Programming

Your professional story can develop the relationships and network you desire. Learn how to tell the world about your value by digging into your experiences. We’ll cover answering the dreaded “tell me about yourself” question and walk you through introducing yourself to a new contact.
DATE: Wednesday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

 A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. How can you make choices that lead to movement and possibility? Often we procrastinate or avoid these choices because they feel uncomfortable or overwhelming. In this session, we’ll help you understand what holds you back, and we’ll confront the fear of moving into the unknown.

DATE: Wednesday, May 29, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Making Your First Hire

You're growing, and work is getting busier. You know you really need to hire someone to help you, but you have no idea who you need, what you need, or even how to begin. Staffing and career experts Marissa Klein and Jamie Sztoser (sisters and Luminary members!) will walk you through their step-by-step process of making your first hire.
DATE: Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch and Luminate: Social Branding Best Practices For Entrepreneurs

Bring your lunch and join member Jasmine Sandler as she shares her top five best practices on building a social brand that will drive new business. You will gain a deep understanding of how to craft and optimize your brand for top value, and we’ll talk about how to use your brand to enable industry thought-leadership, audience development, and ongoing lead generation.

DATE: Tuesday, June 4, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

On May 20th come cheer on ten Luminary members as they Pitch PureWow. Each founder will have ten minutes to showcase their company to six editors who will select one business to be featured on PureWow.com. Hear about all the amazing companies that are growing at Luminary

DATE: Monday, May 20, 6:00 p.m- 8:00 p.m

 

Luminary’s Real Talk series explores the honest experiences and realities that define our work and workplaces. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are uniting inspirational leaders for a candid conversation about mental health and their professional journeys.
DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

  

#GirlsToo Teen Talk: United to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Violence:

Sexual harassment and violence is an epidemic that starts at a young age. Hosted by our partner, Girls, Inc., join us for a panel discussion featuring teen perspectives on the problem of sexual harassment and violence facing youth, particularly girls, and what can be done about it. #GirlsToo aims to shift the deeply entrenched norms that lead to sexual harassment and violence and create a culture where all girls and young people can grow up safe, respected, and valued.

DATE: Wednesday, May 22, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Six Degrees Society at Luminary: The Power of Owning Our Own Shadows in Business

Thrive culture starts with knowing ourselves and doing deep work to release and own our unconscious bias. When we are numb, stuck, or undernourished, we can’t see others clearly because we are entrenched in our own stories and labels. This has a tremendous impact on our businesses, teams, and how our work is received in the world.
DATE: Tuesday, May 28, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Book Event: Three Women Speak: Voice, Agency, and Empowerment

How do we find and use our voice in our writing and in our communities? Join Ruthie Ackerman as she moderates a conversation with Sara Lippmann, author of Doll Palace, Sarina Prabasi, author of The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times, and Sarah Ward, YA fiction author of Aesop Lake. They will discuss what literary activism looks like: opportunity, sharing, learning and more. A book signing will follow the event, with books available to purchase.

DATE: Thursday, May 30, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.