The Hive!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM PST – 5:00 PM PST
Downtown Works - Coworking Office Space Mission Valley · 3517 Camino del Rio S Suite 215, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Hosted by Brittany Jenkins
🎤 Special guest: Erik “Mr. Awesome” Swanson Erik is a keynote speaker, a bestselling author and the founder of Habitude Warrior. He’ll give a short talk on public speaking, then take your questions live. In business, we all have to speak in public. It’s our responsibility to make sure people understand our brand and what makes us different. If you’ve ever wanted to speak at TEDx, give a keynote, sit on a panel or be a podcast guest, this is your afternoon. The Hive isn’t another business-card swap. It’s a hands-on community for San Diego’s builders, people who’d rather share what they know than pitch at each other. Hosted by Brittany Jenkins, Founder & CEO of The Buzz Marketing Co., The Hive brings together founders and CEOs, seasoned professionals, authors, TEDx speakers, photographers, creatives, coaches and community leaders. Whether you opened your doors last month or have been leading for decades, there’s room for you. Bring your ideas, your challenges and your expertise. Leave with people who help you move forward. Who you’ll meet Erik “Mr. Awesome” Swanson, keynote speaker, bestselling author, Habitude Warrior Brittany Jenkins, The Buzz Marketing Co. | TEDx speaker | Author of Growing Up Backwards James Hickey, Founder, SD Networking Events John Orchard, KODA Tyler Jordan, Founder, Merchy’s James Woodford, CEO, PerformanceRx Group Rob Gaudio, San Diego City Leader, Founders Live Candace Vanderbilt, Downtown Works Mission Valley What to expect A short talk + live Q&A on public speaking with Erik “Mr. Awesome” Swanson Real conversations, not elevator pitches Expertise in marketing, messaging, photography, video, branding, merchandise, leadership and founder growth Free headshots courtesy of KODA Downtown Works amenities: local coffee & tea, craft beer on tap, healthy snacks, fast Wi-Fi, phone booths and outdoor workspaces 📅 Tuesday, November 17 · 2:00–5:00 PM 📍 Downtown Works, 3517 Camino del Rio South, Suite 215, San Diego, CA 92108 🎟 Free · RSVP required, space is limited 🚗 Getting there Turn in at the blue Downtown Works marquee. Visitor parking is inside the 3rd gate on the right, at the top of the driveway. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor, exit left and follow the hallway to Suite 215. ⚠️ Parking permit required. Anyone in the visitor lot for more than 2 hours needs a free visitor permit, and The Hive runs 3 hours. Generate your permit on the day of the event (link below). Permits can only be made for the same day. Pick it up at the front desk in Suite 215. Place it face-up on your dashboard. Cars without a valid permit may be towed at the owner’s expense. 👉 Generate your parking permit: https://form.fillout.com/t/g2iqa9mvavus Full details: getthatbuzz.com/the-hive Real people. Real ideas. Real progress. Bring your business. Share your expertise. Let’s build together.