DC Startup Week 2020
Creative Economy Track curated and hosted by me!
Think Like An Entrepreneur. Make Like An Artist. An Interview With Maryann Lombardi
Join us for for a dynamic conversation with DC Creative Economy leader Maryann Lombardi. From her years in the NYC theater world as a performer and director to her time leading 202Creates for the City of Washington, and in her work with Human Capital, Maryann Lombardi represents the best of artistic practice and business acumen. We'll talk about her experiences in all these fields plus what she's seen as the key to visibility and impact in creative careers.
Growing a Generative Network at a Creative
No one is meant to go it alone. But building the relationships that lead to a thriving professional network is not a course anyone offered in your MFA or MBA program. Join this conversation to hear from professionals known for the high value they place on genuine connection and what it means for your success in the work you seek to do.
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The Feminine Economy: Leaving Exploitative Business Behind
What is possible when we place communal care as the central business practice? How do we create conditions that give people a sense of personal power and our ROI is measured in agency and dignity?Join us in learning how the Femme Fatale DC ecosystem is answering these questions and changing the face of traditional entrepreneurship. A hub for women and non-binary creatives, entrepreneurs, and community organizers, Femme Fatale DC is a resource rich ecosystem founded on the belief that we amplify personal and financial growth by aligning with our values, our embodied identities, and our community’s well being.
Inclusive Event Design for the Creative Economy
No creative career exists without participating and leading events. It's part of the game but not one we start knowing how to engage. Add to that layers of inclusivity and equity and you have a recipe for a rough go. In this panel discussion, we'll talk to leaders in creative economy event design and ask questions like how hosts can create virtual spaces that feel inclusive and inviting? How do hosts create safe spaces for specific groups (women, LGBTQ+, Black/BIPOC) and hold space for marginalized people in mixed group situations? What are genuine actions hosts can take to create these opportunities for conversation?
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Virtual Creatives Party
Come beverage in hand, camera on, and all the grooves in your soul to meet others on this unique entrepreneurship journey in the arts and creative economy.
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Words Are Action: The Power of Language in Leadership with Dana Ray
You have a vision. You know what change you want to make in the world. You are are a master at your craft. But telling people what you do and why it matters is hard. You know that without a clear definition of your work and purpose, you know you haven't fully embodied the cultural leader that you are.
In this workshop, you’ll learn the story-informed process that guides you to language that:
• Defines your work.
• Enables confident decision-making.
• Communicates where you’re going.
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