How 241 Post It Notes, Candid Stories, and Huggr Power Changed 55 Folks (#SimpleREV 2015 Recap) – SASM086

Summary: <br> How meaningful or fun would an experience have to be that you risk your bladder exploding for it?<br> What's it like to plan, organize, and host a bootstrapped, non-commercial, sponsor-free event for fifty-five amazing simple-living enthusiasts from across North America?<br> I'm giving you the behind-the-scenes tour of the SimpleREV 2015 event, so c'mon inside! <br> You won't just get my perspective as the event co-organizer and co-host, though. You'll hear about the amazing team of volunteers who brought us together for a truly transformational two days.<br> Even if you don't attend, organize, or host events, I'll recap some universal benefits to finding your people and meaningfully connecting with them in this episode.<br> Here's what I have in store for you from our SimpleREV team:<br> <br> * Insight about the fantastic participants and the kinds of conversations authentic “weirdos” have.<br> * The what, why, and how of our event activities – including workshops, talks, and peer-driven action like our Personal Introspective.<br> * What it means – and what it takes – to run an event at the crossroads of community and simplicity.<br> * How people are transformed when they intimately connect with their right people.<br> * Some simple ways that you can get involved with SimpleREV.<br> <br> We’re still processing what the event meant to each of us and our entire community. But the early results are in from two participants:<br> I left SimpleREV 2015 stronger, more informed, and more excited about life than I ever have been before! Honestly, the best weekend of my life so far. I am not exaggerating. – Michelle<br> Here's another:<br> SimpleREV 2015 was the truest sense of community I’ve ever felt and it was beautiful to experience. I hope you have the opportunity to experience something like this in your lifetime. It changes everything. – Magnus<br> You’re about to hear all about the stories, resources, and hugs during October 2-3, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN. Press play now and get ready for a whole lotta simple!<br> You're about to Learn …<br> <br> * Why we loved sticking 241 Post It Notes on a wall (and what we did with them).<br> * How one small clothes donation quickly changed a family's life.<br> * Why you can't get a positive answer from a negative question.<br> * The #1 thing that our participants wanted at SimpleREV 2015.<br> * How to rock a bootstrapped, non-commercial, sponsor-free event.<br> * Why we messed with a winning 2014 formula and made 2015 way different.<br> * One big way we short-changed our participants (even though they didn't know it).<br> * How to run an event where every participant is equal and everyone contributes big-time.<br> * Why we closed with a “Personal Introspective” and what people gained from it.<br> * How SimpleREV helps if you feel like you've been shot out of a cannon.<br> * How to build a community around a community event.<br> * Why I'm proud that fourteen people didn't pee for four hours.<br> * How we dominated Huggr once again.<br> * Two problems that one participant would love to have all the time.<br> * Great ways for you to get involved with SimpleREV.<br> <br>  <br>  <br> Resources and Items Mentioned in This Episode:<br> <br> * Websites:<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.parentswho.com/">Parents Who</a><br> * <a href="http://www.breakthetwitch.com/">Break the Twitch</a><br> * <a href="https://instagram.com/thegiveawaylife/">The Give Away Life</a><br> * <a href="http://www.productiveflourishing.com/new-here/">Productive Flourishing</a><br> * <a href="http://hopeeffect.com/about-us/">The Hope Effect</a><br> * <a href="http://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/meet-adrian-segar/">Conferences That Work</a><br> * <a href="http://www.prolificliving.com/about-prolific-living-blog/">Prolific Living</a><br> * <a href="http://www.marcandangel."></a>