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JACLYN JOHNSON

FOUNDER & OWNER

Jaclyn Johnson is the powerhouse founder behind Create & Cultivate. A serial entrepreneur with multiple multi-million dollar exits under her belt, Johnson has dedicated her career to empowering underrepresented founders with the tools they need to build big businesses. From Create & Cultivate to her latest company, Cherub, a marketplace connecting angel investors to entrepreneurs. She has made a career of building and scaling businesses that make a difference and has become one of the most well known and respected female entrepreneurs in the process. A dog mom, wine enthusiast, amateur chef and gardener, Jaclyn splits her time between Los Angeles & Napa Valley.

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MARINA MIDDLETON

CEO & OWNER

Marina Middleton, Co-Owner & CEO of Create & Cultivate, is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, business strategist, podcast host, as well as a mother and wife. As an Egyptian immigrant, Middleton faced a myriad of obstacles moving to the US, ultimately setting the stage for a remarkable career focused on uplifting female leaders in all business categories. Marina’s strategic business acumen was further honed through her work with major media brands like Yahoo and Tumblr, where she developed digital media campaigns for major global and Fortune 500 brands.

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We are spearheading the conversation on what is takes to be a modern working woman.

We gather the next generation of curious creatives, entrepreneurs and CEOs to spark conversation around the topics they are passionate about from building your business to raising money, to the challenges and triumphs of being a modern working women in today’s world whether you are running the show or working your way up the ladder..

At Create & Cultivate you are destined to meet other talented, like-minded women, all while learning tips and tricks from some of the best in the business. Attendees get access to a highly curated, impactful one-day program of workshops, mentor sessions, and panels, as well as delicious cocktails, food, pop-up shops, photo booths, gift bags, and more. Cause who said business had to be boring?

Our atttendees come to feel inspired, enhance their business, mix, mingle and cultivate new friendships in an amazing and beautiful environment! Create & Cultivate has taken place all over the country from Atlanta to Brooklyn and continues to host events nationwide.

OUR LINEUP IS KILLER WITH C&C ALUMNI INCLUDING:

Jessica Simpson, Eva Mendes, Martha Stewart, Ashley Graham, Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, Lauren Conrad, Tia Mowry, Issa Rae, Mandy Moore, Gloria Steinem, Jessica Alba, Rachel Zoe, Nicole Richie, Meghan Markle, Rebecca Minkoff, Kendra Scott, Garance Doré, Hannah Bronfman, Emily Weiss, Aimee Song, Chriselle Lim, Jen Gotch, Julianne Hough and many more!

THE PRESS

“The ultimate conference for women everywhere”

“Create & Cultivate is the hub for brands looking to engage with a female millennial audience and the influencers they love.”

“Create & Cultivate continues to attract world class brands as it hosts thousands of millennial women nationwide.”

“Create & Cultivate brings an A-list lineup of panelist that don’t mince words when it comes to talking about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.”

“The colorful curated, instagramable event took place in Los Angeles on Saturday and tickets sold out almost instantly, as it often does since its inauguratiion in 2012.”

“Create & Cultivate has grown into a cult favorite, pop culture phenomenon for millennial women.”

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