NO FOMO: 10 FREE Events During Quarantine
2020 HAS BEEN SO RUDE TO US 🙄 First Kobe, now this COVID-19 pandemic? My heart can’t take it!
Being quarantined has shifted the way we work, the way we educate, the way we design, the way we operate, and even the way we’re marketing. Our lives have been upended in every way possible. This change has been so nerve-wracking, yet liberating at the same damn time, it’s making my head hurt! We are surely in strange times.
As a full-time youth advisor, entrepreneur and student, I miss out on creative conferences, brunches, meetups, and parties all the time. I’m so wrapped up in school projects, providing quality work to clients, caring for students and building this brand, that I can barely get out of the house for a drink!
Now that everyone is home, though, I’ve been able to connect now more than ever and I love it.
Self-quarantine is exhausting, traumatic, and uneasy for many of us. Trust me, I feel it, too. I had to negotiate with my employer to get paid during this time, I lost two clients, dealing with a chronic illness and can’t get my usual medical care, and that’s not even the half!
But I am so determined to be well and stay centered as our world is transforming into the unknown. To keep myself motivated and at peace, I’ve attended virtual dance parties, creative meetings, lectures, and live events to connect with my tribe, learn from new people, and practice self-care. So here are the events I’ve gone to over the past week. NO MORE FEAR OF MISSING OUT!
DJ D-Nice’s Homeschool Social Distancing Dance Party
DJ D-Nice held a party that will go down in HISTORY. He broadcast a 9-hour IG live party for FREE, attracting 100k+ people including Oprah, Kelly Rowland and many other celebs. He made the world a better place with this jam-in-your-living-room event. Hard Times Require Furious Dancing. Check out his next session here.
2. Quarantine Con by Scooter Taylor & Tre’von Hill
I’m still in shock that a digital conference with 4,000+ attendees and a boss lineup could be organized in three days. The Quarantine Con, created by Morehouse College graduates, Scooter Taylor & Tre’von Hill, was an online experience to learn, connect, and partner with the brightest minds across various industries. We don’t know if they’ll be hosting another one but click here for future announcements. Check out a snippet of the conference featuring the CEO of The Honey Pot Co. on our IG page ⬇️.
3. Creative Business School by Alex Wolf
Alex Wolf, named top 100 creative business people by Fast Company, held a short course on monetizing your audience. It was solid! The biggest takeaway is this - You don't have to go to business school but you MUST understand the fundamentals. You cannot skip the process! Invest in your business education. The course is held every 24 hours, sign up for the next one here. Seats go fast!
4. Virtual Sponsorship Masterclass by Lily Doxy
This is the perfect time to ask major companies for monetary support, but what can you bring to the table? What’s your unique value proposition? Find out how to create a sponsorship deck with marketing expert, Lily Doxy. Sign up for the next virtual class.
5. Coin Convos: Money Makin’ Moves
Creative marketing strategies and money - my two favorite topics! Join Coin Convos, created for Black professionals, for exclusive events on marketing and grabbing your coins.
6. Consultation with Photographer and Creative Strategist, Desiree Thomas
Get your visuals and creative strategy on point with published photographer, Desiree Thomas. She got me right in under 15 minutes. Now, that’s a record!
7. Real Estate 101 by Keem Kribz
The national crisis greatly impacted the real estate market and whether you’re looking to buy or not, it doesn’t hurt to learn the basics. Buying property is one of the top ways to build wealth. Secure the bag with Mr. Keem Kribz and learn the ropes of real estate.
8. Mindfulness and Meditation by Nyell Jeudy
Put your mind at ease with the sounds of selenite bowls and tibetan singing bowls with mindfulness and meditation teacher Nyell Jeudy. Sign up for a virtual session with her today. You’ll thank me later!
9. For(bes) The Culture Happy Hour Group Chat
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