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It's been exactly seven years since we hosted the very first The Thing LIVE in Orlando, FL. Looking back, it's incredible to see how this event has grown and evolved, becoming a significant gathering for entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers. I must admit, some people find the name "The Thing" a little quirky, but the reality is that all of us have something, a unique calling or passion, that we wish to bring into the world. At The Thing Conference, we celebrate this uniqueness and embrace the power of community. We believe that every individual's "Thing" has the potential to make a significant impact on the world. Just like the Star Wars Rebellion or the Rebel Alliance, we come together as a group of rebels with a shared belief that change is not only possible but necessary. It's a movement built on the idea of creating something better, just like the stories of hope, rebellion, and resistance in Star Wars. We've seen time and again that when people who believe they can make a difference come together, they can achieve extraordinary things. That's the power of community and collaboration. Throughout my journey as an entrepreneur and thought leader, I've witnessed the magic that happens when individuals come together to support and uplift one another. The Thing Conference is not just about providing information or inspiration; it's about creating a space for authentic conversations, interactions, and collaborations that lead to transformative actions. So, if you're looking to join the Rebellion of dreamers and doers, I invite you to be a part of The Thing Orlando. Together, we'll tap into our true potential, turn our ideas into reality, and create a lasting impact on the world. Your "Thing" is just what someone out there is waiting for, and by showing up and over-delivering on your passion, you can light up the faces of those you serve. Believe in your dreams, and join us at The Thing Conference, where dreams become tangible results. As Fall Out Boy sang, "Light 'em up" and let's make history together! Experience the magic with us in Orlando from November 3rd to 5th at the Wyndham Disney Springs! https://lnkd.in/dyW4PVad #TakeAction #SuccessFormula #BelieveInYourDreams #SupportiveCommunity #TheThingTribe #TheThing23

Calling Chicago! Who should I connect with? For St. Patrick's festivities as part of the Ireland Network Chicago Women's Forum led by the amazing Orla Castanien I will be in Chicago from 16th - 20th to build my network, source leads and look to expand The Brill Building into The Windy City after our hugely successful launch project in New York City last year with Grand Central Partnership and NYC DOT. A quick refresher: our unique creative-led model at The Brill Building makes the world's top talent, great brand strategy and creative available to more brands and businesses than ever before. Scale is no barrier to ambition. I'm particularly interested in connecting with business leaders who want to put more purpose into their brands or business - particularly in - hospitality - health&wellness - food - arts - tourism And for those looking for a #sustainability pivot or #causemarketing We create fame for great brands, business, people and ideas. On my wish list of incredible Chicagoans to connect with: Michael Fassnacht Claire Babineaux-Fontenot Maria Doughty Tracy Brown Mary Dillon Marilynn Gardner Andrea Zopp Naomi Beckwith and of course because a girl can dream... Lori Lightfoot...but who else should I meet? See www.thebrillbuilding.ie for a small selection of what we do - and thanks to all of you in my network for the support! #goingforgrowth #chicago #business #entrepreneurship #brand #creativeagency #growth #fame #scaleyourbusiness

We’re going into a HUGE year for our organization, celebrating our 20th. To think that what started as a small car show with less than a few guys doing all the behind the scenes work, has grown into the monster of a organization it is today is truly impressive. But how to keep it fresh and keep people coming back for more? That’s what keeps me up at night. So the ideas start to flow, the events we could generate are there but the what “if” senecios start playing out in my head. Will it work? Will it be successful? How will I find the sponsors to help pay for it? How do we get the volunteers? One thing I know for sure is… I won’t be held back by fear. I will find the right people to work on these ideas with. I will engage with the right businesses and organizations that see the potential and we WILL grow and offer new opportunities, new events, and new ways to celebrate our history, the automotive industry and the pioneers that came from this community. I won’t let fear hold me back. A sense of initiative and entrepreneurship is the ability to turn ideas into action through creativity, innovation, and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects. That’s what leaders HAVE to do! And that’s what I plan on doing with my team! #letsdothis

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑻𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒔: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔! Business events are like power-packed comic conventions for the corporate world. Amidst the sea of suits, ties magically transform into capes as professionals network and showcase their brands. These events fuel connections, fostering partnerships mightier than a superhero team-up. The stage is set for unveiling innovations, turning booths into lairs of creativity. Amidst the hustle, the fun-loving spirit sparks camaraderie, reminding us that even in the serious world of business, a well-timed rubber chicken can work wonders. So, embrace your inner superhero, suit up for success, and let business events be your secret origin story! #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventtrends #eventplanning #eventmanagement

It's been a journey filled with peaks and valleys..... Starting an entrepreneurial adventure with grand plans right before the pandemic of the century has made me grow as a person and taught me an incredible amount. How do you pivot your business model to finally become profitable, shortly after having to let go of 10 employees on short notice? How do you celebrate the year's best order just five days before realizing that a container from China will be delayed by a month? How do you gently explain at home that the weekend trip is canceled because we missed a setting on the website, causing 20% of all orders during our all-time high week to receive the wrong products? BUT, the fact that we have now delivered to over 95% of all postal codes in Sweden means that GLACIAL is present in almost every neighborhood. ✨ It's been fantastically fun but, as you can tell, insanely challenging. GLACIAL has now finally gained a more stable footing, and I am thrilled to welcome Petra Ringström Oxhamre as the incoming CEO this fall. My own responsibilities will change somewhat, but my 100% focus on making the world a better place by eliminating single-use water bottles remains. Welcome, Petra!

As the clock is about to strike midnight and we bid farewell to 2023, BUTEX Business Club family comes together to wish you a resplendent Happy New Year! Reflecting on the journey we've undertaken, 2023 has been a year of tremendous growth and collaboration for BUTEX Business Club. We've seen our members thrive, businesses flourish, and ideas evolve into impactful ventures. Each success story is a testament to the spirit of innovation and camaraderie that defines our community. In the tapestry of time, every interaction, every workshop, and every shared moment has woven itself into the vibrant fabric of BUTEX Business Club. We've not just built connections; we've nurtured relationships that go beyond the professional realm. As we stand at the threshold of 2024, let's carry forward the lessons learned, the bonds forged, and the resilience that defines us. May this New Year be a canvas for fresh ideas, bold ventures, and uncharted territories. Let's seize every moment, overcome challenges, and revel in the joy of shared successes.

📣 Join Black Travel Go, LLC for Community to Commerce: Global Investments Episode 2! 🌍✨ We are thrilled to announce the next episode of our Community to Commerce series, set to take place on June 29, 2024, at 11 AM CST. This virtual event brings together visionary leaders to share insights on business growth, global investments, and mental health—vital for anyone looking to expand their travel business and entrepreneurial endeavors. 📅 Date & Time: 🗓 June 29, 2024 🕚 11 AM CST 🗣 Meet Our Speakers: ✈︎ Yinkzz Travels YiNkZZ Travels "Do What You Love" – Discover how aligning your passions with your business can solve the challenge of staying motivated and achieving success in the travel industry. ✈︎ Genai Reeves: "Strategic Partnerships and Networking" – Learn how strategic partnerships can be a solution to accessing investment opportunities and overcoming growth obstacles in your travel business. ✈︎ Darnell Walker: "Navigating Life and Business Uncertainties" – Understand how prioritizing mental health can help you navigate entrepreneurial stress and sustain your business. ✈︎ Leroy Adams: "Black Representation on a Global Scale" – Discover the impact of authentic storytelling in overcoming misrepresentation and elevating Black voices in the travel industry. ✈︎ Ed Yusuf: "Being Present and Navigating Unique Spaces" – See how being present and strategically navigating travel experiences can solve operational challenges and enhance your business decisions. 🚀 Why Attend? Gain insights and practical strategies from industry leaders, network with like-minded travel entrepreneurs, and get inspired to take your travel business to the next level. This event is an opportunity to learn from the experiences and knowledge of successful travelpreneurs. 🔗 Register Now! Don't miss out on this travel event. Click below to register and secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/e36jQq3p Let's come together, learn, and grow as a community. See you there! #CommunityToCommerce #GlobalInvestments #BlackTravelGo #Entrepreneurship #Networking #MentalHealth #BusinessGrowth #Travelpreneur #EventRegistration

Do you love building your business? Are referrals important to you? ADVANCE Innovation Society - December is our kick-off month! This is for you if… 🔥 You are a leader who knows it’s time for a NEW strategic, curated inner circle of people getting real business done. 🔥 You understand the POWER and profits that come with referrals and you want to learn a system to generate and close them at scale. 🔥 You value REAL relationships and want more peers and colleagues that you feel true CONNECTION with personally and professionally. 🔥 You desire less time on Zoom and social media and more time living life BUT you still want to keep growing your business. The Advance Innovation Society is a network unlike anything else on the market for powerful visionaries to come together to collaborate, elevate, and GROW together. We are building in a city near you! Be a part of something truly revolutionary as we bring back the local, as in local “town square” and meet friends, grow your business, and uplevel in the process. DM me for the full details! #AdvancedInnovationSociety #referralstrategy #referrals #businessbuilding #kellyroach

📣 Join Black Travel Go, LLC for Community to Commerce: Global Investments Episode 2! 🌍✨ We are thrilled to announce the next episode of our Community to Commerce series, set to take place on June 29, 2024, at 11 AM CST. This virtual event brings together visionary leaders to share insights on business growth, global investments, and mental health—vital for anyone looking to expand their travel business and entrepreneurial endeavors. 📅 Date & Time: 🗓 June 29, 2024 🕚 11 AM CST 🗣 Meet Our Speakers: ✈︎ Yinkzz Travels YiNkZZ Travels "Do What You Love" – Discover how aligning your passions with your business can solve the challenge of staying motivated and achieving success in the travel industry. ✈︎ Genai Reeves: "Strategic Partnerships and Networking" – Learn how strategic partnerships can be a solution to accessing investment opportunities and overcoming growth obstacles in your travel business. ✈︎ Darnell Walker: "Navigating Life and Business Uncertainties" – Understand how prioritizing mental health can help you navigate entrepreneurial stress and sustain your business. ✈︎ Leroy Adams: "Black Representation on a Global Scale" – Discover the impact of authentic storytelling in overcoming misrepresentation and elevating Black voices in the travel industry. ✈︎ Ed Yusuf: "Being Present and Navigating Unique Spaces" – See how being present and strategically navigating travel experiences can solve operational challenges and enhance your business decisions. 🚀 Why Attend? Gain insights and practical strategies from industry leaders, network with like-minded travel entrepreneurs, and get inspired to take your travel business to the next level. This event is an opportunity to learn from the experiences and knowledge of successful travelpreneurs. 🔗 Register Now! Don't miss out on this travel event. Click below to register and secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/e36jQq3p Let's come together, learn, and grow as a community. See you there! #CommunityToCommerce #GlobalInvestments #BlackTravelGo #Entrepreneurship #Networking #MentalHealth #BusinessGrowth #Travelpreneur #EventRegistration

Who says networking can't be a blast? 💃✨We’ve ditched the grey suits and business cards and are doing it in OUR way – in colour, and with lots and lots of wine! Our events are a fusion of enriching conversation, glamorous lunch experiences and authentic connections. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, we want to be friends! #LongLunchClub #Perth #PerthNetworking #PerthBusinesses #PerthEntrepreneurs #PerthBusinessWomen #WomenInLeadership #WomenInBusiness