Her Development - Virtual Panel on Building a Purpose-Driven Business Alongside Your 9-5
Join us for a Her Development virtual workshop on Building a Purpose-Driven Business Alongside Your 9-5, led by Maggie Blackburn - Product Marketing at Asana and host for the upcoming Chart Your Course Retreat.
In this virtual panel, you will hear from a few incredible women who have charted their own path: Alisa Valencia Gowing - Head of Social at Lyra Health and Founder of Twice Sold Goods, Ashley Frabasilio - Events at Asana and Co-Founder of The Optimist Collective, and Lila Miller Espinosa - Product Design Lead at Nelo and Founder of Bonita Semana.
By now, many of us have a different perspective on work than we did five years ago. Maybe you're seeking ways to infuse more creativity and fulfillment into every aspect of your life. Or perhaps you’ve been looking for opportunities to earn money doing things you enjoy.
In this session, we'll cover:
The why behind starting something of your own
How to overcome the need to find the perfect idea, and just take action—even when you don’t feel ready
Balancing a side business alongside your 9-5 and other life priorities
Whether you're looking to enhance your personal toolkit or seeking solidarity in shared experiences, this workshop offers a safe space to learn, discuss, and grow.
Come empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to transform your passions into tangible actions. 💫
We look forward to seeing you virtually! 💻
About our speakers:
Moderator: Maggie Blackburn works in Product Marketing at Asana and is the host for her own passion project, the Chart Your Course Retreat. She will guide the discussion and ensure a productive and engaging session.
Alisa Valencia Gowing is the Head of Social at Lyra Health and the founder of Twice Sold Goods, an online vintage store. Alisa will talk about her 10+ year journey leading brand and social teams and what led her to start something of her own.
Ashley Frabasilio works in Events at Asana and is the co-founder of The Optimist Collective, a bi/AAPI/female-owned group that curates wellness experiences like retreats & workshops focused on connection. Ashley will provide insights into how she was able to grow her business, while leading large-scale company events during her day job.
Lila Miller Espinosa is the Product Design Lead at Nelo and the founder of Bonita Semana, a "good news" newsletter that has grown to 90K+ followers on Instagram. Lila will provide insights into product design and the creative process behind launching and managing a newsletter that brings joy to so many.