Rebecca Gardner on Curating the Perfect Guest List

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In this video from the Biscuits & Jam podcast, host Sid Evans chats with Rebecca Gardner about the secret to hosting memorable parties. Learn why Gardner suggests inviting a mix of ages and backgrounds to create dynamic conversations and help guests make fast friends. She explains that the ultimate gift of hospitality is ensuring every person feels comfortable, chosen, and taken care of.

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00:00One thing that you've mentioned a couple times is the best gift that you can give your guests

00:06is a new friend. I do think that it's important to invite different kinds of people, different

00:11ages of people, people that have different backgrounds, people that have just moved to

00:16town, people that you normally would not come across day to day. If you were going to invite

00:21someone that is not a part of your group, you better make damn sure that they feel comfortable.

00:26That really is the gift. And I've met so many friends at wonderful parties, fast friends.

00:33And I think a lot of it is you feel taken care of. You know that you've been chosen to be there

00:37by your host, as has this new person. There's a reason why you're seated next to them. The

00:42lights are dim and you've had cocktails. It's a really sweet experience and an excellent tool.

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