The Speak Easy: Women's Work: Detroit Edition presented by Bedrock

1555 Broadway Street,Detroit MI 48226

27 February, 2022

Description

Book launch event to celebrate Women’s Work: Detroit Edition, and to empower Detroit's women of color entrepreneurs. Join Nik R. Cole, founder of The Speak Easy: Storytellers Edition and Judith Norman, founder of START TV, for an intimate in-person gathering of ambitious women of color entrepreneurs to: Celebrate the book launch of Women’s Work: Detroit EditionBe inspired by the entrepreneurial journey stories told by local female founders of colorPartake in a professional services pay it forward donations giveawayNetwork with like-minded women. Great food, cocktails, desserts, live DJ, and vendors are also included. The Speak Easy: Women’s Work: Detroit Edition event is presented by Bedrock, Detroit’s largest real estate developer. Be inspired by real stories told by three Detroit women of color entrepreneurs: How I am navigating business as a first generation entrepreneurManaging depression and entrepreneurshipEverything that happened the day after I quit my job to become a full-time entrepreneur Your ticket purchase is also your entry into our Pay It Forward giveaway contest that awards professional services donated by the following sponsors: Tee CapelFashion and Retail Industry Entrepreneur @TeeCapel Tee Capel is a serial entrepreneur who is dedicated to creating retail opportunities for black owned and women operated fashion and lifestyle brands. The creative behind Fly Behavior, a digital style lounge and founder of DOSE collective, a retail collective for indie brands. Donation: Is your product retail ready? Receive a 45 minute strategy session to discuss ways to increase your product's perceived value and retail positioning. Nyheshia Hawkins-JohnsonNyse Media Studio @nysemedia Nyheshia Hawkins-Johnson, also known as "Peachez" is a Media Personality, Producer, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Host of the Girl, I Dare You to podcast. With an education in Broadcast Media Arts, she is the CEO and Senior Producer of Nyse Media Studios. A multimedia studio for talk shows, podcasts, content creators, and speakers. Donating: 1-on-1 Consultation and 30-minute Talk Show podcast session at Nyse Media Studio. Jessica HollinsSigned By Bleuprnt @sxbleuprnt Jessica Hollins is owner and founder of Signed By Bleuprnt. Signed By Bleuprnt is a social media agency based in Detroit that focuses on removing the intimidation of social media. The agency's services range from content creation to social management. Donation: Signed by Bleuprnt will be donating a 60-minute social media strategy session. This one-on-one session is designed to provide a special business owner with a custom social strategy within one hour. April McKieALM Legacy Legal, PLLC @almlegacy April McKie is the founding attorney at ALM Legacy Legal, PLLC where she helps small businesses and startups with customized business solutions. She specializes in entity formation, U.S. Trademark applications, and reviewing and drafting legal documents for savvy entrepreneurs looking to turn their passions into business legacies. Donation: ALM Legacy Legal, PLLC is excited to be a sponsor for this exciting event! In addition to a free 30-minute legal consultation and review of the selected winner's business, I am willing to offer $500 off of Trademark application services provided by ALM Legal Services, PLLC. MY TOUCH STUDIOS@mytouchstudiosdetroit My Touch Studios is a Digital Production Facility that produces content & events in the areas of Film, Music and Television. Our goal is to provide studio space and opportunities for creatives to bring their dreams to life. This space has been constructed to provide our culture with a space to produce a “Touch” of their own. Donation: My Touch Studios is pleased to provide a 45-minute lifestyle/branding photo shoot to take place at My Touch Studios. Iesha PaulIM Public Relations + Branding @impublicrelationsbranding Iesha Paul is the founder and senior strategist of IM Public Relations + Branding. She has an extensive background in PR, including many experiences working with agencies throughout Detroit, Chicago, and nonprofit organizations in Ohio. Iesha's clients have been featured in outlets such as Essence, InStyle Magazine, Travel Noire, The Kelly Clarkston Show, and more! Donation: 30-minute public relations and/or branding consultation to help provide insight on the best tactics to leverage your brand in 2022! $55 Price includes a digital copy of Women’s Work: Detroit Edition All ticket sales are final. Detroit Black Coffee is a black woman-owned coffee and tea business founded in Detroit. @detroitblackcoffee Kwench Juice Cafe offers a variety of raw juices and smoothies, acai and pitaya bowls, shots, juice cleanse options and a plethora of other healthy and vegan options. We seek to provide delicious and healthy raw food options to the community around us. @kwenchdetroit Threads and Legs is a fun boutique with on-trend clothing and accessories. We are known for our unique legwear and jewelry. @threadsandlegs Face masks worn except when eating or drinking is strongly encouraged.