Hey Socialites!
We've had an incredible year together, growing, collaborating, and supporting each other’s artistic journeys. Here’s a look back at what we’ve achieved, along with a sneak peek at what’s coming up.
2024 Accolades, Growth, and Impact
2024 has been a landmark year for How To Be Social, filled with exciting milestones, achievements, and an extraordinary expansion of our community. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished together:
Major Accomplishments
New Year's Creator Social: Kicked off the year with an inspiring networking event for creators.
Dallas Entertainment Awards: Attended as influencers, connecting with top names in the local scene.
Good Morning Texas: Featured on this popular show, sharing our vision and mission with a larger audience.
Dallas Fashion Week: Showcased HTBS talent and creativity within the fashion industry.
Latinos Magazine Feature: Celebrated diversity with artists highlighted in Latinos Magazine.
Stay Social Meetup at Canvas Hotel: Organized a networking event for artists in a vibrant setting.
Dallas Observer Coverage: Our community’s impact was recognized by local media.
Performances at Deep Ellum Art Fair: HTBS artists took the stage at this iconic Dallas event.
420 Show with CBD American Shaman: Brought art and wellness together in a unique, laid-back setting.
Disney Princesses for Private Events: Booked magical birthday performances for unforgettable celebrations.
Social Sound Showcase with DevHouse: Partnered to spotlight our artists in an exclusive showcase.
Anais Rain Music Video & Release Party: Produced a video and Adventure Time-themed pool party for Ices Rain’s release.
Alive & Well Kombucha Partnership: Partnered with Alive & Wild to bring wellness options to our events.
The Vault Studio Launch: Opened our own creative space for live streaming, recording, photo shoots, and community events.
Jeff Crilley Show Feature: Shared our mission on this notable platform, reaching new audiences.
Community Volunteering: Gave back as a community through volunteer work.
Booking Gigs for Artists: Supported our artists in securing paid gigs, generating thousands for creative entrepreneurs.
Portfolio Growth
In just one year, our artist portfolio has grown from a single creative to an incredible collective of 16. This growth represents our dedication to building strong, personal relationships with each artist, providing them with both support and opportunities to advance their careers. Together, we’ve created a supportive, empowering community where each artist feels seen, valued, and encouraged to pursue their full potential.
2025 Schedule of Events
January
Wellness Event - Kicking off the year with a focus on mental and physical health.
February
New York Fashion Week - Showcasing our models in couture shows.
March - April
Stay Social: A Texas Tour: Sponsored by Drop Hat Productions
Join us as we travel through:
Dallas: Buzz & Bustle
Waco: TBD
SXSW (Austin): Rooftop Party
San Antonio: TBD
Houston: TBD
Galveston: TBD
College Station: TBD
May - July
Month-Long Residency Options - Opportunities for artists to grow their craft in New York, LA, Chicago, and Paris.
August
Social Soirée @ The Village August 9th
September
New York Fashion Week - Showcasing our models in couture shows.
NYFW Panel
November
How to be Thankful Showcase @ The Beeman Hotel
Our Partners
We’re grateful for our amazing partners who’ve helped make this year unforgettable:
Drop Hat Productions
Heal Our Sacred Soul
MZ Studios
Boldifi
Deep Community Center
Culture Hype
M’Gurl
The Vault
MedSpa Studios
A Year of Relationship-Building and Growth
Our main focus this year has been building strong, personal relationships with each artist in our coalition. As we continue to support and represent a talented range of creatives, it’s not just about events—it’s about real connections. We believe that by investing in one another’s well-being and success, we all thrive together.
A highlight this year has been launching quarterly reports to track the mental health and return on investment each artist gains. These insights keep us grounded, ensuring that we’re supporting artists not only professionally but personally as well. Read them here on our blog to see how we’re measuring impact in real time.
How To Be Social is here to help artists succeed, whether it’s through gigs, brand-building, or guidance at every stage of their careers.
Get Involved in 2025!
In 2025, we’re bringing even more to the table with events across DFW, Texas, and beyond—eventually going international! I’m currently working on the lineup and would love to invite our community to take part. If you have a skill you’d like to share, we could use support with roles like door check-in, bouncers, cleanup, and media. Media passes are available, too!
This community is all about connecting, educating, and making an impact through art, mental health, and culture. If you’re passionate about these goals, reply to this post with your ideas on how we can make HTBS even better in 2025. And if you’d like to remain anonymous, feel free to DM me.
Let’s keep growing, learning, and creating magic together.
Looking Ahead
As we close out 2024, we're already planning for an even more impactful 2025. With new events, national and international partnerships, and more opportunities for artists, How To Be Social is excited to continue building a community centered around creativity, connection, and growth.
Join us as we step into the new year, and let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what art and community can achieve.
The Story
In 2017, we began with a small blog aimed at inspiring individuals to reach their full potential. This mission materialized in 2019 with our first HTBS event, "Succeed at Any Age," which attracted artists from diverse backgrounds. Since then, we’ve partnered with countless artists, teaching them essential business skills to help them generate income and thrive. Our efforts have garnered recognition and partnerships with brands like Mark Cuban, WeWork, Bumble, and Virgin Hotels.
Today, we carefully select artists based on the content of their character, emphasizing our core values of education, creation, and connection. At the heart of our work is a commitment to encouraging artists to embrace their creativity while fostering a supportive community. Together, we strive to build a healthier and wealthier social scene for all.
All of our artists are available for booking, with the exception of a few who are taking personal time for their overall well-being, which we wholeheartedly encourage. This focus on mental health ensures our artists can sustain their creativity and thrive in the long run. If you’re interested in hiring any of our artists, please reply to this email or reach out directly to Jewels at How To Be Social at howtobeSocialhtbs@gmail.com.
Looking ahead, we are excited to further develop the structure of How To Be Social and enhance our interactions with the larger world. We’re also focusing on music sessions at The Vault for intimate events or recordings, including submissions to Tiny Desk and similar platforms. Let’s work together to create unforgettable experiences!
Stay Social ✨
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