Alt Summit 2024 Schedule
Here’s our schedule* at a glance, with a more detailed list below. Click on links to jump to specific days & times.
3:00-5:00 PM Arts & Crafts Demos
3:00-8:00 PM Registration in Lobby
4:00 Attendee-led Meetups
6:00-8:00 PM Gifting Party
6:00-7:00 AM Yoga
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00-5:00 PM Registration in Lobby
9:00-10:15 AM
Opening Keynote
10:15 AM-12:00 PM Sessions
12:00-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30-3:00 PM Sessions
3:00-3:15 PM Break
3:15-5:00 PM Sessions
6:00 Party
6:00-7:00 AM Yoga
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sessions
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:15-3:00 PM Sessions
3:00-3:15 PM Break
3:15-4:00 PM Sessions
4:00-5:00 PM Closing Keynote
5:00 Attendee-led Meetups, Market Market Sip & Shop
6:00-7:00 AM Yoga
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Co-Working lounge open
9:15 Roundtables
10:00 Attendee-led Meetups
Sunday, March 17
Sunday 3:00-3:50 PM ARTS & CRAFTS DEMO
Award Ribbons — Make a Fancy Award Ribbon! You deserve an award! Dub yourself The Actual Best of whatever you want or award yourself 1st Place in whatever contest you care about by making yourself a fancy award ribbon from a rainbow assortment of materials. Vintage ribbons & trims! Screen-printed fabric buttons! Gaggles of goodies piled high that’ll make your heart swell and keep your hands happily creating for this quick and sweet craft session.
Laura Plouzek of Xoelle
@Cantina
Sunday 4:00-5:00 PM ARTS & CRAFTS DEMO
Needle Felting — Learn to Needle Felt in Less than an Hour! Learn the ancient art of needle felting! Needle felting is a beautiful craft that is much easier than it looks. Elizabeth will teach the basics of needle felting, then give practical tips that will inspire attendees to create a heart shaped needle felted craft. Each attendee will walk away with their own needle felted heart, and the desire to continue their needle felting journey!
Elizabeth Jones of Country Peony
@Cantina
Sunday 3:00-8:00 PM REGISTRATION
Come to the lobby to check in and grab your badge!
@Lobby
Sunday 4:00 MEETUPS
Your fellow attendees have planned the best meetups! You’re sure to find one that fits your vibe. No need to sign-up, just show up! Unless otherwise noted, plan to meet at the pool and go from there. See full schedule here.
@Pool
Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM GIFTING PARTY
Join us for a welcome party where you can browse a lovely selection of items and make your own gift bag!
@Sago and @Agave
Monday, March 18
Monday 6:00-7:00 AM YOGA
Start your day off bright and early! Join us for a complimentary yoga sesh.
@Yoga room
Monday 8:00-9:00 AM BREAKFAST
@Palmetto
Monday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM — SPONSOR AREAS OPEN, REGISTRATION IN LOBBY
Also taking place all day: art installations, bookstore & headshots!
Monday 9:00-10:15 AM OPENING KEYNOTE
Come hear from Austin Channing Brown, an author and speaker providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, which was chosen for Reese’s Book Club. She has also written a young readers edition of I’m Still Here and contributed essays to the anthologies Hungry Hearts and You Are You’re Best Thing. Austin has a Bachelor of Arts in business management and a Masters of Arts in social justice. She lives in metro-Detroit.
@Pool
Monday 10:15-11:15 AM — ARTS & CRAFTS DEMO
Photopolymer Stamps–Unique Palm Springs Paper Crafts with Photopolymer Stamps Let’s dive into the versatility of photopolymer stamps and how to use them to get creative. Pairing photopolymer stamps, paper and ink all together allows you to create patterns and designs that can be used on gift tags, bookmarks, greeting cards, scrapbooks, journaling pages and more. Photopolymer stamps are clear and that allows for a more precise design procedure. Let’s use our Palm Springs stamps from Social Paper Plan to make memorable art designs and patterns of our time here at Alt!
Tina Keyner of Social Paper Plan
@Cantina
Monday 10:15-11:00 AM — SOLO TALKS
SCREAM YOUR DREAM™ – Building A Strong Personal Brand Confidence is crucial, and a plan is necessary to promote your personal brand and reach your goals. I share a realistic strategy and suggested tactics to assist you in identifying your “unique marketing voice” to build your personal brand and obtain your personal and professional objectives. It is time for you to SCREAM YOUR DREAM™! *You don’t have to go viral. You have to be found. *DON’T fake it till you make it. *Stop doing the right things in the wrong rooms.
5 Simple Steps to Get Featured in the Media (without spending a dime) Learn how to pitch members of the media to get featured in the press. Attendees will learn 1) The strategy I used to impress the producers of Shark Tank that ended in a client making a HUGE deal with two sharks, 2) How I tweaked a pitch that made a national TV booker say “Yes!” to Amy Porterfield’s first TV interview. 3) Exactly what I did to land a client coverage on the Today Show, seen by millions, showcasing his brand new side hustle.
All In: How to Build a Diverse and Inclusive Community Around Your Business Success doesn’t happen on your own. Rachel learned this early in her life and business after moving from poverty to self-made millions. In this time, she will teach on the undeniable impact that happens when diverse backgrounds and ideas come together. Her insight will empower you in your Million Dollar offer, help create unbreakable camaraderie, and build an innovative brand that propels change. After all, “nothing compares to being together.”
@Agave
Monday 10:15-11:00 AM –WORKSHOP
Share your story with Yahoo for Creators Calling all creators! Get an exclusive sneak peek at the all-new platform from the iconic tech brand Yahoo! Learn how you can grow your brand and make more money.
Mike Muney & Sarah Stringfellow
@Sago
Monday 10:30-12:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Creative Non-Fiction Book Proposals As someone who’s pitched many book ideas and sold several, I understand the do’s and don’ts that agents and editors are looking for with a book proposal. I can guide you through the process practically, saving you both time and money as you work to make your ideas tangible in book form. You will leave my one-on-one feeling confident as you work to get your book idea published.
@Expert Help Desks
Monday 11:15-12:00 PM — LIVE PODCAST
Navigating Our Ambition After 40, After 50, After 60 — And Beyond How do we navigate a changing relationship with ambition in mid-life? How do we find career fulfillment if we don’t like what we’re doing but don’t know where to go next? What happens when you reach the professional summit you’d set your sights on and think: Is that all there is? In this candid talk, Everything Is Fine podcasters Jennifer Romolini and Kim France along with author Karen Walrond discuss riding out one’s mid-life ambition crisis and, in the process, discovering work that works for who you are now.
Karen Walrond, Kim France, Jennifer Romolini
@Agave
Monday 11:15-12:15 PM — WORKSHOP
Social Media Made Easy with Adobe Express Join the team at Adobe Express for a workshop on all-things social media, and learn to make beautiful social content for your business in minutes. Jordan Ellis (Adobe), and Itzel Islas (CEO of YAY Itzel), will lead you through an immersive Adobe Express workshop that includes a live demo and content inspiration to get you started. Learn how to set up your brand library, create stunning and on-brand social posts, explore video-first templates, and more.
@Sago
Monday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM — ARTS & CRAFTS DEMO
Paper Craft–Crepe Paper Flowers Let’s craft a life-like paper flower together from artisan Italian crepe paper. Practice the art of creativity with Morgan Spenla, founder of Crafter.com, and unwind with a detailed craft project that is easy and accessible. Space is limited – first come, first served.
@Cantina
Monday 12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH
Monday 12:30-2:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESK
Ask An Expert: Speaking Confidence Linda works with entrepreneurs and clients from companies like Intel, Microsoft, and United Airlines, to transform their anxieties speaking in public to delight in the limelight so that they can build their visibility, following, and step into new leadership roles. Get her advice on mindset tips, practical tools, and processes on how you can manage your nerves, clear the root cause of your fear, get comfy on camera, watch yourself on video without cringing, or love the sound of your voice.
Ask An Expert: E-Commerce, Brick & Mortar, and Manufacturing Building and empire aint easy. Sometimes you need to ask that one burning question to have that major breakthrough in your business. Join me and ask an expert your burning questions on how to grow your ecommerce shop, how to start/grow/scale your brick and mortar shop, or to learn more about domestic/overseas manufacturing and how to design and build your own produt for maximum profitability! Operations, marketing, software/tools, hiring, product sourcing- no questions are off the table!
@Expert Help Desks
Monday 1:00-2:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Vision Board Brainstorm Method In this workshop we will use my method with tools like guided meditation, movement, and vision planning. We will dig through your layers & the brain’s Reticular Activating System to set intention to bring these aspirations into the subconscious mind. Whether you want to find your purpose, yourself, refine your vision, or create more ease in areas of life. It starts here.
@Yoga
Monday 1:30-2:15 PM — WORKSHOP
5 Thing People Don’t Tell You About as a First Time Author There are a lot of people that want to publish their own work but with there being so much information on the internet, its very difficult to find answers you’re looking for. As a first time author and publisher who is also a creator, I have learned that you need a push from someone who has done it before. I’d like to present a little workshop where other learn a few things about how to write their own book + how to get it published as well without breaking the bank.
@Agave
Monday 1:30-2:15 PM — WORKSHOP
Surviving and Thriving as a Content Creator in the Age of Burnout This workshop will explore the causes and symptoms of content creator burnout, and offer strategies for preventing and recovering from it. I will share my personal story and tips for managing stress, staying motivated, and creating a sustainable content creation career. The workshop will provide the tools content creators need to protect their mental and emotional health… to get out of survival mode, thrive, and enjoy making content again.
@Sago
Monday 1:30-2:30 PM — ARTS & CRAFTS DEMO
Sparkle at Alt Summit: Bling Luggage Tags Tisa is excited to introduce her love of bling to Alt Summit attendees! She has experience teaching over 50 bling workshops — finding comfort in relieving stress with blinging. There’s something about crafting with sparkles that will melt stress away. While it usually takes lots of time to bling, this Luggage Tags project is quick easy and fun to create. Space is limited– first come, first served.
@Cantina
Monday 2:00-3:30 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Business Codependency Our business is ultimately our closest relationship with the deepest parts of ourselves. Codependency is when we place our worthiness on something outside of us. It has roots in low self-esteem and can be exacerbated in our business. This audit will help you identify the conscious and unconscious ways we place expectations on our business to “perform” and provide, ways we keep ourselves from showing up, sneaky ways we give our power away, and why we launch and ghost, or never launch at all.
Ask An Expert: Get an Instagram Critique Let’s take a look at your Instagram! As a design and branding expert, user of this social media platform for herself, and content creator for many other successful Instagram accounts, April can tell you where your Instagram is shining and where it could use some improvement. You’ll talk about what your pain points are and what recommendations she would make to help you use what you already have to your advantage. April will help you maximize your efforts and turn your Instagram into the powerful tool it can be!
@Expert Help Desks
Monday 2:30-3:30 PM — WORKSHOP
Crafting your Inner Narrative/Neuroscience of Calm Breakthrough Breathwork allows the body to decrease stress, release limiting beliefs, and focus on feeling empowered. This breakthrough shifts our mindset using the principles of Neuro-Somatic holistic approaches. It is time to rise to challenges and answer the call to life’s adventures and triumph for rejuvenation, calm, focus, confidence and joy.
@Yoga
Monday 2:30-3:00 PM — WORKSHOP
AI vs. Authenticity: Your Sidekick for Unleashing Creativity Every writer gets writer’s block; every painter struggles to pick up their brush. We all get creatively stuck sometimes. We feel like there are never enough hours in the day – especially if you’re a team of one. In this session, Planoly’s Teresa Day will dive into integrating AI into your toolbox to free up time, generate ideas, and focus on what really matters – being you!
@Agave
Monday 2:30-3:00 PM — SOLO TALKS
All The Things That Make Us Feel Alone (Connect Us) You are not alone, your work matters and you are completely ordinary. In this half-hour workshop, we will examine the boundaries between each other, uncouple our worthiness with our work, and question our understanding of how life works. Get ready to re-live your past through song, get your fortune told, and end on a bittersweet note. What if you were okay with being what you are? And that being enough?
It’s All in the Bees: Discovering a Fresh Purpose for Life When a woman accomplishes all her goals, a void is left. She’s raised her family, achieved career goals, & triumphed over personal challenges, but still feels like, “what do I do now?” How do you navigate seasons of transition to find who you’re meant to be? I love this topic because it’s time to tap into the things that truly make us happy. Alt attendees will love this because it speaks to Alt’s culture of cultivating purpose with passion and building community while helping others win.
@Sago
Monday 2:45-3:45 PM — WORKSHOP/CRAFT
Drawing With Scissors: Make A Mini Mantra Grab your paper, scissors, favorite pens, and pencils for this “cut-and-draw” play date! Suzy will guide the group in discussions about everyday mantras, and how they can be a tool for processing feelings — joy, fear, excitement, worry, silly. There will be some brainstorming of ideas. Then, participants will transform paper into tactile, supportive friends. Everyone will find connection and inspiration through creating together!
@Cantina
Monday 3:00 PM COFFEE BREAK
Take a break, get a snack, chat with our Sponsors, or ask your burning questions at the Ask-An-Expert Help Desks!
@Palmetto
Monday 3:15-4:00 PM — SOLO TALKS
It’s Not Too Late I changed my entire life at 40. I got a divorce. I started a podcast which became a media company. I changed some friends, some relationships and many habits after a decade of believing I was stuck. If I can do it, you can do it, too.
The Social Media Calendar is Dead Gone is the grid with perfectly curated images, captions, and strategy- instead, we’re in a new era where consumers want raw, real-time content that’s as honest as possible. What makes engagement on social soar, and how can we utilize the storytelling tools on social to connect with our followers in this way? It all starts on IG stories: the fastest, easiest, most honest way to keep our audience engaged.
Community Building When it Feels Like the World Might Be Ending Community building, digital storytelling and educating the masses through what seems like late stage capitalism, maybe the precursor to an alien invasion, tons of misinformation and toxic sociopolitical and why it still matters. Lets talk about why still showing up wherever your community is and making positive impact is still important.
@Agave
Monday 3:15-4:00 PM — WORKSHOP
How to Launch & Grow a YouTube Channel: Make More Money with Long Form Video Long form video on YouTube is where the money is, and this workshop will kick-start your journey, guiding you through the process of setting up your channel, creating engaging content, and building a loyal audience. Christina will share her secrets for success including techniques to boost engagement, tricks to gain subscribers, and monetization strategies for big monthly payouts. Whether you’re a beginner or a YouTuber struggling to grow, this workshop is your golden ticket to YouTube success.
@Sago
Monday 3:30-5:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Building A Lifestyle Brand With Personality After launching the cult favorite brand Kate Spade Saturday I’ve learned the science behind taking a product from a boring powerpoint deck to one with spirit and substance. I work with founders daily to help transform their single product ideas into larger lifestyle brands where their POV can let them play in different playgrounds besides their own. As a branding expert, I can see opportunities in which entrepreneurs need to focus to build out their own brand’s personality.
Ask An Expert: Leveraging Your Socials to Grow Your Business Join Planoly’s Claire Emery to discuss how she turned her personal passion for design into her own line of paper goods. Ask her anything – from how she launched her business to how she uses Planoly and social engagement tactics to promote her brand, refine her products, and get more customers.
@Expert Help Desks
Monday 4:00-5:00 PM — ARTS & CRAFTS DEMO
Craft a Leather Pocket Journal with Glad & Young Studio Sit down with Atlanta-based leather studio, Glad & Young, to craft your own leather pocket journal. Anna & Erica will demonstrate and teach you the ins and outs of introductory leather working, along with tips for painting eye-catching patterns and customizations. Come prepared to get a little messy! You’ll personalize your Pocket Journal and make it unique by crafting eye-catching designs. Perfect for Alt Summit attendees looking to stretch their creative muscles. Space is limited– first come, first served!
@Cantina
Monday 4:00-5:00 PM — WORKSHOP
A More Mindful Approach to Content Creation This workshop will be lead by 3 women who share the same passion for bringing mindfulness into not only their approach to content creation, but their approach to life. Mindfulness provides the opportunity to use gentleness to approach one’s craft with curiosity and grace. When it’s time to create, we can easily find ourselves struggling to organize our ideas tangibly. If you’ve ever felt like you have writer’s block, perfectionism, or challenges completing projects, this is the workshop for you!
Fifi Buchanan, Oni “Bella” Kitchens, Chelsi Kitchens
@Yoga
Monday 4:15-5:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Instagram Strategy for Busy Entrepreneurs: Creating a Customized Content Roadmap For busy biz owners/entrepreneurs seeking to harness the power of IG to build their brand without stressing about content or wondering what to post each week! Attendees will learn the exact strategy I used to grow to 100K and be guided through a clear, actionable content strategy worksheet that can be customized for each person’s time, skills and unique brand. They will walk away with a specific action plan geared towards them and their business that they can implement immediately.
@Sago
Monday 4:15-5:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Hack My Home: Behind The Scenes And Beyond The Show — A “Netflix & Spill” Event Join Netflix’s Hack My Home hosts, Ati Williams and Jessica Banks! Ati and Jess are two of the four design wizards who dream up space-maximizing solutions and ingenious engineering ideas to transform families’ homes in inventive ways. Come celebrate two hardcore and talented women, glimpse behind-the-scenes-footage of their tech-y home innovations, and tune into a VERY candid conversation about unabashedly seizing opportunities.
@Agave
Monday 6:00-9:00 PM PARTY — POOLSIDE GARDEN PARTY
After the day’s events, join us poolside for a gorgeous Garden Party. If you’d like to dress on theme, think florals! Take an art walk, enjoy apps and drinks, and mingle among fresh flower arrangements created by Floral Compass. The party will also feature seven live artists!
The first half of the party will be all about art, and as the sun sets, the DJ will appear and we get to close out the last hour of the party on the dance floor.
You can look forward to interacting with and enjoying live art from: Jen Cloes, Kristina Eng, Elise Fehr, Laura Plouzek, Lindsay Meyer , Suze Riley, Claudia Ramos.
Tuesday, March 19
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 AM YOGA
It’s that time again! Join us for complimentary yoga in the yoga room.
@Yoga room
Tuesday 8:00-9:00 AM BREAKFAST
@Palmetto
Tuesday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM — SPONSOR AREAS OPEN, REGISTRATION IN LOBBY
Also taking place all day: art installations, bookstore & headshots!
Tuesday 9:00-10:30 AM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Legal Issues for Influencers and Entrepreneurs To get your content out there and loved, sometimes legal issues come up. Or people copy your content! If you’re an influencer—or aspire to be one—join an “Ask an Expert” session led by a tech and legal exec with over two decades of experience. Our expert is a former big-firm lawyer, and has served as general counsel three times, including for a unicorn startup. Specializing in IP, venture capital, and consumer internet, they have recently extended their expertise to include generative AI.
Ask An Expert: Master Life Coach Lucy will offer attendees unbiased advice and another perspective for upleveling your mindset for creating change in life. She has the superpower to turn negative self limiting beliefs into positive motivations and will be an awesome brainstorming buddy for generating new ideas and plans in a judgment free space.
@Expert Help Desks
Tuesday 9:00-9:45 AM — PANEL
Together We Are Stronger: How To Create Inclusive and Accessible Communities & Businesses This panel will focus on the essentials of creating an engaged community, implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Panelists will identify core challenges and discuss how to employ targeted solutions. Alt’s entrepreneurs, creatives, and influencers are often at the helm of or part of various communities and will benefit from the practical, actionable strategies offered, which are designed to build, sustain & enrich a community.
Danielle Melton, Gurneet Chhabra, Karen Mercer , Aria Leighty, MODERATOR: Laura Mayes
@Agave
Tuesday 9:00-9:45 AM — WORKSHOP
Boost Your Affiliate Commissions by 2-5x: Growth Secrets Explained Get ready to revolutionize your affiliate marketing game with URLgenius! This interactive workshop is your golden ticket to converting regular affiliate links into app links – the kind that will skyrocket your commissions instantly. But don’t just take our word for it. Listen to inspiring success stories from creators who’ve made URLgenius the cornerstone of their revenue-boosting strategies. They’ll share why this platform is unlike anything they’ve used before.
@Sago
Tuesday 9:00-10:00 AM — WORKSHOP
A Rad & Happy Guide to Lettering in Procreate Procreate has been the biggest game changer in the lettering world ever and Tara is obsessed and in love with it in every way. She uses it to create all of her patterns for her digital coloring subscription and all the doodles and lettering she uses on her products. Come learn all things you need to know about Procreate so you can spend more time lettering and doodling and less time getting hung up on learning the program.
@Cantina
Tuesday 10:00-10:45 AM — PANEL
How To LAUNCH Your Idea/Product/Business You’ve got an idea for a business. You’ve got an image of how it will look and function. But how do you actually get started? How do you make it happen? How do you LAUNCH this idea into reality? These panelists are experts on launching: How to launch a 6-figure business. How to launch a retail line. How to launch a Youtube channel. And how to raise money for your launch. They are ready to share their wisdom and practical next steps, so that you walk away with a solid plan for your own launch.
Alex Vailas, Erika Vieira, Kelsey Nixon, MODERATOR: Kim Kuhteubl
@Agave
Tuesday 10:00-10:45 AM — SOLO TALKS
You’re Right, They Don’t Like You You can’t be both a people pleaser and a world changer. It’s the number one lesson I had to learn in order to build a fulfilling life and career. Whether single parenting on food stamps, supporting a teen through mental health struggles or building a brand, I realized that all my traits I’d been told are negative are actually my greatest strengths. Through personal story-telling, I share what I learned from toddlers about authenticity and how I finally dropped suitcases full of judgments.
Using The Trifecta of Social Media, Press, and Publishing to Help Grow Your Business This talk will illuminate to attendees my personal experience of running a million dollar service industry for the last 17 years and using the trifecta of publishing multiple best selling books, having a social media following of over 170k, and extensive traditional press to increase sales. This talk will benefit anyone who is running a business and wants to be a thought leader in their space, all while boosting income and exposure.
Fluent in Flowers. My path to brand founder has taken time; I’ve changed and adapted along the way and am grateful to be living my passion. Discovering my love of flowers was the catalyst for this journey and I hope my story resonates and helps crystalize how to blend career and purpose. This talk is for anyone whose path has not been a straight line. I hope to connect with you around the perseverance to shape the life and work you want, as well as inspire you with the language of flowers.
@Sago
Tuesday 10:15-11:15 — WORKSHOP
Teaching the Teacher: How to Teach Your Area of Expertise Is your craft or skill “teachable”? Chances are it is! In this workshop, Tabitha, Owner of McHarper Manor Studio, will help you explore the possibilities of sharing your passions, all while building brand recognition for yourself and creating an alternate revenue stream. Tabitha has taught THOUSANDS of workshops, and using step-by-step methods, she can help you to develop a workshop plan that can be profitable and sustainable through the slow seasons and beyond.
@Cantina
Tuesday 10:30-12:30 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: How To Make A Living Selling Your Art Over the past 5 years, Stefanie has built a successful 6-figure business (with no outside funding or paid marketing). She is ready to share how shifting her thinking from being an artist to being a business woman helped her to create her international, multifaceted creative brand. Stefanie can answer questions on: Ways to diversity your offering, Passive revenue channels, Partnerships, collaborations, networking, How to leverage YOURSELF as an artist and the face of your brand, or offer a Portfolio Review.
@Expert Help Desks
Tuesday 10:30-11:30 AM — WORKSHOP
Amplify Your Vision – Sound Healing Meditation Music was a large part of my childhood, but I saw it as a fun hobby not my purpose. Then I hit the ripe age of 32 when I was introduced to my first sound healing experience and the vibrations from the singing bowls radiated through my body and seemed to crack my heart wide open with a clear vision for my future. Now I share sound healing with men and women from all over helping them calm their bodies and minds in order to gain clarity and amplify their own creative visions for their futures!
@Yoga
Tuesday 11:00-11:45 AM — WORKSHOP
The Art Of Planning A Photo Or Video Shoot After 8 years of pitching and executing photo and video shoots for some of the largest brands in the world, I’m sharing the ins and outs of the process so that you can get amazing photos for your brand or clients (all while maximizing efficiency and budget). We will deep dive into organizing a shot list in airtable, mocking up photos and storyboards using Canva, and explore ways to maximize efficiency during the shoot day itself.
@Agave
Tuesday 11:00-11:45 AM — SOLO TALKS
Becoming Unflappable–How to Succeed Even In The Most Stressful Times & Avoid Burnout There’s a notion that when you find your *passion*, then you’ll never feel burned out. Or that if you’re burned out, you’re doing something wrong. That’s garbage. In this talk, Dr. Darria shares new findings from the second phase of the pivotal Burnout Study in Women, including key drivers of burnout, such as “Comparitonitis”, and individual differences that protect – or make us susceptible to – burnout. Throughout, she shares data-driven, actionable steps, laced with humor and empathy.
Lockdown To Late Night: How I Grew An IG into Landing Target, The Tonight Show & More Join Andrea as she shares her insights, experiences, and pivotal moments that led her to transition from 9-5 marketing professional to a celebrated artist and entrepreneur. Andrea’s journey is a powerful testament to the possibilities that come with creating your own path and she wants to show YOU how to realize YOUR full potential by embracing imperfection, starting before you think you’re ready, and demonstrating that big things are possible when you aren’t afraid to share what you love.
Earning Money On TikTok Regardless Of Your Follower Count — I Did It And So Can You! In September, TikTok launched TikTok Shop, and they’re vigorously pushing its success. Affiliates receive higher-than-normal commissions to promote products. Creators are capitalizing on this, earning revenue by showcasing products in livestreams and shoppable videos. Despite initially avoiding TikTok, Deanne embraced it last September. Discover what prompted her change of heart and why you should seize this opportunity now. Learn how to get approved and start generating income, even with a small following.
@Sago
Tuesday 12:00 PM-1:00 PM LUNCH
Tuesday 12:30-2:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: The Art of Bookkeeping I’m a bookkeeping professional who understands that managing finances can be overwhelming. I’ve noticed some common trends that challenge business owners, and I’m here to address your biggest bookkeeping questions, or consult on topics like learning to identify where your money’s going (from bottom line net or loss to owner’s pay and liability accounts), how to document and identify commonly overlooked tax-deductible categories, and the value of the percentage feature on the P&L statement.
Ask An Expert: Etsy AMA As an Etsy U Instructor (SEO, Branding, & marketing) I can answer questions about Etsy’s best practices, and for shop owners looking for tips to improve. I can also answer questions about Etsy’s affiliate program & how to partner with Etsy for future opportunities on the influencer side. With over $1M in Etsy sales and 16+ years on the platform, I have proven success in these practices through multiple awards, speaker invites, panels, Etsy U classes, & press opportunities as both a product & expert.
@Expert Help Desks
Tuesday 1:15-2:00 PM — PANEL
Business Balance & Self-Care: Making It Happen Without Burning Out Every Alt Summit attendee is likely seeking the answer to the eternal question: How do you juggle your jobs, your personal life, and staying sane? This panel offers specific tactics and frameworks to find equilibrium in our home and business environments. Panelists will equip attendees with actionable insights that will fuel their creativity and productivity. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from trailblazer women on the path to harmonious leadership.
Hitha Palepu, Miara Shaw, Erica Diamond, Isabella Howe MODERATOR: Julie Cole
@Agave
Tuesday 1:15-2:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Motion Magic: Animating In Procreate And Procreate Dreams Create effortless animation with Procreate and Procreate Dreams! Make captivating animations to boost your brand and engage your audience. In today’s digital landscape, motion is king, and video content reigns supreme. Learn to create attention-grabbing animations with Procreate’s user-friendly tools: animate your logo, design Instagram stickers, craft email GIFs, and enhance your headshot with animated overlays. No artistic skills required—bring your iPad and Apple Pencil to get animating!
@Sago
Tuesday 1:30-2:30 PM – WORKSHOP
Unconventional Newsletter Strategies: Brand, Grow, And Monetize Your Email List Many creators are focused on the social numbers game: follower count, engagement, etc, yet putting a huge amount of stock in social media places the fate of our brand in the hands of the “powers that be.” What if I told you there is another way? Alexandra has grown her email list to 20,000+ subscribers using a strategic conversion strategy which has helped her to increase profits, regain control, and ensure the longevity of her brand, and in this workshop, she is teaching you how to do the same!
@Cantina
Tuesday 2:00-3:30 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Free Email Ideas! Don’t know what to say to your email list? I got you! I’m a content idea machine and can’t wait to help you come up with your next email – or several – no matter what kind of business you own. I went from burnt out wedding photographer to email obsessed after sending ONE email and earning $2600! That email saved my business and changed my life. Now I’m on a mission to help business owners realize email is fun, easy and extremely profitable. Bring something to write on, you’re going to need it!
Ask An Expert: All About Networking Your network is your networth. In this expert session we’ll come up with individualized strategies to tackle all of your networking needs. Come with all your networking questions!
@Expert Help Desks
Tuesday 2:15-3:00 PM — WORKSHOP
AI: the Secret to Content Creation Success Imagine having a personal assistant who could help you with all your content creation tasks, such as brainstorming ideas, researching blog topics, writing blog posts, creating recipes, writing headlines, creating photos, helping with SEO, and even editing your work. That’s what AI can do for content creators. AI can also reduce your workload by 50% and it’s something you can learn how to do in a few hours. Join me and see how AI can change your life as a content creator.
@Agave
Tuesday 2:15-3:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Hustle Is Out. Soft Is In. Building A Business With Purpose, Profits and Ease I think we’re over it. The glorification of busy. The stories that if we’d just work harder, make a few more sacrifices, then SOMEDAY we’ll get that blissful, free, full life. But then the hustle season never quite ends. We’re tired. Frazzled. Burned out. And our business still isn’t successful. We want something different. Hustle is out. SOFT is in. I teach women what it means to build a SOFT business. How to define it for themselves, and the key pillars of success so many are missing.
@Sago
Tuesday 2:30-3:30 PM — WORKSHOP
Bahay Being Break: A Well-being Space To Be Seen, Supported, and Celebrated Come exactly as you are! A well-being break to take off all the conference masks and titles and simply be held, seen, and supported. Bahay is home in Filipino. A space to ground, recharge, and rejuvenate with mindful and somatic movement and meditation. Expect a nourishing mix of simple grounding practices, breathwork, dance play, energy healing, and Goddess cards. We release emotional & energetic blocks with love, while learning practical ways to protect your energy amidst the conference buzz.
Kat Yalung & Chretienne Yalung
@Yoga
Tuesday 2:45-3:45 PM — WORKSHOP
Breaking Down Patriarchy, From the Board Room to the Bedroom Many people talk about “*the* patriarchy” – with a “the” – which evokes men in suits in a board room, deliberately destroying women’s lives. (Arguably), no such entity exists, and this conceptualization distracts us from doing the real work of dismantling patriarchal beliefs and systems – the ones that infect the board room, the classroom, and yes, even the bedroom. This workshop will identify ways we can deconstruct patriarchy in every aspect of our lives.
@Cantina
Tuesday 3:00 PM-3:15 PM
COFFEE BREAK
Take a break, get a snack, and chat with our Sponsors!
@Palmetto
Tuesday 3:15-3:45 PM — WORKSHOP
Brand Mastery: Transforming Personal Influence into Money Unlock the power of personal branding and propel your company to new heights in this dynamic workshop. Participants will delve into the art of leveraging their personal brand as a strategic asset for growth. Discover the essential elements of creating brand guardrails that ensure consistency and credibility. Learn the secrets of turning your personal brand into a compelling news headline that captivates the media’s attention. Through this interactive session, attendees will leave with practical skills to not only enhance their personal influence but also contribute significantly to the success of their company. Don’t miss this opportunity to master the intersection of personal branding and building your business.
Amy Nelson, Jessica Abo, Aliza Licht
@Agave
Tuesday 3:15-3:45 PM — SOLO TALKS
Perfectionist Much? How To Get Unstuck and Stop Sabotaging Your Own Success Have you ever called yourself a perfectionist? Ever noticed how perfectionism has that funny habit of keeping you stuck in a maddening cycle of never feeling good enough? Having spent most of my life as a serial self-sabotager masquerading as a “perfectionist,” I’ll share tools and insights that have helped me get unstuck in my creative business journey to actually make my dreams and goals happen after years of sabotaging my own success with toxic perfectionism. Let’s get unstuck together.
OFFICE OPTIMIZATION: How your work environment can make or break your business We set specific goals for our fitness & finances…but rarely our environments. 80% of female entrepreneurs say their office needs HELP, but they don’t know where to start…and can’t find time to make it happen. Overlooking your workspace directly contributes to overwhelm and burnout. I’m here to help you change that! With 5 steps + a little intentionality & creativity we can take charge of your workspace and turn it into a living, breathing environment that supports your wellbeing + your business.
@Sago
Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM — CLOSING KEYNOTE
Come hear from Alli Webb, the Founder of Drybar, N.Y. Times Bestselling Author, Co-Founder Squeeze, Brightside and Becket + Quill. Webb has been on the cover of Inc Magazine’s “How I Did This” issue, named the “100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company, featured on Fortune magazine’s “40 Under 40” list, Marie Claire’s “Most Fascinating Women” and recently Inc. magazine recognized her as one of “The 100 Women Building America’s Most Innovative and Ambitious Businesses.” Webb recently released her second book, The Messy Truth, which is a USA Today bestseller, and resides in Los Angeles, CA with her two sons.
@Pool
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 PM — MEETUPS
Your fellow attendees have planned the best meetups! You’re sure to find one that fits your vibe. No need to sign-up, just show up! Unless otherwise noted, plan to meet at the pool and go from there. See full schedule here.
@Pool
Wednesday, March 20
Wednesday 6:00 AM-7:00 AM YOGA
Come on out for one more yoga session!
@Yoga
Wednesday 8:00 AM-9:00 AM BREAKFAST
@Palmetto
Wednesday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM CO-WORKING SPACE OPEN AT PALMETTO
Need a place to catch up on email and collect your thoughts? Head to the Palmetto to find a co-working space.
Wednesday 10:00-11:00 AM – MEETUPS
Your fellow attendees have planned the best meetups! You’re sure to find one that fits your vibe. No need to sign-up, just show up! Unless otherwise noted, plan to meet at the pool and go from there. See full schedule here.
@Pool
Wednesday 9:15-10:00 AM ROUNDTABLES SESSION ONE
Thirty roundtable speakers spread between both the Agave & Sago rooms. These same speakers will repeat in Session Two, so you can visit more than one. See roundtable options below.
Wednesday 10:15-11:00 AM ROUNDTABLE SESSION TWO
Thirty roundtable speakers spread between both the Agave & Sago rooms. See roundtable options below.
Roundtables
How To Protect Your Biz From Copycats Online Copycats are the worst! Let’s talk about what to do (and the #1 thing you should NOT do) when you spot a copycat. Nicole Swartz
Elevate Your Visual Branding Game To Grow Your Reach and Influence You must communicate five key pillars in your branding to attract their dream customers while making a splash in their industry. The visual brand presence of any business will work for you even when you are not around to speak for yourself. Creating visuals that can communicate the right message in a way, style, and vibe that resonates with the right people is critical. You will learn why investing time in your visual brand will make you look fabulous and double your investment. Calvina Nguyen
Holistic Finance: Merging Woo and Wealth Explore the blend of spiritual practices and financial strategies, from manifesting abundance to tackling taxes. This session offers a balanced approach to holistic wealth and well-being, honoring both the practical and intuitive sides of finance. You’ll receive actionable steps providing actionable steps with mindful intention. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or spiritually curious, you’ll leave with insights to enrich both your wallet and soul. Katelyn Magnuson
The Future of Pinterest Marketing: Emerging Trends and Strategies How can you use Pinterest for growth and inspiration? It is an overlooked platform, but can drive so much traffic to businesses and other social media accounts as well. We will talk about actionable steps and things you can take away and immediately implement. Corey Hudson
Selling It All To Travel The World: What It Really Takes To Launch The Dream Have you ever fantasized about selling it all to travel the world? Just your computer, a carry-on, and the people you love. Would you go for 1 year or forever? Come chat with Jessica (a decade-long full-time traveler) as she shares the details, the secrets, and the “what the heck just happened” moments to determine if it is for you. What about medical? How do I school? Wifi? No question will be left unanswered as Jessica has done it with kids, pets, a remote business, trauma, fear, and more. Jessica Sueiro
Joy Swap! I’m thrilled to host another Joy Swap – in 2022 I hosted my first Alt Summit Joy Swap and it was an energetic and refreshing way to reconnect and crowd source what brought the Alt Summit community joy during our time apart. Using a takeaway worksheet plus uploaded share format, it gets us offline, discussing what we’ve read, watched, listened to, learned, eaten and more. The Joy Swap embodies the supportive and collaborative essence of Alt Summit! Quiana Agbai
How to Create a Kick Ass Kickstarter Campaign to Raise Money for Your Business Kickstarter is a crowd-funding platform that helps business owners get funding for special projects — a new product you’re designing, publishing a book, new equipment, etc. I raised over $16,000 through my own Kickstarter campaign seen at http://www.screensawaytimetoplay.com. I reached my goal of $7,500 in the first 12 hours! I have so much knowledge to share and I want to give other business owners the tools and confidence they need to raise funding in a unique way with no loans or investors required. Kailan Carr
Embracing The Joys Of Midlife Let’s talk midlife! Whether you’re going through a midlife crisis or a midlife renaissance, let’s candidly chat about the challenges and beautiful possibilities of getting older. We’ll discuss redefining this next chapter, transitioning family dynamics, and joyfully embracing your current stage of life. It’s time to support each other and step into our midlife superpowers! Tessie Fay Snow
How To Build An In-Person Membership-Based Community During this roundtable, I’ll walk you through the process of how to build an in-person, membership-based community. I’ll discuss narrowing down your community focus/goals, things to consider before launching your community, how to determine your membership options, benefits and pricing, in-person and online event coordination tips to provide value and engage your community, and more. Many entrepreneurs crave in-person connection, but don’t know how to foster that desire in their area. Charmaine Jennings
Disrupting The Balance Myth: Thriving In Ambition And Inner Peace Ambition achieves success in goals while inner peace achieves success in happiness and contentment. Two polar opposites that can exist in harmony, but how when hustle is overwhelmingness the only language all ambitious entrepreneurs speak? Let’s discuss: 1) Why balance as we know it today is a myth and how we can redefine it as inner balance vs physical. 2) Why we fear slowing down. 3) How unlearning and rebuilding our core self beliefs is the secret to success and happiness. Anna Wojtowicz
4 Ways To Scale Your Creative Business on Shopify What if I told you there were four incredible ways to scale your creative business and expand your income streams? Whether your passion is painting, styling interiors, designing, or building your next fashion line, growing your business has never been more possible with the power of Shopify. Join this incredible roundtable discussion where Sarah Jansel, Founder & CEO of Jansel & Co, will show you four ways you can scale your creative business today! Sarah Jansel
Email Marketing: A Roadmap to Connection and Conversions Are you looking for real tools and strategies for your email marketing? This round table is for you! Our conversation will include practical applications like which platforms and tools you’ll need to succeed, why you need email automations and who you’ll need on your team. Together we’ll create a road map that will help you communicate and connect with your audience to create enriched customer relationships and lasting success. Abby Combs
Etsy Success | How To Maximize Your Etsy Profits, Audit Your Shop And Advertise Are you looking to take your Etsy shop to the next level? Chat with a top 1% Etsy seller to audit your shop listings with easy to implement strategies, maximize your profits by honing in on ROIs, using Etsy advertising to drive sells and maximizing social media presence in ways that will actually make you money. Nicole is an expert at creating systems to utilize Etsy features to work for you, so you can run a successful business and maximize profits. Nicole McKinley
How To Make Easy Instagram Reels Do you struggle with what to post on social media and constantly compare your feed to others that look prettier and more cohesive? I’ll show you tips & tricks on how to create a ton of content (on your smartphone!) that represents your brand and promotes your business in a fun and innovative way. Kathryn Harris
How To Sell Your First Digital Course I’ll walk you through the marketing strategies I’ve used to help clients generate 5- to 6-figures in sales for their very first course! These clients include coaches and content creators who were looking to diversify their offerings. You will love this session because you will learn practical, actionable items you can leverage when selling your online courses. I will also be able to provide custom guidance and advice for those at each roundtable. Jackie Kossoff
Sourcing On Alibaba: How To Make More $ By Going Straight To The Source Are your product profit margins razor thin? Looking to reduce your costs but overwhelmed where to start? Thinking of developing a product but the numbers just can’t work with the suppliers you have? Sourcing on AliBaba might be the puzzle piece that you’re missing! It’s an intimidating process/website but I’m here to give you the roadmap to success! Cut out the middleman and work with the manufacturer for ultimate product profitability! Kimberley Evans
Balancing Act: Why it’s OK to not do it all Time is our biggest non-renewable resource. As a business owner, wedding planner, and first time mom I had to take a step back to take a serious look at how I was spending my time and energy. As a part of this I came to the realization that it is 100% ok to not have it all and I want to help others re-examine their lives to determine how they can live their life to the fullest without feeling like they have have to “do it all”. Radhika Graham
Building a COMMUNITY Rather Than Just an Audience I am breaking down what many people are not talking about when it comes to building a community. Many people are throwing around the term “community” but are busy building an audience. Instead of using outdated tactics, learn how to create valuable long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that will out live any marketing trends or algorithm changes. I have spent a decade building communities, consulting with brands to improve their engagement. Aria Leighty
Newsletter Demystification: You Absolutely Can (and Should) Start One Today Starting a newsletter can feel daunting. There are plenty of YouTube bros who can teach you to ChatGPT your way to six figures; I, however, am a real live woman who is obsessed with sharing, link curating, and helping other women create their own newsletters. I’ll explain the differences between a marketing email and a newsletter (and which one is right for you), how and why to self-define and proclaim your superpower, and how to get a beautiful newsletter up and running literally today. Alex Steele
Turning Clicks into Customers: Your Website Conversion Playbook Learn practical strategies for boosting website conversions and optimizing your website. This session focuses on easy adjustments you can do with maximum results. We cover things SEO, conversion copywriting and accessibility rules along with an interactive workbook you can use to guide you to immediate results. You’ll love this session for its tactical insights you can use right away that help you get more clients and boost your bottom line. Sabrina Morrice
The Art of Starting Over From lawyer to photographer… from wedding photographer to portrait and branding photographer… from working in my living room to owning a photography studio… Let’s discuss the challenges of starting over and relaunching a business (possibly even in a foreign country), or the art of re-inventing yourself after a pandemic or loss. What are the mistakes I have made? What were the challenges? How to start over when you feel lonely and powerless? Emilie Iggiotti
Why I Am Over The Word ‘Pivot’ Life was on an upswing, having wrapped up my most triumphant year in business I was eager to embrace 2023. On January 7, took an unexpected turn. Boom! That ear-splitting sound shattered the tranquility. A massive semi-truck struck my husband and car sending shockwaves through my world. This pivotal moment reshaped my life, offering profound insights in conflict, conquering stress, and surmounting uncertainty. I’ll let you in on a little secret: It isn’t about pivoting. Bayoush Mengesha
Unlock Your Style Voice: Standing Out in a Homogenized World In our digitized world, individuality wanes. Stand out with your ‘Style Voice’. This roundtable delves into genuine self-expression. Participants create style boards, fostering self-awareness & originality. Alt Summit goers will leave empowered to shine in a conformist landscape. More than a lesson, it’s transformative. It beckons deep reflection & clear distinction. In today’s trend-heavy sphere, this session offers attendees the key to their unique voice, making insights intimate & actionable. Tina Dhillon
P.O.S (Prioritize, Organize and Simplify) the Hustle in your Life Join this roundtable discussion about time management, where I will provide strategies to help busy wives/moms/working women and entrepreneurs P.O.S. (Prioritize, Organize and Simplify) the Hustle in their Lives. We’ll cover how to create morning rituals, routines, and generally how to simplify life. Demi Austin-Thomas
Flipping the Bias Script in Fundraising Raising capital as a diverse founder in a biased fundraising ecosystem is undeniably challenging. However, with the right strategies and mindset, it’s possible not only to secure investment but also to pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial landscape. During this session, we’ll explore flipping the script, addressing biased questions strategically, and other hacks to persistently challenge bias, helping diverse founders make an impact on the future of fundraising. Raven O’Neal
Bye Bye, Burnout: Address Burnout Holistically Via Therapeutic Self-care Practices Burnout involves various mental/emotional and physical symptoms that impact our personal lives. With 15+ years of clinical experience, Dr. Adeola Mead, ND has worked with countless individuals who want to perform at their peak in all aspects of their lives. To achieve this level of productivity, it is important to develop a data-based self-care strategy. Dr. Mead will help you identify the areas of your health that require the most attention and develop a plan to meet those needs consistently. Adeola Mead
How To Use A Strategic Podcast To Grow Your Business I’d love to help Alt Summit attendees reach their business goals through strategic podcast episodes. There are 4 main types of podcast episodes but often people only use 1 or 2. At this roundtable discussion, I’ll help the attendees identify their podcast goal, and present the different episode types that will help them reach their podcast and business goals. Jess Milanes
Hot off the Press! How To Write A Media Release That Will Get Results As a Public Relations Coordinator, I’ve written countess Press Releases to the Media and I’m sharing my secrets on how to write an effective media release, what it should include and who to target. Gain more attention and further your reach through PR! Nancy Moore
From Burnout To Breakthrough – 6 Keys To Optimizing Your Team As entrepreneurs, influencers, and creatives, we see our vision (the WHY) clear as day. But what’s often harder to define is HOW we’re going to get there, making it difficult to hire, delegate, and get out of the weeds. In this discussion we’ll discuss common places we get in our own way, and 6 simple shifts to make so we can hire, scale, and realize our vision while keeping our teams motivated and inspired. Best part- these strategies save you time and money you can reinvest into your business. Lia Garvin
Product Perfection: Create A Product That Sells Seeking expert guidance to enhance your product? Consult Ashley for a comprehensive audit. Gain insights on design improvements, manufacturing advice, prototype refinement, and niche-specific packaging. Bring your product or concept for a thorough assessment to create something that sells! Ashley Collett
*schedule subject to change