SLASHIE SUMMIT 2022

450 West 31st Street,New York NY 10001

14 May, 2022

Description

Collaborative and immersive experience that empowers creators and entrepreneurs to uncover their purpose and achieve financial independence. SLASHIE SUMMITA collaborative, inclusive and immersive summit that empowers hustlers, doers and creators to uncover their purpose and achieve financial independence despite the stigma behind creative aspirations. WHO IS A SLASHIE?Slashies are generally members of the millennial demographic, who choose to include various ‘side hustles’ in their professional titles to which they devote their time—in addition to their nine-to-five. Our community thrives when more creative minds and independently-led companies join the conversation, and that’s why we ourselves are Slashies. We are a group of South Asian Slashies who celebrate "non-traditional" career paths and seek to redefine professional success. The summit is an inclusive space welcoming male allies, gender non-conforming, queer, and transgender individuals of South Asian and Asian American descent. OUR PURPOSEGiven the traditional expectations of careers for South Asians, Slashie Summit aims to inspire those in and beyond our network to value their creative pursuits beyond the status quo. Our goal is to create a diverse, collaborative space amongst creatives and enthusiasts who want to be a part of the South-Asian Slashie movement. OUR CORE VALUES WHAT TO EXPECTAfter two years of building our community digitally through SlashieConnects.co and just in time for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Slashie Summit is back at a time when creatives and entrepreneurs need connection the most on Saturday, May 14th in New York City. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that the value of human connection and supporting one another cannot be underestimated. This is why the theme for this year's summit is Community Over Competition. Join us for a celebration of creativity that persisted and network in person to strengthen the communities we've built. We’re looking forward to hosting 300+ South Asian Slashies in Hudson Yards on May 14th. This one-day experience will bring together creatives united in their desire to build a safe, inclusive and supportive community. TICKETING OPTIONS ALL-IN TICKET SLASHIE: [$300] *Early Bird Special $250 (Ends 4/30) Join a full day of panel discussionsShop our curated small biz marketplace Try food & beverages from local vendorsExperience a live pitch event Make unforgettable connections with doers, creators, and hustlers at the Slashie Social — networking cocktail hour with bites and bubblySOCIAL TICKET: [$125] Experience a live pitch event Make unforgettable connections with doers, creators and hustlers at the Slashie Social — networking cocktail hour with bites and bubbly SUMMIT PROGRAMMING (10am-5pm)Living in Transition: Navigating Mental Health This panel brings the community together for a conversation around navigating mental health during transitional times. We’ll dive deeper into advocating for yourself, setting boundaries, and relying on your community for support. Confidence: A Superpower in Business This panel brings the community together for a conversation on showing up as your authentic self and cultivating your confidence. We’ll dive deeper into carving your own path, dealing with criticism and taking risks in your personal and professional life. NFTs & Web3: The Power in Community This panel brings together the community for a deep dive on NFT’s. We’ll discuss what they are, how to navigate this space as both a creator and consumer and how to build financial freedom with cryptocurrency. How We Built This, Slashie Edition: The Emergence of Beauty Brands This panel brings together beauty brand founders for a conversation on how they built culturally relevant beauty and skincare brands. The Virality of Video: Uplifting Communities & Collaborations This panel brings together the community for a practical discussion on scaling your side hustle with video. We’ll discuss the importance of having a video strategy, how to navigate collaborations and tips on achieving virality. Partnerships 101: The Ups and Downs of Paid Content Partnerships on social media are no easy feat to figure out. From the pitching to negotiating to creating the content, posting it and then analyzing the data, it takes years and years of trial and error. Share your best kept secrets and hardest moments with living a public life. Be the CEO Your Parents Always Wanted You to Marry: Slashie Edition This panel brings together South Asian CEO’s for a candid discussion on entrepreneurship, authentic leadership, the realities of burnout and what building publicly feels like. Creativity Beyond the Realms of Social Media Culture drives creativity. This panel brings together the dreamers and the doers for a lively discussion on monetizing your passion and creating products that make an impact. The Balancing Act of Being a Slashie This panel brings together Slashies from all stages of their journeys to have a candid conversation about the realities of being a multi-hyphenate creator. SHARK TANK-STLYE PITCH OFF (6-9pm)For the first time ever at Slashie Summit, we are hosting a Shark Tank-style pitch-off — led by @Chai.Capital — for startups seeking funding and mentorship opportunities. If you’re an early stage company, this is your chance to pitch your company and mission to a panel of top investors & founders (to be announced) LIVE during the event. If you’re interested, apply here by May 1st 11:59pm EST to be considered. The winner(s) receive an investment and mentorship. SLASHIE MARKETPLACE When you buy from a South Asian-owned business, your $$$ goes directly back to the community. You help cultivate badass South Asian brands and encourage creators to follow their dreams. That’s why we are so excited to host 18+ brand partners at Slashie and beyond. FOOD & BEVERAGES Creativity calls for fuel! We have all our Slashie needs in mind for grub and will be providing light breakfast, lunch, snacks and dessert at the summit. We’ll also provide small bites and bubbly at the networking cocktail hour! FAQsWhat do I need to bring? Aside from your enthusiasm to learn and meet new people, please bring your ticket (printed or mobile is fine) and valid photo/state ID. P.S. The venue has tight security and all attendees must present a photo I.D. to gain access, so don’t forget yours! What should I wear? We have a stacked agenda and a full day of learning, networking, and fun, so we encourage you to keep it cute and comfortable (and check the weather, so you’re prepared!)! If you need some inspiration, check out our S/ashie Summit: What to Wear Pinterest board for ideas. Where should I stay? There are tons of hotel options in close proximity to the Slashie Summit venue. *We are releasing a hotel block at The New Yorker Hotel very soon.* Casamia — walking distance 0.3 mile New Yorker — 0.5 mile Hotel Penn — 0.6 mile Fairfield Times Square — 0.6 mile Catchet — 0.6 mile GEM Hotel — 0.7 mile Hotel Riu — 0.9 mile Hyatt Place New York/Midtown — 1 mile How do I get to the summit? The Slashie Summit is being held at Location05 in Hudson Yards (450 West 31st Street, New York, NY - 7th FL). Depending where you are staying, you can take a Lyft/Uber/Taxi, walk over or take public transportation. There are several train stations just a short walk away: 7 at 34th St - Hudson Yards (3 blocks away) A, C, E at 34 St - Penn Station (3 avenues away) Will you feed me? Creativity calls for fuel! We have all our Slashie needs in mind for grub and will be providing breakfast, lunch, snacks and dessert at the summit. We’ll also provide our Slashie Social guests with small bites, beer, wine and dessert! A big thanks to our food/beverage partners — to be announced soon. Why are tickets non-refundable? In order for Slashie Summit to be a positive experience for all, ticket sales are vital to ensure all panels, programming and networking opportunities are planned with a final headcount so each attendee receives the best possible experience. While tickets are non-refundable, we are happy to transfer your ticket from one slashie to another — please send us an email so we can sort this out seamlessly. Will you sell tickets at the door? Depending on the number of tickets sold, the venue's limtations on space, and COVID restrictions, we may open tickets sold at the door, but it will be a gametime decision. Will you take photos and videos of me? By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Brown Girl Magazine, Inc and its affiliates and representatives. THANKSThe Slashie Summit would not have been possible without the core team, our line-up of influential speakers and moderators, diverse vendors and sponsors, food and beverage partners, our mighty small businesses and you, the attendees! We've taken the love, feedback and advice from our Slashie community and hope to execute a purpose-driven summit that is open and inviting to all. All your likes, shares, comments, and messages matter. Please reach out to us with questions, thoughts on collaborations and partnerships and any concerns you have at [email protected]. See you at Location05 on Saturday, May 14th. Lot's of love from the Slashie team! #BeASlashie #SlashieSummit