Creative Leadership Forum

Centered around the theme "How to Make an Impact," this all-day event brings together artists and creative professionals eager to drive positive change. Held across two warehouse spaces located just across the parking lot from each other ― one space will host “debate-style” Panel Discussions where creators and professionals discuss topics like conflict, money, creative burnout, and cultural revolution.

Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024

Time: 10am - 3pm

Location: Lions & Rabbits HQ - 942 Barnum St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509

Facilitators and Speakers: Shannon Cohen, Founder of Rockstar Women Movement; Gregg Hampshire, Director of the Creston Neighborhood Association; Larry Faragalli, Founder and CEO of Brightly; Andrew Fris, Owner of Fris Supply Shop, Kevin Grosch, Founder and CEO of Made In; Attah Obande, Founder and CEO of AGO Design; Andrea Wallace, CEO of OPNR; Hannah Greening Founder of Fancy Real Estate; David Durell, Lawyer at Dickinson-Wright; Tyler Crawford, CFO of Frey Foundation; Tara McCrackin, President of Kendall College Art & Design; Michael Dura, Regional Director at MillerKnoll; Zachary Verhulst, CEO & Founder of PURE Architects; Hannah Berry, ED of Lions & Rabbits; Jeff Young, Grants & Writing for Lions & Rabbits; Thomas Visco, Community Action House Policy Manager, and more!

Cost: FREE ADMISSION upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with follow-up information, including a list of speakers and other logistics.

Extras: Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Our Lions & Rabbits office workspace will be divided into two areas, each offering a distinct format for maximum impact.

Panel Discussions featuring leaders in the arts, community development, and social change. These won't be your typical talking heads ― expect raw, real dialogues on important community issues.

10am - 10:45am: Welcome and Event Overview, Facilitated by Shannon Cohen
11am - 11:45am: Navigating Conflict, Facilitated by Michelle Dunaway
12pm - 12:45pm: Art & Money, Facilitated by Tyler Crawford
1pm - 1:45pm: Creative Burnout, Facilitated by Zac Chaltry
2pm - 2:45pm: Cultural Revolution, Facilitated by Thomas Visco

Our Knowledge Café is a living laboratory of peer-to-peer learning and problem-solving. Guided by expert facilitators, you'll dive into small group discussions and hands-on activities focused on the concrete skills and strategies you need to amplify your impact.

These conversions will center on three key themes:

- DISCOVER what is missing.
- CREATE what is needed.
- SUSTAIN what is meaningful.

The best part? It's a drop-in, open-house-style event, meaning you get to craft your own learning journey based on your interests and needs. You can stay for an hour or a day. Engage with whatever panel discussions or small group discussions best suit your needs and aims. This day is for you to find your path to making an impact.

Host or Publisher Lions & Rabbits