I have to be honest, I hate writing these things. They always feel so corny and cringe-y. It’s like when you’re asked to share a fun fact on the first day of school and your mind immediately goes blank even though you definitely do have at least one fun thing you could share.
My name is Maria Colalancia (cola-launch-ah). I currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts but I’ve lived all up and down the East Coast (and have moved eleven times so far in my life). I love to travel. I love to switch up my life - I am a gemini sun and aquarius rising after all.
Simply put - I host, I create, I build community, and I run a business. And I want to help others do the same.
I started my business - The Aperitivo Society - shortly after moving to Boston as a way to build community and get into the practice of hosting more frequently. It’s grown and evolved in ways I never would have imagined. I’ve hosted a party for one of my favorite fashion brands, I’ve collaborated with some of the most inspiring creatives in the Boston area, and I’ve opened up my own retail space, just to name a few things. When I started out on this path in 2023 I truly had no idea that all of this was ahead for me, but I am so grateful for the way things have unfolded.
Want to stay in touch?
In addition to hosting and collaboration opportunities, I offer mentorship programs for people looking to take on a side-hustle, start their own business, take the full-time entrepreneurial leap, and more. You can learn more about that here.
I also write a Newsletter called The Bar with free and paid content that you can subscribe to.
You can find me at @mariarcola on most social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest).
Love notes can be sent to maria@theaperitivosociety.com.