Elevate 2021

Elevate 2021 is a series of talks and workshops to help you think about how you can elevate yourself from a fresh perspective. Our first keynote speaker will be Professor Maja, who will be speaking about Imposter Syndrome. Our second keynote speakers will be Drs. Kristi Kaeppel and Emma Bjorngard-Basayne, will talk about elevating your relationships and workplace dynamics. You will then have the option to choose 2 out of 5 workshops (30-minutes) to attend: 

1) Elevate your Career by Sayda Zelaya, from Work It Womxn 

Planning for your career can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have access to career coaches or mentors. In this interactive session, Sayda, Founder of Work It!, will demonstrate how you can confidently build a career that empowers YOU. As a former recruiter, Sayda will share a concise and tangible strategy in crafting the career you want!

2) Elevate your Mindset with Liz Doyle Harmer, from Afterglow Studio

Big goals for 2021? Well, high-achiever we've got your back. In this workshop learn how to use body, breath, and attention to build a rock-solid foundation to support you in achieving your 2021 goals. Learn a simple practice to help you overcome self-doubt and connect you back to the most confident and courageous version of yourself.

3) Elevate your Finances with Eboni Ledford, Financial Professional

What would happen if more people expected financial abundance? During this time of social and economic uncertainty, there is power in unlocking financial literacy. Your time to claim abundance is NOW! Elevate your finances, reduce stress, and discover your dreams; join this workshop for a greater understanding of how you can increase your cash flow and maximize your savings in 2021.

4) Elevate your Time with Charlotte Ayasse, from Women in Black Inc.

Discover how to manage and budget your time effectively, to eliminate procrastination, and achieve productivity during your day. There are only 24 hours in a day, no more no less. Are you making full use of your time? In this workshop, Charlotte shares how she managed to launch and sold off her first E-commerce store in the fashion industry at the age of twenty-two, gain partnership with another online fashion retail store in Kuwait, in the Middle East.

5) Elevate your Failures with Pallavi Dutta and Nikoo Aghaei from Project Empower Circle

Failure is an essential part of the process. Too often, we are afraid to fail, and yet some of our biggest growth comes from facing our failures. In this session, Pallavi & Nikoo walk through how you can learn from your failures and grow into a better version of yourself. This session will push you to reflect and gain a new perspective of your past.

Event Schedule:

5:00 PM: Introduction

5:15 PM: Keynote Speaker - Professor Maja "The Imposter Syndrome"

5:45 PM: Workshop 1

6:15 PM: Workshop 2

6:45 PM: Keynote Speakers - Drs. Kristi Kaeppel and Emma Bjorngard-Basayne "Elevate Your Friendships"

7:15 PM: Speed Networking

7:30 PM: Closing Remarks