Connection > Influence Panel Event

1121 Jackson Street Northeast,Minneapolis MN 55413

30 June, 2022

Description

Social media can be damaging to our mental health as we constantly compare ourselves to celebrities, influencers, or peers, but it can also be an incredible tool for connection, both for brands and individuals. Connection > Influence is a panel event featuring 4 panelists from the Twin Cities community: Sarah Edwards, CEO of Fashion Week MN & creative marketing agency, Some Great People, and local influencerMyka Dixon, TikTok & Instagram influencerJoe Coleman, former Bachelorette contestant and local influencerLarissa Loden, CEO and Founder of Larissa Loden JewelryMaxine Britt, Founder of MX ApparelWe will be exploring the topics of social media, influencer partnerships, and how we need to reframe how we think about and use this platform as it relates to mental health. We'll discuss how connection should be at the root of our social media interactions and how we personally have dealt with the effects of social media on our mental health and day to day lives. You will also have the opportunity to shop an exclusive jewelry collection created specifically for this event in partnership between Larissa Loden and Sarah Edwards! A portion of proceeds from this event and the jewelry collaboration will be donated to Reclaim in honor of Pride Month. The event will also include complementary food & drinks, a pop up from Reclaim with more info about their organization and opportunities to donate further. We can't wait to see you there!