Challenging the Happy Hour Industrial Complex in Advertising with The Kay Prince

What if your industry’s most “inclusive” networking events were actually leaving people out?In this episode, I’m joined by The Kay Prince — Director of Growth Marketing at Extreme Reach (XR) and founder of Buzz-Free Network (BFN) — the first sober community for the ad tech industry.We talk about:Why so much of ad world culture revolves around alcoholThe rise of the “sober-curious” Gen Z executiveHow to build inclusive events without killing the vibeThe future of professional communities built around values, not vodkaKay shares her personal story, how BFN is gaining traction at major conferences, and why the time for change is now.If you’ve ever felt out of place at a happy hour, or want to build more inclusive communities in your industry, this one’s for you.