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.
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: Reddit, Reconsidered moderated by co-lab member Libby Gluck
Reddit has become a primary source for AI product recommendations, and its user base is now over 50% women. We'll explore what that combination means for fashion and beauty brands, and what a community-first approach looks like today.
Café co-lab: Your Own Label: Sarah Shapiro on Leaving Corporate Retail and Staying in the Retail Industry
After two decades in corporate retail — spanning merchandising and digital commerce — and a Substack that got acquired by Puck, Sarah Shapiro is building a new Substack, Private Label, and advising and consulting with brands and retailers. Join us for a candid conversation on what it actually takes to bet on yourself.
Café co-lab: Beyond the Algorithm: Building More Human Discovery
Join Arden Frank Frydman, Elizabeth Cabral, and Julia Perry for a conversation on what discovery looks like in the age of AI, and how taste, context, and human connection can continue to shape culture beyond algorithms.
Café co-lab: The Virtual Fitting Room Revolution hosted by co-lab member Tina Niewiadomski
Join us for an exclusive presentation exploring the future of digital fashion with the founders of DRESSX, Natalia Modenova and Daria Shapovalova. Hosted by co-lab member Tina Niewiadomski.
Colab Book Club: Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life by Emma Grede, moderated by co-lab member Abbey Samet
Our next Book Club selection is Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life by Emma Grede, moderated by co-lab member Abbey Samet.
Café co-lab: Consultants & Freelancers: What Works & What Hasn't, moderated by co-lab member Abbey Samet
Join us for a panel discussion on consulting and freelancing with Allison Henry Aver, Abbey Samet, Natalie Tunnard, and Rachel Webre.
Café co-lab: Why Creativity Matters with co-lab member Libby Gluck
As AI scales output, the ability to think creatively has never been more important. We will explore Daily Creative’s approach and how their simple creative exercises can support and strengthen innovative thinking.
Café co-lab: Getting Curious: How to Spot and Translate Trends That Matter
Join trend forecasters Abbey Cook and Naomi Pollard for a candid conversation on how trends are spotted, interpreted, and transformed into products, brands, and lifestyles people buy into.
Café co-lab: Setting Up Pillars of Action with Benita Conde, founder of Create Radical Love
A talk and guided discussion with Benita Conde, founder of Create Radical Love, centered on setting up pillars of action to help hold oneself compassionately accountable.
Café co-lab: Using Claude as a Job Search CRM and Strategy Partner hosted by Ellie Hamrick, Fractional COO
A behind-the-scenes demo of a real AI-powered job search system, covering CRM management, networking outreach, and opportunity tracking, plus templates and files to start immediately hosted by Ellie Hamrick, Fractional COO.
Café co-lab: Gilt Free: Book Launch & Fireside Chat with Coach Keren Eldad, hosted by Kristy Hurt, Founder, the colab
Join us for a virtual fireside conversation with bestselling author and executive coach Keren Eldad hosted by Kristy Hurt, founder of the colab, exploring the hidden costs of ambition and the cultural shift away from hustle-driven success.
Café co-lab: The Power of Licensing in Fashion
Join us for a conversation with Jackee de Lagarde, colab member and Dehyah Consulting Group Founder, along with Jill Fishman, Interim Chief Product Officer at Michael Kors, Lynn Flynn, WHP Global EVP & Head of the Fashion Vertical, and Maura Regan, President at Licensing International, as they discuss the power of licensing in fashion.
Café co-lab: Member Meet & Greet with Tracy Vollbrecht, co-lab member and the founder of Vollbrecht Adaptive Consulting
Come mingle, introduce yourself, make connections & tell us how we can support you.
IRL: Gilt Free: Book Launch & Fireside Chat with Coach Keren Eldad, hosted by Kristy Hurt, Founder, the colab
Join us for an intimate gathering at Ludlow House for a fireside conversation and book signing with bestselling author and executive coach Keren Eldad hosted by Kristy Hurt, founder of the colab, exploring the hidden costs of ambition and the cultural shift away from hustle-driven success.
Café co-lab: Built to Scale: Retail Growth and Choosing the Right Tech Partners
Join us for a discussion with Erica Guider, colab member and Retail Optimization Partner at Progress Retail and Taylor Purcell, Director of Retail at M.M.LaFleur, as they discuss Built to Scale: Retail Growth and Choosing the Right Tech Partners.
Café co-lab: Beyond the Runway: The $100 Billion Future of Fashion in Gaming
Join Iwona Waluk (Suprivo), in an exclusive conversation with trailblazers Tracy Greenan, Haseeb Fonte and Valentina Echeverry as we pull back the curtain on how fashion and gaming are merging to redefine the digital economy.
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: Brand Spotlight with Reut Ringel, Founder & Creative Director
Join us for a conversation with Reut Ringel to explore her journey as the founder and designer of her New York City fine jewelry house. Discover how she merges sculptural design, innovative materials, and traditional craftsmanship
Café co-lab: AI for Marketers: Cutting through the Hype in Fashion & Beauty moderated by co-lab member Libby Gluck
A grounded conversation on what AI tools are truly useful, where marketers should focus their attention, and how to start learning and experimenting responsibly.
Café co-lab: Consultants & Freelancers: Finding Clients & Closing moderated by co-lab member Abbey Samet
Join us for a panel discussion on how to find clients and close deals with Allison Henry Aver, Abbey Samet, Natalie Tunnard, and Rachel Webre.
Colab Book Club: AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing by Liz Tran
Our next Book Club selection is AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing by Liz Tran. Allison Sepe, most recently COO at Nili Lotan, leads the discussion.
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: Open Doors: Making the Most of Conferences and Communities with Allison Henry Aver, Founder + Executive Creative Director of Letter A
Open Doors: Making the Most of Conferences and Communities with Allison Henry Aver, Founder + Executive Creative Director of Letter A
Café co-lab: Defining Your Personal Calling with Benita Conde, founder of Create Radical Love
A talk and guided discussion with Benita Conde, founder of Create Radical Love, centered on defining a personal calling and applying that information to your professional expression + life experiences overall.
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: Turning Clarity into Action with Executive Coach and co-lab member Hope Beach
Join us for an inspiring café co-lab session where you’ll define your top values and learn how to turn clarity into meaningful action with Executive Coach and co-lab member Hope Beach.
Café co-lab: LinkedIn Strategy for Consultants with co-lab member Megan Tou and guest Melissa Cohen
Join us for a discussion on LinkedIn strategy with co-lab member Megan Tou and guest Melissa Cohen.
Café co-lab: Practical AI: A Collaborative Dialogue with Melissa Cary, co-Lab member and Portfolio Manager
Join us for a conversation on Practical AI, featuring real-world insights on what works (and what doesn’t) from Melissa Cary, co-Lab member and Portfolio Manager.
Colab Book Club: Dirtbag Billionaire by David Gelles
Our next Book Club selection is Dirtbag Billionaire by David Gelles. Allison Sepe, most recently COO at Nili Lotan, leads the discussion.
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: 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.