In its seventh year, this friendly, low-key gathering of nerddom and creativity expands into the broader realms of sci-fi and fantasy with a lineup of guest actors, writers, and directors from iconic popular media.

To the folks confused by Sexy Bacon in the elevator, Intervention is where people learn to start online businesses. To me, it’s where I ended up hanging out with a live radio broadcast and drinking in a packed hotel room with a large man in a Burger King crown who periodically raised the ice bucket in proclamation to ensure that all of his subjects were having an excellent time.

Intervention is where I continue to learn, to meet new friends and reforge connections with those from prior years – and to be inspired to try instead of fearing that I’m Doing It Wrong.