October 9, 2025: The Steamy Connection

Forget stuffy conference rooms and plastic name tags.

Apparently, the hottest spot to mingle now involves steam and towels. Welcome to the sauna.

I read this week that saunas have turned into unlikely social hotspots. Professionals are swapping suits for sweat sessions and using heated chambers for networking and dating. All under a terry wrap.

The theory… when you’re half-melting beside someone, there's greater vulnerability and connection. A surefire way to break the ice. Nobody looks glamorous in a sauna, and that’s the point. Sweat is the new handshake.

The sessions aren’t cheap, but many see the experience as a “premium social wellness subscription.” I guess the best bonds often start in uncomfortable moments.

Hot leads, literally.

Brian Forrester