Alt Summit 2025 Schedule
Here’s our schedule* at a glance, with a more detailed list below. Click on links to jump to specific days & times.
Friday, March 14
3:00-6:00 PM Registration
4:00-5:00 PM Attendee-led Meetups
7:00-9:00 PM Welcome Party
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
8:30-5:30 PM Registration
Marketplace & Exhibition Hall
9:00-10:00 AM
Opening Keynote
10:15 AM-5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Author Signings
Crafting
12:00-1:30 PM
Lunch
3:00-3:15 PM
Coffee Break
6:30 to 9:00 PM Gifting Party
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
8:30-5:30 PM Registration
Marketplace & Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM-3:45 PM Breakout Sessions
Author Signings
Crafting
12:00-1:30 PM
Lunch
3:00-3:15 PM
Coffee Break
4:00-5:00 PM
Closing Keynote
5:00-6:00PM Attendee-led Meetups
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Co-Working Lounge
9:00-11:15
Breakout Sessions
Crafting
Roundtables
10:00-11:00 AM Attendee-led Meetups
Friday, March 14
Friday 3:00-6:00 PM REGISTRATION
Come to the hotel lobby to check in and grab your badge! And while you’re there, we have two terrific activities for you:
Lindsey DeRose is bringing her button-maker to registration! Create your own button to show you’re a newbie or a veteran at Alt. Wear it proudly and connect with others — it’s a great conversation starter.
Laura Plouzek is bringing her famous chain stitch embroidery machine to make personalized custom bandanas! Attendees can have their name stitched on a bandana right then and there!
@Lobby
Friday 4:00-5:00PM 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.
Friday 7:00-9:00 PM WELCOME PARTY–ALT UNDER THE NIGHT SKY
Dress up in your sparkle & shimmer and join us at the pool for something magical! We’ll be wishing upon stars, telling our dreams to like minded souls and embracing limitless possibilities.
@Date Restaurant
Saturday, March 15
Saturday 8:00-9:00 AM BREAKFAST
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM — MARKETPLACE & SPONSOR HALL OPEN
Also taking place all day: Registration, Art Installations, Pop-up Bookshop, Author Signings, and Headshots!
Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM OPENING KEYNOTE
Come hear from Lisa Congdon, an author and artist whose been featured around the globe. Lisa is self-taught and didn’t achieve momentum in her career until she was nearly 40 years old. Despite her untraditional path, Lisa has achieved recognition, not just as an artist, but as a leader in the industry for her work in social justice, mentoring and teaching. In March of 2021, she was named “One of the 50 Most Inspiring People and Companies According to Industry Creatives” published by AdWeek. Lisa will be interviewed by Alt Summit founder and New York Times Best-selling author, Gabrielle Blair.
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 10:15-11:00 AM — WORKSHOP
The Reel Deal: Unlocking Instagram Growth with Short-Form Content Amelia will teach you the exact method she’s used to gain over 850k followers in less than a year. Come learn about her system she calls The 3 C’s (call, connect, convert) that breaks down her exact process for reels that helps her reach over 10 million accounts every month on average, and aids in finding new followers, connecting with current followers and selling to loyal followers.
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 10:15-11:00 AM — CRAFT
Make Watercolor Your JOY B!t$# Learn the beautiful basics in 10 minutes and never look back. Using scraps of watercolor painting discards you’ll create a quick collage with a process meant to flip your perception of pretty. Walk away with quick techniques designed to tap into deep joy whenever brush hits paper, regardless of skill level.
@Chino A
Saturday 10:15-11:00 AM –WORKSHOP
How To Make Your Own Stickers Using Procreate I started my stationery brand, Hola Mijas Bonitas, 4 years ago, inspired by a sponsor dinner with Cricut at Alt Summit 2018. Cricut gifted me a machine, and I taught myself how to use Procreate on my iPad to design stickers and magnetic bookmarks. Attendees will love this workshop because it shows how anyone can turn their creativity into a business with just a few tools. I’ll share tips on using Cricut and Procreate to bring your ideas to life!
@Pueblo AB
Saturday 10:15-10:45 AM — SOLO TALK
To Be Or Not To Be — A Journey Of Self-Reinvention To Be or Not to Be?’ Women between 35-55 often find themselves at a crossroads, wondering whether to keep shrinking or rise into their full potential. I’ll share my own journey of self-reinvention after a 30-year marriage and offer actionable steps for women to reclaim their power, live authentically, and embrace their next chapter with confidence. Alt Summit attendees will love this empowering call to step into their greatness.
@Mojave
Saturday 10:30 AM-12:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Master Life Coach I will offer unbiased advice and another perspective for upleveling your mindset for creating change in life. I have 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. This is important and helpful because most people are overthinking, scattered and self-doubting.
Ask An Expert: All Things Etsy Ready to take your Etsy shop to the next level? Get shop insights and advice from a Top 1% Etsy Seller! With 10+ years experience and $1.5M in lifetime revenue on the platform, I’m here to answer all your Etsy questions from optimizing listings to get found and attract customers, to using Etsy Ads to scale profits. I can offer insights on adapting to their ever-changing algorithms and market trends. Whether you’re just starting, refreshing an existing shop, or fine-tuning a successful one, I can provide you guidance for all your Etsy questions!
@Expert Desks
Saturday 11:00 AM-11:30 PM — SOLO TALK
Women, Worth, And Wealth: Closing The Gap Between Self-Worth And Net Worth Less than 11% of American women earn $100K a year—a stark reminder of the gap between potential and reality. “Wealth EQ” is the missing link to bridge the gap between self-worth and net worth. We’ll unpack how our emotions around money drive 90% of our financial decisions, and what to do about it. I’ll share actionable insights to break free from self-sabotage, step into financial power, and align your money story with your true value.
@Mojave
Saturday 11:15 AM-12:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Practical Productivity With Adobe: 5 tools To Streamline And Simplify Your Work Join Molly Balint and Nina Nasre for a practical session designed to help small business owners streamline their workflows and reclaim their time. Discover how to integrate Adobe Acrobat and its new Generative AI capabilities to efficiently manage business and document workflows, including content creation, contract management, and collaboration. This approach will empower you to maintain a thriving business online while enjoying a fulfilling life offline. Learn actionable tips and real-world use cases that will give you more time to focus on what truly matters.
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 11:15 AM-12:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Let’s Get Clear On Your VALUES = Make Better Decisions + Trust Yourself! You will love my workshop and be taking notes as I share my golden nuggets on getting crystal clear on VALUES! I’m passionate about this topic and help clients establish their values + prioritize the order of them. You will leave feeling inspired + motivated with a list of your top 10 Values!
@Chino B
Saturday 11:15 AM-12:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Stop Clicking Boost! Learn To Manage IG Ads Like You Have A Million Dollar Budget People love my workshops because not only do I teach in a way that anyone can understand, but it’s not just conceptual; attendees will walk away with actionable next steps. I dive into the Meta platform to show how to use ads manager while also taking live ideas from the attendees to build their target audiences. It’s engaging while also informational.
@Pueblo AB
Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM — CRAFT
Get Hooked On Style: Crochet Your Own Statement Jewelry In Just an Hour! Ready to turn heads with your handmade jewelry? Join this lively, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to crochet stunning earrings that are as unique as you are! Bridgette will guide you through the basics of crocheting earrings, from choosing the right materials to creating beautiful, lightweight designs. Walk away with a fabulous pair of earrings, newfound skills, and the confidence to keep creating eye-catching accessories. Let’s get hooked!
@Chino A
Saturday 11:45 AM-12:15 PM — SOLO TALK
Podcasting 101: Your Ultimate Guide To Launching A Successful Show In this session, Dr. Kim, the host of The Parentologist Podcast, will share how to start a podcast from scratch, how to create an engaging name and design a compelling cover image, how to book guests and launch, record, and produce a successful show, and how to market and monetize a podcast to become a successful podcaster. Dr. Kim has over 3 years of experience and has recorded over 100 episodes that have been an integral part of her business and she’s ready to share her secrets with you!
@Mojave
Saturday 12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 12:30-2:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Using Adobe To Grow Your Business The Adobe Acrobat team would love to hear feedback from Adobe users, and answer questions about how to use Adobe Acrobat to grow your business by streamlining your workflows (such as creating content, contract management, and collaboration) leveraging AI & other productivity tools. The team is also looking for Acrobat users to join Community programs, so swing by and come chat with us!
Ask An Expert: Launch Planning For Your Idea Tell me your idea and together we will use a Project Management Institute (PMI) Best Practice Tool – The Work Breakdown Structure – to visualize all of the action steps needed to launch your new product, service or idea!
Ask An Expert: Pinterest for Traffic & Sales Come ask me questions like: How can I use Pinterest if I’m a handmade seller? How can I use Pinterest Trends effectively? What exactly is a Pinterest strategy? Can I repurpose my content from Instagram to Pinterest? Why should I use Pinterest? I tried to use Pinterest in the past but didn’t get very much out of it, how can I improve the outcome?
@Expert Help Desks
Saturday 1:15-1:45 PM — WORKSHOP
Becoming A Substack Bestseller: Growing Your Audience And Building Community In my first year, I became a best seller on Substack, and I’m excited to show you how to set up your Substack and do the same. Learn how to build out your Substack, attract your first subscribers, create engaging content, and grow an engaged community. I’ll also share strategies for using social media to expand your list and monetize your newsletter—perfect for entrepreneurs ready to build a successful Substack!
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 1:15-2:00 PM — SOLO TALK
The Planner Creation Workshop: Turn Your Idea Into Reality Are you ready to learn the exciting process of creating a planner or journal? From crafting a unique concept to finding the right manufacturer, you’ll gain clarity on your product vision and the necessary steps to get it into the hands of your customers. This session is perfect for anyone ready to finally bring their ideas to life! After coaching hundreds of women I’m ready to support and help you feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action!
@Chino B
Saturday 1:15-1:45 PM — WORKSHOP
SEO Success: Mastering Website Optimization And Design For Small Business Growth Have you ever wanted to learn powerful strategies to drive more traffic to your website? Master SEO and learn about exclusive web design techniques. Let’s discover how to find inexpensive, competitive keywords that will boost your online visibility without breaking the bank. Explore design techniques that not only enhance user experience but also optimize your site for better search engine rankings. Uncover actionable steps that you can implement right away to rank at the top of Google search result.
@Pueblo AB
Saturday 1:30-2:00 PM — WORKSHOP
When Nothing’s Working! How To Jumpstart Growth And Rejuvenate Your Brand! Brand coach, author, & keynote speaker Alison Faulkner of @thealisonshow has spent two decades making a business out of doing whatever she feels like doing! Between massive social media changes, algorithm shifts, burnout, and personal health—she’s done A LOT & has worked with Pinterest, Microsoft, & Alaska Airlines among others. Her book You’re Already Awesome (HarperCollins), and iTunes top 100 podcast help people tap into and unleash their power. Alison is stoked to spill the secrets of her 3-steps-for-successful-series that have landed her jobs, collabs and coin. LET’S GO!
@Mojave
Saturday 1:30-2:30 PM — CRAFT
Design Your Own Sparkle Sunnies Workshop Create your own dazzling, personalized sunglasses in this fun workshop! Transform a simple pair of sunnies into a glittering masterpiece using beads, gems, and fun embellishments. Whether bold or chic, you’ll leave with custom sunglasses that truly sparkle. Bring your creativity, and let’s make something that shines!
@Chino A
Saturday 2:00-3:30 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Analytics AMA Which ads platform should I start with? How much should I spend? What should I even be looking at in Google Analytics? How can I tell if my ads are successful? Ads and Analytics (and the platforms themselves) can be really intimidating. With 13+ years of digital advertising experience across all sorts of industries, I want to help attendees find their way with ads without the overwhelm or help them audit what they already have running.
Ask An Expert: All Things Wholesale Do you have a wholesale brand, or are you thinking about starting one? From launching the stationery and gift brand Em & Friends in 2012 to its acquisition by Barnes & Noble in 2022, I’ve done and seen it all. Whether you’re a total beginner or your work is in hundreds of retailers, bring any question related to developing, making and selling a product line for some real talk and actionable takeaways.
@Expert Desks
Saturday 2:15-3:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Navigating Taxes As An Influencer Or Content Creator Join us for an engaging and informative session hosted by Nate Coughran, founder and CEO of Cookie Finance. Designed exclusively for content creators and influencers, this workshop will provide practical guidance on managing your finances and understanding the often-confusing world of taxes. Whether you’re just starting your journey or are a seasoned creator, this session will offer actionable insights tailored to your needs.
Nate Coughran, CEO of Cookie Finance
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 2:15-3:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Breaking Free: Uncovering The Roots Of Anxiety To Unlock Your True Potential Anxiety is a significant roadblock for female creative entrepreneurs. This presentation explores the root causes of anxiety, focusing on the nervous system and its connection to the limbic system. We’ll examine how a dysregulated nervous system triggers anxiety responses and affects gut health, leading to IBS and leaky gut, reducing neurotransmitters like serotonin, essential for calm and confidence. Gain actionable insights to break free from anxiety and finally step into your true potential.
@Chino B
Saturday 2:15-3:00 PM — WORKSHOP
The Creative’s Playbook: Systems To Boost Efficiency You know how you are a creative, and you make a super cool product, and then you think that’s all there is to business ownership?! Nope. There is so much more to it! There are marketing plans, daily tasks, reminders, people to follow up with, topics to research, employees to hire, and – oh – budgeting. I want to help the creatively minded, the probably-not-neurotypical, to feel empowered with some ideas on how they can organize all of the many plates we spin as business owners.
@Pueblo AB
Saturday 2:15-2:45 PM — SOLO TALK
Niche Medicine: Explore The Magic of Becoming Fully YOU Online It’s understandable to copy what you’ve seen done before as a blueprint for success. But the online growth and community you desire come from being uniquely yourself. What would you say or do on social media if you couldn’t fail? Join Mary Van Geffen, the Parenting Coach for the Spicy Ones®, to explore how she cultivated to +400k Instagram followers and how you might build your own thriving platform.
@Mojave
Saturday 2:45-3:45 PM — CRAFT
Create Your Own Lip Scrub Workshop Join this hands-on workshop where attendees will customize their own scrubs, labeling and packaging them sustainably. Everyone will leave with TWO gorgeous scrubs to take home.
@Chino A
Saturday 3:00-4:30 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!
@Lobby
Saturday 3:00-3:30 PM — SOLO TALK
Unstuck Yourself: How To Smash Through Perfectionism and Crush Your Creative Goals Feeling stuck in your business and creativity lately? Ever feel like you just can’t seem to get out of your own way? Are you…a perfectionist? If you’ve ever let perfectionism sabotage everything from your creativity, to your business goals, to even your self-worth and everyday wellbeing, you’re not alone. I’ll lead you through thirty minutes of powerful, game changer strategies to help you get unstuck from the clutches of perfectionism and crush your business and creativity goals!
@Mojave
Saturday 3:15-4:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Creative Breakthrough Breathwork: Unlock Your Inner Genius Creative Breakthrough Breathwork: where neuroscience and ancient techniques collide to ignite creativity. This session will guide Alt attendees through breathwork practices proven to dissolve mental barriers and unleash innovative thinking. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators looking to enhance focus, creativity, and productivity. Attendees will leave with actionable tools, energized and ready to elevate their personal and professional endeavors.
@Chino B
Saturday 3:15-4:00 PM — SOLO TALK
Turn Your Story Into Your Dreams Your past isn’t just a story—it’s your competitive edge. Whether you’re dreaming of launching a business, writing a book, landing major speaking gigs, or breaking into industries that feel out of reach, your lived experience is your greatest asset. With zero experience, I built a brand, wrote four books, trained the FBI nationwide, spoke on the TEDx stage, and sold a book to Hollywood. Now, it’s YOUR turn. In this session, you’ll learn how to position your story as your superpower, carve out your niche, and create a strategy to break into new markets with confidence. Ready to turn your story into your dreams? Let’s go.
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 3:15-4:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Breaking Down Patriarchy: From the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Everywhere In Between 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.
@Pueblo AB
Saturday 3:30-5:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Portfolio Review Come to this Expert Desk to receive personalized feedback on your portfolio! Whether you’re an illustrator or surface designer, get professional insights on how to present your work, improve your style, and make your portfolio stand out to clients and art directors. Perfect for anyone looking to refine their art, brand and grow their creative career! Let this 24+ year veteran designer and artist coach, Jeanetta, provide you with the informative guidance you need to achieve your goals.
Ask an Expert: Making Your Product Dream a Reality — From Idea to Production Wondering how to turn your product idea into a reality? Ask about finding the right manufacturers, creating prototypes, navigating production timelines, or ensuring quality control. Discover how to move from concept to final product, including cost management and scaling. I’ll break down the overwhelming process of manufacturing, providing actionable steps and insider tips that turn ideas into tangible products and business growth!
@Expert Help Desks
Saturday 3:45-4:15 PM — SOLO TALK
The Friendship Economy: Building Business Relationships That Transform Industries In this soul-stirring session, Vanessa Santos dismantles the myth that business relationships must remain transactional. Drawing from her experience building #WeAllGrow into a powerhouse community, Vanessa reveals how authentic friendship principles create stronger companies, partnerships, and movements. She’ll share vulnerable stories of how friendship has fueled her entrepreneurial journey, practical strategies for cultivating meaningful connections in competitive spaces, and why leading with heart creates sustainable success. Discover how friendship—not just networking—can become your most powerful business asset and community catalyst.
@Mojave
Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM — CRAFT
Clay Time With Carter + Rose Working with clay and being creative is a great way to gather, share, and learn. I love using “Clay Time” as a way to teach a new skill to creative people while building community through the shared experience. Each participant will get a small bag of clay and instructions on how to make a pinch pot with added details. I will also demonstrate with visual queues for participants. What’s not to love!? Hanging out and making things brings people together and starts conversations and connections!
@Chino A
Saturday 4:15-5:00 PM — SOLO TALK
Cultivating Joy & Resilience: The (Real) Life Skills We Need In Ridiculous Times Creativity is an act of hope—a belief in what’s next that propels us forward, even in uncertainty. In a time of relentless noise and fast-moving news, the weight of existing—let alone creating—can feel overwhelming. Yet creativity, leadership, and meaningful work have always thrived in uncertain times. The challenge is sustaining ourselves through it—and finding joy despite it all. This deeply compelling talk invites you to recalibrate while embracing joy and resilience as necessary tools for endurance and creativity. Walk away with a deeper connection to joy, and a much needed reminder that what you make, build, and share matters—especially now.
@Grand Ballroom
Saturday 4:15-5:00 PM — SOLO TALK
Awaken Your Creative Force: Ignite Your Soul’s Purpose, Become A Magnetic Powerhouse Tracy Matthews’ Creative Force Activation is a powerful process that nurtures the spark to step into your soul’s creative calling. Ideal for entrepreneurs in a pivot, seeking inspiration, or ready for their next BIG idea. Gain strategies to tap into innate creativity, overcome blocks, and become a magnetic powerhouse. Alt Summit attendees will leave energized and armed with tools to reimagine their creative businesses and lives. Awaken your creative force and step into your fullest potential!
@Chino B
Saturday 4:15-5:00 PM — WORKSHOP
Don’t Sleep On YouTube! Why Every Creative Business Needs A Channel + How To Start! YouTube is one of the best long term income asset opportunities in 2025, and many think it’s too hard or time-consuming, when it doesn’t have to be. I’ll teach why having a channel is essential, share case studies, and give simple, actionable steps to launch and grow a profitable YouTube channel in less than a week, without relying on outdated SEO strategies or complicated tech. Alt attendees will leave excited and motivated about YouTube and ready to launch their own income producing channel!
@Pueblo AB
Saturday 4:30-5:00 PM — SOLO TALK
Unlocking Your Nervous System: Prevent Burnout And Thrive In Every Interaction Imagine your nervous system as a compass, guiding your reactions, relationships, and decisions. Knowing how to manage your unique nervous system is crucial. Now imagine preventing burnout before it hits, simply by understanding how you’re wired. Join us as we dive into the eight sensory systems shaping our daily experiences. Discover how to identify your sensory strengths and stress points, enhancing connections by managing your nervous system for better communication and deeper relationships.
@Mojave
Saturday 6:30-9:00 PM — GIFTING PARTY
Time to come mingle and mix it up by making your own swag bag full of your choice of selections from our amazing vendors!
@Renaissance Ballroom
Sunday, March 16
Sunday 8:00-9:00 AM BREAKFAST
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM — MARKETPLACE & SPONSOR HALL OPEN
Also taking place all day: Registration, Art Installations, Pop-up Bookshop, Author Signings, and Headshots!
Sunday 9:00-10:30 AM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: The Art Of Fundraising Do you have questions on how to pitch like a pro? Let’s talk about the art of fundraising for female founders, closing the gender gap in venture capital, building strong, long-term relationships with investors, and owning your own worth.
Ask An Expert: Conquering Money Fear and Building Healthy Wealth How can I stop playing small and start charging like a boss? What’s the first step to overcoming money anxiety? What are my financial blocks that hold me back? I’m all about flipping the script on money fears and creating healthy wealth. We’ll dive into smashing self-doubt, owning your financial power, and making bold moves to build wealth that aligns with your life. It’s about unapologetically claiming your worth and creating sustainable, healthy wealth like the boss you are!
@Expert Help Desks
Sunday 9:00-9:45 AM — WORKSHOP
How To Use TikTok and Instagram Reels To Generate Leads In just 4 years through vertical video marketing, Keenya has grown an audience of over 500,000, generated over $2 million dollars in her business and has helped thousands of business owners scale and market their businesses online. She recently helped one of her clients reach over $1 million dollars in her business in 10 months on the TikTok platform. I provide value to attendees when it comes to building the online brand and community. Attendees walk away truly understanding the power of using social media and short form video.
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 9:00-10:00 AM — CRAFT
Ink & Unwind: Get Creative With Alcohol Inks Join Splendor Art Studio for a vibrant alcohol ink demo, where you’ll explore this fun medium! With over 5 years of teaching experience and 5-star ratings on AirBnB’s Virtual Experiences, we’ll guide you through essential techniques and tips suitable for all skill levels. You’ll also learn how we’ve transformed our designs into products for Etsy and licensed them with wallpaper companies. Get ready to unleash your creativity!
Shakeh Boghoskhanian & Arlet Shirvanian
@Chino A
Sunday 9:00-9:45 AM — WORKSHOP
Portals To Your Creativity: Unlocking Emotions, Inspirations, And Your Inner Artist Step into a transformative creative experience with Amy in this hands-on workshop. You’ll dive into poetry through engaging prompts designed to unlock emotions and spark inspiration. No poetry experience is needed—Amy’s tips will guide anyone to craft meaningful poems, demystifying the writing process. Create a personalized portal painting—a visual reminder of your creative goals. Attendees will love Amy’s dynamic teaching style, fostering exploration and connection.
@Chino B
Sunday 9:00-9:45 AM — WORKSHOP
No Debt, No Deadlines, No Problem: How Creators & Innovators Are Changing College College is in need of disruption—it’s overpriced, inflexible, and not suited to today’s life. As a result, many people opt out of college before they start, or they earn some credits, but no degree. Newlane offers an affordable, self-paced, and accredited path to a degree for just $3,000 ($1,500 with an associate degree). No debt, no deadlines—just a smarter way to complete a degree. Join us to learn how to complete your degree, get a behind-the-scenes look at this new model, or partner with Newlane to share this opportunity with your audience.
@Pueblo AB
Sunday 9:00-9:20 AM — SOLO TALK
Drop The Flipping Facade: How To Build The life You Were Designed For Many women feel pressured to follow others’ paths, chasing success that doesn’t reflect who they truly are. I spent years creating versions of myself based on expectations to the point I became unrecognizable. In this TED-style talk, I’ll share how I found peace and power by stripping away those facades. Using my proprietary Life Renovation Methodology, I’ll provide practical steps to overcome fear and define success on your own terms, empowering women to make bold, life-changing choices.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 9:30-9:50 AM — SOLO TALK
What Dreams Are Made Of: Leveraging Your Own Inner Lizzie McGuire Voice For Success Women are constantly told who to be, and in a world of picture-perfect feeds and constantly-changing TikTok trends, it gets even harder to drown out the noise. In this session, attendees will learn how to tap into their inner voice and use her to gain confidence, perspective, and an unapologetic sense of self. We’ll dive into the actual strategy behind overcoming other people’s opinions, building an audacity mindset, and do a powerful exercise on how to rewrite the story you’ve been given.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 10:00-10:45 — 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.
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 10:00-10:45 — WORKSHOP
The Social Shift: Own Your Audience with Constant Contact Join Nicole Stevenson, Founder & Creative Business Mentor, and Kelly Benish, Senior Director, Resellers at Constant Contact, for an interactive session all about how to own your audience, grow your community and future-proof your business. They will share practical and actionable tips for moving beyond social media dependence and creating a full multi-channel digital marketing strategy.
Nicole Stevenson and Kelly Benish
@Pueblo AB
Sunday 10:00-10:20 — SOLO TALK
The 5 steps to Creating a Life You Like Abbie Schiller, goal coach, author, and speaker shares her proven five-step framework for creating a life you like. Drawing from her own experience of transforming her life during a “gut-punch” of a year, Abbie breaks down how to move from feeling stuck (and spiraling) to taking powerful action in a transformational 20-minute talk.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 10:15-11:15 AM — CRAFT
Dried Floral Scapes I will present various ways to use dried/pressed florals and greenery to create one-of-a-kind art pieces. Participants get hands-on time to create their own art pieces using materials provided. This craft can create a calm, meditative space for folks to be inspired and rejuvenated.
@Chino A
Sunday 10:30-10:50 AM — SOLO TALK
How Storytelling Changed My Life And Can Change Yours Too Mary is a life-long reader of obituaries who thought she was alone in this unusual hobby. She collected her favorites—the hilarious, poignant, bittersweet, even brutal ones—and found kernels of wisdom in each one. In 2022, she started sharing her favorites on TikTok, where she was delighted to find that hundreds of thousands of people tuned in for the storytelling and the lifehacks. Join Mary as she shares her top tips from obituaries and how her social media journey changed her life.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 10:30 AM-12:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Opening a Brick and Mortar Store Have you ever thought of opening a Brick and Mortar shop? Or do you already own a shop and you want to see how another shop runs things? Come and ask an expert all of your questions! Get into the nitty gritty of opening or running a brick-and-mortar shop from how to fund it, inventory, POS systems, to employee hiring and retention, and more!
Ask An Expert: Critiquing Your Instagram With her background in photo, video, design and marketing, April Davis has worked behind-the-scenes with many brands including The Alison Show, Cents of Style, TodaysMama and of course her own brand, Haus of Vagina. With over a decade of experience working in social media, her expertise can help you make a few shifts to strengthen your Instagram. Come by for a 5 minute assessment and report card of your social media platforms!
@Expert Help Desks
Sunday 11:00 AM-11:45 AM — WORKSHOP
Leveraging AI for Influencers: The Right Way to Use AI for Your Business AI is transforming the way we manage our influencer businesses, and in this session, I will offer a comprehensive guide on how influencers can adopt AI to enhance various aspects of their operations. From simplifying social media planning to optimizing content creation and audience analytics, I will share concrete ways AI can elevate our influence and impact. Many influencers are intimidated by AI and have no idea how it can help!
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 11:00 AM-11:45 AM — WORKSHOP
Your Rage: Your Business Superpower Women are taught to swallow our rage, leading to autoimmune disease, chronic exhaustion, and anxiety at disproportionate rates. In business, this suppression stifles clarity, directness, and taking in support. But what if we saw anger as radical self-care? As our lifeforce? Join Krissie McMenamin, rage doula and RAGEher founder, for an interactive session sharing powerful tools and exercises to use your anger as fuel for your business, your leadership, your satisfaction, and your health.
@Chino B
Sunday 11:00 AM-11:45 AM — WORKSHOP
A Marketer, Graphic Designer & Publicist Walk Into A Room: A Pick Your Brain Session What do you get when three sisters—each with a unique creative superpower— actually get along and come together? A brand-building dream team! In this high-energy session, Quiana, Ariane, and Lauren share their secrets to help you blend marketing strategy, public relations savvy, and cutting-edge graphic design, into an impactful brand. With decades of combined experience working across industries, these sisters have honed a winning formula that will take you from ordinary to extraordinary.
Quiana Agbai, Ariane Lovell, Lauren Tillar
@Pueblo AB
Sunday 11:00 AM-11:20 AM — SOLO TALK
The Courage To Launch: Empowering Yourself To Move Beyond Fear It’s time to break free from self-doubt and take bold steps toward launching the business or product you desire! The ideas placed within your heart may be the very thing to make an impact, change a life, or unlock someone else’s potential. After this presentation, you will be ready to pursue your dreams in obedience, take inspired action, and make your first steps toward launching! Fear and limiting beliefs are a thing of the past so declare what’s yours because the world is ready!
@San Jacinto
Sunday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM — CRAFT
Make A Junk Journal Out Of Vintage Books & Ephemera Build your own journal from provided materials! Choose your cover from vintage Reader’s Digest book covers with pretty patterns, and the guts of your journal from vintage ephemera: illustrations, manuals, ledgers, photos, sketches, title pages, and the like. These “junk” journals are bound with sturdy wire-o binding and make AMAZING sketchbooks, notebooks, and dream journals. Tips and tricks for what to fill it with will be shared too.
@Chino A
Sunday 11:30 AM-11:50 AM — SOLO TALK
The Midlife Pivot: Creating A Job & A Life By Design On Social Media At 48, I was 25 years into a corporate career—and I hated it. I wasn’t inspired. Every day was a grind. During COVID lockdown in 2020, I turned to social media and taught myself Instagram, video editing, and content creation. 3 years later, I walked away from my corporate life and took a chance on myself–creating a career path that truly tapped into my talents. My talk will inspire others to look at SM with different eyes and for its potential to create their dream job and a life by design.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 12:00 PM-1:30 PM LUNCH
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 12:30-2:00 PM — EXPERT HELP DESKS
Ask An Expert: Paying Taxes As An Influencer Or Content Creator Are you a content creator with burning questions like: “When do I need to pay taxes on the money I earn?”, “What expenses can I write off?”, or “Do I need to set up an LLC as a creator?” We’ve got you covered! Join us and ask all of your tax related questions—nothing is off the table! We will provide practical guidance to help you understand the often-confusing world of taxes.
Ask An Expert: Legal Landmines As A Creative Entrepreneur Bring me your questions! I’ll share actionable insights to protect entrepreneurs from legal landmines they might encounter as they build and scale their unique business, including protecting their IP, structuring the business, creating solid contracts, handling employment issues, and staying compliant with e-commerce laws. I’ll simplify legal concepts to help owners confidently make decisions that protect their business and help them thrive!
@Expert Help Desks
Sunday 1:00-1:45 PM — PANEL
Social Responsibility & Community Building Inclusive community building is not just a trend—it’s essential for fostering innovation, empathy, and long-term success in both business and social spaces. In this insightful panel, we’ll explore topics like navigating political and social responsibility, overcoming barriers to inclusivity, engaging diverse voices, fostering a culture of belonging, and building strategic ventures that are both profitable and impactful for the communities they serve.
Tieko Wilson, Tiffany Alysa Accardi, Gurneet Chhabra, Morgan Spenla, Moderated by Elisa Camahort Page
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 1:00-1:45 PM — SOLO TALK
Soft Landings: A Conversation On Self Care, Balance And Creating An Intentional Life Finding soft landings in our daily lives is imperative to our overall wellbeing. The true balance in life is not finding the 50/50 split, it’s in determining where we can find cushions that feel nourishing and supportive. Alt Summit Attendees will love this talk because they are all multi-hyphenates and the level of burnout that can come when we are not intentional about where we are putting forth our energy is astounding and can be highly detrimental to our overall wellbeing.
@Chino B
Sunday 1:00-1:45 PM — WORKSHOP
How To Make $10k From Your Next Podcast Interview I’ll show attendees how to turn every media appearance—from podcasts to interviews—into revenue. Forget outdated tactics; I’ll provide a clear, actionable strategy to turn each opportunity into a lead-generating machine. This session is packed with real-world examples, debunked myths, and a no-BS blueprint to monetize visibility. Attendees will leave empowered, ready to implement techniques that transform their media appearances into profitable business results.
@Pueblo AB
Sunday 1:00-1:20 PM – SOLO TALK
Breaking Barriers: What We Can Learn From Women Who Paved the Way In Design This talk will celebrate the trailblazing women who broke barriers in the design world—like Ray Eames and Elaine Lustig Cohen—while also drawing parallels to the challenges creatives face today. Their persistence, innovation, and adaptability provide a blueprint for overcoming current obstacles, such as imposter syndrome, gender bias, and the need for visibility in a digital age. We can learn from these trailblazers to break our own barriers and redefine success on our terms.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 1:30-2:30 PM — CRAFT
Watercolor Rules & How To Break Them This is a hands on lesson that is both relaxing and energizing! There are so many “rules” around watercolor, taking one of the most relaxing art forms and making it feel stressful or intimidating to many. In my approach, a sketch is offered to remove the obstacle of drawing while learning to paint. I show participants how much water is needed to get the paint to do what they want it to do, how to layer, and how to create dimension in a watercolor painting.
@Chino A
Sunday 1:30-1:50 PM — SOLO TALK
Tiny Kindness, Big Lessons I founded and curate a collective storytelling project called Tiny Kindness, that shares small stories, of small significant kindnesses. They take place after miscarriages, divorce, and death, at grocery stores, on airplanes, and on doorsteps, between strangers, family members, and friends. And these kindnesses are taking place all over the world all of the time. I want to share how this project was born from grief, as well as five big lessons I’ve learned.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 2:00-3:30 PM — EXPERT DESKS
Ask an Expert: Perfecting Your Book Pitch! (Children’s Books & Non-Fiction Books) As a former marketer turned NYT bestselling illustrator, I specialize in creating pitch decks that pop! With years of experience, I understand what agents and publishers are looking for. If you’re wondering, “What key elements should I include?” or “How can I make my book pitch stand out?” I’m here to help. In our 1-1 session, I’ll offer targeted feedback to refine your pitch and highlight its strengths, ensuring you leave feeling confident and ready to take the next steps toward publication!
Ask An Expert: Working with Manufacturers to Create Your Own Products ASK ME: What kind of products are best for white labeling (meaning which products are best to easily customize to create a collection you can sell)? What steps should I take to find a reputable manufacturer? I can also help answer questions about pricing & packaging. Since this is something I do for brands and influencers, I can help answer pretty much any questions on the subject. It’s a really great way to not only increase your income, but also to grow your brand presence.
@Expert Help Desks
Sunday 2:00-2:45 PM — PANEL
Effective Social Media Strategies Explore effective social media strategies with these seasoned influencers and experts. Cut through social media overwhelm by identifying where to focus for maximum business impact. Learn how to adapt content authentically across platforms. Learn how to create authentic engagement, and tailor content that converts. Perfect for enhancing your social media savvy and impact.
Jacinta Gandy, Megan DiVincenzo, Jazmine Valencia Moderated by Laurin Collar
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 2:00-2:45 PM — WORKSHOP
Mastering Your Breath: Breathwork For Self Discovery & Creative Expansion To me, breathwork is one of the most powerful tools you can carry with you throughout life. This session will help you master breath, unlocking the power to control so many aspects of your life. Perfect for folx seeking to enhance their creativity and productivity, self-discovery, emotional healing, or personal growth. My style is a unique blend of influences: mindfulness, educational, musical integration, and affirmations, visualization, and manifesting and journaling.
@Chino B
Sunday 2:00-2:45 PM — WORKSHOP
Handmade Fonts With Procreate Create a custom font with Procreate! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform your handwriting into a functional digital font. We’ll cover typography basics, explore the best Procreate brushes, and guide you through a step-by-step process to bring your lettering to life as a ready-to-use font. Whether for branding or personal projects, you’ll leave with a custom typeface that’s uniquely yours. Bring your iPad and Apple Pencil, and watch your handwriting become a font in no time!
@Pueblo AB
Sunday 2:00-2:20 PM — SOLO TALK
Beyond Stereotypes: Building Authentic Connections With The Hispanic Market The Hispanic market in the U.S. is a goldmine that most brands don’t even know they’re missing. In this session, I’ll break down why 50+ million potential customers are being ignored and how to genuinely connect with them. We’ll dive into cultural nuances, marketing missteps, and actionable strategies to evolve your brand. This session isn’t just a wake-up call—it’s your chance to tap into one of the most untapped and powerful markets today.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 2:30-2:50 PM — SOLO TALK
Mindset Matters: From Failure to Forbes—Propel Your Business to Success Learn how a mindset shift took me from failure to success, leading to extraordinary opportunities for me and my business, including invitations to the Emmys, the Forbes Coaches Council, and the chance to share her expertise on stage alongside industry giants from CNN to Emmy-winning writers. My ability to help business owners see success from a fresh perspective is key to unlocking your potential, no matter where you are in your journey.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 2:45-3:45 PM — CRAFT
Paper & Paint: How To Make Painterly Repeat Patterns Turn your painterly artwork into repeat patterns for fabric, wallpaper, and more, using hands-on traditional media: paper & paint. From florals to kid stuff, to bold abstracts, learn the analog way to create painterly repeats that have your unique hand. Start from an interesting color palette, learn tips about how to paint and form your repeat, make a hero print or a collection, and how to scan and retouch it later along with ideas for what you can make with it!
@Chino A
Sunday 3:00 PM-4:30 PM – COFFEE BREAK
Take a break, get a snack, and chat with our Sponsors!
@Lobby
Sunday 3:00-3:45 PM — PANEL
Entrepreneurship Let’s embrace the messiness of life + entrepreneurship, and turn it into our superpower! In this panel we’ll talk about the realities of successes and flops, how to create an engaging and irresistible brand, the best tools to boost your business, and what it takes to stand out in a competitive market. Attendees will leave with concrete ideas on how to build a business and connect with their audience and customers in meaningful ways.
Janelle Lucero, Renata Lutz, Marah Alindogan, Moderated by Julie Cole
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 3:00-3:45 PM — WORKSHOP
Upgrade Your Self Care Using Tarot & Astrology What should I prioritize to support my health and wellness this year? What are the energy drains I should minimize? How can I best interrupt/avoid burnout cycles in my life? Self-care can be surface-level, often missing alignment with our soul’s essence. Bubble baths and massages offer temporary relief, but can still leave us physically, mentally, and emotionally depleted. Intuitive tools like Tarot and Astrology offer a powerful way to align self-care with deeper, lasting nourishment.
@Chino B
Sunday 3:00-3:45 PM — WORKSHOP
Human Design 🤝 Instagram: Transform Your Content Strategy In this workshop, attendees will learn how to combine Human Design with Instagram strategies to create a content plan that fits their unique energetic style. This session helps attendees align their energy for smarter content creation. They’ll walk away with a 15-day plan to revive their Instagram, attract an ideal audience, and convert followers into sales. Alt Summit attendees will love this for its personalized approach to building an authentic, results-driven Instagram presence.
@Pueblo AB
Sunday 3:00-3:45 PM — WORKSHOP
Boss On The Money®: Learn To Invest Your Business Income To Achieve Financial Goals Participants will learn the basics of long-term investing to build wealth, including how to select and open an investment account, how to make educated decisions, and the psychology of investing— how to get and maintain the right mindset.
@San Jacinto
Sunday 4:00-5:15 PM — CLOSING KEYNOTE-TBD
@Grand Ballroom
Sunday 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.
Monday, March 17
Monday 8:00 AM-9:00 AM BREAKFAST
@Grand Ballroom Lanai Patio
Monday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM CO-WORKING SPACE OPEN
Need a place to catch up on email and collect your thoughts? Head to the co-working space.
@Peublo AB
Monday 9:00-10:00 CRAFT
Intro To Gelli Printing: Hello From Palm Springs Postcard Making Are you curious about mixed media? Mix it up with Gelli printing — a new and easy way to dabble into printmaking! With reusable flexible plates to layer colors and designs, this approachable technique is perfect for beginners. It pairs well with collaging, lettering, drawing… to name a few. Participants will get an intro to Gelli printing, a fun way to make monoprints, while making a Palm Springs themed postcard that you can customize and keep as a souvenir or send to a friend!
@Chino A
Monday 9:00-10:00 WORKSHOP
Crafting Stronger Hands: Techniques To Alleviate Pain And Strain In this workshop, Missy Graff Ballone will guide creative entrepreneurs of all movement levels through effective strategies to care for their hands and bodies. Participants will learn practical massage, stretching, and strengthening techniques to alleviate discomfort, reduce the risk of strain, and promote longevity in their creative practice. Attendees will leave empowered with essential skills to enhance their well-being and sustain their artistic journeys.
@Chino B
Monday 9:00-10:00 AM ROUNDTABLES SESSION ONE
Twenty-five roundtable speakers spread throughout the Grand Ballroom. These same speakers will repeat in Session Two, so you can visit more than one. See roundtable options below.
@Grand Ballroom
Monday 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.
Monday 10:15-11:15 AM ROUNDTABLE SESSION TWO
Twenty-five roundtable speakers spread throughout the Grand Ballroom. See roundtable options below.
@Grand Ballroom
Monday 10:15-11:15 CRAFT
Bling It On! Master The Art Of Rhinestone Placement Did you know that you can make Pop Art from trash?! That’s right! In this class you’ll learn how to bedazzle recycled candy boxes and turn them into a masterpiece. Learn the basics of working with rhinestones and have some fun along the way!
@Chino A
Monday 10:15-11:15 WORKSHOP
Crafting An Authentic Mood Board And Shot List For Brand Photography This workshop is designed for those eager to elevate their brand through stunning visuals! You’ll learn how to craft a captivating moodboard that captures your brand’s essence and sets the perfect tone for a session with a photographer. Angela will guide you in creating a shot list that ensures you get the images you truly want. Bring your creative energy and let’s unleash your brand’s potential together. Connect, collaborate, and leave inspired with the tools to shine in your next photo session.
@Chino B
Roundtables
They’re Just Not That Into You: Learn Why Your Brand Isn’t Landing Your brand is more than a logo or values. It’s the journey your customers take. It’s your identity, guiding light, and first impression. I’ll simplify branding, helping you overcome analysis paralysis and become a confident market authority. Calvina Nguyen
Outsmarting Overwhelm With Self Compassion It’s time to find a more sustainable approach to your to-do list and your dreams. In this roundtable, you’ll learn simple tools to access the peace, power and personal strength to reach your goals—minus the burnout and self-judgment. Discover how self-compassion helps you: understand messages from your body, make sense of procrastination, soothe your nervous system and amplify your inner wisdom. Learn to do all of this while increasing your impact and your productivity—without the overwhelm. Amy Hackworth
How To Build a Membership-Based Community Join this engaging roundtable to discover the key strategies for building a successful membership-based in-person community. Whether you’re looking to create deeper connections, drive collaboration, or offer valuable experiences, this session will provide actionable insights from real-world experience. Perfect for women in business who want to grow their network, foster a sense of belonging, and turn their community vision into reality! Charmaine Jennings
Streamline Your Creative Workflow: Using AI And Digital Tools for Business Efficiency This roundtable will focus on how creative entrepreneurs can use digital tools and AI to streamline the business side of their work, freeing up more time for creativity. Mandy Corcoran will lead the discussion, covering tools like AI for automating marketing tasks, project management apps for staying organized, and automation tools for client communication. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to integrate tech and AI into their business, improving both efficiency and growth. Mandy Corcoran
How to Create A Powerful And Successful Brand Presence As A Seller on Amazon Discover how to create a powerful brand presence as a seller on Amazon with Alexandria Thomas, a digital strategist with over 17 years of experience. This session will explore optimizing A+ content, product listings, and storefronts to maximize visibility and drive growth. Learn actionable strategies to leverage Amazon’s ecosystem and ensure your brand ranks highly. This session is perfect for current sellers looking to optimize their performance or those ready to start on Amazon. Alexandria Thomas
Murals As A Brand Accelerator For Artists If you’re an Artist, Illustrator, or Graphic Designer who’s been interested in dipping your toes into the world of mural painting, then this workshop is for you! Learn how adding “Muralist” to your resume can accelerate the visibility, growth, and profit of your brand. In this hands-on workshop, Stefanie will walk you through the step by step process of breaking into the world of mural painting and also talk through the logistics of materials, pricing, contracts, insurance, copyright + licensing. Stefanie Bales
Removing The Fear In Business Finances Many entrepreneurs, especially women, feel overwhelmed by their business finances. In this roundtable presentation, I’ll simplify accounting and tax concepts, empowering attendees to take control of their financial health. By removing the fear and demystifying numbers, I’ll show how understanding finances is key to business success. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and the confidence to grow their businesses without financial stress. Damari Perez
Empowering Creators: Leveraging AI for Authentic Content Creation In today’s digital world, creators juggle multiple roles—content creators, community builders, entrepreneurs, and more. What if AI could be your creative ally? In this session, we’ll explore how AI can empower you to create authentic, engaging content without losing the personal touch that makes your brand unique. Learn how AI can help you generate fresh ideas, streamline your processes, and maintain authentic connections with your audience, all while staying true to your voice. Arica Ratcliff
Building An Internship Program Build an Internship Program that creates a pipeline of future employees! If your interns aren’t coming back to work for you or supporting growth of your future intern program, you need to deep dive into this workshop to create a program that does! New to building an internship program and where to start? This workshop will walk you through each piece of creating an internship that you are excited to offer! Tionna Van Gundy, CSEP
Mastering Marriage And Motherhood Without Compromising Your Career As a high-achieving woman, you’re constantly giving to your career, your family, and your partner, often at the expense of yourself. This workshop will help you tackle the real struggles you keep hidden: feeling like roommates in your marriage, hearing your kids complain that you work too much, and waking up and falling asleep to an endless to-do list. You’ll learn practical steps to reclaim what matters and find peace in the chaos. Veronica Cisneros
The Power Of Self-Publishing! A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Self-Publish Your Own Book You have an idea for a novel, a children’s book, a cook book or memoir- now what? In this roundtable presentation, I will walk you through, step-by-step, on how I have self-published books and sold over 80,000 copies. Everything from finding a copy editor, to negotiating with an illustrator or graphic designer. If you are going to DIY your next book, you need a few tools and resources to help you.. Learn how to avoid some self-publishing pitfalls and publish like a pro. Naibe Reynoso
Create Your First On-Demand Class Getting ready to teach your first on-demand video class can be daunting. But when you have the urge to share your knowledge with your audience in a long-form video, you will need to make sure your content is clear, memorable, and informative. Usha Mishra recently launched her first on-demand class and learned a lot of lessons along the way. She is ready to share all of the details of what you’ll need for success, from tools and resources, to content tips and other advice. Usha Mishra
Tips & Tricks For Capturing Amazing Photos With Your iPhone Many people overlook simple tips and tricks that can significantly enhance the quality of photos taken with their iPhone camera. I want to help people feel more confident in their photography by teaching them how to find the best lighting, angles, and poses, as well as share some easy setting adjustments that can make a big difference in the quality of their images. Kathryn Harris
How To Maximize Your ROI At An Art Show/Craft Fair Art shows and craft fairs are one of the best ways to get your work seen, to make new connections and to sell! Unfortunately most people don’t understand how to really maximize their return on investment at these events. I will share all of my insight and knowledge with Alt attendees including: How to prepare for shows, pricing, social media, capturing leads, promoting the event, follow up, etc. Ultimately, I will teach attendees how to get the most out of show, even after it’s over! Flannery Good
Cultivating Trust In Yourself Ever question your decisions? Or wonder if you’re “doing it right”? Self trust is key in success as an entrepreneur and in life. Yet many of us are disconnected from our intuition and bodies. In this class discover how to tap into your intuition and the wisdom of your unconscious mind to make better decisions, cultivate self trust, and improve your results. You’ll leave with practical tools you can use now. Jennifer Priest
What Does This Even Mean? Contract Negotiation For Creative Entrepreneurs We’ll look at typical contract terms, and talk about what they mean for you and your business. I’ll show you alternatives to what is being offered, and how to advocate for what you want to get out of an agreement. Attendees love this roundtable because it demystifies legal concepts and empowers them to negotiate better terms in their business deals. Amanda Schreyer
Skyrocket Your Instagram Engagement With A Simple $5/Day Ad Feeling stuck on Instagram? Join Salome Schillack, CEO of The Launch Lounge Agency, to discover the $5/day ad strategy that turns Instagram into your favorite audience-building ally. Ignite your Instagram engagement using a simple ad strategy that takes minutes to set up, even if you’re starting from scratch—no boosting necessary!! Discover how to turn existing posts into engaging ads that reach the right audience, boost your social proof, and quickly turn newbies into loyal followers. Salome Schillack
Outside Of The Influencer Box: Brand Partnerships For Creatives Why working with brands as a creative can boost your revenue, expand your circle, and increase opportunities. Many artists don’t see the benefit of working with brands or think that model is for only influencers. In this roundtable we will: bust brand myths, discuss the benefits, help guide to find brands that are aligned, workshop the how to stay organized, pitch + build offers, the art of the follow up and how to stay consistent, and how to craft your project, invoice, and maintain relationships. Phoebe Sherman
How Identifying & Harnessing Superpowers Can Propel Your Career Superpowers are specific to you, the unique strengths that you bring to work and life, the ways that you act that enhance everything that you touch. Leveraging your superpowers impacts how you lead, experience your career, connect with clients and colleagues, identify opportunities and make decisions. I will guide attendees through exercises and discussion to identify their superpowers, as well as provide examples of applying superpowers in business, brand and/or career development. Kristen Palmer Bastian
New Launch: VIVA Rides! Women Driving Women As a rideshare service for women, by women, VIVA addresses safety concerns and offers flexible employment, while fostering a supportive network. Our eco-friendly approach and innovative technology align with the forward-thinking spirit of Alt Summit. VIVA is awesome because it creates a safer, more inclusive transportation option, empowering women every step of the way. Danitza Borges
How To Build, Grow, And Inspire A Team Ready to level up your solopreneur business but feeling overwhelmed at the thought of building a team? Don’t worry—I’ve got your back! Forget the idea that people need to “fit” into a job—let’s find the right people and craft the perfect role for them. In this session, we’ll dive into leadership techniques, growth strategies, and a proven team-building blueprint to help you scale with confidence. I’ll set you up with an actionable game plan to take your business to new heights! Julianna Strickland
Building A Creative Community From A Small Town I have lived in a small town (3600 people) for 20 years and helped build a creative community in my town while also creating a successful career for myself that’s taken me around the world. I would love to help offer ideas to those attending on having a successful, creative life without leaving their small town while also making for a stronger creative community. Not everyone wants to live in a city, and I want to offer guidance on what that can look like. Erin Abbott
Raising Your Voice Through Podcasting Whether you’ve been feeling creatively blocked or fighting imposter syndrome head on, podcasting could be the answer for you to expand your presence. Using your voice to share your work, and stepping into your fullest expression (of who you already are) through podcast content is a powerful way to connect with your potential clients. This might look like starting your own podcast, becoming a podcast guest, or learning how to leverage those experiences. I can’t wait to answer your questions! Carla Contreras
*schedule subject to change
