Win Passes to An Intimate Evening In NYC with Create & Cultivate & Daniel Wellington
Get your win on.
New York City we’re coming for you! In partnership with our friends at Daniel Wellington, we'll be co-hosting a night out in SoHo to ring in the start of the holiday season. Christmas jingles here we come!!
Join us for an evening of cocktails and conversation with our very own Jaclyn Johnson and the new face Daniel Wellington, Elsa Hosk! Following the conversation, enjoy champagne and networking at the exclusive influencer cocktail event with with special DJ Harley Viera-Newton!
The evening is invite only but we’re giving away 2 VIP passes to this special night out with Create & Cultivate and Daniel Wellington. Enter to win by filling out the form below.
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Exclusive Giveaway: Your Last Minute Chance to Head to Create & Cultivate Seattle
Plus networking tips when you get there!
If you’ve ever wondered how it’s possible to walk into a room of strangers and nail networking, we’ve got you covered. We do it all the time at conferences! Walking up to strangers can be intimating but we’ve got some tips on how to make it work. And look, sometimes it is painfully awkward. But channel your inner Issa Rae and let it get a little bit awkward, it might make the interaction all the more memorable.
Nail down your pitch.
When you’re in a room with 500 other women, be it at the conference or even at our Express happy hour before our keynote speakers, you’re going to have to nail that pitch! Know what you’re all about. So make it concise and straight to the point. No beating around the bush and no overtly selling yourself. BS tends to reek in a crowded environment.
Don’t give out your cards, swap ‘em
Why give when you can trade? You should always make sure to swap when you can. Sometimes the old “I don’t have any cards on me” is true, sometimes it’s false. It’s easy to read if someone wants to continue the relationship, but being a little bit forward in this situation can’t hurt. If the other people doesn’t have a card, offer to send a text or email right there. Even though some people cringe a bit when you say, “I’ll send you an email right now,” it’s the best way to get into someone’s inbox. At that point, you’ve done your work.
Practice, practice, practice.
It makes perfect.
If you’re feeling antsy thinking about what you should say to start a conversation with someone, practice with your friends and see how you can nail down the starting a conversation with a stranger. From the approach, to how you introduce yourself, to what you talk about, make sure you can simulate the an entire conversation with a stranger via your friend. Come in ready with a game plan and see that networking anxiety go away.
Don’t be an attention seeker.
Engage with a crowd, but you don't need to be the center of attention. It’s easy to fall into the hole of talking about yourself and letting people know about all the things you do in a networking setting. But take a look back and think about the last person who wouldn’t stop rambling about themselves.
Exactly. Don’t be that person.
Wear it and work it.
Wear your confidence and work your outfit. If you’re not feeling up to hot stuff because you’re heading to an event after a long day at the office, throw on a statement earring and a little lipgloss (both goodies Express is giving away to C&C Seattle attendees in the gift bag!) and walk through the front door with a smile.
And most importantly.... Show UP!
Maybe the hardest part of networking is finding the right opportunities & showing up! Easier said than done when you’re slammed with work… That’s why Express is sending one lucky winner + a boss friend to Create & Cultivate Seattle! As the official Happy Hour sponsor, they’re not only hooking you up with tickets, travel + stay, but also the wardrobe to keep you looking fly while you work your new connections.
WIN #CREATECULTIVATESEA TIX on the @Express Insgram Post HERE
Here's how to enter:
1. Follow @Express and @CreateCultivate on Insta.
2. Tag a woman who inspires you in the comments of this instagram post.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. SWEEPSTAKES BEGINS AT 10:00 AM ET ON AUGUST 18, 2017 AND ENDS AT 11:59 PM ET ON AUGUST 20, 2017. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF U.S., PUERTO RICO, 18+, VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. SEE OFFICIAL RULES: http://bit.ly/2fNUQZs
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The Ultimate Ref29 x Create & Cultivate Seattle Giveaway!!
Need help cultivating the career of your DREAMS? We got you.
Whether it’s a side hustle or a full-on business venture, being a female entrepreneur can be tough. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a network of female mentors at your fingertips? We thought so. To help you achieve your wildest career goals, we teamed up with Refinery29 and Microsoft to send one lucky boss-to-be (and a friend!) to our upcoming conference in Seattle. We’re hooking you up with two VIP conference tickets, two Microsoft Surface laptops, $750 for flights, and a two-night stay the Motif hotel in downtown Seattle.
Enter here to win and get ready to create and cultivate the career of your dreams.
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ETW: One Last Shot to Attend C&C NYC
We're offering attendees the chance to bring their BFF and #livegenerously.
photo credit: Smith House Photography
Create & Cultivate isn’t just another conference. Sure, there’s networking and learning. There are mic drops left and right. Our speakers lay down the truth when it comes to the ups and downs of running a business, how they’ve learned from their mistakes, restructured strategies, mitigate the crazy world of social, and make every day count.
They pay it forward, entrepreneurial style.
And it’s a day where you get to grab the bull by the horns. Some people roll solo. Others roll with their BFF or biz partner at their side. But everyone comes to get inspired, collaborate, and create relationships that count.
So if you’re rolling to C&C NYC, here are a few of hacks we recommend.
PRINT OUT THOSE BUSINESS CARDS
Get ready to shake hands. Lots of hands. And despite what you might think, business cards are still an amazing way to make a great first impression. A speaker or mentor will be way more likely to take your card than they will put your info in their phone. There are a lot of people to meet and being aware is part of the networking game.
HASHTAG #CREATECULTIVATENYC & SHOUTOUT TO OTHER ATTENDEES
Want to take this a step further? Search the hashtag and DM people who are also attending. See someone you want to meet up with? Go for it. This is the new frontier. Be bold and be brave. It will make your day more meaningful.
FOR THOSE BRAVE SOLO ROLLERS -- NOMINATE A FRIEND TO COME WITH
We see you and we love you for making the investment in you. Which is why we want to give you the opportunity to bring your BFF along. We know it’s not easy to network. So with the help of our friends at Crown Royal, we’re offering you the opportunity to #creategenerously and nominate a friend to join you for the day. Those entrepreneurs aren’t the only ones who get to pay it forward.
Here’s how it works:
Crown Royal, AKA the world’s most generous whisky, is offering you the chance to win a VIP ticket for a friend to attend #CreateAndCultivateNYC with you! If you’re 21+ live in the Tri-State area and have purchased a GA ticket, comment on our Instagram here, and tag a powerful and independent friend who wants to attend using #Contest. To enter for a chance to win them a VIP ticket because you’re the best friend they’ve ever had.