Real Seattle Media Mixer

Let’s be honest—the Seattle Freeze is real. But this event? Whole different vibe.

I know... It's been 2 years since the last mixer, I'm sorry, everyone. BUT, I've seen your messages and comments on social saying you want it back. And I felt that no time was better than now!

Join us for the Real Seattle Media Mixer, a curated networking event designed to melt the ice and bring together Seattle’s media, business, and creative professionals for real conversation, real connection, and future collaborations. Whether you're looking for your next project partner, your future photographer, or just people who get it—you’ll find them here.

🌟 Who You'll Meet:
TV hosts, podcasters, DJs, journalists, photographers, tech professionals, fashion designers, realtors, makeup artists, community leaders, authors, choreographers, entrepreneurs, Recording Academy members, and more. If you’re building, creating, or contributing to culture, this is your kind of mixer.

🎬 What’s Going Down:

• Curated networking in a beautiful venue
• A mini-panel from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM focused on:
  🔹 “Creating TikToks & Reels That Actually Engage” – perfect for influencers, business owners, and anyone trying to grow online
• Food & drinks available for purchase
• A whole lot of good energy (and zero awkwardness)

🚨 Space is limited. RSVP now to secure your seat + your free ticket to the ballet. 🚨
(And no—you don’t have to be in media to attend. You just need good energy and a desire to connect.)

🙌 Who This Is For:
This mixer is for you if:
✔️ You're new to Seattle and want to find your people
✔️ You’re in media, business, tech, or the creative scene
✔️ You’re building something and need collaborators
✔️ You’re tired of stiff, boring networking events
✔️ You love free live performances and great conversations

🧠 Curated by: Besa Gordon – Media personality, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX Soul and talent at Converge Media. Besa is known for connecting the community through storytelling and is bringing back the Real Seattle Media Mixer for the first time in 2 years to spark meaningful connections across Seattle’s creative scene.

🚨 Space is limited. RSVP now to secure your seat + your free ticket to the ballet. 🚨
(And no—you don’t have to be in media to attend. You just need good energy and a desire to connect.)

See coverage of the last Real Seattle Media Mixer below!

Besa Gordon is a Seattle-born and raised media personality, TV host, and community curator known for amplifying Black excellence through storytelling. As the Executive Producer and host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX Soul, Besa blends journalism, culture, and community with a signature style that’s both authentic and unapologetic. From spotlighting local businesses to covering cultural events and delivering impactful keynotes, Besa is all about using her platform to connect, uplift, and inspire.

Meet our event sponsor: The Pacific Northwest Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States, was founded in 1972. In July 2005, Peter Boal became artistic director, succeeding Kent Stowell and Francia Russell, artistic directors since 1977. The Company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full-length and mixed repertory ballets at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle and on tour. The Company has toured to Europe, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, and throughout the United States, with celebrated appearances at Jacob’s Pillow and in New York City and Washington DC.

🎁 BONUS: Free Tickets to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 'Director’s Choice' Performance!
As a special thank you for attending the mixer, every guest gets FREE access to the evening’s PNB performance at 7:30 PM, right after the mixer, just RSVP for a ticket if you would like to go.

The show features:

• A world premiere by rising star choreographer Rena Butler, known for powerful and thought-provoking work
• …throes of increasing wonder by PNB’s own Kiyon Ross
• Twyla Tharp’s glittering tribute to Frank Sinatra, Nine Sinatra Songs

This is the perfect nightcap to an already unforgettable evening.

DJ-D’Doxx is a high-energy DJ and cultural tastemaker known for turning every event into an unforgettable experience. Hailing from Columbia, SC, his love for music began early—shaped by a diverse blend of sounds from Afrika Bambaataa to Al Green. Since launching his DJ career in 1993, he’s rocked stages across the country, including major events like Umoja Fest, Juneteenth celebrations, and parties for Snoop Dogg. Whether spinning at community events or hyping up crowds at sold-out shows, DJ-D’Doxx brings unmatched passion and presence to every set.

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