Real conversations. No pitches. Community over credentials.

What It Is

The Anti-Networking Networking Club™ is a quiet rebellion against awkward small talk, status-driven conversations, and “what do you do?” on repeat.

It’s a gathering for:

  • Creative professionals

  • Thoughtful entrepreneurs

  • Career changers

  • Purpose-driven humans

Whether you’re starting something new, growing a business, or figuring out what’s next, this is a space where you can show up fully—no scripts, no selling, no pressure.

Where who you are matters more than what you do

Where who you are matters more than what you do •

Hosted in Petaluma, CA

We usually meet at Grand Central Petaluma, but sometimes we like to go on a local field trip! Each gathering has its own vibe, but the intention is always the same: real connection, no pressure.

And yes—it’s always free to attend.

Check the calendar to register for upcoming events Or sign up below to be the first to hear when a new one is announced.

Upcoming Events

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Get Notified First

Join the list to:

  • Be the first to know about upcoming gatherings

  • Get creative prompts, behind-the-scenes updates, and thoughtful notes from host Carrie Wickman-Dorn

  • Stay in the loop as we expand this slow, meaningful movement

What We Value

Personal before professional

Curiosity over competition

Stories over status

No pitches, no pressure

Come-as-you-are energy (especially if you’re usually the quiet one)

This isn’t networking the way you’ve been told it should be.

This is a human-first gathering—for good people doing meaningful work.

Interested in Hosting One in Your City?

We’re slowly expanding—and looking for thoughtful, grounded folks to help us grow this movement.

If you'd like to bring the Anti-Networking Networking Club™ to your town, join the waitlist and you’ll be the first to know when we open up opportunities to host.

Questions?

Reach out to Carrie here.

Let’s make connection feel like connection again.