LIT Careers Ignite

oin us at LIT Careers IGNITE virtual conference on June 20-22, 2023!

The power-packed week long virtual event will cover today’s most important trends in business, careers, education and personal/professional development. Speakers include industry leaders and innovators, as well as up-and-coming professionals, sharing insights and tips to ignite your future.

JOB BOARD – We are thrilled to announce the soft launch of our new web-site and job platform LITCareers.com. From students to executives, all job seekers may register. Employers receive free unlimited job postings for 90 days. We would appreciate your comments and feedback as we test-market our site and make final changes.

AGENDA

***Tuesday, June 20, 2023***

9 am – 9:30 am PST

Webinar: HR/Employee Engagement – Extinguishing Burnout By Rediscovering Your Why Through Play – Burnout is at an all-time high, yet most proposed solutions focus on analyzing burnout rather than finding answers for it. What if the answer is finding your why through play? Life demands a lot from us, but are we creating space for ourselves to do our best work and enjoy the journey?

Studies have found that we are 500% more productive when we are in a state of flow. Also, being in flow provides a certain level of fulfillment and joy, as we learn to appreciate the process over the results. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to use positive psychology techniques to help find your why, explore your play values, and rediscover actionable ways to get into flow, so you can be and do your best work.

Learning Objectives: Identify why we are currently experiencing a burnout crisis. Reconnect with our why at work & tap back into our flow. Determine actionable strategies to do the work that makes us come most alive. Presented by Jeff Harry, Top 100 HR Influencers.

11am – 11:30 am PST

Webinar: Speak Up: Assertive Communications with DEAR. What you will learn 1. The basics of Interpersonal Effectiveness in practical terms 2. Learn how to improve communication in the workplace using a simple communication tool: DEAR MAN 3. Techniques for identifying personal objectives and clarifying them to facilitate more assertive communication 4. Practical applications of the DEAR MAN tool in real-world situations, with examples and exercises to help attendees practice and improve their communication skills. Presented by Raquel Ortega, MA & MSc; DBT Therapist and Entrepreneur; Founder of Step Into Yourself

11:40am – 12:00pm PST

Webinar: Mental Health in the Community Spaces. Mental health is a global concern spreading education and awareness through conversations. Look Around, Look Within to amplify how our environments impact mental health. Presented by Darnell Rice Chief of Engagement Membership, The Confess Project of America.

There are many ways in which we can care for our mental health, and at the core, support, connection, community, and safety are crucial to caring for ourselves and others. When we think of places providing mental health support, often the first that come to mind are clinical settings. However, places right in our own communities, such as libraries, community centers, parks, restaurants, and so many more, are creating intentional spaces for people to connect and care for their mental health in different ways.

Learn: (1. Hear from participants and speakers about the different settings they work in that provide supportive spaces that encourage people to talk about their mental health. (2. Discuss how individuals can seek out these safe spaces within their own communities (3. Learn more about how your mental, emotional, and social well-being can be impacted by spending time at places that are encouraging positive mental health practices and conversations

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm PST

Panel: Startups – The panel session will discuss systemic barriers and challenges minority/women Startups face. Panelists will share actionable insights for accessing resources, pitching, funding, launching and scaling startups

Moderator: Laurel Mintz, J.D., M.B.A., GP, Fabric VC

Panelists:

IIiana Quinonez, former VP Solutions Engineering, Salesforce; Latina Trailblazer in Tech, DEI Expert, Experienced Mentor & Coach, and Startup Advisor

Adela Jamal, MBA, Co-Founder & General Partner, Milemark Capital

Anthony Heckman, unitQ – Founding Team and Gradient Ventures – Operating Advisor

Rachael Kim, Femtech Salon, Emerging Venture Partner

Jessica Salinas, Chief Investment Officer, New Media Ventures (NMV)

2:40 pm – 3:00 pm PST

Webinar: Driving Growth and Innovation Through Transformational Leadership This session will teach participants the skills needed to become transformational leaders, capable of driving growth and innovation within their organization. Topics covered will include communication, team building, and strategic thinking. Participants will leave with tools needed to lead their teams to success in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Presented by Ramona Robles, CEO, Ramona Robles Consulting.

***Wednesday, June 21, 2023***

7 am – 7:20 am PST

Webinar: Career Pivot – Balancing a full-time career and entrepreneurship presented by Carla Bisong, Entrepreneur & President, Houston Art Gallery Association.

11 am – 11:20 am PST

Webinar: Find Your Dream Job. Join Coach Marty, founder of Career Therapy, for the “Find Your Dream Job” talk, where you will learn how to take charge of your professional story and forge your unique career path. In this session we will provide practical tips and guidance to help you identify your unique strengths, overcome obstacles, and create a personalized roadmap for success. Leave this talk with the tools and confidence to turn worries into wins and achieve your career aspirations. Join us for an inspiring and informative discussion that will motivate you to take the next step in your career. Presented by Martin McGovern, Founder, Career Therapy

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm PST

Panel: The Power of Social Media – The Rise of Video Revolutionizes Personal & Corporate Branding in the Digital Age. Find out what is driving video content, why its so popular, how you can utilize it to build your personal or corporate brand and so much more!

Moderator: Stephanie Garcia, Director of Communications, Agorapulse; Co-author of Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing; Live Steaming/Video Strategist & Producer and NLP Trainer

Panelists:

Christina Garnett, MBA, Principal Marketing Manager, Offline Community and Advocacy, Hubspot; Award-Winning Advocacy Strategist & Top 100 CMA Strategist

Goldie Chan, Brand Strategy, Speaker and Advisor at Award-Winning Warm Robots; LinkedIn Top Voice: Social Media and Marketing; Forbes: Personal Branding and Storytelling

Gary Ware, CEO of Breakthrough Play

Brandon Fortino, CEO of Short Form Pro

2:30 pm – 3:15 pm PST

Panel: DEI – Learn how companies and DEI professionals are dealing with the post-pandemic “new normal” including a hybrid/remote multi-generational workforce, elimination of unconscious bias, pay transparency, political affiliation and more.

Moderator: Leonna Hatcher, MBA, CEO of LH Success Consulting

Panelists:

Dani Herrera, DEI Consultant & Speaker, Mogul’s Top 100 DEI Leaders in 2021 & 2022

IIiana Quinonez, former VP Solutions Engineering, Salesforce; Latina Trailblazer in Tech, DEI Expert, Experienced Mentor & Coach, and Startup Advisor

Erika Kim, MBA, Creative Director, Avison Young; Brand Strategist, Latina Trailblazer in Marketing, DEI Leader

3:30 pm – 3:50 pm PST

Careers: Why Coding Bootcamps Are A Great Choice for Careers In STEM presented by Liliana Aide Monge, Co-Founder & CEO, Sabio

***Thursday, June 22, 2023***

9 am – 9:20 am PST

Webinar: Financial Literacy – Financial empowerment is life changing. Learn about resources, tools and support to gain control of your finances and make your money work for you presented by Chris Rafael Garcia, Financial Strategist & Entrepreneur.

11 am – 11:20 am PST

Webinar: Entrepreneurship – Make Your Employer Your Investor: Learn how to transition from an employee to an entrepreneur presented by Asa Leveaux, House of Icons, A Concierge Agency

11:30 am – 11:50 am PST

Webinar: Conscious Empire Building Understanding scalability and energetics of wealth while flipping businesses for massive profit. What you will learn 1. Learn what money energy leaks are. 2. Diversifying income based on opportunities. 3. Soul leads balanced life. 4. Bridge the feminine Masculine parts of yourself. Presented by Dr. Janelle Garza

12:00 pm – 12:20 pm

Webinar: Personal Branding for a Perfect Job & Career. What you will learn 1. The role of professional and social media for personal brand in jobs, careers and professional development. 2. How social footprints can help you get found and get you recognized in the industry. 3. Building credibility, thought leadership and talent portfolio. 4. Today it is not about your resume anymore it’s about your presence on the internet. Presented by Aiyaz Uddin, MBA, MSC, PMP, CCA, & CFM, Founder, The Staffing Circle

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Webinar: The Quest For Purpose: A Self-Discovery Process To Find It and Live It. In spite of the countless career development programs and offerings, 87% of the population are disengaged at work. Based on Ken’s new book of the same name, this highly-interactive workshop walks participants through the Quest process, a unique systems that helps people discover their life purpose and teaches them to help others do the same. Presented by Dr. Ken Keis, Ph.D., CEO, CRG – Consulting Resource Group.

2 pm – 2:45 pm PST

Meet the Recruiters – Gain insight and tips on meeting and pitching recruiters, interviewing, resume best practices, overcoming job search fatigue and personal branding

Moderator: Mario Cobian, LIT Careers

Panelists:

Leonna Hatcher, MBA, CEO of LH Success Consulting , former Meta, Amazon and Fiserv

Muharem Durakovic, Campus Recruiter, USI Insurance Services

Lauren Cardenas, University Recruiting, Grant Thornton

Ron Roberts, Recruiter, Career & College Planning Partner, Griffith Company

3 pm – 3:45 pm PST

High School Student Track

College Application Process panel: Connect with University/College Admissions and learn everything you need to know about the college application process, selecting a college, financial aid and scholarships, and other important questions

Moderator: Mario Cobian, LIT Careers

Panelists:

Stefan Kennerly, Recruitment and Enrollment Manager ASU Local–Los Angeles

JC Elamparo, Assistant Director Outreach and Recruitment, CSUF

Dennis Yan, M.B.A. Assistant Director of Admissions, Columbia College Chicago

4 pm – 4:20 pm PST

Webinar: eSports – eSports is a billion dollar industry with hundreds of millions playing and watching worldwide. Seeing the potential of reaching a large and engaged audience, brands are investing ni eSports ot capture market share. Online gaming-especially ni the form of recreational esports-is a hugely social activity that encourages character building, teamwork and communication. In this webinar I will explain the benefits of esports & how it can create synergies for brands and communities to grow. Presented by Dee Jones