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SUMMARY:INTRAPRENEURSHIP: Leveraging Team Creativity for Innovation & Growth
DESCRIPTION:General Assembly Chicago brings a FREE event to Catalyst Ranch – INTRAPRENEURSHIP: Leveraging Team Creativity for Innovation & Growth. \nThe landscape of economic\, social and environmental issues in the world calls for new\, creative and innovative approaches to business. Markets are shifting as people and technology are driving trends that leave behind the traditional model of profit-maximizing businesses. Creatives now possess an important competitive advantage that they can put to action at their organizations\, not only for their own success\, but also for profit and social impact. \nWe can leverage creativity by nurturing entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship\, or simply developing our own creative leadership skills to benefit career advancement or bring innovative approaches to our organizations. \nThis event seeks to inspire creative leaders through the success stories of real people and companies that are using creativity as a catalyst for innovation and growth.\nLearn about:\n\nMultidisciplinary collaboration that leads to innovation\nThe integration by design of sustainability in business\nSocial responsibility beyond checking a corporate box\nUsing culture as differentiation and competitive advantage\nAdapting new technologies to local realities\nCreative thinking to build talent\, consumer base and new markets\n\n\nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/intrapreneurship-leveraging-team-creativity-for-innovation-growth/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Meetup,Networking,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Brainstorming: Finding your purpose - real people\, real conversations
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter brings the Brainstorming series to Catalyst Ranch to foster real conversations among real people. The evening’s theme: Finding your purpose . \n \n\nHave you ever had an open and honest conversation with someone you didn’t know and felt completely energized? \nHave you ever wondered how to find people to discuss meaningful topics that don’t relate to sports or the weather? \nThis isn’t an event where you are given a drink ticket and thrown to the wolves. \nWe have real conversations and meet real people. \nNone of that “what do you do?” or “wow that weather outside was something”… \nThis is a brainstorm\, where people come together to think deeply and speak openly.\n \nBrainstorming is an event that is focused on bringing people together to talk about a specific theme\, cultivate community\, and hopefully inspire personal and professional growth. This month we are focusing on the topic of finding your purpose. \nThe event (doors open at 6:15 PM\, to provide time for refreshments and icebreakers) consists of breakout and group brainstorming sessions and to discuss specific questions related to the theme of the event. \nBrainstorming events are limited in size to promote authentic relationships and building community. Get your ticket ASAP if you are planning to attend. \nTicket prices increase on the Monday before the event.  \n  \n— \nHosted by:\nDr. Benjamin Ritter is a Chicago based social entrepreneur\, coach\, consultant\, mentor\, and expert in the fields of personal and professional internal leadership development. \nThroughout his career he has worked in the areas of hospitality\, the entertainment industry\, public health\, education\, childcare\, healthcare\, and personal and professional development\, constantly seeking new experiences to learn more about the world\, and himself. \nThe culmination of his previous personal\, professional\, and educational experiences led him to create Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting\, a coaching/consulting company that is focused on helping successful professionals find more meaning at life and in work. \nLFY Consulting bases its coaching practices on the unique LIVE system\, which integrates doctoral level applied learning theory\, and curriculum and leadership development research. \nDr. Benjamin Ritter is also the host of the Live for yourself podcast and Live for Yourself events\, author of The Live for Yourself Workbook\, and The Essentials\, creator of The Breakup Supplement\, and a freelance expert and writer. \n\nSee all of Catalyst Ranch’s Public Events here!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/brainstorming-finding-your-purpose-real-people-real-conversations/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking,Talk
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SUMMARY:Classic Cocktail Workshop: A Camp Boundless Pop-Up!
DESCRIPTION:Camp Boundless soaks in the summer and learns how to make some refreshing\, classic cocktails! \nWOW YOUR GUESTS WITH YOUR MIXOLOGY TECHNIQUES!\nWant to learn how to properly make some of your favorite classic cocktails?  In attending this workshop\, you’ll gain an understanding for the entire foundation of cocktail culture.  Through conversation and interactive elements\, you’ll be able to create some of your own faves in the classic cocktail canon.  Join David Mor\, Beverage Manager of Cindy’s Rooftop restaurant and lounge at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel\, in an evening of bartending\, conversation\, and imbibing! \nWhat’s Included?\nAll the mixers\, alcohol & instructions to mix up classic cocktails! Finger foods and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided as well. \n \n\nCamp Boundless offers a variety of engaging\, hands-on experiences for adults who want to explore\, learn and grow. All of our events are a chance to disconnect from your phone and reconnect with discovery. Try new activities\, meet new people\, play games and laugh. Rediscover your childlike imagination and curiosity. \nDon’t stop growing just because you’re grown-up!\nFor more information about Camp Boundless and our Annual All-Day Play Camp\, check out our website! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/classic-cocktail-workshop-camp-boundless/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Boundless,Class,Experiential,Meetup,Networking,Play,Recreational,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How to Activate Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch continues its series of lunch-hour workshops focused on the ins and outs of Meeting Planning with Lunch & Learn: How to Activate Leadership! \nWe are the authority on everything Meetings-related\,\nand we invite Facilitators\, Meeting Planners\, Retreat Programming Coordinators\, Administrative Assistants and everyone in between to get insider insight over a delectable meal. \n \nLunch & Learn: How to Activate Leadership Through Planning and Facilitating Your Meeting\nA meeting can be a powerful leadership tool driving change in your culture\, bringing out the best in people\, expanding what’s possible. Yet\, often people don’t like them or know how to use them strategically. How you think about and approach them makes all the difference. When your meeting really\, really needs to make a difference\, what can you do to shift how people think and act? \nJoin us to explore:\n\nCreating an environment in which others are engaged and own the meeting outcome you seek to produce\nActivating ownership\, leadership through how you plan and conduct meetings\nA model for using a meeting as a focal point for a process to shift mindsets and have conversations you have not had before together\n10 common meeting traps to avoid\n\nThis session is ideal for anyone involved in planning a meeting – meeting planners\, administrative assistants\, office managers\, department or firm managers or leaders\, facilitators. \n\nAdmission price of $10 includes:\n\na two-page handout summarizing key points;\na mouth-watering meal from our catering partner Big Delicious Planet!\nall ticket surcharges.\n\nPlease purchase your admission by Wednesday\, April 24!\n*Please email bryan@catalystranch.com with any dietary restrictions\nClick here to purchase admission!\n\nAbout the Facilitator: Jackie Sloane\, MCC  \n Jackie Sloane loves working with people to cultivate leadership around them and expand what’s possible through how they use meetings\, and engage others. She is a seasoned executive coach and consultant\, specializing in enhancing ability to achieve greater well-being and significant results through how clients communicate\, cultivate relationships\, and lead key initiatives. Jackie has over 25 years’ experience in executive coaching\, leadership development\, communication and organizational engagement consulting. \nThe Transformational Leadership Retreats she co-created\, based on a 6-question coaching model\, have provided leaders a powerful way to utilize the focal point of an event to lead a process to “change the conversation\,” set a new tone\, and co-create new behaviors and practices\, launching culture change in their organizations. She has a background in marketing and has served clients at privately-held\, nonprofit\, public sector and Fortune 100 firms\, in most industries. She has served clients at Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiology\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, Navistar/International Truck and Engine\, PepsiCo\, Plante & Moran and Purdue University Northwest among others. \nShe has two coach certifications\, including Master Certified Coach. She completed the graduate-level Mastering the Art of Professional Coaching in 1994\, and many leadership\, communication and coach training programs\, and is a member of the International Coach Federation. Jackie has a B.A. in political science and completed graduate work at Columbia College. She is a mentor for Chicago Innovation’s Women’s Co-op. \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lunch-learn-how-to-activate-leadership/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn,Meetup,Networking,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago: Talks at Catalyst Ranch in April
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago delivers TRUTH BOMBS and A-HA MOMENTS. Get a full dose at Catalyst Ranch in April!\n \n\nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n  \n \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in April go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization CoderDojoChi\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you effectively contribute to expanding the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in April is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-talks-at-catalyst-ranch-in-april/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Meetup,Networking,Talk
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SUMMARY:CreativeMornings: Breakfast and a Talk\, with Shilpa Alva
DESCRIPTION:CreativeMornings: Breakfast and a Talk\, with Shilpa Alva\nMarch 29\, 8:30am – 10:00am\n \n  \nCreativeMornings organizes stimulating talks over coffee and nosh\, always for FREE and open to everyone. This month the Chicago chapter of this international breakfast lecture series for the creative community comes to Catalyst Ranch\, giving the mic to Shilpa Alva\, Founder and Executive Director of Surge for Water. \n \nIn 2008\, CreativeMornings was born out of a desire for an ongoing\, accessible event for New York’s creative community. The concept was simple: breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month. Every event would be free of charge and open to anyone. \nToday\, attendees gather in cities around the world to enjoy fresh coffee\, friendly people\, and an international array of breakfast foods. Volunteer hosts and their team members organize local chapters that not only celebrate a city’s creative talent\, but also promote an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. \nFrom design legends to hometown heroes\, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme. CreativeMornings‘ Chicago team is seven years strong and host at Catalyst Ranch for the second time with Shilpa Alva. \nCreativeMornings remains free thanks to the support of local partners\, generous venues\, and longterm global partners. \nEveryone is welcome. \nEveryone is creative. \nJust register beforehand to reserve your spot. \nClick below to RSVP\, beginning Monday March 25!\n \n\nCreativeMornings March Theme: Water\nIt’s the main source of all life. The lifeblood element that makes up 60% of our bodies.\nIt’s the liquid that we don’t drink enough of\, yet waste effortlessly.\nIt’s home to millions of species\, mysteries\, and undiscovered knowledge.\nWe know more about the stars in the sky than the depths of our oceans.\nWe can use it to save lives. If used foolishly\, it can take lives.\nWe think there is an abundance\, yet only one percent can be touched. If we don’t protect our waters\, then what will happen to life? \nAbout the Speaker\nShilpa Alva is the Founder and Executive Director of Surge for Water\, a Chicago based nonprofit organization that has provided safe water and sanitation solutions to 1 million people in 11 countries. The spark that led Shilpa to the founding of Surge\, started when she was just 7 years old\, while visiting extended family in India. However\, after graduating from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Chemical Engineering\, she joined the Corporate world. From here\, she enjoyed rapid early career success\, earned her MBA\, and continued up the Corporate ladder. \nEventually\, Shilpa came to the hard realization that she was not living in true alignment with her purpose. This led to Surge’s eventual founding and to her leaving a successful career and secure lifestyle. This leap of faith has lead to great things\, both through the joy she experiences in her daily purpose-driven life and through the communities who benefit from Surge’s work every single day. In addition to her passion for safe water and global development\, Shilpa loves to travel to new countries\, read\, practice yoga\, meditate\, and dance offbeat. \nEveryone is creative. \nA creative life requires bravery and action\, honesty and hard work. We are here to support you\, celebrate with you\, and encourage you to make the things you love. \nWe believe in the power of community. We believe in giving a damn. We believe in face-to-face connections\, in learning from others\, in hugs and high-fives. \nWe bring together people who are driven by passion and purpose\, confident that they will inspire one another\, and inspire change in neighborhoods and cities around the world. \nEveryone is welcome. \n \n\n\nSee more public offerings at Catalyst Ranch by clicking the logo below.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/creativemornings-breakfast-and-a-talk-with-shilpa-alva/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T200000
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SUMMARY:Technology for Social Good Panel
DESCRIPTION:On March 21st\, Net Impact Chicago (NIC) is partnering up with Catalyst Ranch to host a Technology for Social Good panel discussion that will explore how various people in non-profits and for-profit organizations work to leverage technology in order to increase social good for communities and society  from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. \nPanelists that work in non-profit\, consulting\, and for-profit will share their wide ranging perspectives and experiences and answer any questions the audience may have. \nSpeakers include:\nDanny Scott (Cara) – Since 2012\, Danny has worked closely with local non-Profit Cara Chicago\, an organization dedicated to shifting the trajectory of joblessness (and many of the issues surrounding it) in Chicago. Both in his role as the Associate President and as a broader advocate of Cara\, Danny has been able to bring additional insight\, perspective\, and resources to Cara\, most recently fostering a connection between his employer\, Slalom\, directly to the work and mission Cara looks to accomplish. \nCameron Croft (All A-Board Alliance and asenda) – Cameron Croft is an active social entrepreneur who believes technology is a powerful force for good. He is the founder of asenda.org and president of the All A-Board Alliance\, where he promotes nonprofit service as essential to developing future leaders. A natural connector and lifelong learner\, Croft’s experience in engineering\, finance\, and education has helped companies like Eventbrite\, SoFi\, Shiftgig and Youtopia launch and expand into new markets. \nCaleb Catalano (Slalom Consulting and University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute) – Caleb is a passionate analytics thought leader focused on bringing new technology to market in creative and interesting ways. He continues to look for opportunities to partner with non-profit and educational entities to help increase analytics capability and capacity. He is currently a Solution Architect in Slalom Consulting’s Data & Analytics Practice. \nLizzy Engele (LinkedIn) – Lizzy is an activist\, creative\, and life-long learner in the corporate and social impact communities. She is the co-founder and executive director of MakerGirl\, a 501c3 that has educated over 3\,000 girls in STEM\, and she uses her nonprofit knowledge at LinkedIn as a Nonprofit Account Executive. She is a member of Park Community Church where she serves in the children’s ministry\, and she also enjoys staying active and biking. Her passion for technology stems from how she’s witnessed its capability to bring people together for economic opportunity as well as building and supporting visionary companies. \nThe panel will be moderated by Ben Hwang\, a member of the Net Impact Chicago Leadership Team. \nFood and drinks will be provided. \nReach out to info@netimpactchicago.org if you have any additional questions.  \n \n  \nNet Impact is an international community of more than 30\,000 changemakers who are using our jobs to tackle the world’s toughest problems. We put our business skills to work for good in every sector\, showing the world that it’s possible to make a net impact that benefits not just the bottom line\, but people and planet too. \n  \nFor more opportunities to visit Catalyst Ranch\, click here to see our upcoming Public Events!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/technology-for-social-good-panel/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Panel Discussion,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:OfficeNinjas Admingling: Expanding Your Role
DESCRIPTION:What’s Admingling?\nNetworking for Admins and Workplace Operators in Chicago\, IL\nPowered by collective intelligence\, OfficeNinjas’ Admingling events provide admin pros and workplace operators with the time\, space\, and inspiration to grow their networks and level up their careers. Interesting venues\, unexpected discussion topics\, and delicious food and drinks are all part of Admingling’s secret sauce\, but Ninjas are the key ingredient. \nMore structured than a happy hour but more social than a workshop\, an Admingling event harnesses the power of our community’s collective intelligence. Every after-work event is unique; we work with Ninjas in each host city to pick a space that’s both comfortable and inspiring. Everything from the discussion topics to the cocktails are chosen with local perspective. Attendees share ideas\, trade tips\, and walk away with actionable solutions and a stack of new professional contacts. \n \nThis Quarter’s Theme: Expanding Your Role\nNinjas must identify what they need to stay relevant — and advocate for it.\nWant to see Darwin’s theory in action? Keep an eye on your company’s org chart. The message is simple: adapt\, evolve\, and succeed. As the workplace changes\, a Ninja must continually evaluate their role\, skill set\, and the unique value they bring to the table. \nYou sense that change is on the horizon — maybe you’re already seeing it play out at your company. In this month’s Admingling event\, we’ll discuss how Ninjas can stay ahead of the curve and gain the skills needed to remain competitive and in-demand. \n  \nEnjoy an evening of drinks\, tasty bites courtesy of City Barbecue\, and what promises to be a lively discussion!\n  \nAre you an administrative professional?! Join OfficeNinjas for their upcoming Admingling event on March 19. For more information and to register\, see https://officeninjas.com/admingling-in-chicago/.\n  \n \nOfficeNinjas® recognizes admins and workplace operators for the curious\, engaged\, forward-thinking professionals they are. We exist to provide vital educational content\, vendor vetting\, networking events\, and industry insights to ensure they have every opportunity to lead a valued and fulfilling professional life. \n  \n\nSee more public offerings at Catalyst Ranch by clicking the logo above!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/officeninjas-admingling-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:KEWN Holiday Event with Professor Janice Eberly
DESCRIPTION:KEWN Holiday Event with Professor Janice Eberly: Kellogg Exectuive Women’s Network hosts a holiday networking event and presentation. \n \n“Why Worry? The Tenets of US Economic Policy in a Strong Economy.”\nHow will the composition of Congress post mid-term elections impact economic policy? \nWhat challenges will women in public leadership face? \nUnemployment is at historic lows\, and economic growth seems back on track. So\, why is current US policy so controversial? \nPlease join KEWN members and guests for a special holiday gathering at Catalyst Ranch\, a unique\, woman-owned event venue in the West Loop\, for a special presentation by Janice Eberly\, the James R. and Helen D. Russell Professor of Finance and former Chair of the Finance Department. \n  \nProfessor Eberly\, is a former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury\, confirmed by the US Senate. She recently spoke at the Federal Reserve’s annual policy conference in Jackson Hole\, and is well positioned to address both current issues in economic policy such as taxes\, tariffs\, and rising interest rates\, and the opportunities and challenges women face in these public leadership positions. \nThis will be an opportunity to connect with both old and new friends and share the joy and spirit of the season with a glass of wine and appetizers\, and enjoy this special presentation by Janice Eberly. We hope you will join us!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/kewn-holiday-event-with-professor-janice-eberly/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180824T100000
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SUMMARY:CreativeMornings FREE event: Breakfast and a Talk with Jenna Benn Shersher
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast and a Talk! CreativeMornings Live with Jenna Benn Shersher\n \nThe Chicago chapter of this international breakfast lecture series for the creative community comes to Catalyst Ranch\, giving the mic to Jenna Benn Shersher\, a 36-year-old cancer survivor and Founder and Executive Director of Twist Out Cancer. \n \nIn 2008\, CreativeMornings was born out of a desire for an ongoing\, accessible event for New York’s creative community. The concept was simple: breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month. Every event would be free of charge and open to anyone. \nToday\, attendees gather in cities around the world to enjoy fresh coffee\, friendly people\, and an international array of breakfast foods. Volunteer hosts and their team members organize local chapters that not only celebrate a city’s creative talent\, but also promote an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. \nFrom design legends to hometown heroes\, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme. CreativeMornings’ Chicago team is seven years strong and host at Catalyst Ranch for the first time with this event. \nCreativeMornings remains free thanks to the support of local partners\, generous venues\, and longterm global partners. \nEveryone is welcome. \nEveryone is creative. \nJust register beforehand to reserve your spot. \nClick here to start registering on Monday Aug 20!\n \nCreativeMornings Manifesto\nEveryone is creative. \nA creative life requires bravery and action\, honesty and hard work. We are here to support you\, celebrate with you\, and encourage you to make the things you love. \nWe believe in the power of community. We believe in giving a damn. We believe in face-to-face connections\, in learning from others\, in hugs and high-fives. \nWe bring together people who are driven by passion and purpose\, confident that they will inspire one another\, and inspire change in neighborhoods and cities around the world. \nEveryone is welcome. \nAbout the Speaker\nJenna Benn Shersher\, the Founder and Executive Director of Twist Out Cancer\, is a 36 year old cancer survivor\, civil rights advocate\, world traveler and tiny twister who dreams big. In December 2010\, Jenna was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder called Grey Zone Lymphoma that at the time affected fewer than 200 people. Instead of surrendering to cancer\, she was determined to find meaning in her suffering. In the course of her fight\, Jenna figured out creative ways to leverage social media to process her experience\, and in turn create a community that became invested in her fight. In the course of a year\, Jenna battled cancer and founded the nonprofit Twist Out Cancer. \nJenna’s story was selected as a top ten best read by Mashable. She is a blogger for the Huffington Post and has made television appearances on all major media outlets\, including CNN\, NBC5\, CBS\, ABC7\, WGN and Fox News. She has also been featured in the New York Times\, LA Times\, Wall Street Journal\, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times. Jenna is a mentor angel with Imerman Angels\, and was an Honored Hero and advocate for Team in Training and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is an ROI fellow with the Schusterman Foundation and serves on the board of the Anti-Defamation League. Jenna received her Bachelor’s degree from McGill University in Montreal\, Canada and her Masters in Social Enterprise and Administration from Columbia University. She resides in Philadelphia with her husband Dr. David Shersher and their daughter Noa Pearl who is a miracle.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/creativemornings-free-event-breakfast-talk-jenna-benn-shersher/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180718T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20180712T223326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T223326Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Wellness Series: Sip & Sculpt
DESCRIPTION:Summer Wellness Series: Sip & Sculpt\nBeauty Superfoods: How to feed your body from the inside out\n \nWhy wait for summer Fridays to have all the fun? \nGrab a friend\, your yoga mat + join us at different venues across the city for exclusive Sip + Sculpt wellness events.\nCombining mind + body\, a 30-minute express yoga class led by Lisa Scurlock of Gratitude Yoga will be followed by a 30-minute nutrition discussion led by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Maya Bach. \nHealthy “goodie bags” featuring Unicreamer plus a raffle brought to you by goGLOW will be available. In partnership withUrban Allure Events + Velvet Dessert\, light bites + beverages will be served! \nTime: 6 – 7:30 p.m.\n \nSchedule:\n6-6:15 Meet & greet\n6:15-6:45 Yoga led by Lisa Scurlock of Gratitude Yoga\n6:45-7:00 Break for beverages & bites\n7:00-7:30 Nutrition Q&A led by Maya Bach\, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist\nMaya Bach is a Registered Dietitian with a private practice specializing in one-on-one counseling focusing on weight management\, plant-based nutrition and digestive health. Bridal + Wedding Wellness packages available upon request as well as Workplace Wellness Workshops. \nLisa Scurlock is the owner and instructor from Gratitude Yoga – receiving her Yoga teacher training and certification in 2012 from yogaview in Chicago and also her Yoga Sculpt certification from Chicago Athletic Club in 2013. As an instructor since 2012\, she has taught community Yoga classes at various lululemon and Athleta locations\, as well as volunteered for build-ON Chicago and GirlForward.  She traveled to Haiti to teach yoga and dance to under privileged children and has been honored one of Chicago’s top rated Yoga Instructors by ClassPass.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/summer-wellness-series-sip-sculpt/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20180215T032827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T032827Z
UID:14729-1521741600-1521748800@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Hacking Habits and Crushing Goals with Office Ninjas
DESCRIPTION:Everything you do—from the way you manage your to-do list to your email response routine—determine the trajectory of your career. Are those habits propelling you forward or holding you back? \nWhether you need to maintain positive career habits or ditch the duds\, we’ve got you covered with research\, strategy\, tech tools\, and our most powerful resource—your fellow Ninjas! \nEnjoy an evening of drinks\, tasty bites\, and what promises to be a lively discussion! \n \nMore structured than a happy hour but more social than a workshop\, an Admingling event harnesses the power of our community’s collective intelligence. Every after-work event is unique; we work with Ninjas in each host city to pick a space that’s both comfortable and inspiring. Everything from the discussion topics to the cocktails are chosen with local perspective. Attendees share ideas\, trade tips\, and walk away with actionable solutions and a stack of new professional contacts. \nAre you an administrative professional?! Join OfficeNinjas for their upcoming Admingling event on March 22nd. For more information and to register\, see https://officeninjas.com/admingling-in-chicago/.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/hacking-habits-and-crushing-goals-with-office-ninjas/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20180215T032827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T032827Z
UID:14956-1521741600-1521748800@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Hacking Habits and Crushing Goals with Office Ninjas
DESCRIPTION:Everything you do—from the way you manage your to-do list to your email response routine—determine the trajectory of your career. Are those habits propelling you forward or holding you back? \nWhether you need to maintain positive career habits or ditch the duds\, we’ve got you covered with research\, strategy\, tech tools\, and our most powerful resource—your fellow Ninjas! \nEnjoy an evening of drinks\, tasty bites\, and what promises to be a lively discussion! \n \nMore structured than a happy hour but more social than a workshop\, an Admingling event harnesses the power of our community’s collective intelligence. Every after-work event is unique; we work with Ninjas in each host city to pick a space that’s both comfortable and inspiring. Everything from the discussion topics to the cocktails are chosen with local perspective. Attendees share ideas\, trade tips\, and walk away with actionable solutions and a stack of new professional contacts. \nAre you an administrative professional?! Join OfficeNinjas for their upcoming Admingling event on March 22nd. For more information and to register\, see https://officeninjas.com/admingling-in-chicago/.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/hacking-habits-and-crushing-goals-with-office-ninjas-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170627T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170518T003850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T010317Z
UID:14271-1498588200-1498595400@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Get Attune with June - Come to Ignite Chicago and Let Summer Rip!
DESCRIPTION:Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide).\n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \n\n\nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/get-attune-june-come-ignite-chicago/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Meetup,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Ignite-Intro.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170425T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170414T011648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T011758Z
UID:13684-1493143200-1493154000@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Don't be an April Fool - Come to Ignite Chicago and Be Heard!
DESCRIPTION:Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak? \nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \n\n\nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo below for tickets
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/dont-be-an-april-fool-come-to-ignite-chicago-and-be-heard/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Meetup,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170425T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170414T011648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T011648Z
UID:14936-1493143200-1493154000@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Don't be an April Fool - Come to Ignite Chicago and Be Heard!
DESCRIPTION:Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak? \nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \n\n\nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo below for tickets
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/dont-be-an-april-fool-come-to-ignite-chicago-and-be-heard-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Meetup,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170425T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170414T011648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T011648Z
UID:14891-1493143200-1493154000@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Don't be an April Fool - Come to Ignite Chicago and Be Heard!
DESCRIPTION:Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak? \nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \n\n\nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo below for tickets
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/dont-be-an-april-fool-come-to-ignite-chicago-and-be-heard-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Meetup,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170406T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170310T030748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T030748Z
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SUMMARY:The 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do \nwith Danny Schuman \n  \nCome join other Chicago entrepreneurs as we put together a list of tips and tools for entrepreneurial success. It’ll be a fun and productive event to share what you know and learn what you don’t. Each person will leave with his or her own Top Ten to take away and use. \nDanny Schuman has spent the past several months interviewing entrepreneurs who he calls UDOTs: Us Doing Our Thing. It’s the massive and constantly growing group of people who are out on their own\, doing what they love\, what they’re good at and passionate about it\, but aren’t so in love with\, good at\, or passionate about the other side of being a UDOT: the legal\, administrative\, business development\, etc part of the business.  The stuff that gets in the way of doing what they love. \nThose UDOT interviews have helped inform Danny’s to-be-published book on UDOTs\, called The Worst Business Model in the World. They’ve also helped him start amassing a list of do’s and don’ts for achieving success as a UDOT. \nWe’ll use his learnings as a starting point\, and collaborate on a list of tips—things you should always do\, and things you should never do—to help entrepreneurs do what you do better. \nCome share\, get inspired\, and further your journey as a UDOT!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/100-things-entrepreneurs-alwaysnever-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meetup,Networking,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/twist-header-logo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170406T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170310T030748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T030748Z
UID:14887-1491501600-1491508800@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:The 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do \nwith Danny Schuman \n  \nCome join other Chicago entrepreneurs as we put together a list of tips and tools for entrepreneurial success. It’ll be a fun and productive event to share what you know and learn what you don’t. Each person will leave with his or her own Top Ten to take away and use. \nDanny Schuman has spent the past several months interviewing entrepreneurs who he calls UDOTs: Us Doing Our Thing. It’s the massive and constantly growing group of people who are out on their own\, doing what they love\, what they’re good at and passionate about it\, but aren’t so in love with\, good at\, or passionate about the other side of being a UDOT: the legal\, administrative\, business development\, etc part of the business.  The stuff that gets in the way of doing what they love. \nThose UDOT interviews have helped inform Danny’s to-be-published book on UDOTs\, called The Worst Business Model in the World. They’ve also helped him start amassing a list of do’s and don’ts for achieving success as a UDOT. \nWe’ll use his learnings as a starting point\, and collaborate on a list of tips—things you should always do\, and things you should never do—to help entrepreneurs do what you do better. \nCome share\, get inspired\, and further your journey as a UDOT!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/100-things-entrepreneurs-alwaysnever-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meetup,Networking,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/twist-header-logo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170406T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170310T030748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T214147Z
UID:13571-1491501600-1491508800@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:The 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do \nwith Danny Schuman \n  \nCome join other Chicago entrepreneurs as we put together a list of tips and tools for entrepreneurial success. It’ll be a fun and productive event to share what you know and learn what you don’t. Each person will leave with his or her own Top Ten to take away and use. \nDanny Schuman has spent the past several months interviewing entrepreneurs who he calls UDOTs: Us Doing Our Thing. It’s the massive and constantly growing group of people who are out on their own\, doing what they love\, what they’re good at and passionate about it\, but aren’t so in love with\, good at\, or passionate about the other side of being a UDOT: the legal\, administrative\, business development\, etc part of the business.  The stuff that gets in the way of doing what they love. \nThose UDOT interviews have helped inform Danny’s to-be-published book on UDOTs\, called The Worst Business Model in the World. They’ve also helped him start amassing a list of do’s and don’ts for achieving success as a UDOT. \nWe’ll use his learnings as a starting point\, and collaborate on a list of tips—things you should always do\, and things you should never do—to help entrepreneurs do what you do better. \nCome share\, get inspired\, and further your journey as a UDOT!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/100-things-entrepreneurs-alwaysnever/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meetup,Networking,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/twist-header-logo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170328T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170301T005249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T005249Z
UID:14930-1490724000-1490731200@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Bring March in Like a Lion with Ignite Chicago!
DESCRIPTION:Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak? \nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \n\n\nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo below for tickets
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/bring-march-in-like-lion-ignite-chicago-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Meetup,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ignite-Chicago-Speaker-with-logo-in-background.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170328T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170301T005249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T005249Z
UID:14885-1490724000-1490731200@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Bring March in Like a Lion with Ignite Chicago!
DESCRIPTION:Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak? \nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \n\n\nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo below for tickets
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/bring-march-in-like-lion-ignite-chicago-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Meetup,Workshop
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UID:13523-1490724000-1490731200@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Bring March in Like a Lion with Ignite Chicago!
DESCRIPTION:Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak? \nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \n\n\nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo below for tickets
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/bring-march-in-like-lion-ignite-chicago/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Meetup,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ignite-Chicago-Speaker-with-logo-in-background.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170201T235907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T235907Z
UID:14882-1487412000-1487422800@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join C&C in February as we link up at Catalyst Ranch\, an amazing event space in Chicago\, to bring you another edition of community building over a cup of coffee! \nSaturday\, February 18\, 2017\nCatalyst Ranch\n656 W Randolph St\n10:00am-1:00pm (drop in any time)\nCoffee provided! \nCoffee & Conversation is a Chicago-based community of entrepreneurs and innovators who value collaboration and share ideas\, resources\, and inspiration. We can be anywhere along the start-up spectrum whether you just have ideas to share\, are about to start a business\, or already have your own company. Even if you don’t have your own business and just like sharing ideas\, there are takeaways and great connections for everyone. \nC&C holds free\, public gatherings monthly on Saturday mornings\, open to all! Attendees are welcome to work\, talk\, and socialize as much as they see fitting. Come connect over a cup of coffee and join a community of motivated people determined to hustle for their passions. \nTwitter: https://twitter.com/coffeeconvochi\nInsta: http://instagram.com/coffeeconvochi
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/coffee-conversation-2-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170201T235907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T235939Z
UID:13453-1487412000-1487422800@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join C&C in February as we link up at Catalyst Ranch\, an amazing event space in Chicago\, to bring you another edition of community building over a cup of coffee! \nSaturday\, February 18\, 2017\nCatalyst Ranch\n656 W Randolph St\n10:00am-1:00pm (drop in any time)\nCoffee provided! \nCoffee & Conversation is a Chicago-based community of entrepreneurs and innovators who value collaboration and share ideas\, resources\, and inspiration. We can be anywhere along the start-up spectrum whether you just have ideas to share\, are about to start a business\, or already have your own company. Even if you don’t have your own business and just like sharing ideas\, there are takeaways and great connections for everyone. \nC&C holds free\, public gatherings monthly on Saturday mornings\, open to all! Attendees are welcome to work\, talk\, and socialize as much as they see fitting. Come connect over a cup of coffee and join a community of motivated people determined to hustle for their passions. \nTwitter: https://twitter.com/coffeeconvochi\nInsta: http://instagram.com/coffeeconvochi
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/coffee-conversation/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0781.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T212134
CREATED:20170201T235907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T235907Z
UID:14927-1487412000-1487422800@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join C&C in February as we link up at Catalyst Ranch\, an amazing event space in Chicago\, to bring you another edition of community building over a cup of coffee! \nSaturday\, February 18\, 2017\nCatalyst Ranch\n656 W Randolph St\n10:00am-1:00pm (drop in any time)\nCoffee provided! \nCoffee & Conversation is a Chicago-based community of entrepreneurs and innovators who value collaboration and share ideas\, resources\, and inspiration. We can be anywhere along the start-up spectrum whether you just have ideas to share\, are about to start a business\, or already have your own company. Even if you don’t have your own business and just like sharing ideas\, there are takeaways and great connections for everyone. \nC&C holds free\, public gatherings monthly on Saturday mornings\, open to all! Attendees are welcome to work\, talk\, and socialize as much as they see fitting. Come connect over a cup of coffee and join a community of motivated people determined to hustle for their passions. \nTwitter: https://twitter.com/coffeeconvochi\nInsta: http://instagram.com/coffeeconvochi
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/coffee-conversation-2-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0781.jpg
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