HOST WELCOME

Hello and welcome to today’s Locally Yours experience.

My name is… [Host name]. I’m a [Host describes what they do], and I’ve spent [X years / X hours] doing [today’s activity].

I decided to be a part of Locally Yours because …

Tell the group why LY resonates with you.

In your own words, inspire the group to appreciate that we are all better when we do things together. Humans aren’t meant to do everything alone and from behind screens. We learn better, work better, and feel better when we do things side by side.

What is Locally Yours?

Every experience is hosted by expert locals like me who live and breathe what they do.

Most teams want to spend time together outside the office. The hard part is making it feel worth the time — not like another meeting.

Locally Yours solves that by matching great hosts and settings with a reason for coming together.

So yes, today’s session is fun — but it’s also intentional.

We’re focusing on [skills / themes] to connect and make a difference to your team in the future.

Here’s how today will run

Host outlines the beginning, middle, and end of the experience

Some quick ground rules

Host provides any housekeeping: bathrooms, exits, allergies, safety

Introductions and ice-breakers

Host establishes a group rapport. See ice-breaker examples below.

Remind your group: today is about being present, connecting, and having fun.

Farewell and thanks

Host recaps the experience highlights

Please tell your friends

Host encourages referrals, example below

  • Before you go — who booked today’s experience? Let’s give them a round of applause.

  • I’m a [small business owner / artist / creative], and getting to do this work is only possible because of support like yours.

  • If you enjoyed today, check out the Locally Yours website in [your city]. There are tons of great local experts offering experiences like this one.

  • And if you do book again — feel free to tell them I sent you.

Hosts are encouraged to:

Keep it conversational — always sound like you, not a script.

Adjust the tone to suit the group (more playful for startups, or polished for corporate teams).

Speak calmly, be friendly, and never rush.

Never force participation.

Include specific local references where possible.

Smile, relax, and enjoy!

Ice Breakers

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Ice Breakers ✳︎

Introduce yourself to one person in the group you don’t know as well. Tell them your name, role, and favorite food.”

“Without talking, line yourselves up by…”

  • How long you’ve worked at the company

  • How far you traveled to get here

“Go around the group and give us one word describing …”

  • What you hope to get out of today

  • Your favorite beverage