
Authentic Relating for Founders and Friends at Capital Factory- 5th floor in Austin, TX on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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PARKING: STREET IS FREE, OMNI IS $8 WITH VALIDATION Please register at https://luma.com/62uzagh0 so I can get an accurate headcount ๐ * โEver been to a networking event, so bored you can't wait to leave? * โOr on a date, looking at your phone and ready to bounce? * โOr a dinner party where the person is droning on and on and won't quit? โThey all have something in common: you think the problem is *out there*, but even if that's true, with a little practice you can always make it come alive! โCome to Authentic Relating for Founders and Friends (which is basically anyone), where you gain the skillsโand most importantly, practice themโto turn small talk into real connections. It doesn't matter if you are socially awkward like I was (ok, sometimes still am), or if you're the life of the party: you will improve your communication and gain the ninja skill to transform boredom into fascination. โAnd don't worry about having to sit through a tedious lecture: we spend nearly all the time playing communication games with others. That means more: * โMeeting new people * โHaving authentic connections * โExperiencing people ACTUALLY LISTENING TO YOU โCrazy, huh? If you ever watched Fight Club and were frustrated with interactions where people were just waiting for their turn to talk, THIS IS FOR YOU. โEach week will be different games, and you will embody more: * โEmotional Intelligence * โRelational acuity * โConversational flow * โSecure boundaries โI especially welcome anyone who believes they're not good at talking to people or are unsure if this is right for them. Please reach out privately and we can have a brief 1x1 to see if it works for you. โThe evening will go something like this: โ5:45 Doors open, meet new people 6:00 Official begin - PLEASE BE ON TIME! 8:00 Official end 8:30 Hard close โFacilitated by Shawn Lauzon, an ART International-certified Authentic Relating Facilitator with over 10 years of experienceโafter 20 years of having no clue how to talk withโฆ

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