Extending an Invitation: How, What, Where, When & Why w/ Jen Schmidt

Let's talk Invitations, Does the thought of extending one make you cringe? Have you been wanting to get to know your neighbor, but never seem to find a natural way to invite? Have you been wanting to get coffee with that person you often workout next to at the gym? If yes, this episode is for you. Diving into how to invite those in our life to creative gatherings we will be  walking through how to phrase invitation, who to invite, and ways to gather that make everyday hospitality attainable. You will walk away with confidence that your invitation is worth extending and feeling equip to host as you are vs unattainable cultural hospitality expectations. In addition to  extending an invitation 101 you will also join us in a conversation about *Budget-friendly tips and tricks for hosting *Overcoming "CHAOS" Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome*Ways to gather when life seems cluttered and chaotic *&*How to live a life of Open Door Hospitality Join me, in this conversation that will surely leave everyone who listens ready to 'Just Open the Door'. For over a decade, Jen Schmidt has been encouraging, challenging, and cheering on women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives on her lifestyle blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. A popular speaker, worship leader and the founder/host of the annual Becoming Conference, Jen shares with humor and authenticity as she invites others to join her on this bumpy, beautiful life journey. As the Lifeway author of “Just Open the Door: How One Invitation Can Change a Generation,” Jen believes that an open door is the launching pad for some of His most significant Kingdom work. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, a few too many animals, and an available sofa for anyone who needs it.Follow Jen on Instagram @Jenschmidt_beautyandbedlamOr directly through her website https://beautyandbedlam.com/Support the show