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Group Y is kicking off Spring with a series of networking and learning events aimed at fostering connections — CreativityFlow series, an exclusive insider look into the Art of Oakley, and meetups in various cities such as OC, LA and Portland. Additionally, don't miss the Group Y Live podcast series featuring industry leaders who are shaping culture.

CREATIVITYFLOW

WHERE ART + DESIGN MEETS COMMERCE
Creativity Flow Speaker Series returns for Season 2

Join us for an inspiring evening this Wednesday, April 2nd and May 7th at the CreativityFlow speaker series in Laguna Beach, CA at the Rivian South Coast Theater.

SPEAKERS - APRIL 2nd
• Chris Down - Chief Design Officer at Mattel
• Dan Povenmire - Co-Creator / Exec. Director of Phineas and Ferb

SPEAKERS - MAY 7th
• Sophia Chang - Designer / Illustrator
• Jeff Hammoud - Chief Design Officer at Rivian

Come meet the speakers, network & participate in innovative and future-looking ideas and discussions

I UPCOMING EVENTS

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I GROUP Y LIVE
Podcast Series with Industry Leaders

Have your checked out Group Y Live podcast? Join our host, Oli Russell-Cowan, as he dives into captivating conversations with trailblazing leaders in the lifestyle space who are making waves and shaping culture. Don’t miss out on the inspiring insights and transformative stories that await!

Watch / Listen on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcast

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⭐ DUSTIN HINZ - CMO, Firestone Walker Brewing
⭐ NIK STRONG-CVETICH - CEO, Save The Waves Coalition 
⭐ FLORIAN KLAASS - Founder, K&Co
⭐ TREVOR GRAVES - President, Nemo Design
⭐ NICK TRAN - Former CMO, TikTok
⭐ More to be announced!

I NOW HIRING

Top jobs this week 

• NFL: VP, Global Influencer Marketing

• EA: VP, Advertising and Sponsorships

• Nike: Expert, Kobe, Brand Marketing, NA

• Fanatics: Director, Brand Influencer Marketing

• Mountain Hardwear: Brand Marketing Specialist –Partnerships & Athletes

• TaylorMade Golf: UX Designer (SUN DAY RED)

• Racer X: Graphic Designer

• Angel City FC: Director/Senior Director of Marketing

• lululemon: Entertainment Marketing Manager

• Dickies: Digital Content Manager

• Herschel: Sales Director, North America

• Nixon: Merchandise Manager

• Taco Bell: Brand Social Strategist Lead

• WSL: Executive Assistant, CEO

Plus a number of roles at Burton, Converse, KITH, Thrill One, US Olympic, Obama Foundation, Woodward, Topo Design, VANS, PacSun, Ben & Jerry’s, K-Swiss, Skims, Sanrio, Rivian, Olukai, Dreamworks, Barstool Sports, Arc'teryx, Complex, adidas, Surfline , and more job openings.

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I HOT TOPICS

• Bobby Hundreds Joins Disney: The Hundreds co-founder becomes VP, Creative for Disney’s Consumer Products, bringing years of collaborations and story-telling to the role. (**Bobby holds the record for speaking at 7 of our events over the years)

• PACSUN Amplifies Festival Culture: The retailer deepens its cultural influence by merging fashion and music through their partnership with Rolling Loud California 2025 offering exclusive content, creator collaborations, and immersive festival experiences.

• Street League Takeover Of Santa Monica: The skate competition / festival is creating custom-built course of Santa Monica Triple Set at the pier in May.

This past week, 3 beloved members of the snowboarding and skiing community - Jeff Keenan, Alex Pashley, and Jason Remple died in an avalanche in British Columbia.

Our hearts are with their family and friends.

We ask if you can donate to their GoFundMe pages to help with the expenses and support their families.

• Jeff Keenan - to help his partner pro snowboarder Leanne Pelosi and their son

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