# Why you feel anxious about inviting people over (and how to fix it) with Ashlee Gadd, Author and Founder of Coffee and Crumbs and Friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson

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Podcast: [Friend Forward](https://stenobird.com/podcast/friend-forward-1023895)
Published: 2026-03-20T02:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com
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## Resource

You want to host more often, but you're anxious about having people over. Why? (And how do you fix it?) In this interview with Ashlee Gadd , founder of Coffee and Crumbs and co-author of You're In Good Company: The Gift of Friendship, Motherhood, and Showing Up, you'll learn: 3 common fears about hosting in your home (and how to get over them) 2 ideas for lowkey gatherings how to bridge the gap between Pinterest-worthy hangs and pajama-themed get-togethers JOIN OFFICE HOURS AND GET *MORE* Members of our private $9 Office Hours community will receive bonus material (6 extra minutes!) from this episode, a bonus "lowkey hang" idea, and an excerpt from Ashlee's book. Join NOW for a 14 FREE TRIAL!!!!! https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast GET ASHLEE'S BOOK Get Ashlee's book "You're in Good Company" here: https://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/book/ INVITE DANIELLE TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT If you're looking for a speaker to share the research about women's cooperation, communication, and conflict, invite Danielle Bayard Jackson for your event. Learn more about her work, experience, and services at daniellebayardjackson.com . Then send your speaking inquiry to info@tellpublicrelations.com today.

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