clique + create: style as strategy

​A conversation on personal style, self-image, and how showing up confidently can elevate your work, focus, and opportunities.

​This isn’t your typical networking event. Clique + Create is where real conversations meet intentional connection—designed for entrepreneurs & creatives who are building, creating, and leading in their own way.

​This session explores how embracing your personal style and feeling good in your body directly impacts how you show up—in business, in boardrooms, and in everyday life.

​What to Expect

• ​Powerful Perspectives:
  A moderated panel with Ilianna Ayala and Taylor Long, unpacking the link between self-image, success, and showing up with purpose. From creative industries to corporate spaces, we’re talking about what it means to lead with confidence.

• ​Confidence Corner:
  A photo moment meets styling insight. Come for the affirmations, stay for the quick consults and creative prompts that help you step back into your power.

• ​Curated Connection:
  We’re keeping it casual but intentional. Expect good music, great energy, and curated cocktails in an atmosphere built for ease, laughter, and genuinely meeting fellow entrepreneurs + creatives.

​Meet the Speakers

​Ilianna Ayala
A creative visionary, Ilianna bridges fashion, media, and storytelling with a bold perspective on what it means to truly own your image. Her work challenges norms and inspires women to redefine how they see themselves—and how the world sees them.

​Taylor Long
Founder of Nomads Swimwear, Taylor is a designer and entrepreneur championing style without limits. Her brand—and voice—celebrates self-expression and reminds women that confidence is not a luxury, but a leadership tool.

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​In Partnership with:
CFG | CFG is a global influencer marketing agency operating at the intersection of culture and impact.
From talent management to strategic partnerships, we help creators build lasting careers and help brands connect with the audiences defining what’s next. Rooted in cultural fluency and a deep understanding of influence, CFG was founded to close equity gaps in the industry—and that mission continues to guide everything we do.