Shop Talk is a low-pressure gathering just for merchants, makers, and small business owners who want to grow their business and connect with like-minded people. Expect real talk, not fluff — with practical advice you can actually use, no matter what stage you're at.

You'll hear from speakers:

• Michelle Ward of RecRoom, who knows all the ins and outs of building a killer Squarespace website

• Garan Dickson of Harper’s Cafe, who’ll break down how to show up authentically on social media without the hard sell.

• Carley Storm, a brand photographer, video producer, and event space owner who’ll help you next-level your content & shop photography

The conversation will be guided by our moderator, Georgia Varidakis of Georgia Varidakis Jewelry and the Lackawanna family.

We’re also hosting Ask Me Anything tables for quick, focused sit-downs with pros like Michelle, Georgia, Carley, Jessica Maarek of Red Root Marketing, Nina Tsur and more. Whether you're stuck on your site, your brand story, or just need a fresh perspective — this is the room to be in.

👋 RecRoom member? Login to your account, head to Events in the news feed and you'll be able to reserve your ticket for free.

🛍️ Montclair Flea vendor or Lackawanna Station tenant? Email georgia@lackawanna.com to RSVP.

➡️ For all others, grab your $20 ticket here or pay $25 at the door.