AVL Digital Nomads

Guided Masterclass: The Modern Remote Job Hunt

Wed, Jul 29 · 7:00 PM EDT

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Ditch the spray-and-pray. Build a search process that actually works.
Let's be honest. The remote job hunt in 2026 is broken. Ghost listings that were never real. AI gatekeepers screening you out before a human ever sees your name. A hundred applicants for every "flexible" role that isn't secretly a scam. If you feel like you're shouting into a void, you're not imagining it.

You don't need more job boards. You need a system.

Join Michelle Coulson (Remote Rebellion), Jim Coughlin (Remotivated), and host Ric Pratte for a guided masterclass that will change how you search for good. This isn't generic advice about tweaking your resume font. It's the real playbook: how to get referred into private networks before roles ever go public, how to use AI as your edge instead of your enemy, and how to stop wasting energy on jobs you don't even want.

This is a companion on the Thrive Remotely 7/23 newsletter 🚀 Your Remote Job Hunt, Fixed 🚀

The virtual event is managed on the Thrive Remotely site, You’ll need to register here. The session fee is $29.

You'll learn to build visibility where hiring managers actually look. Target smarter instead of applying wider. Turn your experience into tangible proof, not just promises on a page. And yes, we'll talk about the emotional toll too, because this is a marathon, and burning out halfway through helps no one.

Come skeptical. Leave with a system you'll actually use, real connections in the right rooms, and a genuine shot at the role that funds the life you're building.

#### Job Seekers Toolkit

Included in your registration are two valuable tools to transform your remote job search.

The Thrive Remotely Job Tracker transforms the chaotic remote job search into a structured, data-backed campaign that moves you from anxious applicant to a professional in control of your career. By leveraging built-in tools like the Timezone Alignment Engine and ATS Keyword Log, it helps you identify compatible roles and optimize your applications to significantly increase your hiring potential.

The Remote-First Resume Blueprint is engineered to help you bypass automated Applicant Tracking Systems that often reject visually complex resumes. By removing digital clutter, this layout ensures your application lands directly in front of recruiters while highlighting the specific asynchronous skills and remote tools that hiring managers are looking for.

Classy Cocktails & Comedy

Thu, Jul 30 · 6:00 PM EDT

Antidote, 151 Coxe, Asheville, NC, US

Ready for another dangerously charming Asheville evening with excellent cocktails and questionable life choices? 😄

Join us for this month’s AVL Digital Nomads Classy Cocktails, this time with a rooftop comedy twist at Antidote, located at 12 Coxe Ave in the heart of South Slope.

Antidote is tucked away on the south slope of downtown Asheville has ambiance in spades with vintage lounge vibes, craft cocktails, warm lighting, and just the right amount of “we accidentally stayed out way later than planned” energy.

The rooftop bar has become a favorite local hangout for people who appreciate fresh air, signature drinks, friendly locals and Comedy shows on Thursday nights!

We’ll kick things off with our traditional Classy Cocktails happy hour from 6:00–8:00 PM, where you can connect with fellow digital nomads, entrepreneurs, creatives, and remote workers, from around Asheville and beyond.

For those of you who want to keep the night rolling, we’ll stay for the comedy show from 8:30–10:00 PM.

Comedy cover charge is approximately $10–15.
You are welcome to join us for just cocktails, just comedy, or the full classy-cocktail comedic adventure.

What to expect:
• Rooftop cocktails in a relaxed upscale atmosphere
• Great conversations and new connections
• Asheville locals and travelers mingling together
• A fun night out with friends
• Laughing at comedians and possibly yourself

Event Details
📍 Antidote
12 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🕕 Classy Cocktails Happy Hour: 6:00–8:00 PM
🎤 Comedy Show: 8:30–10:00 PM
🎟️ Comedy Cover: $10–15
🍸 Rooftop Bar Vibes

AVL Digital Nomads - Book Club

Tue, Aug 4 · 6:00 PM EDT

Crave Dessert Bar, 41 N Lexington, Asheville, NC, US

August 2026 Selection - The Midnight Train by Matt Haig
Amazon - GoodReads

When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?

No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there.

The chance to re-live the moments that meant most.

To see what kind of person you really were.

For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.

Before he gave it all away.

He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . .

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Welcome to our monthly Book Club! We’re a small, friendly group that gets together for fun, thoughtful conversations about a different book each month.

Finished the whole book? Great. Only made it through a few chapters? Still come. Didn’t read it at all but the discussion sounds interesting? Honestly, you’re welcome too.
We meet on the first Tuesday of every month.

One of the best things about this group is that we keep it relatively small and guide the conversation, so it doesn’t turn into three people talking while everyone else quietly questions their life choices. Everyone has a chance to jump in, share their thoughts, and explore the book’s characters, themes, writing, and bigger ideas.

You definitely don’t need to be a literary expert. Whether you read constantly or you’re trying to get back into it, this is a relaxed place to discover new books, hear different perspectives, and meet some great people along the way.