Hey, Visionaries! Here's What to Expect at Our Social Good Summit
It's all about doing good while making green.
Photo: Smith House Photo
Now more than ever, brands are upping their social good game. And for good reason. From corporate social responsibility to sustainability, consumers expect businesses to give back to their community, operate in ways that are socially responsible and environmentally sustainable, and intentionally address societal challenges. But don’t just take our word for it. In fact, 65% of Americans believe it’s a company’s responsibility to give back and to have a moral or ethical viewpoint and 84% of consumers say it is important to them that a company supports charitable causes.
On Saturday, November 14th, we’re hosting a virtual summit to tackle the topic of doing good while making green. We’re hosting workshops on everything from building diversity and inclusion into the core of your business to avoiding greenwashing and building a socially responsible and sustainable company. Our keynote speakers Brittany Snow and Jaspre Guest, the co-founders of September Letters, will be telling us all about how they’re supporting those in need through the power of letter writing. Plus, Noelle Scaggs, the co-lead singer of Fitz and the Tantrums, will be talking about how she’s making career opportunities in music more accessible to People of Color, women, and the LGBTQIA community through her Diversify the Stage initiative. And so much more!
Read on to learn more about everything we have planned and what you need to know to make the most of it. If you haven’t already, be sure to buy your digital pass ASAP! A portion of our Social Good Summit ticket proceeds will benefit Sad Girls Club, a nonprofit working to diminish the stigma around mental health.
Psst… Insiders get access for free. (Yep, free!) Not an Insider yet? Read up on all the perks and sign up here.
THE DATE
Saturday, November 14th, 2020
TUNE IN FROM HOME
First things first! On Saturday, November 14th, you’ll receive an email with the link to access the exclusive Social Good Summit event site. Please note: All content will go live on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), including the launch of the exclusive Social Good Summit event site. To find out what time a session is happening in your time zone, use this handy time zone converter.
The digital summit is made up of pre-recorded video sessions hosted via Vimeo and live video sessions streaming via Zoom. We recommend that you have a strong WiFi connection and update to the latest version of Zoom for the best experience. The summit is optimized for desktop, so it is best viewed via a computer or laptop, rather than a tablet or phone.
While the live content is specifically designed to be watched in real-time, you’ll be able to access and view it until Friday, November 20th at 5 pm PDT (Insiders, you have all-access even after the cutoff via your C&C Insiders dashboard!). You’ll be able to RSVP up until Tuesday, November 17th at 12 pm PDT.
THE SCHEDULE
Social Good Summit is built just like our in-person conferences, which, of course, you all know and love. We have a stacked schedule with an A-list line-up of speakers so we suggest taking notes along the way.
Want the full lineup? Check out the play-by-play schedule to map out your big day. Please note, all times are listed in PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). To find out what time a session is happening in your time zone, use this time zone converter.
It’s going to be HUGE so we recommend getting a head start on planning out your day now.
THINGS TO PREP AHEAD OF TIME
Here are a few things to prep before the big day so it goes off without a hitch:
Make sure you have a strong WiFi connection.
Install Zoom on your desktop computer or laptop and test it out.
Zoom tips:
Find a quiet place to tune in. Try to situate yourself in a small room that does not have an echo.
Try and stay away from noisy electronics and silence your cell phone and computer notifications for an optimal experience.
When possible, limit your internet connection to solely the device you’re using for the Zoom conference.
Set your phone to airplane mode, pause your television connection, ask others in your home to pause anything that may require a strong internet connection, etc.
Be sure to download the workshop assets so you can follow along with the expert in real-time. Note: Your exclusive workshop downloads will be available starting Saturday, November 14th via the exclusive Social Good Summit event site.
GET SOCIAL
Stay tuned for exciting announcements and updates by following along on our social at @createcultivate. Don’t forget to tag @createcultivate and use the hashtag #CCSocialGoodSummit on Twitter and Instagram Stories throughout the day to show us where you’re tuning in from! (Psst… Search “Create Cultivate” on Instagram to use our custom GIFs.)
NETWORK
Networking is a huge part of our event and our C&C Social Good Summit Attendees Slack Workspace is a great place to mix and mingle with your fellow Create & Cultivators before, during, and after the big day. We’ve created channels for every workshop and panel, as well as channels for international attendees, networking, and more!
Attendees will receive a link to access our Create & Cultivate Social Good Summit Attendees Slack Workspace in our What to Expect newsletter on Tuesday, November 10th. This Slack channel will remain accessible until Friday, November 20th at 12 pm PDT. Not familiar with Slack? Here are a few tips to get you started:
Download the Slack app to your phone, computer, or both
Complete your account profile with a profile photo, your name, and what you do
Public conversations will happen in the channels (ex: #networking) and are located on the left-hand side of the app. You can also start direct messages with others in the Slack workspace
Hit send too early on a message? Slack has an edit feature! Click the three-dot icon located on the right side of the message to open the drop-down of message options
We’re all about GIFs at C&C! Here are instructions on how to integrate GIPHY into your Slack account.
Our Slack workspace is a busy, happening place on the day of the event. Streamline the notifications you receive by using the “mute” feature on channels that don’t pertain to you. To mute a channel, simply open up that channel, click the three-dot icon labeled “more,” and select the mute option
Most importantly, be kind and respectful of others. If you don’t follow this rule, you will be removed from the Slack group
If you have any questions on the day of the event about navigating the schedule, accessing the workshop downloads, or anything else, you can drop them into the customer service channel in Slack.
C&C INSIDERS’ PERKS
Our Insiders get a ton of perks at all our events—and this summit is no exception. As an Insider, you’ll have access to all of the workshops, mentor sessions, panels, and keynotes via your C&C Insiders dashboard for FREE. (Yes, you read that correctly!) Not an insider yet? Well, don’t miss out—you can sign up here.
VIRTUAL GIFT BAGS
We know you want ‘em! Complete our post-event survey to receive an email packed with promo codes from some of your favorite brands, including LensCrafters, Gap, Megababe, Genusee, Stitch Fix, and more. You’ll receive the survey in your inbox on Friday, November 20th, 2020.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES?
Live chat with a C&C specialist on CreateCultivate.com. You’ll see a “Chat With Us” pop-up in the bottom right corner of your screen.
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU ONLINE! Who are you most excited to hear speak? Which workshop are you looking forward to most? Tell us in the comments below!
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Calling All Shapes and Sizes! Here's What to Expect at Our Inclusively You Summit With QVC
Workshops, discussions, and so much more!
Photo: Create & Cultivate
On September 29th, we’re teaming up with QVC for our Inclusively You Virtual Summit. Join us for an amazing evening of fashion and fun, conversation and inspiration, and to celebrate the unique beauty in each of us, no matter our shape or size. For the past three decades, QVC has been setting the standard for how retailers should address size inclusivity and making shopping fun and enjoyable for all women. Because size doesn’t matter, what matters is you!
We’ll be joined by the likes of Hunter McGrady, model, activist, and founder of All Worthy Hunter McGrady at QVC, Tanesha Awasthi, founder of Girl With Curves, Sarah Nicole Landry, founder of The Birds Papaya, and more inspiring women in fashion to chat about the future of inclusivity in the ever-evolving fashion industry, the importance of cultivating communities that rally around the rejection of conventional beauty standards, and so much more!
Scroll on to discover everything we have in store for this inspiring day, and if you haven’t already, be sure to RSVP for free (yes, you read that correctly, FREE!) ASAP!
THE DATE & TIME
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
5:05 pm - 8:20 pm EDT | 2:05 pm - 5:20 pm PDT
To find out what time a session is happening in your time zone,
use this handy time zone converter.
TUNE IN FROM HOME
First things first! On Tuesday, September 29th, you’ll receive an email with the link to access the exclusive Inclusively You site. Inclusively You is made up of live video sessions streaming via Zoom and pre-recorded video sessions hosted via Vimeo.
We recommend that you have a strong WiFi connection and update to the latest version of Zoom for the best experience. Inclusively You is optimized for desktop, so it is best viewed via a computer or laptop, rather than a tablet or phone.
THE SCHEDULE
Inclusively You is built just like our in-person conferences, which, of course, you all know and love. We have a stacked schedule with an A-list line-up of speakers so we suggest taking notes along the way.
Want the full lineup? Check out the play-by-play schedule to map out your big day. Please note, all times are listed in EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and PDT (Pacific Daylight Time). To find out what time a session is happening in your time zone, use this time zone converter.
It’s going to be HUGE so we recommend getting a head start on planning out your day now.
THINGS TO PREP AHEAD OF TIME
Here are a few things to prep before the big day so it goes off without a hitch:
Make sure you have a strong WiFi connection.
Install Zoom on your desktop computer or laptop and test it out.
Zoom tips:
Find a quiet place to tune in. Try to situate yourself in a small room that does not have an echo.
Try and stay away from noisy electronics and silence your cell phone and computer notifications for an optimal experience.
When possible, limit your internet connection to solely the device you’re using for the Zoom conference.
Set your phone to airplane mode, pause your television connection, ask others in your home to pause anything that may require a strong internet connection, etc.
GET SOCIAL
Stay tuned for exciting announcements and updates by following along on our social at @createcultivate. Get social and share that you’re joining us by tagging @createcultivate and @QVC with the hashtag #InclusivelyYou on Twitter, Instagram, and Instagram Stories!
NETWORK
Networking is a huge part of our event and our C&C Inclusively You Attendees Slack Workspace is a great place to mix and mingle with your fellow Create & Cultivators before, during, and after the big day. We’ve created channels for every workshop and panel, as well as channels for international attendees, networking, and more!
Attendees will receive a link to access our Create & Cultivate Inclusively You Attendees Slack Workspace in our What to Expect newsletter. This Slack channel will remain accessible until Tuesday, October 6th at 3 pm EDT (12 pm PDT). Not familiar with Slack? Here are a few tips to get you started:
Download the Slack app to your phone, computer, or both
Complete your account profile with a profile photo, your name, and what you do
Public conversations will happen in the channels (ex: #networking) and are located on the left-hand side of the app. You can also start direct messages with others in the Slack workspace
Hit send too early on a message? Slack has an edit feature! Click the three-dot icon located on the right side of the message to open the drop-down of message options
We’re all about GIFs at C&C! Here are instructions on how to integrate GIPHY into your Slack account.
Our Slack workspace is a busy, happening place on the day of the event. Streamline the notifications you receive by using the “mute” feature on channels that don’t pertain to you. To mute a channel, simply open up that channel, click the three-dot icon labeled “more,” and select the mute option
Most importantly, be kind and respectful of others. If you don’t follow this rule, you will be removed from the Slack group
If you have any questions on the day of the event about navigating the schedule, accessing the workshop downloads, or anything else, you can drop them into the customer service channel in Slack.
VIRTUAL GIFT BAGS
We know you want ‘em! Complete our post-event survey to receive an email packed with promo codes from some of your favorite QVC brands. You’ll receive the survey in your inbox on September 30th.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES?
Live chat with a C&C specialist on CreateCultivate.com. You’ll see a “Chat With Us” pop-up in the bottom right corner of your screen.
While the live content is specifically designed to be watched in real-time, you’ll be able to access and view it until Tuesday, October 6th at 8 pm EDT (5 pm PDT). You’ll be able to RSVP up until October 2nd at 8 pm EDT (5 pm PDT).
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU ONLINE! Who are you most excited to hear speak? Which workshop are you looking forward to most? Tell us in the comments below!
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What to Expect at Our New York Conference
Success never sleeps! We’re coming back to NY bigger and better than ever.
Big Apple, Big MOOD! We cannot wait to get to the city that never sleeps for Create & Cultivate NYC and we hope you’re just as excited as we are! Before we pull up, we wanted to give the play-by-play of what to expect during the big day. Besides the jam-packed speaker lineup and beautiful ambiance, the day is full of Instagrammable moments, shopping, food and drinks, and tons of inspiration. Get ready!
ALL DAY FUN
First things first: You should be receiving your welcome box with your badge in the mail by April 25th (if you’re an international attendee, your box will be available for pickup the morning of the conference)! Your box will have your badge with a lanyard dictating your track and your mentor power hour selections. Upon arrival, you will receive your C&C NY conference notebook from At-A-Glance! If you’re a VIP, you’ll get some additional swag & opportunities as well, including access to the Alaska Airlines VIP lounge access and your own beauty bar!
You’re in for one amazing day. We’ve organized every detail of the day for you below, so all you’ll need is your badge, schedule, and your best IG-worthy outfit—we’ll take care of the rest (we’ve even got the Poo-Pourri, everyone’s favorite bathroom bestie, covered)!
Keep reading to plan your day!
LOCATION
Industry City
220 36th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Enter on 2nd Ave. between 36th and 37th St.
C&C INSIDERS PERKS
Are you a C&C Insider yet? Grab your membership card and meet us at the Insiders pop-up to learn more about your membership perks and get your free Insiders PopSocket! If you’re not a member yet, don’t worry—we can give you run down and sign you up at the booth! Insiders will be able to meet and greet some of our amazing speakers during the day, including:
Jaclyn Johnson, founder & CEO of Create & Cultivate
Anastasia Soare, founder & CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills
Michelle Lee, editor-in-chief of Allure magazine
Rebecca Minkoff, founder of Rebecca Minkoff
Sharifa Murdock, co-owner of Liberty Fairs & founder of ENVSN Festival
SHOPPING, FOOD, & FUN
We’ve partnered with some of our favorite brands to bring you amazing shopping experiences, to-die-for photo ops, and delicious food and drinks! Peruse each booth to find your new go-to brands for home, beauty, and fashion! Shop ‘til you drop, girl!
LIFESTYLE
As our presenting partner for the conference, Mastercard will be serving up the knowledge during our panels. Stop by the Mastercard Small Business Marketplace during breaks to meet some amazing local boss lady businesses and support their vision. It doesn’t stop there—looking for a new creative headshot? Swing by the Mastercard sketch studio to get your portrait sketched live in their studio and share what sparked your career for another photo inspo pic!
Mastercard Small Business Marketplace businesses include:
Bliss Lau | East Olivia Creative | YES I AM | Coco and Breezy | Teressa Foglia
GET PUMPED FOR SOME PTO! We’re so stoked to have our team’s go-to travel partner, Alaska Airlines, on-site at the conference giving out round-trip flights to our hard-working attendees. Head to their booth to enter to win your next Out of Office trip on the house. We will be announcing the 10 lucky winners throughout the conference, so listen up!
Want a behind-the-stage look at how the C&C team puts on events using Microsoft Teams? Lucky for you, we filmed it all! Stop by the Microsoft booth to watch a minidoc that shows how we use Teams to bring all our events to life…and see how you can use Teams in your office, too!
Welcome to the future, where you can now get a car on your phone. Meet the future of mobility at the Fair booth and learn about their car subscription app that’s disrupting the auto industry—plus, hear from their female execs on the Raise Up panel!
As we love to say at WorkParty, behind every great woman are strong women. Pick the perfect card, write a love note, and send your mom a special moment for Mother's Day at the Hallmark pop-up and see what a card can do.
Ready for a road trip? Feel the wind in your hair, girl! Stop by the Volvo booth to check out one of their newest models and live out your best road trip moment in their amazing video booth.
We all know the importance of a killer to-do list, and your notebook is a major player in your productivity. That’s exactly why we bring our team’s favorite notebook brand At-A-Glance to our conferences for all of our attendees. At the NYC conference, you’ll be able to customize their notebooks thanks to an onsite calligrapher. Love a monogram moment!
Need a quick and easy way to up your content game by 100%? *Everyone simultaneously raises their hands* We’re so happy to have PicMonkey on-site with an amazing animated portrait booth! We’ll have a photographer on site to capture your best lewks. Plus, you’ll be able to learn more about how the app can help your personal + brand content without paying for extra graphic design help. Dream come true!
Be inspired by the lives, work, and stories of powerful women thanks to GoDaddy. They’re highlighting Icons of Our Tribe in their IG-worthy setup—stop by to see what makes YOU an icon!
It’s your time to shine, girl! Stop by the QVC recording studio for your very own five minutes of fame and try your hand at selling a beauty product on camera. Who knows? You could be their next on air host!
The 2018 midterm elections had the highest youth voter turnout in the past quarter century—and a record 102 women were elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 2018 elections. Our voices are not only important, they’re necessary. Turn into our afternoon keynote for I AM A VOTER activist Mandana Dayani’s conversation with Amber Heard. Not registered to vote? Stop by the I Am A Voter kiosk, and make a difference!
HEALTH & WELLNESS
#LoveYourMarks! We’re all about authenticity, and what’s more authentic than celebrating who you are in this exact moment? Check out the Bio-Oil pop-up to learn about and sample Bio-Oil—and embrace all your marks with us by snapping a pic at their fun photo booth!
Lola is helping women live their best lives—period. This is a pop-up you do not want to miss. Head over to the Lola booth to learn more about everything this organic tampons brand is doing for women right now.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Keep scrolling to find out all your food and drink options while you’re enjoying the big day!
Stop by the main bar to grab a Ketel One Botanical cocktail—or their floral bike cart for a Botanical Spritz!
Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Chameleon will be serving organic cold-brew coffee to keep your day going strong!
Stay hydrated with bottled water from CORE—you’ve got a day full of panels to attend! Grab them at any of our bars all day long, plus show us your balance by snapping a pic in their upside-down pop up booth.
Everyone’s favorite 100% natural sparkling water is at it again with a super ‘grammable pop up experience. Snap some IG-worthy pics in LaCroix’s interactive booth and (duh) pick up your favorite flavor to take with you to the next stop.
Glasses up, girls! It’s time for more bubbly. Visit the Chandon pop up to grab a mini bottle of Chandon (another super ‘grammable moment) and get your new girl gang together for an IG worthy boomerang!
Cheers! You got through spring cleaning and now it’s time to drink to the summer sunshine! Stop by the New Belgium Brewing pop-up to try their new (PINK) Mural Agua Fresca Cerveza. It’s tasty and it’s chic.
Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company
With all the fun of the day, you’re sure to need a quick refresher. Grab your new friends and juice up between panels with a stop at the Natalie’s Orchid booth, where they’ll be serving delicious juices all day long!
Need a break? Head on over to the bar and grab a glass of Santa Cristina wine. Or two! ;) You’ll have your choice of a Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC, Cipresseto Toscana IGT Rosato or Rosso Toscana IGT! Learn more about their wine selection and find your fave.
It’s time to get crafty (and full) at the Navitas Organics pop-up. Check your schedules, because during break you’ll be able to have a hand at a DIY station and mix your own nuts & berries snack—plus, you can sip on a matcha, turmeric, or cacao latte while you get your ‘gram on in a Insta-worthy photo booth!
The now-famous pasta sauce came from humble beginnings, co-founded in 1937 by Assunta Cantisano, who sold the iconic sauce straight from her front porch. Snap a pic on the RAGÚ porch, and don’t miss some of their tasty recipes available during break.
FASHION & BEAUTY
Everybody freeze! We’re heading all the way back to the 90s with this one. Head on over to ShopStyle’s pop-up with your new girl gang to snap a good photo and relive your yearbook moment. Hands up if you’re well overdue for a reshoot?
Truth is, all this work deserves some relaxation. Take a moment for yourself and visit the Moroccanoil pop up to get a hand massage and have your hair styled at Moroccanoil’s beauty bar (and if you’re a VIP, you can get glammed up in the VIP booth, too!).
As a 100% plant-based skincare line, Biossance is giving us sustainable beauty through biotechnology. Head to their booth to stop & smell the roses! Hop in the photo booth then shop till you drop with a special gift with purchase (pro tip: the rose vitamin C mask & rose oil are a C&C team fave!).
Sunscreen, anybody?! We’ll answer for you: Yes. Everybody. Join Supergoop! in a pop experience for Skin Cancer Awareness month in their booth. Hop in the time machine and flashback to the 90s while you snap a pic at their nostalgic photo op.
Wellbeing is shaped by the air we breathe, the light, dust, and allergens we’re exposed to, and more. These affect our bodies, skin, hair and sleep quality. Stop by the Dyson booth to experience the newest Dyson machines that support your wellbeing by empowering you to control and personalize the elements that affect your daily life—for a healthier home & happier you.
Shop the latest clothes & accessories from Dynamite, then get your ‘gram on in their gorgeous pink couch photo booth!
Who run the world? Curls. Get your curls poppin’ and don’t stop ‘em at the DevaCurl pop-up. Head on over to experience their styling station and learn more about their top-of-the-line products, then show off your look in the photo booth for an IG worth photo moment.
If you’re in major need of a good hair day, you’re going to want to head on over to the ghd pop-up. Their styling pros will be touching up that fabulous hairstyle you put all that work into—and they’ll be their all day to help keep you picture perfect.
OK, who doesn’t want flawless, vibrant skin? OLLY is here to make your skin dreams come true, amongst all your other dreams! Sampling their famous beauty supplements, the OLLY booth is not to be missed. Check out their Instagram to see all the ladies who swear by the vitamins for their wellness and beauty fills.
New color, who this? Need some tips and product tricks for that new hair color? Look no further. The Living Proof pop up booth has what you need. Stop by to check out their new color care line and snap a pic in their IG photo booth!
GIVEAWAY alert! Want a year’s worth of shoes? Obviously—you do. Tamara Mellon is hosting a giveaway you won’t want to miss! Stop by the booth and enter for a chance to a year’s worth of new shoes, then snap a pic at the booth photo op. If you like what you see, check out the booksellers during break to buy Tamara’s book!
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MAY 3
ATTENDEE HAPPY HOUR | 6:30 - 8:30PM
SERAFINA LUDLOW
98 Rivington Street (at the corner of Ludlow)
Join us on Friday, May 3rd, at Serafina Ludlow for our pre-conference happy hour to meet your fellow attendees.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
All that ‘grammin got your phone short on battery? Charge your phone up at charging stations presented by STAMBA Superfoods, located throughout the venue.
Feeling thirsty? Stop by the bar and our popups to grab a beverage in an Instagrammable (duh) Tossware glass—you deserve it!
TRACK 1
BREAKFAST | FOOD HALL | 8:00 - 9:15 AM
Energy up with a delicious breakfast, get that photo opp, and introduce yourself to your fellow C&Cers!
PANEL: RAISE UP | SECOND STAGE | 9:20 - 10:05 AM
On Venture Capital, Negotiation, & Bootstrapping Your Biz
Panelists: Yasmin Moaven, Angela Du, Ginger Seigel, Jordana Kier, Marah Lidey
Moderator: Sherry Jhawar
PANEL: IN GOOD COMPANY | MAIN STAGE | 10:10 - 10:55 AM
The Women Creating, Collaborating, & Cultivating Community
Panelists: Marie Forleo, Gabby Bernstein, Katie Sturino, Pauline Lhote, Suzy Batiz, Betsy Patel
Moderator: LaTonya Yvette
PANEL: LAUNCHPAD | SECOND STAGE | 11:00 - 11:50 AM
How to Build Your Brand & Bring It to Market
Panelists: Carmen Tal, Robert Schaeffler, Fiona Parkin, Sharifa Murdock, Asa Siegel
Moderator: Maxie McCoy
LUNCH | FOOD HALL | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Nom alert! Grab your lunch, hydrate, and be sure to hit the popups! We’re halfway through the day!
MENTOR POWER HOUR | SECOND STAGE | 1:10 - 2:10 PM
Meet with your mentors for two 30-minute “pick your brain” sesh!
Mentors: Nicole Tollefsrud, Erin Silver, Tracy G., Nita Mann, Gail Nichols, Francey Grund, LaTonya Yvette, Caroline Vazzana, Maxie McCoy, Jessy Fofana, Mandy Ansari, Cynthia Andrew, Tamara Mellon, Eva Goicochea, Rachel Martino, Hunter McGrady, Sherri Haymond, Christina Vongas
AFTERNOON KEYNOTE | MAIN STAGE | 2:20 - 2:50 PM
Powered by I AM A VOTER
Mandana Dayani in conversation with Amber Heard
PANEL: BRAND LOVE | SECOND STAGE | 2:55 - 3:40 PM
How To Build Companies With Kindness At Their Core
Panelists:
Camilla Ruth Marcus, Teressa Foglia, Kristy Lewis, Katie D’Amato,
Moderator: Amina Smith
PANEL: PRICELESS CONVERSATIONS | MAIN STAGE | 3:45 - 4:30 PM
Powered by Mastercard
Meet the Women Making an Impact
Panelists: Kelsea Olivia Gaynor, Bliss Lau, Breezy Dotson, Piera Gelardi, Jaclyn Johnson
Moderator: Cheryl Guerin
PANEL: CHANGEMAKERS | MAIN STAGE | 4:35 - 5:20 PM
The Women Breaking Boundaries & Building Businesses
Panelists: Tamara Mellon, Rebecca Minkoff, Gwen Whiting, Jaime Schmidt, Deepica Mutyala
Moderator: Annie Fulenwider
BREAK | 5:20 - 6:20 PM
Grab some yummy beet chips and chocolate bark from west~bourne, then stop by the food hall to get book signed by your favorite female authors—and meet actor, model, and activist Hunter McGrady at the Bio-Oil booth!
KEYNOTE | MAIN STAGE | 6:25 - 6:55 PM
Michelle Lee in conversation with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
HAPPY HOUR | FOOD HALL | 7:25 - 8:25 PM
Powered by Alaska Airlines
Cheers to you! Let’s toast to taking on the world!
KEYNOTE | MAIN STAGE | 8:25 - 8:55 PM
Jaclyn Johnson in conversation with Martha Stewart
TRACK 2
BREAKFAST | FOOD HALL | 8:00 - 9:15 AM
Energy up with a delicious breakfast, get that photo opp, and introduce yourself to your fellow C&Cers!
PANEL: MODERN ACTIVISM | MAIN STAGE | 9:20 - 10:05 AM
Exploring the Role of Diversity, Inclusion & Politics in the Workplace
Panelists: Nabeela Noor, Halima Aden, Hunter McGrady, Denise Bidot, Lindsay Peoples Wagner, Nikki Ogunnaike
Moderator: Heather Records
PANEL: POD SQUAD | SECOND STAGE | 10:10 - 10:55 AM
Meet the Ladies Killing the Podcast Game
Panelists: Noor Tagouri, Becca Tobin, Julie Kramer, Emma Diamond, Mamrie Hart, Grace Helbig, Ahyiana Angel
Moderator: Tyeal Howell
PANEL: THE PERSONAL IS PROFESSIONAL | MAIN STAGE | 11:00 - 11:50 AM
How to Build a Personal Brand You Love That Brands Want to Work With
Panelists: Mari Mazzucco, Justine Marjan, Laura Minch, Wendy Nguyen, Dr. Dendy Engelman
Moderator: Tiffany Reid
MENTOR POWER HOUR | SECOND STAGE | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Meet with your mentors for a 30-minute “pick your brain” sesh!
Mentors: Nicole Tollefsrud, Erin Silver, Tracy G., Nita Mann, Gail Nichols, Francey Grund, LaTonya Yvette, Caroline Vazzana, Maxie McCoy, Jessy Fofana, Mandy Ansari, Cynthia Andrew, Tamara Mellon, Eva Goicochea, Rachel Martino, Hunter McGrady, Sherri Haymond, Christina Vongas
LUNCH | FOOD HALL | 1:10 - 2:10 PM
Nom alert! Grab your lunch, hydrate, and be sure to hit the popups! We’re halfway through the day!
AFTERNOON KEYNOTE | MAIN STAGE | 2:20 - 2:50 PM
Powered by I AM A VOTER
Mandana Dayani in conversation with Amber Heard
PANEL: MARKETING MASTERCLASS | MAIN STAGE | 2:55 - 3:40 PM
Showing Up in the Social, Offline & Online World
Panelists: Tezza Barton, Cynthia Andrew, Hilary Sloan, Rachel Curry, Jacey Duprie, Naomi Jacobs
Moderator: Reesa Lake
PANEL: MEET THE MOGULS | SECOND STAGE | 3:45 - 4:30 PM
Meet the Moguls: The Women Dominating the Fashion & Beauty Game
Panelists:
Lilit Caradanian, Lisa Price, Kate Walsh, Holly Thaggard, Anastasia Soare
Moderator: Cyndi Ramirez
PANEL: CHANGEMAKERS | MAIN STAGE | 4:35 - 5:20 PM
The Women Breaking Boundaries & Building Businesses
Panelists: Tamara Mellon, Rebecca Minkoff, Gwen Whiting, Jaime Schmidt, Deepica Mutyala
Moderator: Annie Fulenwider
BREAK | 5:20 - 6:20 PM
Grab some some yummy beet chips and chocolate bark from west~bourne, then stop by the food hall to get book signed by your favorite female authors!
KEYNOTE | MAIN STAGE | 6:25 - 6:55 PM
Michelle Lee in conversation with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
HAPPY HOUR | FOOD HALL | 7:25 - 8:25 PM
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Cheers to you! Let’s toast to taking on the world!
KEYNOTE | MAIN STAGE | 8:25 - 8:55 PM
Jaclyn Johnson in conversation with Martha Stewart
GIFT BAGS
We know your want ‘em! Gift bags are only available at the end of the night and will be handed out in exchange for your badge. If you have to jet early, you will be forfeiting your right come back in...but we doubt you'll want to do that!
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU IN NYC! Who are you most thrilled to see? Share in the comments below!
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What to Expect at C&C NYC!
Calling all attendees. You need to read this before May 6th!
Hey C&C NYC Squad! We are so excited to get the NYC party started! There are so many great things coming your way, but before we get any closer we wanted to give you a sneak peek of what to expect on the big day so you can start building out your day right now!
ALL DAY FUN
First things First, you should be receiving your badge and box of goodies in the mail over the next week or so! Your box will have your mentor power hour selections, your badge with lanyard dictating your track (white = track 1 and black = track 2) and if you are a VIP lots of other swag as well!
POP-UP MARKET
At every C&C Conference, we have a roster of incredible brands that set up shop to give our attendees amazing and unique experiences. From braid bars to influencer meet-and-greets to clothing shops to henna tattoos, there's a little something for everyone. Here are the incredible things you can expect to see at the market in NYC.
Flat lay tutorial with Papyrus
We love a good flat lay, and know you do too! Hop over to Papyrus for the ultimate tutorial on how to achieve the quintessential flat lay; it’s anything but basic.
Boomerang at the Instagram Pop Up
We know you’re obsessed with Instagram just as much as we are. So they will be on-site all-day for all of your Boomerang Photo Booth needs. Yeah Boomerang + Photo Booth = content heaven.
DIY with Erin Condren
Drop by Erin Condren pop-up for a free gift and make your own elastic page holder for your notebook/ planner! They will have the crafts and supplies to make your own. Get ready to get your DIY on.
Henna Station with Simon G Jewelry
Looking to edge things up a bit? Head over to the Simon G pop-up to get a henna tattoo that you can sport all day. These are beautiful and will look perfect on your Insta-grid.
French Connection’s Mid-Summer Collection
We love some good summer fashion. And in the spirit of summer, French Connection will be showcasing their Mid-Summer Collection to help you get ready for all those summer bashes you inevitably have on the calendar. Oh and BONUS! You get a flower crown, courtesy of Crowns by Christy with all purchases.
Flower Power with Urban Stems
Stop by the Urban Stems pop-up and get your flower power on. Make sure to snap a quick pic of the flower-filled beach cruiser (we die) for your followers.. oh, and you get your own polaroid take home. Can you say, "Shake it, shake, shake, shake it"?
Aura Readings at Gorjana
The newest trend is health and wellness, and we aren’t mad about it. Gorjana is providing attendees with custom Aura Readings (complete with a photo for your posting pleasure). We’ve dying to try!
Mica May’s Signature Notebooks
Notebook designer and color master, Mica May of May Designs is bringing the personality to #CreateCultivateNYC. Stop by her pop-up to check out her latest collection of adorable paper goods and get a firsthand look at her new apparel collection that is so happy, you won’t be able to control your smile.
Monogramming Station at Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham is the king of customization. And they are bringing their talents to NYC. Get in on the action by purchasing any of their incredible leather goods and getting complimentary monogramming!
Learn the Art of Styling at Minted
Stop by the Minted pop-up to explore Minted’s new art styling service, featuring limited edition art styled uniquely for you, and Minted Commissioned Originals, allowing you to work directly with one of Minted’s independent artists to create an original art piece as unique as you are. (Pro tip: bring a photo of a wall to receive a complication consultation with a Minted art stylist).
Refinery 29 Brings the Heat
Refinery29 is partnering with Tictail and Cora to create a unique shopping experience with a cause! Stop by the Shibori tent to shop R29- and other female-designed merch that'll help you wear your values: All proceeds go towards She Should Run, a fund supporting women in public leadership. And before you go, visit the Cora table to donate some organic menstrual products to women in need (and snag a free month's subscription for yourself!) You'll leave looking good and feeling even better.
Try Out the it Bed
Need a quick break? Wanna kick your feet up for a sec? Stop by the it Bed pop-up to test out the comfiest (and smartest) bed you have ever experienced. Seriously, the capabilities of this thing are insane. It can tell you how well you slept, when you got your best sleep, and it can talk to your fitness tracker.
Colorful Fun at La Croix
Craving a perfect photo moment to show your social media followers all the fun you’re having at C&C? Head to La Croix for a bright and jaw-dropping photo opt. Oh and there will be face painting and corn hole as well! Did we mention they’re a lot of fun?
Gallery Wall Tutorials at Framebridge
There is never a time when Framebridge doesn’t bring their A-game, and C&C NYC will be no different. Stop by their booth for some pro tips on how to create the perfect gallery wall in your home (or office). They are also doing a Gallery Wall Giveaway so really, STOP BY.
Polling Stations at Tinder
Everyone’s favorite dating app will be popping up collecting key information from C&C Attendees. Want to give them your thoughts? Head to their booth. We'll be publishing (the anonymous) results on C&C Blog!
BEAUTY BUZZ
We also always have a beauty lounge on site where our attendees are able to get glammed up, from makeup to hair to skin care we got your covered. Oh and don't forget to nab your headshot!
Make Your Own Box with Birchbox
Crazy about samples? Us too! Build your own box of cute samples at the Birchbox pop-up. It’s a great way to test-drive some new products and hear all about the buzzed about brand.
New Headshots with Laura Mercier
Need a new headshot? Laura Mercier’s got your back on this one. Stop by their makeup and photo studio and walk away with a new killer shot (and an added boost of confidence).
Essential Oils Tutorial at Saje
Essential oils are everything right now! Saje will be giving out tutorials on how to effectively use these options to cure all of your physical and spiritual needs.
Island Time with Kopari Beauty
Wish that you were on island time? us too! Kopari is serving up some fresh coconuts at the Kopari Cabana, perfect for those of who you can’t contain your wanderlust. Can you say yum?!
Grab a Touch-up with beGlammed
It's a long day, but beGlammed is on deck for all your hair and makeup touch-up needs. From a fresh lip to a festive braid, they'll have you looking fresh.
Kendra Scott Airstream
The cutest airstream there ever was (especially if it's anything like the AMAZING Kendra Scott HQ!). Be sure to check out the latest in Kendra Scott Jewelry and now home decor near the Second Stage.
*VIP PERKS*
ManiCab at Kendra Scott
Hey VIPs, you lucky ducks! Kendra Scott knows the way to a woman’s heart, so she’s serving up manicure’s in the VIP Lounge. Trust us, the Mani Cab is too cute not to drop by.
GRUB HUB
START THE DAY OFF RIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Start your day with a little Jamba Juice
To help kick the day off, our friends at Jamba Juice will be serving up delicious acia and pitaya bowls, as well as chia pudding for attendees. Get your camera’s ready, we can just see your Insta post now. And if you need a snack, they'll be serving blends at their pop-up all day.
Create & Caffeinate with Coffee at the ATG lounge
Stop by the ATG Coffee Lounge to get your java fix for the day. We know that you don’t work until your coffee does, so drop by early for a cup of Rise Coffee to fuel your day.
Lunch hosted by Saks OFF 5TH
Then comes lunch. Our friends at Saks OFF FIFTH have teamed up with sweetgreen to will yummy yummy salads for all of our attendees. Be sure to stop by the Saks OFF 5th booth to see what other goodies they have in store. (Scroll down, it's RSVP only and you don't want to miss it!)
Saks OFF 5th with Helena Glazer of The Brooklyn Blonde (RSVP ONLY)
Helena Glazer, AKA The Brooklyn Blonde, will be holding fashion court at the Saks OFF 5th pop-up showing attendees how to strike some of those infamous blogger poses (they are NOT as easy as they look). Dying to attend her tutorial? This is an RSVP-only tutorial, so secure your spot here.
*VIP PERK*
Dig into deliciousness from The Meatball Shop during Lunch
Oh, and there’s more! The geniuses behind The Meatball Shop will be in the VIP Lounge providing their signature meatballs to keep you full and happy! It’s a long day, so staying properly nourished is tres important.
Go ahead. Grab a cocktail with Crown Royal!
Feeling festive? Crown Royal will be serving up delicious cocktails all day for VIPs (make sure to show your badge). Find them in the VIP Lounge and at the Bar in the Ruins.
STAY HYDRATED & STAY SATISFIED
It's beauty water to the rescue with Vital Proteins
Vital Proteins will be serving their brand new beauty waters at their pop-up (they come in three yummy flavors: Lavender Lemon, Cucumber Aloe, and Melon Mint). They'll be mixed into flavorful mocktails served by a professional bartender for all to try. But wait... there’s more: stop by to enter to win a year's supply of collagen!
Keep your energy up with Noosa Yoghurt
From down under to NYC, Noosa is bringing plenty of their creamy, delicious and "bloody good" yoghurt to keep attendees satisfied all day long.
BREAKING DOWN THE BREAK
You will be going all day long so the break is a great time to catch up and dive into all the amazing programming our partners have going on. Some are RSVP only so be sure to grab your spot!
Chase Slate: Meet and Greets with Camila Coehlo & Brittney Castro!
Camila Coehlo, lifestyle and fashion mega-influencer, will be visiting the Chase Slate pop-up for a meet and greet! Visitors will also have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Chase Financial Education Ambassador, Brittney Castro, who will be providing the keys to #ConquerYourCredit. While you’re there, add some flair to your wardrobe with a custom DIY tassel keychain and come early to have an opportunity to receive a special gift. (limited quantity available) See you in the Chase Slate suite!
Pier 1 Imports Block Party hosted by Eva Amurri Martino
Summer is right around the corner, so Pier 1 Imports is throwing a Block Party hosted by Eva Amurri Martino (of Happily Eva After). She will be dishing out pointers on how to furnish your own block party just in time for summer. Check it out in the Pier 1 Picnic area outside.
Minted open forum discussion with CEO Mariam Naficy. (RSVP ONLY)
CEO of Minted, Mariam Naficy, will be hosting an intimate forum on the Second Stage from 3-4pm. This is an RSVP ONLY event, so sign up here and be sure to show up on time. They have something special for the first 100 attendees to RSVP and attend to the talk (shhh! It’s a $100 Minted art purchase). Run, don't walk. Link here.
A little about Mariam: A serial entrepreneur, Naficy co-founded cosmetics company Eve.com in 1998 and quickly sold it for over $100 million. Twelve years later, Naficy founded Minted based on her core belief that the Internet could surface hidden creative talent around the world. With perseverance, her online stationery company has turned into a burgeoning marketplace for the world’s best emerging artists. Reaching 70 million households globally with designs sourced from 50 states and 60 countries, Minted has arrived as the e-commerce darling for design.
Sherry B Dessert Studio
Craving a midday pick me up? Grab a cookie (or brownie) from Sherry B! These will be at food stations outside so stock up for the rest of the day.
*VIP PERK*
Cool off with some Jeni’s Ice Cream
Perfect for a beautiful summer Saturday, our friends at Jeni’s Ice Cream are going to be scooping up some delicious ice cream for our VIP attendees. Make sure to get a napkin, this could get messy!
HAPPY HOUR
Happy Hour with Crown Royal & CAVA
After a long day of awesomeness, take a break and celebrate the day with CAVA who will be serving love some delicious hummus snacks. And because you've earned it, it's time to raise a cocktail! Kick-off Happy Hour with a delicious Crown Royal cocktail, or if wine or champagne is more your speed, they’ll have that too!
PRO TIPS
This isn't our first rodeo. Be sure to check out the pro-tips below to make sure you are making the most of the day!
Phone Charging with Shopstyle
There is nothing worse than a dying phone battery. It can singlehandedly ruin a perfectly good day (or make you miss out on a perfectly 'grammable moment). But Shopstyle isn’t going to let that happen! Their charging station will be open for attendees to stop by and get some much needed juice (the battery kind... that is).
Pit happens, but Richer Poorer has you
We love to learn and network, but sometimes you need a mental break. Thankfully the Richer Poorer team will be providing a Ball Pit for our attendees… yeah, just like the ones you played in when you were a kid (except way cooler). Find them by the entrance for all the fun. They will also be highlighting their collection of basics in the pop-up market, because every boss needs her basics!
Need a break, check out this giveaway from Volvo
Craving a getaway? How about Sweden? Volvo is popping up with one of their newest car models available for you to check out in person. Stop by to snag a photo and enter to win the getaway of a lifetime.
Don't leave this at home! Things you should bring to C&C
Bring a schedule of all the things you want to hit up day-of, it’s a day filled to the brim with activities so coming with a gameplan is a clutch move.
In the spirit of good networking, pack extra business cards. You want to be able to hand them out throughout the day. Don't shortchange yourself.
Keep an eye out for your attendee gift box that should be coming in the mail any day now! We are so excited for you to receive, make sure to share it on social with us using #CreateCultivateNYC!
Gift Bags
We know your want them! Gift bags are only available at the end of the night and will be handed out in exchange for your badge. If you have to jet early you will be forfeiting your right come back in but we doubt you'll want to do that ;)
For those who drive, there is Valet parking
We have 100 spots available onsite for valet parking which you can nab for $20 cash on site. However we DO recommend taking an Uber, Lyft, or catching our C&C Shuttle for VIPS at the Redbury Hotel.
International Attendees
You will pick up your badges and additional information at registration. Please let us know upon arriving that you provided us an international mailing address, and we will provide you with your conference goods!
*VIP PERK*
Shuttle Service from the Redbury Hotel (RSVP REQUIRED)
Are you a VIP planning to take the shuttle from the Redbury Hotel in the morning and after the event ends? GREAT! If you could RSVP here to reserve your spot that would be great. Also note you will need your VIP badge or VIP confirmation email to board the bus!
WE ARE SO EXCITED! What are you most thrilled to see! Share in the comments below!