Get ready, 305! We are so excited to get the Miami party started at 1111 Lincoln Road for our first-ever Create & Cultivate Vision Summit! There are so many amazing things coming your way, but before we get any closer to the big day, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of what to expect. Besides the jam-packed speaker lineup, keynote conversation with legend Venus Williams, and beautiful open space for networking, the day is full of Instagrammable moments, shopping, food and drink. Plus, TONS of inspiration from our bold lineup. From launching a blog or a business, developing content strategies or taking your existing plans to the next level, you will be networking with like-minded creatives while hearing advice from the best in the industry.
Checking In
The check-in process begins sharply at 9:30AM. Head up to the 7th floor where we’ll be ready to check you in at the registration area. To get to the 7th floor, you can take the elevators or stairs of your choice. At registration, you’ll need to present a government-issued form of ID to receive your badge for the summit (no badges will be mailed in advance). Once you receive your badge, you can enjoy breakfast with our friends at Health-Ade Kombucha, and get to know your fellow create & cultivators before the day begins!
Onto the Summit…
Eat Up
Breakfast: We have a high energy day planned so you’ll need to fuel up! We take our creativity and breakfast very seriously at Create & Cultivate. Enjoy an assortment of breakfast items to start the morning off right, courtesy of Health-Ade kombucha. Don’t be a stranger! Get involved in the noms and good vibes with OUI by Yoplait yogurt and delicious eats by Purely Elizabeth.
Lunch: Once you’re full on inspiration from our morning panels, we’ll be serving up a delicious lunch to fill your bellies. Lunch is the perfect time to dole out those business cards and make NEW connections with like-minded ladies. This is where we’ll drop a friendly reminder to bring plenty of your business cards.
Happy Hour: Cap off the the day with bubbles from Chandon & delicious treats from La Centrale Miami. Did someone say Gelato!?
All Day Fun
Peep the Pop-Up Market
Say "oui" to DIY! Sample some delicious French-inspired Yoplait yogurt and get crafty with their glass pots to make some new home decor à la The Oui Atelier.
Our favorite form of self-care? SLEEP. Seriously! To make your big dreams even more magical, we’ll have Brooklinen on site for a fun photo opp. Experience luxury bedding at an affordable price point.
Embrace the future! Our friends at Volvo will be on site to share the benefits of their sustainable and technology-forward driven Volvo S60. Get in, ladies - we’re changing the future!
There’s nothing more powerful than a woman with a plan. The Create & Cultivate dream team SWEARS BY our At-A-Glance notebooks and we’re bringing the magic to you. Good news! They’ll be popping up with a full notebook & planner bar, which will be giving away a monthly planner to each attendee. You’ll select your cover design and have the option to personalize it with an on-site calligrapher.
Sometimes you get married while running your biz and it’s WILD! Our friends at WeddingWire help you plan like a boss and they’ll be there to answer all of your questions throughout the day. Their pop-up will include wedding planning tips and advice, a confetti making station, and a wedding personality quiz.
Sweets while you shop? Yes, please! Stop by the BCBGeneration Pop Up to enjoy cotton candy courtesy of Fluff+Fluff, check out their raffle + prizes, all while shopping their latest collection!
Talk about a brand with a mission! Visit the Thinx pop-up to get to know all about their amazing work with women in need & shop their products—plus, enjoy special giveaways!
Celebrate girl power and body positivity with Aerie and their photo opp moment incorporating the art of C&C fave artist Steffi Lynn of Have a Nice Day, plus an interactive second photo opp with inspirational post-it note messages.
Visit their relaxing, winter-ready lounge and drop your business card for the chance to win The Home Depot gift cards in various amounts ranging from $100-$500 and even one of the products featured within the booth!
Being an entrepreneur, you’re always encouraging your team to get things done. YOU DESERVE INSPIRATION & SUPPORT TOO! Our friends at Weebly get it. At their vibrant pop-up guests will select an inspirational postcard designed. Send a note to yourself or a fellow Weebly entrepreneur to remind each other to keep pushing forward. Throughout the day Weebly will conduct intimate workshops in their pop-up on how to market, grow, and launch big ideas. Looking to make the move from maker to merchant? They’ve got your back!
Hey smarty pants - sample different vitamins and snag some custom calligraphy on site. You can also snap a pic at the SmartyPants pop up - they’re building something cute so you can do it for the gram!
LaCroix mocktails are always a fan and team fave! Drink up and get your IG content while sipping everyone's favorite cans of fizz, made to order by their very own LaCroix mixologist.
Daily SPF is THE most important thing you can do for your skin. Beat that Miami sun in style. Pick and choose from an assortment of hypoallergenic, irritant- and paraben-free Supergoop! deluxe samples and candy jars to create your own unique candy bag. Each bag will also come with a sticker and postcard with a custom design from Baron Von Fancy.
Chances are you can catch the Create & Cultivate team in an item we’ve rented from the runway. It’s a great way to cultivate the work wardrobe of your dreams! Check out statement pieces and accessories from Rent the Runway's of-the-moment designers and try them on for a special photo opp. Guests will also receive a customized Rent the Runway tote and tag with Stoney Clover Lane patches, plus the chance to drop off their Rent the Runway clothing on-site within their booth.
The New School
Are you ready to redesign your career? Stop by The New School pop-up and #LearnSomethingNew by enrolling in the University’s Open Campus program. The New School will also be hosting a special Vision Summit workshop from 11-11:30 am titled "The Fundamentals of Design Thinking”, led by Lee-Sean Huang and powered by Open Campus at The New School. Attendees will learn how design thinking can be utilized to prototype and test creative business solutions.
Beauty Lounge
Brooklyn founded and based indie sweetheart Amika is bringing New York flavor to Miami. Jump on the Amika subway car for complimentary hairstyling and visit their braid bar within the beauty lounge.
Nu Skin will be showcasing LumiSpa Accent, one of their newest products in their LumiSpa portfolio. While not yet launched, it is a device that makes the delicate area around the eyes brighter, more hydrated and firmer. Attendees can receive the LumiSpa Accent treatment, and then makeup artists can apply gorgeous, glitter eye makeup to accentuate your new look!
Introducing the Chromafusion™ Collection by Mary Kay® – a new range of color cosmetics featuring pressed eyeshadows, cheek singles and highlight/contour powders. Experience this exciting new launch with custom consults and touchups on-site with Mary Kay Global Beauty Ambassador, Luis Casco. Powered by Mary Kay Chromafusion™ Matrix Technology, every smooth, even stroke of these supreme powders boasts true, high-impact color and extreme adherence for all-day wear.
Surf’s Up with IT Cosmetics in the Beauty Lounge, where they will be showcasing their award winning, beauty miracle CC+ Cream. Take their CC+ Cream Quiz and find out which product works best for your skin! With the help of one of their expert beauty technicians you’ll walk away with your perfect match!
Detox from your Preconceived Notions of Beauty” with Living Proof's brand new product and get your headshot taken in their black & white photo studio with photographer, Ally Schmaling.
Charge Up!
Hostgator will have three charging stations throughout the venue space to keep your phones juiced for all Instagram content, note taking, and connecting with fellow attendees.
WorkParty Break
Meet Create & Cultivate CEO, Jaclyn Johnson, and get your hands on a signed copy of her first book, WorkParty! Bustle calls WorkParty one of the most informative and practical career advice books for millennial women. We can’t wait to WorkParty with you!
Do It For the Gram
If you’ve ever been to a Create & Cultivate, then you already know there will be tons of IG-worthy content. Get ahead of your timeline planning and get familiar with some of the Instagrammable moments you’ll find.
A mini office setup will be available for all of your posting purposes, featuring a variety of See Jane Work products. The brand is available at Office Depot.
Canon will have an interactive photo moment for a fun, sharable photo takeaway and special sweepstakes for event guests only.
Happy Hour
Say #cheers to an inspiring day with a happy hour, courtesy of Chandon. During happy hour Chandon’s lead wine maker, Pauline Lhote will be hosting a “Wine - Tasting 101” workshop on the Main Stage. Meet your fellow create & cultivators, speakers and mentors before Jennifer Hudson hits the stage.
Pro Tips
WHAT TO BRING
Your ID to pick up your badge! This will allow you to pick up your badge and get you where you need to go!
Make sure to plan ahead with all of the things you want to hit up day-of. It’s a day filled to the brim with activities, so coming with a game-plan is key.
Also, in the spirit of good networking, make sure to pack extra business cards. You want to be able to hand them out throughout the day, so don’t shortchange yourself.
We are so excited to see all of you and don’t forget to tag #CCVisionSummit on social!
WHERE TO STAY
Still looking for a place to stay in Miami? We have partnered with the AC Hotel Miami Aventura to bring our attendees an amazing rate during this busy Miami weekend! Check out this booking link to directly confirm your stay!
PARKING INFO
Paid parking is available on site (subject to availability). The cost is $20 for 5 hours, and $40 for the full day. Grab a ticket upon entry into the structure and pay when upon exiting. Additional parking rates and details will be noted at the structure entrance.
Looking for more fun while you’re in Miami?
Well+Good Retreats is hosting the ultimate well experience in Miami. For three nights and four days, you’ll be immersed in wellness, workouts, and the 305’s arts, dining, and wellness scene. Leading this retreat are Well+Good editors and Megan Roup and Francesa Valarezo. Share your C&C Vision Summit confirmation and get 10% off when you book on or before Black Friday (Friday, November 23). The retreat starts on Monday, December 10th. Click here to learn more.
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