MEETUP SCHEDULE 2023

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!

SUNDAY AT 4:00 PM

Style Over 40 When you. are transitioning in life and as we age our styles change. Sometimes we limit ourselves from wearing fun and trendy pieces because we think that we are “too old.” This meetup is for those looking for find their style and those that have already established their style identity.
Host: Britta Borden-Tabor
@ Pool Bar

Outdoor Photographers Are you a commercial outdoor photographers? Let’s connect and discuss work/life balance, outsourcing, marketing strategies, etc. . .
Host: Benedicte Lassalle
@ Pool Bar

Social Introverts & Solopreneurs Let’s meet to kickstart Alt Summit in an informal yet guided way to avoid day one overwhelm and those pesky wallflower tendencies (it’s me, hi!). This is an invitation to join a semi-structured, facilitator-led (it’s me, hi) gathering so we can break the ice and spark connections and conversations. Let’s talk about why we are at Alt Summit, what we hope to gain, strategies & insights from past summits, and more.
Host: Rachel Thompson
@Hammock Garden

Business Professionals Want to network with others interested in the latest leadership topics? Join us to share insights, discuss favorite business books, and learn tips to amplify your strengths!! Let’s help each other. I love listening to business books, sharing takeaways, and discussing how we can use the concepts to be better leaders and humans. If you are curious about what might help you, want to share your learnings, or just hang out, please join us! 
Host: Dina Venezky
@ Palmetto Patio

SUNDAY AT 5:00 PM

Women of the African Diaspora The meetup is for women of the African Diaspora facing a unique set of challenges and opportunities in the business world. We will gather to enlighten, encourage, support, and connect with one another. This meetup is a space for genuine dialog that allows melanin-rich participants to converse, reflect, collaborate, and laugh together.
Hosts: Michele B. Occhino and Stephanie Smith
@ Palmetto Patio

Canadian Content Creators A meeting of Canadian content creators where we can discuss some of the unique challenges and trends that come with being a blogger in Canada. A place to share strategies and techniques that are working to build and grow our brands and/or blogs. Topics may include Canadian affiliate and bonus programs, sponsorship tips and page view growth hacks.
Host: Heather Painchaud
@ Hammock Garden

Military Spouses I am a passionate volunteer for military organizations and a military spouse of more than 20 years. I want to connect with military spouses who share my passion for Social Media, DIY, and crafts. We come from different backgrounds and move to diverse places to support our country. 
Host: Betzy Flores
@ Saguaro Lobby (near El Jefe)

Craft + Brew Bring your current craft project (totally optional!) while enjoying a beer and a chat at the cantina! 
Host: Elsa Castañeda
@ El Jefe

SUNDAY AT 5:30 PM

Journalers, stationery addicts, and the like! Are you a paper nerd? Do you love journaling? Have you wanted to document your adventures and experiences more meaningfully? Then cruise on down to bobo Palm Springs and let’s have a journaling meetup. Bring your journals and planners, and let’s hang and get organized before we kick off the week’s events. There are cocktails and dining options on-site ( from Bar Chingona), as well as lots of tables and high-top chairs to mingle and get creative with one another! 
Host: Angie Chua
Bobo Palm Springs

TUESDAY AT 5:30 PM

Creatives of Color A chance for creatives of color to find their next biz bestie, collaborator, client, or power partner.
Host: Aria Leighty
@ Pool Bar

Dolls Doing Business Female entrepreneurs in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industry looking to connect with like-minded Dolls doing business!
Host: Caroline Kalentzos
@ Pool Bar

Women Investing in Real Estate So many of us are making great money through our companies and are interested in or already investing in real estate to leverage long-term wealth! I’d love to meet up and encourage and learn from one another as we expand our money in such powerful ways! I know this financial freedom is available to all of us and excited to have an inspiring convo with other powerhouse women doing the same thing or for those ready to jump in soon!
Host: Erinn Bridgman
@ Saguaro Lobby

Artist and Illustrators Let’s talk talk all things art! From fine art and gallery shows to illustration and surface design. Lets meet up, show each other what we do, and share tips on how to grow our art brands.
Hosts: Ana Bianchi and Jacinda Boneau
@ Pool Bar

TUESDAY AT 6:00 PM

Interior Design, Furniture & Architecture Enthusiasts Of All Ages Are you a fan of interior design, furniture & architecture? If so, this meet-up is for all of us “aesthetics chasers” to gather together, talk about our latest obsessions, our newest digs, that building we love so much, cool ideas to redecorate our homes, meet new friends with similar tastes, organize future meetups to check out vintage markets, estate sales, open houses, trade shows or architecture tours!
Host: Stella Guan
@ Pool Bar

Product Based Business Owners Let’s talk about what it means to be a woman business owner. Do you run the business or does it run you? How do you manage growth/risk, in terms of time, energy and money? What are the challenges of creating, selling and distributing products? Do you get the emotional support you need? How can we help each other thrive and make bold moves? Let’s commiserate, accelerate and then celebrate together 🙂
Host: Erin Sarpa
TBD

Grown-Up Content Creators Over 50 At this point in life, you are feeling your most authentic and ready to do what makes you the most happy‚ in business and in life. Join us for an opportunity to share aspirations, wisdom and life experiences after 50. It will be a time to connect with like minded individuals, create community and think about how we will write the next chapter of our journey.
Hosts: Lori Siebert, Richelle Brigola, Jill McBride
@ Pool Bar

TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM

Latinas. Join us for tacos and margaritas at El Jefe during Tuesday happy hour and connect with Latinas of every industry.
Host: Daisy Romero
@ Saguaro Lobby

Business Owners With Teams. Do you own and run your own business with full time employees? Let’s get together and chat about the specific challenges involved when your business gets bigger and becomes something so much more than yourself. We can share about our day to day with other people running a busy team. Get and give advice on hiring, expanding, or other “bigger business” problems. This is a great opportunity to grow your network by meeting people who have been through a lot and just might be able to help with your next big step.
Host: Arianne Foulks
@ Palmetto Patio

Career Pivoters. For those of us who have recently switched to a new career or are considering it. No matter your age, background, or career move, this is a group to talk with others about what they want to do next and why they may be ready for a change. I recently transitioned from small business owner to project management and now I want to spend more time focusing on my dream as a writer. Or if you are just looking to meet new people and hang out, all are welcome!
Host: Anna Rice
@ Pool Bar

Southern California Creatives. Calling all SoCal creatives! Let’s meet, mingle and grow our network to take back home with us!
Host: Chelsea Stratso
@ Pool Bar

WEDNESDAY AT 9:00 AM

Business Witches Calling all my woowoo witches! If you identify as a boss witch or a spiritual seeker and are into manifestation, energy healing, crystals and all the magical things, this is for you. Whether you’re a seasoned witch or simply woo-curious, let’s call the corners and draw a circle for some cozy time together. Join us to connect on a deeper level and vibe with another soul sister!
Hosts: Mary Williams and Christine Singh
@ Pool Bar

Anti-Diet Culture Curious Women Have a conversation about the high cost of non-acceptance, driven in large part by diet culture. Let’s share what anti-diet culture means in our day-to-day choices.
Host: Ursula Erasmus
@ Palmetto Patio

WEDNESDAY AT 10:00 AM

The Art of Motherhood Prioritize Your Need to Create…even in the trenches of motherhood. This meetup is for the mom who thinks she “doesn’t have enough time” to create, the creatives who are defying this stereotype, and small biz owners/community encouragers who want to support moms in their desire to hang onto their inner creative selves.
Host: Emily Hay
@ Palmetto Patio

PNW’s Unite! Let’s gather to connect with fellow creatives who came to escape the rainy clouds of Pacific Northwest winter, and finish Alt Summit on a sunny note. We’ll share a coffee hour, as well as ideas on the inspiration we’ll be bringing back home into our businesses. We’ll also have an optional content creation moment, creating connections and Reels content to take home with us and share.
Host: Jyssica Leilani
@ Pool Bar

Shopify Store Owners Do you own a Shopify store? Come meet up with fellow Shopify store owners, we will swap ideas, ask questions, share what has helped or hurt our shops and build a network of other shop owners.
Host: Rachel Tucker
@ Palmetto Patio

WEDNESDAY AT 12:15 PM

Podcasters Discuss the challenges of running a podcast and find your next dream guest (or guest opportunity). We will gather at the hotel restaurant. DM Miriam @schulmanArt on Instagram to save your spot!
Host: Miriam Schulman
@ El Jefe