BlackLinkedin Is Thriving Summit
Join us for the inaugural BlackLinkedIn is Thriving Summit on Sunday, July 25th, which will mark the 30th week that we have gathered on Clubhouse.
Initially gathering to unpack key themes from Ashanti Martin's New York Times article, we have met the voices highlighted in the article as leaders on the Clubhouse and extended what is happening on the digital space to real life - making connections in the Clubhouse, off Clubhouse, and really building community made for us and by us.
At the Black LinkedIn is Thriving Summit, we bring together the best and brightest minds within our community to share stories, connect with one another, and strategize about thriving in spaces online, off-line, and everything in-between.
Summit Agenda (all times in Eastern Standard Time)
9 AM: The Origin Story of the New York Times "Black LinkedIn is Thriving"
Moderator: Kesha Kent
“BlackLinkedIn is Thriving” was created as a room and club on Clubhouse on Sunday morning when Dr. LaNysha Adams sent the New York Times article of the same name to Bianca Jackson in December 2020. This hour will feature the writer of the article, Ashanti Martin, in a Q&A style format and provide insights into the who, what, where, when, and why behind the article.
10 AM: Greatest Hits of BlackLinkedIn is Thriving
Moderators: Bianca Jackson, Dr. LaNysha Adams, Kesha Kent, Martin Pratt
An hour reflecting on what we have discussed, how we have connected, and the impact we've made over the last 30 weeks!
11 AM: Get Your Mind Right: Meditation and Mindfulness
Moderators: Camille Mays, Alejaibra Badu, Brittney Lyons, Devyn Nixon
This hour will introduce techniques and tactics for self-care, where we discuss how to recognize self-worth as an asset, use words as power, and radically permit themselves to be successful and profitable.
12 PM: Business Foundations: How to Rise and Thrive in Business
Moderators: Daryle Johnson, Egwu Nwankpah, Seneca Williams, Donald Robinson II
Learn how to amplify black business on LinkedIn, discuss various aspects of starting, building, and maintaining a business, while also obtaining contracts with large companies and tips for getting your business certified as a prioritized supplier to corporate entities.
1 PM: How to Take Your Social Impact Marketing Beyond the Performative
Moderators: Lola Bakare, Daniel Akinola-Odusola
Learn how to maximize the movement so your brand (or your client’s brands!) can make a social impact using data, with a focus on unpacking data, data culture, and its benefits. You’ll get access to the fool-proof framework and case studies showing how companies are getting this right.
2 PM: Networking Mixer
Moderators: Melody Rash, Kesha Kent, Martin Pratt, Bianca Jackson
Let's use what Martin Pratt calls "Intentional Intelligence" to connect and build with each other.
3 PM: How to Start Collecting Black Art
Moderators: Saundra Heath, Dontae Muse, Alejaibra Badu
How many of us know where to find Black art and connect with artists? Join us in a primer for Black folks who want to begin buying and collecting Black art covering: 1) the importance of building a collection, 2) key considerations, and 3) how to get started.
4 PM: DEI Metrics/Corporate Transparency
Moderators: Crystle Johnson, Shirl Richardson
Corporations around the world have not been inclusive of Black people at the C-suite level. It is time we hold them accountable for their lack of diversity in their highest ranks. This hour will focus on how to drive DEI metrics, tap into underutilized resources, and how to use social media in powerful ways.
5 PM: Let's Get the Bag (Grants)
Moderators: Shaun Glaze, Dana George-Wilson
Grants are notoriously hard to come by. Grants can make or break an organization. It's time to reconsider the way you approach grant acquisition. In this session, we'll cover how to plan for grants, apply for them, and get the attention of stakeholders that lead organizations and small businesses to make them competitive.
6 PM: Summit After Party Moderators: Martin Pratt, Kesha Kent
Disconnect from the grind and join us for community product/service giveaways. Join us as we celebrate our inaugural BlackLinkedIn is Thriving Summit!