Group Y Connect: Sound.Sport.Style + Networking Events

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Welcome! Our first CreativityFlow event left everyone feeling inspired, and now we’re heading north to Seattle for Sound.Sport.Style with an all-star speaker lineup. Plus, don’t miss out on these other amazing events across the US. 

Also, hot topics include Amazon’s return to office, bringing ‘The Sims’ to movie screens, EA is back in skate, the US Snowboard team has been announced, and Apple improved green bubble chat.

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I CREATIVITYFLOW

Our first CreativityFlow, powered by Group Y and LCAD Laguna College of Art and Design, was a huge success, and we want to thank everyone who attended. 

It was a packed house at the Rivian South Coast Theater. The audience was eager to hear from two incredible artists: Joshua Vides and ThankYouX.

Joshua talked through his journey from launching the streetwear brand CLSC to collaborating with brands like Nike, Jordan, and Fendi, and ThankYouX shared his artistic evolution from street art tributes to Andy Warhol, blending physical and digital art, and his groundbreaking collaboration with Hans Zimmer for Phillips Auction House to a special student presentation by Sophia Nguyen—it was a night full of inspiration.

Next Event - October 2nd

Join us Wednesday, October 2nd, at Rivian South Coast Theater in downtown Laguna Beach for the next CreativityFlow speaker series, where visionary leaders from art, design, and business will share their groundbreaking ideas shaping their industries.

This upcoming event will feature Nate Morley of Works Collective and Dane Storrusten of NFL.

All ticket sales benefiting the scholarship fund at Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD)

Can’t make it to this one, check out future dates: Nov. 6 and Dec. 4

Tues, Sept 24 • Seattle WA
Sound.Sport.Style

We are one week out from our Sound.Sport.Style event in Seattle, and we’re excited to see you all out there! Join us for an evening of connection and celebration, where we’ll explore the unique spirit of the Pacific Northwest through engaging discussions on collaboration in music, sports, and fashion. It’s a chance to come together, share ideas, and be inspired that you don’t want to miss out.

We’re excited to feature an outstanding lineup of speakers:

• Courtney Carter, CRO of Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC

• Bimma Williams, Founder and Collaboration Marketing Strategist

• Dan Portrait, CEO and Founder of Kamp Grizzly agency

• Steven Severin, Co-owner of Neumos and Barboza

• Bry Emmerling, Director of Marketing at Tactics

• Rachel Arellano, Senior Marketing Manager, Zumiez

• Molly Hawkins, Founder & Head of Strategy, We Are Unicorns

• Mike Powell, Host of the Powell Movement

I EVENTS FROM FRIENDS

I HOT TOPICS

• Amazon MGM is adapting ‘The Sims’ into a movie

• Amazon tells employees to return to office five days a week

• After a 15-year hiatus, a new Skate game is coming in 2025

• 2024-25 Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team announced

• Apple improves green bubble chats with iOS 18, but not enough

I COMMUNITY CONNECT

This week we’re highlighting our member

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I NOW HIRING

Top jobs this week 

• Aspen Skiing Co.: VP, Corporate Communications

• Strava: Partnerships Lead, US

• Canyon Bicycles: Sr. Manager, Brand and Marketing

• ESPN LA: Partnership Coordinator

• Nike: Expert, Global Brand Marketing, Mens Basketball

• World Surf League:  Senior Accountant

• Ornot:  Creative Director / Marketing

• Sun Bum: Sr. Brand Manager, Brand Marketing & Communications

• Woodward: Digital Marketing Manager

Plus a number of roles at PacSun, POC, Woodward, Alterra, Seattle Sounders, Octagon, San Diego FC, Revelyst, Mission, Vuori, Complex NTWRK, AEG, Time, Lego, Nintendo, Red Bull Media House and 185 more job openings.

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I CONTENT ROUNDUP
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Get inspired and educated with all the amazing content we will be featuring.

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