Virtual Town Hall: Equipping Creative Entrepreneurs Through Creative Youth Development
Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PST / 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST
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Join us in discussing the transformative role of Creative Youth Development (CYD) in equipping young entrepreneurs for career success. Entrepreneurship brings innovation and adaptability to CYD, transforming how we shape vocational pathways for young individuals. This integration fosters a wholistic approach to personal and professional growth. We’ll dive into topics such as encouraging young people to think beyond traditional job roles, uplifting youth to take charge of their careers and preparing them to evolve in response to new opportunities.
The Lewis Prize for Music will share entrepreneurship resources and data from their Producing Well-Being report and provide insights into how entrepreneurship intersects with CYD.
Young entrepreneurs will share their perspectives on the crucial role of entrepreneurship in their current accomplishments and future careers. We'll hear about the programs they've accessed and the resources available for other emerging entrepreneurs. They will share their experiences and personal journeys in the world of entrepreneurship.
The session will then move into interactive breakout rooms, allowing for a deeper exchange of ideas among all participants. This part of the event is designed to foster active engagement and collaborative learning.
The conclusion of breakout sessions will involve groups reporting back to the larger assembly, ensuring a comprehensive sharing of insights and fostering a collective understanding of the topics discussed.
Our Expert Panelists:
Anj Fayemi is the co-founder and CEO of Rivet, an AI-driven platform that helps artists and creator teams understand their fans and boost engagement. Rivet has won 1871’s Industry Disrupter Award and was named a Top 14 Creator Company by Business Insider. Anj studied engineering at MIT and Imperial College, with a minor in Theatre Arts, and is an active musician who has opened for Grammy-nominated 6lack. A Nigerian from a family of artists, he founded Rivet to solve the challenges he faced as a creator. Anj has worked at Blackrock and has been featured in Business Insider, Pitchbook, and BuiltIn.
Victoria Standoak is a musician from Seattle, WA who began her career at 17 with The Bridge Music Project, a community songwriting non-profit. Over the past year, she has performed her original music across the U.S., from Chicago to Washington, D.C., and New York. Now 19, she is launching ISL, a business that promotes the idea that no matter your age, you will always learn something new about yourself, your life, and the world around you.
Alonzo Wilson co-founded Delta Knight Gaming and grew up in Clarksdale, MS, a small town with limited activities for residents. From high school, Alonzo was driven to be a part of positive change in his hometown. This passion led him to explore new opportunities, from diverse jobs to meeting new people, all aimed at gathering ideas and strategies to enrich his community. Delta Knight Gaming is his latest venture, using gaming industry resources to offer alternative skill-building, socializing, and educational support.
In partnership with The Bridge Music Project, Future Founders, Griot Arts, and We Are Culture Creator.
Who Should Attend:
This Town Hall is ideal for Creative Youth Development, Opportunity Youth, Youth Workforce Development, and Community Development. It is an excellent opportunity for professionals to network, collaborate, and share successful practices that enhance young people's potential.