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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 15 MIN

Ep.#102: How A Simple Coffee Chat Grew Into A Local Network

from Good Neighbor Podcast: Auburn and Opelika · host Susannah Hodges at Village Centre Press

We share how a lonely season pushed Elizabeth Bethune to create Gathering AO, a warm, in-person community for female business owners in Auburn and Opelika. From free meetups to a sustainable model, we dig into hosting at women-owned venues, real connection, and why belonging beats business cards.• origin of Gathering AO as an antidote to isolation• early growth and the shift forced by the pandemic• event format centered on the woman behind the business• hosting at member venues to showcase local shops• moving from free events to paid tickets and membership• designing for commitment without losing accessibility• redefining networking as belonging and support• how to find the group on Instagram and Facebookwww.facebook.com/thegatheringaoinstagram.com/[email protected]

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We share how a lonely season pushed Elizabeth Bethune to create Gathering AO, a warm, in-person community for female business owners in Auburn and Opelika. From free meetups to a sustainable model, we dig into hosting at women-owned venues, real connection, and why belonging beats business cards. • origin of Gathering AO as an antidote to isolation • early growth and the shift forced by the pandemic • event format centered on the woman behind the business • hosting at member venues to showca...

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We share how a lonely season pushed Elizabeth Bethune to create Gathering AO, a warm, in-person community for female business owners in Auburn and Opelika. From free meetups to a sustainable model, we dig into hosting at women-owned venues, real...

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