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The Two Most Important Questions to Ask Every Attendee (and No, It’s Not Their T-Shirt Size)

Sara @ UNMUTE™

June 23, 2026

The Two Most Important Questions to Ask Every Attendee (and No, It’s Not Their T-Shirt Size)

Sara @ UNMUTE™

June 23, 2026

Most event hosts skip the two registration questions that matter most — dietary restrictions and accessibility needs — and their attendees pay the price. In this article, learn what these questions actually cover, why the ask itself is a signal of trust, and how to build a simple system that ensures nothing falls through the cracks. If you're planning your first in-person event, this is the operational detail that separates a forgettable experience from one people talk about for months.

Sara @ UNMUTE™

June 23, 2026

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Turning Magic into Momentum at Molly Donlan’s 2025 Witchy Team Retreat

A remote team that never met in person needed more than connection—they needed operational clarity. See how we transformed scattered workflows into automated systems, then brought the team together for a witchy Halloween retreat at a Michelin Key hotel complete with murder mystery dinner and goddess photoshoots.

Turning a Creator Education Program into a Fully Gamified Live Experience

Creator Wizard's first in-person event needed to feel effortless—not experimental. See how we transformed their digital education program into a three-day gamified experience in San Antonio, complete with live Pitch Tank finale, laser-printed lattes, sponsor activations at every turn, and gameplay that ran like clockwork from day one.

Bringing Notion’s biggest fans together from 7 countries during SXSW 2023

The Notion community at SXSW needed more than just another side event—they needed a dedicated space to connect. See how we created the first-ever Notion community gathering at South by Southwest, bringing together 150 passionate users for an intimate panel featuring operators from Morning Brew, Curology, and other leading brands, complete with partnerships from Cometeer Coffee and Boys Club, and content that continues to serve the community today.

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5 Ice Breaker Questions that Will Spark a Fun Conversation Without Asking Someone to Share a Fun Fact or What They Do For A Living

"What do you do?" is one of the most overused questions in any room and honestly, one of the least interesting. These five ice breaker questions will spark better conversations, skip the dreaded fun fact, and actually help people connect. Try one at your next event and watch the energy shift.

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Reinventing the Business Card

LinkedIn QR codes are polite, not strategic. They capture contact info but not context, and give you no system for follow-up. Discover how to reinvent the business card with HiHello, Zapier, and Notion to actually turn introductions into relationships, complete with the exact setup that makes networking work.