Overcome the Fear of Rejection and Build the Relationships That Stick
Hosted by Wolilo — a community of curious people.
Join us for an engaging and practical lecture exploring the science behind our fear of rejection, and gain practical tools to help you feel more open, connect more easily, and build friendship and professional relationships that last.
🗓️ Date: July 2nd, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Fabrik NYC
📚 Lecture: Overcome the Fear of Rejection and Build the Relationships That Stick
🎤 Speaker: Vera Maslova, Strategic Networking Specialist, who worked with Mastercard, Nissan, Bank of the West, the Louis Vuitton Foundation, the Fabergé Museum, and Oris.
In this lecture, you’ll learn:
Why our brains are wired to fear rejection — and how early life experiences shape the way we connect with others
Simple, low-pressure ways to approach people, express genuine interest, and build meaningful connections
How to stay grounded and bounce back from “no” without losing confidence or motivation
Practical, science-backed tips for making new friends or professional contacts — especially helpful for introverts or anyone looking to grow their network
What's included:
Practical lecture on networking and relationship-building
Drinks + snacks
Professional photos
✨ Come learn something new and connect with curious, open-minded people.
🎟️ Spots are limited — reserve yours now!
No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours before the event as this does not allow us for enough time for let another person take your spot. Thank you for understanding.
About Wolilo
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Our goal is to help people understand the world around them — through stories from science, health, and history that matter today and shape tomorrow. We turn important topics into learning that’s clear, fun, and useful.
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About the speaker
Vera Maslova is a relationship-building and strategic networking expert based in San Francisco. She holds a degree from the Faculty of Philosophy at Lomonosov Moscow State University, where she studied communication, social dynamics, and the psychology of human behavior - a foundation that continues to inform her work today.
With over 10 years of experience across the cultural, nonprofit, and business sectors, Vera has led projects that unite diverse communities, build high-trust partnerships, and foster long-term collaboration. She has worked with prestigious brands and institutions including Mastercard, Nissan, Bank of the West, the Louis Vuitton Foundation, the Fabergé Museum, and Oris.
Today, Vera focuses on helping people build authentic connections - personally and professionally. She shares practical tools for overcoming fear of rejection, cultivating confidence, and developing the communication skills that make relationships thrive.
Thank you to our host, Fabrik
Fabrik is a home for communities where everyone has a place to belong. With spaces
designed to feel more like your living room than your office, Fabrik’s third spaces are
vibrant hubs where people can come together in real life, explore interests, forge
meaningful connections, and build a sense of community.