Emagine Entertainment

Just wrapped up an incredible week in LA, diving deep into the theater exhibition industry! I had the privilege of networking with some truly inspiring people, visited the iconic Paramount and Sony lots, and attended an unforgettable awards dinner for Greta Gerwig in the very room where the Golden Globes are held each year. Oh, and I got to see Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo promote Wicked! What a whirlwind adventure working in the coolest industry! Thank you to everyone at National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) for making this a possibility for me through the DE&I scholarship!

It was an inspiring and eye-opening evening at the private screening of It Ends With Us, directed by Justin Baldoni. The event was hosted by On the Wings of Angels, where we explored the complex layers of partner violence and learned how to break the cycle. The powerful panel discussion made a profound impact, and Austin Benefits Group is honored to support such a crucial cause. JoJo and her team are making a real difference in our community, but they need our continued support to keep going. Please take a moment to learn more and consider donating to this incredible organization! www.otwoa.org 💜 Dean Austin Catherine Austin Natalie Kiro Cara Kukhar Kelly Pasek JoJo Dries 📕🎤 Emagine Entertainment #Community #Support #Awareness #MovieNight #AustinBenefits #Leadership #Team

Thank you to Chris Benson of Emagine Entertainment who shared his views on keeping up with the latest I.T. trends specifically in security and how that translates into putting the right policies and processes in place along with training your people to be I.T secure! I am always curious to hear how I.T professionals in various industries go about their cybersecurity and Chris did an excellent job in giving me insight. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ehaeiD8k

As I settle into my sophomore year at Ross, I’ve been reflecting on my summer experiences for insights to help guide my business journey. To keep myself accountable, I wanted to share a few key takeaways that I hope provide some value to others: 1. People-Powered I had the privilege of visiting Album VC in Lehi, Utah, where I learned about the venture capital business model and shadowed company pitches. Still, my lasting takeaway was understanding the co-founders' perspectives. Sid K. believed in people and creating strong relationships between partners and founders, an approach at the core of every company he invested in. In the days I spent around the firm, I truly saw the value of relationships as a motivator and foundation for success, both in business and in life. As I begin to look towards the start of my career, I hope to find spaces that value strong relationships, and also not lose sight of the people outside of my business journey who help make me the best version of myself. 2. Make it Meaningful At my local Emagine Entertainment movie theater, I came to understand a powerful asset that made my managers exemplary–they made it meaningful. Although my roles were as simple as serving popcorn and cleaning theaters, my work did not feel trivial, since my managers made an intentional effort to instill a culture of purpose and value. For example, they bought us free meals during busy weekends and gamified sales, driving us to hit targets for service in exchange for real rewards. In other instances, upper management, including C-suite executives, would visit our theater to personally acknowledge our hard work. These little things made a huge difference for me. In my groups and communities at Ross, I want to take the time to “make it meaningful” for my teammates by creating environments where everyone feels valued, because that’s the kind of space I would want to be in. 3. If At First You Don’t Succeed… Emagine was not my first choice for employment. Nor was it my second. In fact, it was the seventeenth position I applied to, according to my Excel spreadsheet. This summer taught me that perseverance is an asset I must continually develop to be successful. When shifts were limited during slow weeks, I Doordashed to earn extra money. Handling rejection and unfortunate circumstances is not ideal, but inevitable. My adaptability this summer provided me with a rewarding set of experiences and reminded me how essential the skill will be for my success in the coming years. I now feel motivated to build a glass half-full mindset, seeing unfavorable situations not as setbacks, but as alternative opportunities. I’m grateful for my summer experiences and those who made them possible, and I’m looking forward to applying these lessons as I continue my personal and professional development at Ross! #Growth #Reflection #ProfessionalJourney #RossSchoolofBusiness