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Katanni Bramhan – Your Host!

Founder & Creative Director of The K District
Owner of KACHED SFX & Body Art and Naturally Tall Clothing Co.
Brand Consultant at Power Brands & Messy Hands

“From Frantic to Calm – Taking a step back before proceeding forward during the pandemic”

In my design studio and my other business ventures, I  primarily serve creative and entertainment professionals. What I have seen in this community is quite a bit of discouragement, and concerns about the future of our businesses. Some have felt they should stop selling because their product or service is “not needed” at this time. Some feel compelled to lower their prices due to so many people being out of work. Some were already struggling with mental blocks around starting/scaling their business before this happened, and need encouragement on what the next steps can be, the list goes on. 

I decided to launch Create 2 Elevate to put together a group of professionals to discuss how they have pivoted their businesses to accommodate our new normal in an effort to inspire others.

1PM EDT

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Brandon Williams

Founder of 55 Media Group
Freelance Brand Strategist

“Creative Routines that can help your team and your mindstate during a pandemic.”

How has business changed since shutdown began?

We have become very scrappy. I have had to really be creative with the type of deals we make as an agency especially because a lot of our retainers have been cut. Finding inventive ways for our freelancers to work and collaborate. It has been extremely tough but at the same time I think it has challenged me as a creator to learn more new skills and implement more of my skill set into the future of our business. As well as lean on some old ones as well. 

1:30PM EDT

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B. Kadijat


Chief Publicist and Brand Manager of Loud In Color Agency

“The Importance of Brand Storytelling through Content.”

2PM EDT

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Hugo Salazar, Jr.

Actor
Owner of Salazar Productions

“Adjust & Evolve”

How has business changed since shutdown began?

This pandemic has definitely been an interesting experience. While I will have many anecdotes to share, one consistent thing I can mention now is that this moment in time has forced me to fully confront and engage in the areas where I was weaker than I thought, in regard to being an owner, operator, and contributor to this industry.

2:30PM EDT

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Debra Dixon Anderson

Founder & CEO Light of Gold PR, Marketing & Consulting

Debra Dixon-Anderson of Light of Gold PR, Marketing and Consulting will show you how she’s been pivoting during Covid-19 and how you can, too.  
“If you had told me back in February or early March that I would be creating a Wellness Platform in a couple of days that would be used for Exercise and Wellness during a Pandemic,  I would have told you that you were crazy“!  But here I am.  
Debra Dixon-Anderson who 14 years ago founded Light of Gold PR, a 5 person boutique PR, Marketing, and Branding that also provides Web, Event, and Digital Solutions.  
Not only has my firm, Light of Gold PR started creating Marketing and Campaigns for Politicians and other Small Businesses but our Team created goldwellnesscircle.com in a couple days to help people Keep exercising with Zumba and Yoga Classes, Wellness Workshops, Get helpful Covid Resources and Workshops, stay well Mentally, and more.  The best thing about our Wellness Platform is the Support of a Community so that people don’t feel alone.  We’ve also used proceeds from The Gold Wellness Circle to raise much-needed funds for the Food Bank New York City, the American Cancer Society, Lunches for Frontline Workers, and other worthwhile causes!  “It’s made me proud to see what we’ve been able to do to help people in the past 2 months”  “As a Breast Cancer Survivor, I’ve been wanting to start a Wellness Platform for a few years.  But I didn’t anticipate doing it this quickly”.  
Debra has done a lot more pivoting in her own business and platforms, but has helped others think outside of the box to re-invent themselves during this Covid-19 pandemic.  Join her at 3 pm to find out how Partnerships and Being Open to new Markets and Digital Platforms can prove invaluable in today’s new Normal.

3PM EDT

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Mike Brennan 

Owner at Mike Brennan Art & Design

“Investing in your relationships and yourself during Covid”

How has business changed since shutdown began?

Instead of focusing on all the “can’ts”, I’ve been looking for the “cans”. In other words, asking the question “What does this make possible?”
As a creative person, part of my job and process is to solve problems. We certainly don’t have any shortage of those. It’s tempting to go on defense (reacting) during times like this, but I believe it’s important to go on offense. 
Practically speaking, I have looked for areas to pivot what I’m offering. I’m scanning to see what problems I can help solve in new ways. Part of my illustration services is to live sketch events. With no live events, I’ve been offering the service for online events, and even developed a sub category called “Sketch Quotes” aimed at speakers, authors, podcasters, etc. who would like a custom sketch alongside their quotable content. These images can be used for social media marketing, or even personal use, displaying them on office walls.

3:30PM EDT

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Camille Kauer  

SAG-Aftra Actress
Producer/Host of the talk show,The E-Spot with Camille 

““Failing” Into Your Purpose!”

Camille will share her own journey through career and personal “failures” that lead her to her dream job of hosting and producing her own talk show. My mission is to help you unlock your true passions and potential to go after your goals even after the constant no’s of working in entertainment. Now is the time, to put in the work that will prove to yourself that your dreams are worth pursuing.

Camille’s secret weapons will empower your confidence by going big, risking it all and appreciating the greatest teacher, your “failures!”

She will as share how you should re-evaluate your network, are you surrounding yourself with people who discourage you or encourage you. Building a network with friends that will only tell you what you need to hear but not what you need to know, to get better can cost you big! Learn also how to create boundaries to protect your dreams. You only live once, so why play it safe and not reach your full potential.

Camille’s journey will encourage you, motivate you, empower you to reach for your goals, passions and your true purpose. Whether you’re a new graduate and just beginning your career in entertainment, changing careers, or just wanting to have a more positive outlook on life, this talk is for you.

“Let your failures be your motivators!”

4PM EDT

Rashida Joyce
Owner of Rashida Joyce Coaching

“Mindset Shift: Selling is easy!“

How has business changed since shutdown began?

After COVID 19 I had to really get intentional with my offers.  I had to become hyper focused on providing results to people an not just a general “strategy call”.  Doing this has been AMAZING and shift my business in an unexpected way.

4:30PM EDT

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Georgette Pierre
Digital Content Creator + Producer at GP & Co. Creative Studio

“Creating with Grace during Rona“

How has business changed since shutdown began?

This pandemic really forced me to revisit the way I viewed productivity and how I produced content without having the traditional access to things I was used to (location, a small crew, other production bells and whistles). Ever since I started putting myself out there, it’s been good feedback. Leaning more into me opposed to being tied to working for someone as a freelancer or contract employee anymore. 

5PM EDT

Interested in speaking at our June Event? Contact the event organizer at katanni@thekdistrict.com.

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