A talk and discussion focused on intuition, what is it, how to access and amplify it, how to use intuition to create a more aligned life (personally and professionally) with Benita Conde, founder of Create Radical Love.

Creative work doesn’t speak for itself so you have to speak for it. Join this conversation with Communication Coach and co-lab member Madeline Schwarz and Creative Director & Brand Strategist Nicole Heim for insights into how to get your ideas approved.

Come meet & mingle with our founder Kristy Hurt, and meet other members. Ask your pressing job search questions, practice your elevator pitch.

Working for a sports brand isn’t the same as working in fashion. There’s a different energy, a different purpose, and a whole lot more focus on performance, community, and movement. Hear from three people who’ve been in it—what makes it exciting, what’s unique, and how sports brands are having a major moment right now, especially for women. Moderated by co-lab member Allison Henry Aver.

Join us for a comprehensive deep dive into job search strategies, with guidance from Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab and Executive Recruiter.

In this panel, we’ll talk about what inclusion means and looks like across a few different brands and businesses, and with the lens of how inclusion fits in with the other industry changes taking place (AI, tariffs, sustainability, etc). Moderated by co-lab member Tracy Vollbrecht.

Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.

Join us to network specifically with the executive members of the co-lab community. This event will be focused on building real-time connections with your fellow attendees. Hosted by co-lab member Ami Watkin.

Join fashion industry copywriters Anne Whiting (SKIMS, Good American), Lindsay Denninger (SPANX, Victoria’s Secret) and Christiane Nickel (Alexander Wang, Saks Fifth Avenue) for a chat about the importance of brand voice, human writing in the age of AI, and how to land and juggle freelance copywriting roles within brand marketing divisions and in the fashion industry at large.

In this conversation, we’ll talk with two career coaches who will share the most common reasons clients seek their guidance and offer advice on how to trust yourself when making major life changes. Hosted by co-lab member Allison Henry Aver, Creative Director + Principal of Letter A.

We will be out OOO on January 3rd and resume on July 10th.

Join us for this member led session, where we will share top strategies for turning cold calls into warm leads. Discover what gets responses and how to present your best professional self to make a lasting impression. Perfect for refining your outreach and boosting engagement.

Join us for a discussion with co-lab member and Senior Director of Marketing & E-Commerce Advika Aggarwal and Megan MacDonald, Head of U.S. Wholesale Operations at Papier. In a startup, roles aren’t rigid — they evolve. This conversation will explore what it takes to thrive in that kind of environment: navigating shifting priorities, building with limited resources, and staying accountable when there’s no manual.

Join us for Investing 101: A Guide to Building Your Financial Future, a practical and engaging webinar designed for Co-lab members looking to gain confidence and clarity in the world of investing. Hosted by Morgan Newman.

Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.

Join us for an engaging session with Jennifer Frederick, Career Advisor and Marketer of People and Opportunity, to learn how to overcome resume customization overwhelm by identifying the right keywords, tailoring key content, and ensuring recruiters quickly see your relevance—so your resume gets selected for interviews.

Discover real-world stories, practical tips, and the mindset shift you need to pivot successfully. Led by co-lab member Erica Guider, Account Executive, and Samantha Ozuna, Chief Commercial Officer.

Join us for an engaging, candid and insightful conversation between executive career and leadership coach Theresa Fuchs Santiago and global Chief Brand Officer, Jelena Beliard. Together, they’ll unpack one of the most dreaded interview questions: “Tell me about yourself.”

Colab Book Club: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins + Sawyer Robbins led by co-lab members Claire Steichen and Loree Lash-Valencia

Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.

*Based on member feedback, we’re shifting our weekly café session to Fridays at 12pm ET, instead of Wednesdays. See you there!

Join us for a discussion on selling your strengths for the opportunities you want with Claire Steichen, co-lab member and President, Clear Strategy Coaching.

Join us for a conversation at the EILEEN FISHER Soho store with Carmen Gama, Director of Circular Design. We’ll discuss the brand’s take-back program, Renew, and fiber-to-fiber recycling initiatives powering a more circular future.

Join us for our deep dive into networking strategies, with guidance from Tracy Vollbrecht, Co-Lab Member Ambassador and Founder of Vollbrecht Adaptive Consulting.

Join us as we speak with both AI experts and design leaders using AI in their everyday workflow.  Learn how AI can streamline creative workflows, increase efficiency, and spark innovation.  Leave with practical steps to explore and understand this rapidly evolving technology, plus fresh perspectives for everyday use. Moderated by Michelle Diamond, co-lab member, Knitwear Design and PD Consultant.

Join us as we explore how to respond when you don't agree with Madeline Schwarz, co-lab member and Communication Coach.

Learn how to use GenAI tools to generate a visually cohesive mood board with co-lab member Iwona Waluk. Discover techniques for organizing inspiration and design concepts while understanding the importance of a mood board as a foundational design tool.

In this panel, we’ll dive deep into the challenges and opportunities brands will encounter in 2025, from managing platform uncertainty (like TikTok’s evolving future) to understanding how AI and emerging tools can transform influencer partnerships.

Level up your visibility and impact with Personality Branding with Danielle Hughes, Chief Personality Officer at More Than Words Marketing

Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.

*Based on member feedback, we’re shifting our weekly café session to Fridays at 12pm ET, instead of Wednesdays. See you there!

More and more roles need Creatives to wear different hats, be critical thinkers and lead broader business decisions. This event is targeted for those in the Creative field, but relevant to anyone looking for guidance on how to broaden their influence and talent within their respective roles and have a seat at the table.