Dear Career, We Need To Talk: Rebuilding After a Layoff or Career Disruption

Schedule

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

5501 N Lamar Blvd, Ste A105, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78751 | Austin, TX

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Laid off. Burned out. Questioning what’s next.
If any of that hits home, this event is for you.
Join Dr. Binta Brown, licensed therapist, career strategist, and author of The Layoff Playbook and Dear Career, We Need to Talk, for a practical conversation on what to do when your career takes a hit.

You’ll walk away with:
A plan to rebuild momentum and identity after a layoff or career disruption
Insight into career paths beyond the 9–5, including portfolio careers and alternative
income streams
Smart, ethical ways to use AI in your job search to stand out authentically

Dr. Brown brings both lived experience and professional insight to this work. Whether you're navigating job loss or reimagining what your career could be, you'll leave feeling seen and equipped to move forward.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. Come ready to rethink what’s possible.
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5501 N Lamar Blvd, Ste A105, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78751

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