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Free Book Talk w/ Ellen Huet: Wellness Cult Exposé (Redwood Room)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Complimentary with RSVP

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel | 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Event Details

What: WiLD 949/iHeart Radio’s Read A Book! with Angelina at The Redwood Room

*Ellen Huet – Wednesday, March 11th – Author of Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult

When: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where: The Redwood Room, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Admission: Complimentary with RSVP

* Get the inside story of the infamous Bay Area wellness cult OneTaste and its founder, Nicole Daedone, at an intimate live conversation in the historic Redwood Room, featuring Bloomberg journalist and author Ellen Huet, followed by an audience Q&A. The event will be live-streamed and includes mature subject matter with sexual references.

About The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Located at 495 Geary Street, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel blends contemporary design with timeless character. Home to the legendary Redwood Room, the hotel has been a cultural fixture of San Francisco since 1915. Following a multimillion-dollar renovation, The Clift offers 372 stylish guest rooms and suites, a state-of-the-art event space, and an enduring cCommitment to hospitality that is — and always has been — legendary. The Redwood Room is a sophisticated, storied lounge renowned for its dramatic redwood paneling, glamorous Art Deco ambiance, and expertly crafted high-end cocktails, making it one of San Francisco’s most iconic and intimate gathering spaces. Learn more at Sonesta Press Room / The Clift.

About Read a Book! With Angelina

Read A Book! with Angelina is more than a book club, it’s a community. Read A Book! with Angelina is a community-driven series hosted by WiLD 949/iHeartRadio radio and sports personality Angelina. These events celebrate compelling authors, meaningful conversations, and connection through live events, book recommendations, podcasts, and interactive discussions. Held at The Clift Hotel’s glam Redwood Room, known for its redwood paneling and high-end cocktails, the evening celebrates diverse voices and builds a space where readers can discover stories, share ideas, and feel part of something bigger.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Complimentary with RSVP
Categories: Adults Only, Community, In Person, Lectures & Workshops
Venue: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Address: 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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