Dry(er) Dating: Drinking Less & Dating More
Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking to drink a little bit less, you might be wondering how this will impact your dating and romantic life. "Grabbing a drink" is often synonymous with first dates, so how can you navigate the dating landscape while cutting back (or going completely dry)?
During Dry January, and as more people reevaluate their relationship with alcohol more broadly, this will be a timely panel discussion about how our relationships can thrive while de-centering drinking.
The panelists:
Tawny Lara, AKA The Sober Sexpert, has reported on the sober curious and non-alcoholic beverage industry since 2015. She is the author of Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze and co-author of The Sobriety Deck. She co-founded the non-alc botanical spirit (parentheses) teaches virtual courses about writing, publishing, and media strategy.
Shea Gomez is the founder of No Booze Babes, a vibrant alcohol-free community empowering women to socialize, date, and celebrate without the hangover. She’s also the co-creator of The Drī Edit, a weekly newsletter covering the fast-growing non-alcoholic industry. Through her events, content, and collaborations with leading alcohol-free and wellness brands, Shea is redefining what it looks like to live a fun, confident, connected life without relying on alcohol. Subscribe to The Drī Edit - your free weekly alc-free newsletter.
Jaclyn Thomas is a LMSW and therapist at SoHo CBT Therapy + Mindfulness Center. She helps clients navigate the complexities of dating and form meaningful, lasting relationships with psychotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness tools. She received her Master of Social Work from NYU and has extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and presenting issues.
This panel will be moderated by Elle Wilson: Founder & CEO of Met Through Friends, and pioneer of the Plus-One Party™ formats. She blends her expertise as a Certified Dating Coach to design thoughtful IRL dating experiences and support daters who want more productive and fun offline dating lives.
This event will feature beverages from:
Curious Elixirs: booze-free craft cocktails infused with adaptogens to help you unwind.
(Parentheses): a non-alcoholic spirit handmade in Brooklyn by a former sommelier and his wife who missed a complex, slow-sipping, stiff drink.
Parch: non-alcoholic agave cocktails infused with desert botanicals & active adaptogens.
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