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Where will you be in 5 years? 10 years? Tomorrow? One thing we know for sure is the only investment that never loses value is the one you make in yourself. On Saturday, December 19th, we’re hosting our Future You Festival, a day of virtual workshops and panels dedicated to self-improvement, self-love, and self-work in all it’s forms. Whether your goal is to get your budget right for the new year, optimize your workspace and maximize your productivity, or take care of yourself, we've got you covered.

Prepare to activate all your sectors of self-work, from your business to your mindset. As always, we are bringing the best in the biz to the table for this virtual event so that you’re equipped to enter 2021 at the top of your game. Divya Gugnani will be talking about how to build a business in the new normal, Nicole Walter will be breaking down how to boss up your finances, Dianna Cohen will be sharing advice on how to get your idea off the ground, and so much more. If you haven’t already, RSVP for free (that’s right, FREE) because it's time to invest in you. Scroll on to find out what to expect on the big day.

THE DATE

Saturday, December 19th, 2020

TUNE IN FROM HOME

First things first! On Saturday, December 19th, you’ll receive an email with the link to access the exclusive Future You Festival event site. Please note: All content will go live on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), including the launch of the exclusive Future You Festival 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 Monday, January 4th at 5 pm PDT. (Insiders, you have all-access even after the cutoff via your C&C Insiders dashboard!).

THE SCHEDULE

Future You Festival 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, December 19th via the exclusive Future You Festival 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 #CCFutureYouFestival for the chance to be featured in our Instagram Stories throughout the day! (Psst… Search “Create Cultivate” on Instagram to use our custom GIFs.)

NETWORK

Networking is a huge part of our event and our C&C Future You Festival 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 Future You Festival Attendees Slack Workspace in our What to Expect newsletter. This Slack channel will remain accessible until Monday, January 4th 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. 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 Supergoop, Squarespace, Aveeno, Chandon, Lunya, Wander Beauty, Crown Affair, Pineapple Collaborative, and more. You’ll receive the survey in your inbox on Monday, December 28th, 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!