Listen "Unlocking Presence & Real Connection at Events - EP 29"
Episode Synopsis
In this inspiring conversation, host Matthew Krinzman sits down with Karen Silberman, founder of The Phone Valet, to explore how phone-free events are reshaping social connection, boosting participation, and transforming the atmosphere at celebrations. Karen shares the story behind her innovative service, the psychology of phone distraction, and why removing screens—even temporarily—creates richer, more memorable moments.🎧 Hosted by: Matthew Krinzman👤 Guest:🖋 Karen Silberman – Founder & Owner, The Phone Valet⭐ Guest Bio:Karen Silberman is the founder of The Phone Valet™, a service designed to help hosts, planners, and schools run phone-free events that foster real connection. She created the system to solve a growing challenge at youth events—especially B’nai Mitzvahs—and has since expanded it into a streamlined solution used by families and organizations to reduce distractions and create more meaningful, fully present celebrations. Karen is committed to helping communities rediscover the value of unplugged experiences and the joy that comes when people genuinely engage with one another.💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ The origin of The Phone Valet✔️ Why phone-free events create better experiences✔️ Social & psychological impacts of phone distraction✔️ How parents, hosts & guests respond✔️ Where the phone-free movement is headed📇 Connect with Karen Silberman:📷 Instagram → https://thephonevalet.com/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/karensilberman/?hl=en📇 Connect with Matthew Krinzman:📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MatthewKRealEstate/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/theekrinz/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-krinzman-4780523/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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