World’s 1st Party Coach

What has partying taught you? After spending my first 25 years living & partying in Chicago, I spent the last 15 years working in tech, nightlife, & music industries—exploring the social ecosystems of NYC and LA. From rooftop raves to intimate dinner parties, I experimented with what it means to truly show up in social life. Along the way, I discovered that many of the habits I leaned on—whether substances, social validation, or shallow routines—weren’t leading to the sustainable social life I was craving.

• In 2020, I decided to hit reset. I spent two years partying sober, learning how to create nights that mattered without relying on anything external. This journey reshaped how I think about social life, and I began sharing what I learned with others. That’s how I became the world’s first “Party Coach.”

• Since then, while I no longer identify as “sober,” I’ve helped hundreds of people build social lives they love—without regret. My work has been featured in GQ, The LA Times, and The Washington Post, not because I have all the answers, but because I ask the right questions: What makes a night memorable? How do we let go of what no longer serves us in our social lives? Is partying much more sacred than we have been lead to believe?

• Now, I’m coming home to Chicago to bring these ideas to the place where it all started. This isn’t about being perfect or doing it all; it’s about showing up, trying something new, and building a social life that feels real. I’m so excited to host this event, meet you, and start rethinking how we party—together.

Founder The Node

Bianca Snyder is the visionary behind The Node, Chicago’s first wellness-focused social club and lounge. As the founder of High Society Mama and Society’s Plant, Bianca has spent years blending personal growth, community connection, and plant medicine to inspire a new kind of social experience. Her work redefines what it means to gather—infusing play, mindfulness, and intention into every event, product, and conversation.

After years of working in the cannabis and wellness industries, Bianca saw a gap in how people connect and grow together. She created The Node as a space where individuals can bridge that gap—a membership-based lounge designed to cultivate deeper connections, explore plant-based healing, and elevate as a collective. The Node isn’t just a place to hang out; it’s a gym for the mind and soul, offering workshops, events, and a vibrant community to help members thrive.

Bianca’s mission is clear: to create spaces and products that heal, inspire, and bring people together. Her work has been a beacon for those seeking purpose-driven connection and sustainable growth, fostering a culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and harmony with the Earth. Whether you’re new to wellness or already deep in the journey, Bianca’s vision for The Node offers something truly transformative.

Leader of S3 Events & Hospitality.

• With experience as both an event curator and a commercial banker, Ben Walker brings a unique perspective to relationship-building and critical thinking.

• An avid runner, Ben values staying active and maintaining balance in all areas of life. Outside of work, he enjoys meaningful connections with loved ones and never misses a chance to dance.

• Having faced challenges with addiction and depression, Ben embodies resilience and personal growth, proving it’s possible to overcome life’s hurdles and build a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.