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SUMMARY:Surge for Water: Power of Sisterhood Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Power of Sisterhood: Celebrating Mentrual Health & Connection\nA tea party hosted by nonprofit organization Surge for Water\n \nIn honor of Menstrual Health Day\, nonprofit Surge for Water returns to host their tea party event and foster community. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				From Surge for Water:\n\nAs menstruators\, we’re deeply connected in many ways – our cycles being just one of them. \nTo deepen this connection\, join us for a one-of-a-kind tea party to celebrate women’s health & wellness in honor of Menstrual Health Day. \nThrough gentle movement\, interactive activities\, and engaging conversations\, we’ll cover: \n\nMenstruality consciousness and wellness practices to live happier\, healthier lives from puberty to menopause\nLocal and global issues surrounding period poverty & stigma and ways to make a difference!\n\nSurge for Water is honored to bring this program to you in partnership with amazing local organizations: She Votes IL\, The Period Collective\, & UIC Blood Buds \nWe can’t wait to share a lovely afternoon over tea\, coffee\, and light refreshments. To help set the mood\, “period” inspired clothing is encouraged – but not required. Think red\, pink\, etc. \nThis event is open to all menstruators (pre & post included). Registration includes loose leaf tea from Vahdam Teas\, moisturizer from KraveBeauty\, and a Take Back Bag from For Days. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learn more and register for free here:\n			\n				surgeforwater.org/sisterhood
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/surge-for-water-power-of-sisterhood-tea-party-2024/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Talk
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SUMMARY:Surge for Water: Power of Sisterhood Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Power of Sisterhood: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness\nA tea party hosted by nonprofit organization Surge for Water\n \nIn honor of Menstrual Health Day\, nonprofit Surge for Water spends an afternoon celebrating women’s health and wellness\, on a personal level as well as locally and globally. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				From Surge for Water:\n\nAs menstruators\, we’re deeply connected in many ways – our cycles being just one of them. \nTo deepen this connection\, join us for a one-of-a-kind tea party to celebrate women’s health & wellness in honor of Menstrual Health Day. \nThrough gentle movement\, interactive activities\, and engaging conversations\, we’ll cover: \n\nMenstruality consciousness and wellness practices to live happier\, healthier lives\nLocal and global issues surrounding period poverty & stigma and ways to make a difference!\n\nSurge for Water is honored to bring this program to you in partnership with amazing local organizations: Chicago NOW\, Chicago Women’s Health Center\, Her Drive Co\, Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition\, She Votes IL\, Soulective Pelvic Health & Wellness\, The Period Collective\, UIC Blood Buds. \nWe can’t wait to share a lovely afternoon over tea\, coffee\, and light refreshments. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learn more and register for free here:
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/surge-for-water-power-of-sisterhood-tea-party/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Talk
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SUMMARY:Venus Genius: Book Launch and Mini-Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes the “Venus Genius” author to explore how ‘Your Feminine traits are the Magic of Innovation’ \nVenus Genius: Book Celebration and Mini-Workshop with Fabienne Jacquet\n\nIn this lunchtime workshop\, Catalyst Ranch invites you to meet Fabienne Jacquet\, author of Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation\, newly published in December 2020 and recognized as the Kindle #1 New Release in 8 categories\, including Business Consulting\, Strategic Management and Organizational Change. \nFabienne will lead a short interactive workshop exploring the different feminine traits that produce successful innovation. \nFrom Fabienne: \nIn my 30+ years of experience in innovation and through research\, I observed that creating from our emotions and heart is absolutely critical to design meaningful and sustainable innovation. \nIn this interactive session\, I will demystify innovation and demonstrate how women are naturally equipped to innovate with specific feminine traits like empathy\, nurturing\, inclusivity\, intuition\, gratitude and collaboration. We will discuss the masculine and feminine aspects (including the brain and its plasticity) as both are necessary for successful innovation. \nThose feminine skills are also critical to explore solutions that could better serve women in their specific needs and lifestyles while avoiding the “pink it and shrink it” syndrome. We will explore some examples in health\, finance\, apparel\,…There are clear business opportunities to capture\, by emotionally connecting with women. \n\n\nFor a more in-depth exchange during this webinar\, attendees are encouraged to purchase the ebook or the paperback in advance of the session. \n \nVenus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation explores innovation from different perspectives: historical\, scientific\, sociological\, cultural and practical — all through the feminine lens. It addresses the shortage of women in innovation and how important it is to address this as a first step to inclusion. This book reveals that any innovator can acquire the necessary skills to create meaningful innovation. ‘Venus Genius’ is about celebrating the duality of the feminine and the masculine in all human beings and dares us to activate both energies to create innovation that brings true value to our world. \n  \n\nVenus Genius is available via these booksellers (Click to purchase): Amazon\, Rakuten Kobo\, and Barnes & Noble.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nFABIENNE JACQUET: While she was by no means predestined for the sciences\, Fabienne Jacquet\, a natural born rebel\, graduated as Docteur d’Etat (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from Institut National Polytechnique in Toulouse\, France. Fabienne has a successful career as a scientist and innovator who has worked with prestigious companies including Colgate-Palmolive. She brings her fearlessness and resilience to all that she sets her mind to\, including her own company\, INNOVEVE®\, dedicated to bringing feminine DNA to the progression of innovation. She is always dreaming up fresh\, fun and dynamic ideas in the name of celebrating female empowerment and the evolution of innovative thought. \n  \n\n\n\nABOUT THE HOST\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 648 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com .
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/venus-genius-book-launch-mini-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Talk,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Three Keys to Happiness and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch continues its series of FREE web engagements for professional and personal enrichment. On Thursday\, June 11\, our guest presenter Rae Luskin shows us how to cultivate and focus her three keys to happiness: passion\, creativity\, and personal connection. Read on for the workshop description from Rae. \n \n  \n\nChocolate\, Creativity and Connections: 3 Keys to Happiness and Well-Being\nAre you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? \nDo you find yourself fighting all the time with your spouse or partner? \nHave you realized you lost your passion somewhere along the way? \nThree things that have kept me sane and healthy during this time are chocolate\, creativity and connections. I am not telling you to eat chocolate (but if you want to bring some to our program feel free). Chocolate is a metaphor for passion. \n\nIn the world of COVID\, when a recession is underway and so many are unemployed it seems like a luxury to think about your passion. But as Les Brown says\, “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.”\nCreative expression is as much a wellness practice as good nutrition and exercise. Creativity is essential to succeed today as parenting and educating our children takes on new responsibilities and stresses.\nWorking from home\, quarantine\, social distancing brings on new challenges of isolation and loneliness. How do we connect with loved ones\, co-workers and clients in meaningful ways?\n\nIn this interactive program\, we will look at some easy\, fun tools to help you:\n\nIdentify and explore your passions.\nDiscover 3 easy ways to boost your creativity and reduce your stress in as little as 10 minutes.\nCultivate a connection mindset and build better relationships.\nLeverage this pause so you can create a life that you love using your natural gifts\, talents and creativity.\n\nPlease bring a pen\, markers\, crayons\, stickers\, pencils and plenty of paper. \nNo artistic ability needed. All you need is a willingness to play\, explore and experiment. \n  \n\n\n\nAbout Rae Luskin\nRae Luskin is a true leader in using creative expression to nurture self-worth\, resilience\, healing\, and social change. Rae\, a community activist for over 40 years\, passionately focuses her lens on improving the lives of women and children. Sharing her personal story of healing from childhood sexual abuse she is committed to being the change she wants to see in the world. She is the author of Art From My Heart and The Creative Activist: Make the World Better\, One Person\, One Action at a Time. You can find out more at www.thewinningadventure.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-workshop-three-keys-to-happiness-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T200000
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The March 31 event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions.\nPlease join Ignite Chicago at their April 28 event. Details below!\n\nIgnite Chicago has something to say! Come to Catalyst Ranch on April 28 for a night of great ideas.\n \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 \nAttending Ignite Chicago does good for the entire city: All proceeds from Ignite go toward the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly 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 expand the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n\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 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. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Revolution Brewing and Jet’s Pizza!\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  \n \n  \n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n  \n  \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
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SUMMARY:LIVE: Your Health
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter of Live for Yourself Consulting brings his LIVE series to Catalyst Ranch with speakers sparking conversations around the theme of “Your Health”. \n— \nHave you ever wanted to attend an event that was focused on YOU and your growth? \nHave you ever been to a “networking” event and wished you could just have a real conversation and not small talk? \nLIVE events give the stage to men and women who make a difference in their community\, providing an open forum to talk about life struggles\, challenges\, keys to success and lessons in relationships\, health\, business and more. \nEach event is focused on a specific theme and involves incredible thought-provoking speakers\, and networking activities in-between. \nMake sure to get to the event by 6:30 PM to grab some refreshments and chat with other attendees. The event will start promptly at 7 PM. \nTentative agenda: \n\n6:30 PM – Doors Open\n7:00 PM – Introduction\n7:10 PM – 1st Speaker\n7:25 PM – Facilitated discussion\n7:45 PM – 2nd Speaker\n8:00 PM – Facilitated discussion\n8:20 PM – 3rd Speaker\n8:35 PM – Q&A\n8:50 PM – Closing\n\n— \nNote: This is NOT a networking business professional event. You will get real\, open\, authentic\, and vulnerable\, and warning\, you may be inspired\, transform\, meet some new people\, and grow personally. \nTickets will increase to $20 the Monday before the event. \n— \nSpeakers:\n\nCorene Summers\nRegina Trillo\nEvan Shy\n\nClick the ticket link to read bios for each of the evening’s guests. \n— \nLIVE event director and host:\n \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 the online instructor for the course “Craft a Job you Love from a Job you Have.”
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/live-your-health/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20191213T181555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T202551Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in January
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago has something to say! Come to Catalyst Ranch January 28 for a night of great ideas.\n \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 \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly 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 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. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Lagunitas Brewing Company and Jet’s Pizza!\n  \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! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-january-2020/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20191021T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T195530Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE: Networking\, connecting\, and building relationships that last
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter of Live for Yourself Consulting brings his LIVE series to Catalyst Ranch with speakers sparking conversations around the theme of “Finding your purpose”. \nLIVE: Networking\, connecting\, and building relationships that last\n  \nHave you ever wanted to attend an event that was focused on YOU and your growth? \nHave you ever been to a “networking” event and wished you could just have a real conversation and not small talk? \nHave you ever been out at a bar and wished there were other ways to meet people? \nLIVE events focus on YOU\, facilitates open and honest conversations\, and brings people together. \n— \nLIVE events feature men and women who make a difference in their community\, providing an open forum to talk about life struggles\, challenges\, keys to success and lessons in relationships\, health\, business and more. \nEach event is focused on a specific theme and involves incredible thought-provoking speakers\, and networking activities in-between. \nThis upcoming event we are focused on the theme of NETWORKING and RELATIONSHIPS and speakers will be sharing their personal stories as it relates to the theme and we will be diving into the topic of finding your purpose through group and breakout discussions. \nMake sure to get to the event by 6:30 PM to grab some refreshments\, meet your sponsors\, and chat with other attendees. During the event we will have three speakers and in-between two of the speakers a chance for all of you to dive into the theme of the event with other attendees. \n— \nNote: This is NOT a networking business professional event. You will get real\, open\, authentic\, and vulnerable\, and warning\, you may be inspired\, transform\, meet some new people\, and grow personally. \nRefreshments are provided. \nTickets will increase to $20 the Monday before the event. \nSpeakers:\n\nErin Coupe\nKevin P. Davenport\n\nClick the ticket link to read bios for each of the evening’s guests. \n— \nLIVE event director and host:\n \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 the online instructor for the course “Craft a Job you Love from a Job you Have.”
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/live-networking-connecting-and-building-relationships-that-last/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20191108T172755Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago: 2019 ALL-STAR Night
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago wraps up the year with a lineup of crowd-pleasers and all-stars on November 26!\n \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 \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly 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 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. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Lagunitas Brewing Company and Jet’s Pizza!\n  \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! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-2019-all-star-night/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20191021T192852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T192852Z
UID:19222-1572372000-1572379200@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in October
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago has something to say! Come to Catalyst Ranch October 29 for a night of great ideas.\n \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 \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly 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 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. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Lagunitas Brewing Company and Jet’s Pizza!\n  \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! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-october/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20190828T110001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T174114Z
UID:18408-1569348000-1569355200@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in September
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch September 24 for a night of great ideas!\n \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 \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly 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 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. \nComplimentary craft beer is generously provided by longtime sponsor Lagunitas Brewing Company.\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! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-september/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20190801T193732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T193732Z
UID:17806-1566928800-1566936000@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in August
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch August 27 for a night of great ideas!\n \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 \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly 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 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. \nRefreshments are generously provided by sponsors Giordano’s Pizza and Lagunitas Brewing Company.\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! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-august/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20190703T202546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T202546Z
UID:17235-1564509600-1564520400@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in July
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch July 30 for a night of great ideas!\n \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 \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly 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 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. \nRefreshments are generously provided by sponsors Giordano’s Pizza and Lagunitas Brewing Company.\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! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-july/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20190516T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T170125Z
UID:16939-1561573800-1561581000@playground.catalystranch.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20190601T224033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T224033Z
UID:17034-1561485600-1561496400@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in June
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch June 25 for a night of great ideas!\n \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 \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in June go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly 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 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! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-june/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Networking,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20190507T223152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T224103Z
UID:16856-1559066400-1559075400@playground.catalystranch.com
SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago: Talks at Catalyst Ranch in May
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch May 28 for a night of great ideas!\n \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 \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 We All Code (formerly 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 May 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! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-talks-at-catalyst-ranch-in-may/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20190408T170218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T214239Z
UID:16626-1556647200-1556658000@playground.catalystranch.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190329T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200009
CREATED:20190304T174052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T175418Z
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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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