Beyond the Plate - Redefining What it Means to Lead with Passion and Purpose

Name: Beyond the Plate - Redefining What it Means to Lead with Passion and Purpose
Start: 2024-12-05T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-05T14:00:00-06:00
Location: 925 Liberty Way, North Liberty, IA, United States, Iowa 52317

Schedule

Thu Dec 05 2024 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

925 Liberty Way, North Liberty, IA, United States, Iowa 52317 | North Liberty, IA

Join us for an engaging lunch conversation with Cara Flynn + Katy Brown!
Field Day Brewing Company will host a special chat on Thursday, December 5, 2024, featuring Katy Brown, founder and CEO of KBM. Interviewed by Cara Flynn. This intimate conversation will explore Katy’s journey from a career in public relations and branding with iconic brands like Hershey’s and Magnolia, to creating a space for connection, mental wellness, and animal rescue in the heart of Iowa City.
Attendees will gain exclusive insights into the inspiration, challenges, and vision behind Katy’s career, and into her passion for community-building and storytelling. She also knows an uncanny amount of useless information.
Whether you’re curious about the art of branding, the magic of storytelling, or how to turn bold ideas into real-world impact, Cara Flynn's Fireside Chat with Katy Brown promises to inspire, entertain, and maybe even light a fire under your ass for your next big idea. At the very least, you might learn one random fact you never knew before.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a creative force who’s redefining what it means to lead with passion and purpose.
About Katy Brown
Katy Brown is a proud cat-lady, trailblazer in branding, community-building, and creative entrepreneurship. As the founder of KBM, her career is a masterclass in storytelling, innovation, and impact.
With over 24 years of experience in public relations, marketing, and brand strategy, she has worked with iconic names such as Hershey’s, Magnolia, Allsteel, and Rabia Chaudry.
Her knack for elevating brands and crafting authentic stories has also guided local entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, with many later acquired by national companies.
Katy’s personal life is just as vibrant as her professional one. A self-proclaimed “cat mom” to Spike, Fern, Pearl, and Monsieur Bisou (aka Mister Kisses), Katy is rooted in the values of kindness, connection, and creativity. Outside her work, she finds joy in gardening, traveling, and creating opportunities for people to build meaningful relationships.
Her philosophy is “Own your narrative before someone else shapes it for you.” This mantra has guided her in crafting spaces, stories, and strategies that leave a lasting imprint on both individuals, businesses, and communities.