Small Talk to Big Opportunities: Networking Workshop

Date/Time:Thursday, January 15 | 5:30–7:30 PM

Location: Desert Financial Credit Union — 148 N 48th St Phoenix, AZ 85034

The Susan Frank Conference Center (first floor near lobby)

Kick off the new year with an event that actually moves your career forward.

Small Talk to Big Opportunities isn’t your typical networking mixer. No awkward icebreakers. No business-card shuffle. No “Find someone who owns a cat” bingo boards. (We would never do you like that.)

This high-energy, interactive workshop—led by Authentic Networking Speaker & Trainer Cassandra Thompson—helps you cut the fluff, clarify what you really need next in your career or business, and practice asking for it in a way that sparks real connections.

You’ll walk away with:

• A sharper understanding of what you need right now
• A refined “ask” you can actually say out loud
• Real-time support and ideas from others in the room
• A fresh mindset around how powerful it is to simply tell people what you want

Whether you’re growing your marketing career, exploring new opportunities, or building your professional network, this session is the perfect way to start 2025 with intention—and momentum.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Pricing: $25 AMA Members / $35 Non-Members

Venue Sponsor: Thank you to Desert Financial for hosting us!

Cassandra Thompson is a globally recognized speaker and trainer who has made “authentic networking” feel less like a chore and more like a superpower. Her background spans casting contestants for Wheel of Fortune, recruiting at Riot Games, and coaching ambitious professionals into the careers they want.

Her blend of humor, clarity, and tactical guidance has reached over 13 million people on YouTube, and her insights have been featured on ABC7, CNBC, The Muse, and top career podcasts. Cassandra’s mission: help people build real relationships that actually lead somewhere.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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