In honor of National Polka Dot Day, the annual fan holiday celebrating Minnie Mouse, Create & Cultivate teamed up with Disney to host Positively Minnie: Polka Dot Summit 2.0 – The Digital Edition. For the second year in a row, and with a full digital refresh, The Polka Dot Summit 2.0 engaged audiences around the world and demonstrated what it means to be ‘Positively Minnie’ through fun, powerful and uplifting programming including Minnie moments, major keynote speakers, inspiring workshops and more.
The February 27th event opened with a special message from modern day Minnie muses, who like Minnie, connect the dots between bold, fun, classic, and fashionable aspects of what it means to be positively YOU!
Jonathan Van Ness kicked off the keynote sessions, sharing some sage advice on how to cultivate confidence, Marsai Martin proved Gen Z is breaking barriers with BOLD moves, Bri Emery showed us how to create a cozy #MinnieStyle WFH space, and Hailey Bieber discussed the true value of investing in yourself – mind, body, and business. Also throughout the day, celebrity stylist Maeve Reilly hosted personal styling sessions to demonstrate how to style fashionable #MinnieStyle inspired outfits that fit your personal brand, featuring a Disney nuiMOs look to match.
To everyone who tuned in, thank you for joining us—and to those who couldn’t make it, stay tuned. Below, we’ve compiled the key takeaways from our positively inspiring and entirely digital celebration with Minnie and friends.
MINNIE MUSES
A special message from modern day Minnie muses, who like Minnie, connect the dots between bold, fun, classic, and fashionable aspects of what it means to be positively YOU!
Quigley Goode | Noelle Scaggs | Katie Sturino | Brittany Sky | Deepika Chopra | Gemma Correll
“Everything that Minnie channels, I want to be that – bold, classic, fun and just full of life.”
– Brittany Sky
“What I like to do is narrow my focus. Stop thinking about the things I can’t control and think a little bit more about the things I can control in my everyday life: My mindset, my actions, my compassion, my kindness.”
– Casey Goode
A CUP OF CONFIDENCE
Jonathan Van Ness brings a strong dose of optimism to a range of hot topics including how to best cultivate confidence.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jonathan Van Ness | Television Personality, Hair Stylist, Author, Podcaster
MODERATOR
Ashlee Marie Preston | Media Personality & Founder of YouAreEssential
“The #1 tip for cultivating confidence: positive self-talk.”
– Jonathan Van Ness
“Being bold means sitting with your fear long enough to do it anyway.”
– Jonathan Van Ness
“More awareness, more radical love and compassion–that is what I want for 2021.”
– Jonathan Van Ness
WORK FUN HOME: COOKING & STYLING YOUR SPACE
How to kick-start your day with a homemade meal, create a cozy #MinnieStyle WFH space and add some special touches to positively transform your day.
WORKSHOP HOST
Bri Emery | Owner & Creative Director, DesignLoveFest
“Minnie is always positive–a light during dark times–she’s remarkable in that way. She’s always reinventing herself with a new look or finding new ways to keep things bright.”
– Bri Emery
GEN Z: BREAKING BARRIERS WITH BOLD MOVES
Marsai Martin illuminates a different approach to letting go of fear, so that you can set (and stick) to your goals this year.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Marsai Martin | Actress & Executive Producer, (Black-ish, Little)
MODERATOR
Olivia Hancock | Associate Editor at Byrdie
“Minnie has inspired me for a long time and being a huge part of my life – she’s iconic, powerful, loves the idea of life.”
– Marsai Martin
“Be confident; which starts by loving yourself; and loving yourself starts by excepting who you are.”
– Marsai Martin
GROWING YOUR POWER OF POSITIVITY WITH HAILEY BIEBER
Hailey Bieber talks about the true value of investing in yourself – mind, body, and business – to create positive transformation.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Hailey Bieber | Model
MODERATOR
Jaclyn Johnson | Founder, CEO of Create & Cultivate
“I just love this idea that Minnie Mouse as this character, is this larger than life iconic being that exudes positivity and confidence and I think inspires so many young women.”
– Hailey Bieber
"The reality is, we are all put on this earth to do different things, so no matter what lane you are in life, you have a purpose."
– Hailey Bieber
"Surround yourself with people that make you feel dope for being you and who remind you of who you are."
– Hailey Bieber
“The best thing anybody can be is themselves.”
– Hailey Bieber
