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I’ve hosted many launch events over the past decade. Over 20 just in the past few years, between public community launches and private inner circle launches. The hardest part for me is not the logistics, managing multiple irons on the stove.

The part that comes with the most resistance? The most nervousness?

This is where the flood of doubt comes in. The voices of opposition (that I’m learning to recognize and silence).

“They probably don’t even take you seriously.”

“They have a lot going on in their life.”

“You haven’t reached out as much as you should have before extending an invitation.”

The list goes on.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, building community and hosting events, is getting over how difficult this part can be. Doing it even though it comes with all types of fears. Sending those invites like it’s your child’s birthday party and you’re going to make sure people come.

This was enough to change the trajectory of my entire business. In this letter, I break down why we struggle with inviting our people and how to move past this.

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I’ve noticed something interesting.

Most of us are not afraid to invite strangers.

We’re afraid to invite people we know.

Strangers feel neutral.
People in your circle feel personal.

When someone who doesn’t know you ignores your event invite, you move on.

When someone you grew up with, worked with, or built relationships with ignores it… it hits different.

And that fear quietly stops a lot of launches before they ever begin.

It’s identity.

When you invite people close to you into your business, you are doing something deeper than promoting an event.

You’re saying:

This is who I am now.
This is what I’m building.
I’m serious about this.

That feels vulnerable.

Because they knew you before this version of you.

They knew you when you were figuring things out.
When you were unsure.
When you weren’t calling yourself a founder or entrepreneur yet.

Inviting them forces you to own the new identity out loud.

That’s uncomfortable.

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There’s also this quiet thought:

Or worse.

So instead of risking that exposure, we stay quiet.

We tell ourselves they’re busy.
We convince ourselves it might feel awkward.
We decide to “grow a little more first.”

But here’s the truth.

You might feel like you’re asking for a favor.
But you’re offering access.

Access to your thinking.
Access to your vision.
Access to something you’re building with intention.

Healthy relationships can handle invitations.

They don’t collapse under them.

Even with all that emotional resistance, your circle is still your best starting point.

They already trust your character.

They already know your work ethic.

They are far more likely to give you honest feedback instead of polite applause.

And when they see you show up seriously, consistently, and clearly… something amazing happens.

Respect grows.

Momentum builds.

Advocates emerge.

Most people don’t support potential.

They support commitment.

Instead of:

What if they judge me?

Try this:

What if they admire the courage?

What if they’ve been waiting to see you take yourself seriously?

What if your launch gives them permission to pursue something they’ve been quietly holding back?

Sometimes the hardest room to walk into is the one filled with people who already know your name.

But that’s often where your real support begins.

If you’re planning a pre-launch to test an idea or product, start here.

Curate the room.
Invite intentionally.
Show up fully.

That’s all for now,

Christel

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