I love attending and supporting great mission driven companies & events.
Get Money, Get Paid
Nov 2019
Joined 1,000 women for a 1-day experience that focused on skills you need to get ahead in your career, putting money in your pocket, and helping other women along the way. It was a mix of fireside chats, workshops, and panels, that were as actionable as they were aspirational.
Fast Company Innovation Festival
Oct 2019
Attended the fifth annual Fast Company Innovation Festival that convened thousands of makers and innovators from across the globe—exceptional leaders and doers shaping the future—for inspired conversation, purposeful networking, and meaningful takeaways. Theme: Exploring the power and potential of A CONNECTED WORLD.
Almost Famous ~ The Musical
Oct 2019
Watched my Tony-Nominated sister, Anika Larsen, perform in Almost Famous / The Musical. Written by Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe based on his iconic film, Almost Famous is about a young man finding his place in the world and the indelible characters he meets along the way. Directed by Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin, it features classic hits as well as new songs by Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award winner Tom Kitt.
Rent The Runway @ Luminary
Aug 2019
A fireside chat with Members of the Rent The Runway Executive Team: Scarlett O’Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer, Gabby Cohen, SVP of Brand Development, Communications & Business Development and Jackie Blatt, Director & Chief of Staff to the CEO.
Luminous Speaking Series
Jun 2019
An evening celebrating female entrepreneurship, mentorship, community, and fun with founder and CEO of LIVELY, Michelle Cordeiro Grant, and Luminary founder and CEO, Cate Luzio.
HeyMama Digital Talk
Jun 2019
Interview with Ariel Kaye to talk about growing her brand into a massively successful direct to consumer business.
Ascend Summer Solstice
June 22, 2019
Ascend hosted a beautiful summer solstice event inCold Spring, NY at Dockside Park, on the banks of The Mighty Hudson River. A day of Yoga, Music, Art, Wellness, Food, Drink and play in honor of The longest day of the year.
Greenhouse Open
June 12-13, 2019
Meet the Talent Makers in New York City. The ability to find, attract and hire the right talent is fundamental. Great talent practitioners and savvy hiring managers know they must drive the conversation and change the way companies source, attract and onboard talent.
Dear Manager
May 2019
The state of mental wellness in modern workplaces is bleak — anxiety and depression are on the rise, stigma remains high, technology continues to blur the line between work-life and home-life, and employers aren’t doing enough to combat the problem head-on. It’s time for change, but when it comes to mental health, what does real change look like?
HeyMama // All About That Mama
May 2019
Celebrating Mother’s Day at a summit that features programming from some of the most innovative disruptors in working motherhood, as well as health, beauty and relaxation activities to kick the holiday off in style!
In goop Health –
March 2019
A wellness summit, hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow, a day full of panels and chats with cutting-edge doctors and scientists, thought leaders, and some of the women (and men) who inspire us the most. There’ll are restorative workshops and classes—for the spirit, for the body, for the mind, and for beauty.
HeyMama Lunch & Learn
Feb 2019
Amanda Mintz and I share our insights about common recruiting & HR pitfalls – and, how to avoid them! We spoke to recruiting, hiring and on-boarding best practices while addressing issues like: When is the right time to hire? How to make better hires? How the workforce is changing and where to look for talent now?
4A’s Talent 2030
Feb 2019
How to lead people, business, and culture effectively in the age of accelerated change. This conference is an essential part of planning your agency’s future. To make sure you’re thriving in 2030, you’ll want to make sure you take part in the conversation today.
Ascend New Year Reflections
Jan 2019
An afternoon of yoga, art and self-reflection with renowned yogi, teacher and author Elena Brower. Join us as we explore methods (from her best-selling book/journal, Practice You) for charting a personal course in the new year founded on physical, mental and emotional alignment.
Most Contagious NYC – December 2018
This event delivers a year’s worth of marketing insights, innovation and inspiration in a few hours. Not only a review of the year’s most impactful campaigns – as told by the brands and agencies that created them – it forecasts marketing trends (and thinking behind them) for the year ahead.
Ladies Get Paid – December 2018
Whether it’s through making more money, rising up into leadership, or supporting female-friendly policies, you’ll get the tools you need to deal with workplace politics. With fireside chats, workshops and panels, the content and discussions will be as actionable as they are aspirational.
Girlboss Rally NYC – November 2018
A “Noah’s Ark” of ambitious women. From Arianna Huffington and Girlboss co-founder Sophia Amoruso to Equinox founder Lavinia Errico, Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Hyman, inaugural U.S. Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and too many to list!
Yoga Girl Retreat – November 2018
A five-day yoga retreat led by “Yoga Girl” Rachel Brathen filled with unforgettable yoga, meditation and self-discovery. Twice-daily yoga and meditation, SUP yoga classes, Northshore adventures and a sunset sail.
WorkParty NY
Oct 2018
Hear from female powerhouses in fashion, beauty, media and more. Panelists include fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff; Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson; Michelle Lee, Editor in Chief Allure; Refinery29 co-founder Christine Barberich; and entrepreneur Olivia Perez.
WorkParty LA
Sept 2018
Hear from founders, hustlers and influencers like designer Justina Blakeney,Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson; Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson; Clique Media co-founder Hillary Kerr, entrepreneur Sophia Rossi; and creative director, Whitney Leigh Morris.
Wanderlust
Jun 2018
Unplug. Unwind. Recharge. This multi-city yoga festival comes to Stratton Mountain in Vermont. The festival takes place in the quaint resort village, but there's more than 600 acres of open terrain for hiking, running or kayaking adventures in the midst of the mountain.
Ascend Festival
Jun 2018
Celebrate the start of summer along the banks of the Mighty Hudson River in Cold Spring, NY with a one-day yoga, music and art festival. The Summer Solstice offers a perfect time to recharge and renew. Artisan crafts, food vendors, community classes, music and more.
Time's Up Advertising
May 2018
Mission to drive new policies, practices, decisions and tangible actions that result in more balanced, diverse and accountable leadership; address workplace discrimination, harassment and abuse; and create equitable and safe cultures within our agencies.
Work Human Conference
April 2018
A global movement of people, purpose, and passion dedicated to bringing more humanity to today’s modern workplace. It is a management practice that shows how companies can drive a positive employee experience.
Work Bravely Dinner
March 2018
Forum for HR professionals to discuss the changing workplace and challenges today's employees face. Bravely is an enterprise/ resource to help people tackle issues proactively and constructively.
4A's Talent 2030
March 2018
As we are confronted with a new era of workplace change, the 4A's invites Talent and HR leaders to join us in exploring and defining the agency of the future and the future of work.
Create & Cultivate
Feb 2018
A one-day conference to entertain, enlighten and inform creative women around key topics surrounding the digital space, entrepreneurship & life as a modern woman.
Kripalu New Year Retreat
Jan 2018
Your highest destiny and claim your true purpose, prosperity, well-being, and love. A weekend with Colette Baron-Reid.
Aruba Yoga Retreat
Dec 2017
A five-day yoga retreat led by Rachel Brathen (aka "Yoga Girl") filled with unforgettable yoga, meditation and self-discovery.
Maker’s Conference
Feb 2016
MAKERS is a media brand that exists to accelerate the women’s movement through stories of real-life experiences that ignite passion and action.