I’m Brett Donnelly, founder and CEO of IRL Events. I started this company after co-creating NurseCon at Sea with comedian and advocate Nurse Blake. What began as a bold idea in 2019 has grown into one of the largest creator-led events in the US, selling over $25 million in tickets and welcoming more than 17,000 guests across multiple cruises. Seeing the impact of NurseCon, I launched IRL Events to help other creators bring their audiences together in unforgettable ways. My team and I handle everything... cruise contracts, budgeting, ticketing, marketing, guest support, event design, and full onboard execution, so creators can focus on what they do best: connecting with their fans. My goal is simple: to give creators, influencers, and podcasters the tools and structure to build thrivin...