To make things more consistent we’ve created some partnerships to help us plan our events. Chicago IRL just teamed up with Poised and Polished Events which will be hosting a networking event downtown, the first week of every month. We’re also partnering with Fabrik Chicago to give talks and workshops at their River North location. I gave my VSL workshop last week and it was a huge hit. Stay tuned for more!

Just sharing a few photos from our last meet up! Let’s keep the good times rolling. @Steve Gast @Angel Conway @Oscar Setiawan @MJ Berst

This Sunday @MJ Berst with Everyday Rockstars is going to show us how to whip our finances in to shape 💰🔥 Talk: How to Rock Your Budget Revenue is exciting, but clarity is stabilizing. In this practical (and non-boring) 30-minute session, MJ Berst will break down the fundamentals of budgeting for working professionals, entrepreneurs and Skool community owners. She’ll cover how to build a simple personal budget, why separating business and personal finances is non-negotiable, and how to create a basic business budget that actually supports growth instead of stress. Perfect for professionals & entrepreneurs who want more control over their money, more confidence in their decisions, and fewer “why is my bank account doing that?” moments. This talk is part of our IRL this Sunday, 4-7pm in Downtown Chicago. The event is free but you must DM @Steve Gast to RSVP and get the address. See you there! https://www.skool.com/chicago/calendar?eid=b4c3f9a3948346dbb87dbfa331b0c049

What a night!! Great seeing @Kimberly Armatys, @Nina Kilbride Sheehan, @Krista Brea, @Ines Brookens, @MJ Berst and @Elizabeth Gast! Huge shout out to our Hostess with the Mostess @Demetra Lambros!! Dinner was spectacular, so excited for leftovers now 😍

Royalty Rugs is my dream. I create custom rugs for people and also teach kids how to make their own. I do private events too, like for birthdays, girls’ nights, or company retreats, where people can come and make their own rugs. Every rug is one-of-a-kind, and I want people to feel something special when they see it. It’s more than just making rugs—it’s about giving people an experience, teaching them something new, and creating art they can connect with. My goal is to grow this so more people, especially kids and families, can enjoy it and learn from it, and so my clients can get a personal piece of art made just for them.”