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April 11, 2024 18 mins

Step into the immersive world of LARPing with Experience University, hosted by Dr. Kristin Malek! Discover how live-action role play transforms events, fosters authentic connections, and promotes storytelling and community building. In this episode, Dr. K and event planner Erika Shaefer explore the fascinating realm of LARPing and its application in event planning. Erika shares insights from her decade-long experience with LARPing and events, emphasizing how event planners can leverage LARPing to foster community connections. This episode also explores the unique skills event planners can cultivate through LARPing, including adaptability and creativity.

What is LARPing? (1:20)
Expectations vs. Reality in Events (5:40)
Learning to Adapt (8:14)
Incorporating LARP in Corporate Events (10:53)  
Building Communities through LARP (12:22)

Connect with Erika:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/schaefererika/ 

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www.experienceuniversity.org

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