​You might run your business solo—but that doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out alone.

​Join us for an energizing afternoon designed to connect creative, self-employed humans with fresh ideas, thoughtful conversation, and a community of people who get it. Whether you're a full-time solopreneur, a growing freelancer, or a side-hustler testing the waters, this is your space to build real relationships, expand your network, and get re-energized about the work you do.

​This is an in-person chance to build relationships and business skills. We’re mixing strategy and serendipity—with a dose of summer vibes.

​🗓️ Summit Agenda | 1:00–5:00 PM

​1:00 PM – Welcome & Interactive Introductions
We'll kickoff with a warm welcome that has a light structure and prompts that help you connect right away.

​1:30 PM – Strategy & Planning Mini-Workshop
Get focused on what matters most right now in your business. Through guided exercises, you’ll reflect on your business, clarify your next move, and surface the kind of support or insight you need from others.

​2:30 PM – Break + Light Snacks
Refuel, stretch, and check out two ongoing features available all afternoon:

• ​Feedback & Request Wall: Share a big question, challenge, or project you’re working on—then see what ideas, support, or connections others can offer.

• ​Resource Swap Table: Bring a book, zine, tool, or printed guide you’ve loved (or want to pass on). Take something useful home in return.

​3:00 PM – Open Space Conversations
Now it’s your turn to help shape the agenda. Want feedback on a client process? Curious how others set boundaries with time? Ready to riff on a wild idea?

​This structured Open Space will empower you to propose a conversation prompt, then choose the discussions that most speaks to you. You’ll walk away with new insights, perspectives, and connections.

​4:30 PM – Closing Reflections
We’ll wrap the day with a few facilitated prompts to share takeaways, acknowledge each other, and celebrate what’s possible when we come together.

​5:00 PM – Social Hour

​Stick around for an informal social hour at Cary Founded. This is your chance to keep the conversations going over drinks and snacks, deepen new connections, and wind down the day together.

​✨About the Host:

​Rachel Thompson is the Founder & CEO of Daring Studios. She is a Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF), visual facilitator, human-centered designer, and business strategy coach. She lives in Cary, NC with her dog, Devin. Find her online at www.daringstudios.com, on LinkedIn, or on Instagram @rachelbedaring.

​🎯Note:

​This summit is free to attend, and you’re warmly invited to come as you are. During the workshop, I’ll share an invitation to contribute through a Pay-What-Feels-Right model.

​This summit is an experiment in generosity and trust. If you find the summit meaningful or want to support more gatherings like this, you’ll have a chance to contribute what feels right for you—based on the value you received or the support you want to offer to help me continue doing this work.

​No pressure, just a genuine invitation.