All co-lab events are free to members. Zoom details will be posted on the day of the event in our private community Slack workspace. All questions can be directed to info@jointhecolab.com. To become a member and receive access to these exciting events, join us here.
*Based on member feedback, we’re shifting our weekly café session to Fridays at 12pm ET, instead of Wednesdays. See you there!
Café co-lab: Brand Spotlight with Tina Yau, Founder of TYVY
Join us for a conversation with Tina Yau to chat all about her journey to launch TYVY – creating beautifully functional bags for women to empower them from work to travel and everything else in between. The brand ethos is a direct reflection of what she values: family, fashion and community.
Café co-lab: From Legacy to Launch: Visibility for Modern Executives with co-lab member Nancy Herrmann
Join us for a conversation with Creative Director Nancy Herrmann on legacy to launch and how modern professionals can build visibility and strong personal branding.
Café co-lab: Member Meet & Greet with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.
co-lab IRL: Join us for an evening of networking and shopping at Manhattan Saddlery
Come network with Co-Lab members and discover Manhattan Saddlery. It's the nations oldest -- and New York City's only -- tack shop.
Café co-lab: Resume Overview with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Join us for a detailed exploration and review of resumes with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab.
Café co-lab: Job Search Strategy with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Join us for a comprehensive deep dive into job search strategies, with guidance from Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab and Executive Recruiter.
Colab Book Club: Dirtbag Billionaire by David Gelles
This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of cutthroat capitalism.
Café co-lab: Defining Your Professional Self and Values with Benita Conde, founder of Create Radical Love
A talk and guided discussion with Benita Conde, founder of Create Radical Love, centered on defining your professional identity and values – and applying those insights to your next career chapter.
co-lab IRL: Join us at the Lizzie Fortunato Showroom
Join us for an evening of networking and shopping with one of our most favorite brands, Lizzie Fortunato.
Café co-lab: Holiday Meet & Greet with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & celebrate wins.
Café co-lab: Growth Strategies for Consultants & Freelancers
Join us to connect with fellow co-lab members, share ideas, and discover new ways to grow your business.
Colab Book Club: All the Cool Girls Get Fired: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top by Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill led by co-lab member Madelyn Ulrich
Colab Book Club: All the Cool Girls Get Fired: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top by Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill led by co-lab member Madelyn Ulrich.
Café co-lab: Office Hours with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Come meet & mingle with our founder Kristy Hurt, and meet other members. Ask your pressing job search questions, practice your elevator pitch.
Colab Book Club: Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business by Selena Soo led by co-lab member Nancy Herrmann
Colab Book Club: Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business by Selena Soo led by co-lab member Nancy Herrmann
co-lab IRL: Join us at the Apiece Apart NYC Flagship Store
Join us for an evening of networking and shopping with one of our most favorite brands, Apiece Apart.
Café co-lab: Sustainable Fashion Now: Still a Viable Strategy?
This discussion will explore the current state of sustainability in the fashion industry in an era of changing tariff policies, corporate strategies, and consumer sentiment.
Café co-lab: Member Meet & Greet with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.
Café co-lab: AI in Creative Fields - Brand, Media, and PR
AI is everywhere, and it is hard to decipher what the truth is and what's the hype. We are bringing together three experts from the agency and in-house marketing teams, who will share examples and cases of AI applications and discuss their understanding of how their respective functions are evolving.
Café co-lab: Sales Mindset: The Three Mindsets That Make Getting Clients Easier with Leah Neaderthal, founder of Smart Gets Paid
In this session, Leah Neaderthal will share the three key mindsets that help you stay confident, focused, and in control, even when the market feels uncertain.
Café co-lab: Member Meet & Greet with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.
Café co-lab: Live Shopping’s Edge Over Traditional eCommerce
In this panel, creators, brands, and industry innovators will unpack why live shopping is winning with today’s audiences—especially Gen Z and Millennials who crave connection, authenticity, and those can’t-miss “buy it now” moments. Moderated by co-lab member Kori Dyer Mastroieni.
Café co-lab: Understanding and Following Your Intuition with Benita Conde, founder of Create Radical Love
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.
Café co-lab: Sell Your Ideas with Madeline Schwarz and Nicole Heim
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.
Café co-lab: Office Hours with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Come meet & mingle with our founder Kristy Hurt, and meet other members. Ask your pressing job search questions, practice your elevator pitch.
Café co-lab: Working in Sport
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.
Café co-lab: Job Search Strategy with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Join us for a comprehensive deep dive into job search strategies, with guidance from Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab and Executive Recruiter.
Café co-lab: The Business Case for Inclusion
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.
Café co-lab: Member Meet & Greet with Kristy Hurt, Founder of the co-lab
Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.
Café co-lab: Executive Networking – Meet and Connect in Real Time hosted by co-lab member Ami Watkin
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.
Café co-lab: Brand Voice & Beyond: Freelance Copywriting in Fashion
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.
Café co-lab: Permission to Pivot: What Happens When You Trust Yourself
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.
Café co-lab: The Art Of The Cold Call
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.
Café co-lab: The Reality of Start-up Roles: Flexibility, Ownership & Accountability with Advika Aggarwal and Megan MacDonald
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.
Café co-lab: Investing 101: A Guide to Building Your Financial Future with Morgan Newman
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.