated to Doug Shapiro and the F.O.D.'s I'll let Doug tell you more below. A while back, I decided to reach out to the people I identified as connectors and we created a group of connectors called Webspinners. We've been helping one another make connections ever since and Doug has been great for that. He's going to tell you all about a gathering he has that the webspinners group is joining in on. I hope you all will join us. Take it away Doug!
Hello Friends and Friends I've Yet to Meet,
Doug Shapiro here: actor, career coach with The Savvy Actor, and good pal of Michael Roderick: the best relationship builder I know. Michael and I are part of Webspinners: a group of like-minded people who are passionate about making the world a better place through effective introductions.
Connectors.
Webspinners.
So, stretch out with your favorite saucy beverage and enjoy this little bit of e-lovin' because I'm going to share one of my favorite ways of bringing people together. It's called FODapalooza.
At The Savvy Actor, we try to steer clear of the term "networking," as it tends to conjure up images of desperate, self-centered smilers flinging cards at one-another in a loveless rectangular room.
We prefer say "I'm going out to build my support system." Better, right?
In my support system, I'm blessed to have a huge amount of delicious and interesting people from various parts of my life: co-workers from various day jobs, fellow creatives from tons of shows and readings of new musicals, high-school and college friends, fun people I've met on the train, and more. These Friends and Family of Doug (who have coined themselves "FODs") all need to know each other.
So, I created FODapalooza for my FODs.
About three times per year, I invite all my FODs to People Kitchen and Lounge and get to spend the night enjoying their company. Composers meet lyricists. Heads of non-profits meet grant writers. People who like sailing meet each other. And in the middle of it all, I'm comfortable in a large social situation for two reasons:
1. I know everyone in the room.
2. I get to enjoy being a connector...a role in which I'm the most comfortable.
Even better, all of the guests have a starting point for conversation (How do you know Doug?) and then they can get to know each other.
So, won't you Join us for the twelfth FODapalooza? This time we're joining forces with our networking group WEBSPINNERS so that we can not only enjoy each other's company, but help each other achieve our goals!
Read on for details...
| WHEN: | Tuesday March 20, 2012 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| WHERE: | People, in the Loft upstairs 163 Allen Street, New York, NY See below for directions or go to the Google Map |
| COST: | No cover, cash bar |
| RSVP: | Yes, an RSVP would be very helpful. Please respond to the Eventbrite invitation here. |
We'll have the upstairs lounge all to ourselves with the Wall of Rain, meat on a stick, delicious fanciful beverages, and excellent company. If you have an event coming up or a service you provide (PG-13 please), bring your cards/flyers and we'll spread them around on the tables.
Our mission with Webspinners is to connect our people to those that can help them and we're going to let this FODapalooza be a vehicle for those connections!
Here's what you're going to do:
1. RSVP to the Eventbrite invitation and say YES! I will be there!
2. Enter your pertinent information and in the last field, fill in WHO YOU ARE LOOKING TO MEET (Professionally, socially, or otherwise).
For example: "Looking to meet advertising executives," "Looking to meet interior lighting designers," or "Looking to meet fellow foodies who want to try a different restaurant every week." (Brevity is your friend.)
3. Check back on the Eventbrite invitation regularly. You will be able to see the attendee list and who everyone is looking to meet. Scroll through the list and find out who needs your help.
4. Come to FODapalooza on March 20, find those people, and be of service!
.....or, just show up, have a beverage, and enjoy everyone's company.
But WHO are these Webspinners, you may ask? A pretty darn amazing group of people, I'll tell you. They are:
Michael Roderick
Jessica Porter
Lauren Logiudice
Bradford Nicoll
Neil Totton
Andrew Romano
Shawn Cowls
and Doug Shapiro, at your service.
Directions
People is just a block and a half below the intersection of First Avenue and Houston (the east end of the F train).
Our mission with Webspinners is to connect our people to those that can help them and we're going to let this FODapalooza be a vehicle for those connections!
Here's what you're going to do:
1. RSVP to the Eventbrite invitation and say YES! I will be there!
2. Enter your pertinent information and in the last field, fill in WHO YOU ARE LOOKING TO MEET (Professionally, socially, or otherwise).
For example: "Looking to meet advertising executives," "Looking to meet interior lighting designers," or "Looking to meet fellow foodies who want to try a different restaurant every week." (Brevity is your friend.)
3. Check back on the Eventbrite invitation regularly. You will be able to see the attendee list and who everyone is looking to meet. Scroll through the list and find out who needs your help.
4. Come to FODapalooza on March 20, find those people, and be of service!
.....or, just show up, have a beverage, and enjoy everyone's company.
But WHO are these Webspinners, you may ask? A pretty darn amazing group of people, I'll tell you. They are:
Michael Roderick
Jessica Porter
Lauren Logiudice
Bradford Nicoll
Neil Totton
Andrew Romano
Shawn Cowls
and Doug Shapiro, at your service.
Directions
People is just a block and a half below the intersection of First Avenue and Houston (the east end of the F train).
See you there, my friends, and allow me to compliment you on your choice of blogs. Ain't Michael grand?
Have a well-lived day,
Doug
And there you have it. Hope to see you there and don't forget the next Solving for X is right around the corner.
Excelsior!
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