Next Stop: IRL (Special Edition: Our Third Place at Advertising Week New York 2025): 10/6/25 – 10/9/25
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AdWeek is coming up next week, and I wanted to drop a little bonus edition of my newsletter ahead of my usual two-week roundup. This one is all about Our Third Place (O3P), formerly The Media Dinner Club, which is one of my favorite communities for women in media and finance.
O3P is women-only, but if you’re outside this community and know a woman who could benefit from it, hit the share button and pass it along.
Founded by Katherine Naylor Pullman, O3P began in 2022 as a dinner party series and has grown into a global community with more than 1,700 members across 37 cities. Katherine has built something special: a place where women put their phones down, share stories, and form authentic friendships that last.
At the heart of O3P are intimate two-hour dinners, but the community has grown far beyond the table. Today O3P hosts more than 10 gatherings every week, along with field trips, mentorship, and a thriving Slack community. They recently expanded into finance with the launch of O3P’s second network, creating even more opportunities for women to connect, recharge, and grow.
💡 Special for my Next Stop: IRL subscribers: use code TVC for one free month of membership. AdWeek might be the perfect time to check it out. If you are outside this community, feel free to pass it along to a friend or colleague who belongs in these rooms.
Here’s what O3P has planned for AdWeek 👇
10/6/25
Morning Styling + Networking Event
📍 Macy’s Herald Square (NYC)
🕣 8:45 AM – 10:45 AM ET
💲 Free with O3P membership (use code TVC for a free month)
Kick off AdWeek with coffee, lite bites, and styling tips from Macy’s Style Editors. Personalized sessions with stylists, beauty touchups, and a gift bag of samples make this event the perfect way to start the week polished and confident.
10/6/25
The Media Network | AdWeek Dinner
📍 Greywind, Hudson Yards
🕠 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
💲 Members only
Hosted by O3P
An intimate dinner for women in media. Phones stay down, conversation flows, and the focus is on building meaningful connections. Expect small groups, authentic dialogue, and the kind of support that extends long after AdWeek wraps.
10/6/25
The Media Network | AdWeek Dinner
📍 Bar Harta, Midtown
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
💲 Members only
Hosted by O3P
A Midtown gathering for women in media who want connection without the conference chaos. These dinners create space for real conversations that move past small talk, leaving you with friendships and industry allies you can lean on year-round.
10/7/25
The Media Network | AdWeek Dinner
📍 Old Fashion Café, Soho
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
💲 Members only
Hosted by O3P
An evening in Soho designed for women in media to slow down, share stories, and build genuine relationships. These dinners prioritize connection over networking and create bonds that carry well beyond the week’s events.
10/8/25
The Media Mixer Brunch
📍 Virgin Hotels NYC, Sir Richard’s Loft (35th floor)
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
💲 $65
Hosted by O3P + The Unplugged Collective
Join O3P and The Unplugged Collective for a lively brunch during AdWeek. Enjoy coffee, bites, and conversation in a room filled with women in media and advertising. This is a perfect entry point if you want to experience O3P without a membership.
10/8/25
The Media Network | Dinner
📍 La Pecora Bianca, Bryant Park
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
💲 Members only
Hosted by O3P
A cozy dinner in the heart of the city. Around the table you will find candid conversations, shared wins, and authentic support. This is the kind of space where professional peers often become trusted friends.
10/9/25
The Media Network | Dinner
📍 Café Mogador, East Village
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
💲 Members only
Hosted by O3P
Wrap up AdWeek in the East Village with one final dinner. It is a chance to recharge, reflect on the week, and leave with new friendships that continue long after the last session ends.
Why I’m Highlighting This
AdWeek is always packed with panels and parties. O3P offers something different: small, intentional spaces where networking feels less like a task and more like a night out with friends.
When I connected with Katherine, what stood out is how much heart is behind this community. It has quickly become one of my favorite groups for women, not only because of the dinners but also because of their Slack community, which is one of the most active and supportive I’m in.
If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the perfect week to test it out. Use code TVC for one free month and experience the dinners, the Slack community, and the support that make O3P stand out.
See you out there,
Sara
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