Group Y Connect: Celebrating 19 Years, CreativityFlow Returns

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This week marks 19 years of Group Y — what started as a small gathering has grown into 280+ events nationwide, 1,000+ speakers, and unforgettable moments that shaped culture. 

As we celebrate, we’re looking ahead with Season 3 of CreativityFlow, our Group Y Live podcast, and new ways to connect community through creativity and authenticity. We are just getting started!

In This Issue
📢 CreativityFlow Season 3
🎟️ Upcoming Events
🎙️ Group Y Live Podcast
🎧 Skullcandy
🚀 Now Hiring | Top Jobs
🔥 Hot Topics

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CREATIVITYFLOW
Returns for Season 3

Our award-winning speaker series CreativityFlow is coming back this fall to the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach for an inspiring 3rd season. We are announcing the speaker lineup shortly, but you can expect top-caliber creatives at the forefront of industry and culture to take the stage.

📅 Wednesday, Oct 2, Nov 12 and Dec 3 | 6:30–9:30PM
📍 Rivian South Coast Theater | Laguna Beach, CA
🎟️ Grab your spot → CreativityFlow.co

Take a moment to relive past seasons - watch, listen and be inspired all over again by visionaries including the heads of creative for NFL, Rivian, Liquid Death, Mattel, Oakley, Monster Energy, Blizzard Entertainment, Phineas & Ferb, Blenders and Works Collective (LA28/FIFA World Cup), alongside world-renowned designers and artists Joshua Vides, Sophia Chang and ThankYouX.

I UPCOMING EVENTS

I TELL US

I BECOME A MEMBER

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

CHECK OUT EACH EPISODE
⭐ Adam Wilson - Founder, D/CAL
⭐ Amy Stanton - Founder, Stanton & Co.
⭐ Brian Garofalow - CEO, Skullcandy
⭐ Chris Friend - CEO & Co-Founder, LiveHeats
⭐ Courtney Carter - CRO, Seattle Sounders & Reign FC
⭐ Dustin Hinz - CMO, Firestone Walker Brewing
⭐ Florian Klaass - Founder, K&Co
⭐ Jonathan Weaver - CMO, D_b_
⭐ Mike Ciprari - Founder, Loyal To The Craft
⭐ Monica Medellin - Film Director
⭐ Nick Tran - Former CMO, TikTok
⭐ Nik Strong-Cvetich - CEO, Save The Waves Coalition
⭐ Todd Ballard - CMO, ALT Sports Data
⭐ Trevor Graves - President, Nemo Design
⭐ More to be announced!

“Must Have! Your New Favorite Earbuds”

If you haven’t tried the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds yet, you’re seriously missing out. Co-developed with Bose, they combine deep, immersive sound with top-tier noise cancellation — perfect for eveything from daily commutes to focus time. Plus, they’re so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re even wearing them!

I NOW HIRING

Top jobs this week 

• Levi’s: VP, Global Marketing

• Vans: Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

• AEG/Goldenvoice: VP Integrated Marketing - (Concerts & Venues)

• LA Clippers: Vice President of Marketing

• Apple: Head of Creative, Events & Experiential

• Meta: Global Director of Wearables Marketing

• NVE: Senior Account Director - Gaming

• Fanatics: Director, Marketing - Live & Collect

• Coca-Cola: Director, Cultural Marketing

• LA28: Director, Partnership Marketing

• World Surf League: Senior Manager, Communications

• Taco Bell: Brand Marketing Manager

• Nemo Design: Senior Creative / ACD

• Los Angeles FC: Director, Events

• Outerknown: Junior Graphic Designer

• LA Dodgers: Social, Content Producer

Plus a number of roles to search - title, location, salary, work experience

Tell Us 

I HOT TOPICS

• Gap Unveils Fall Denim Campaign Starring Global Girl Group KATSEYE

• Lonely Ghost & PacSun Announce Exclusive Retail Partnership

• POP MART CEO Says Toy Company on Track To Hit Over $4 Billion USD Revenue This Year

• Vert Skateboarder Tom Schaar joins TENŌRE Team

I DON’T FORGET

✅ Create your profile to connect with our community

✅ Check out the Event Photos and Recap Videos.

✅ Follow along on social (Linkedin, Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook)