The Soul|Cial Holiday Party & Fundraiser

• Have you been looking to meet more people in the city?
• Are you struggling to find partnerships and collaborations with like-minded professionals?
• Recently moved to Charlotte and trying to get connected to the scene?
• Want to give back to the next generation of Creative Entrepreneurs?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, look no further!

Join some of the city's top creative entrepreneurs for a night of cocktails & conversations as we celebrate the end of another year and strategize the start of a new one! Since 2019, gathering and socializing with people outside of our personal and professional networks has been challenging, so we decided to create an event that specifically serves that purpose while giving back to an impactful non-profit organization!

With approximately 100 people moving to Charlotte daily, our population has now exceeded 2 Million with no signs of slowing down. In that number, resides the next generation of successful business owners, VC-Funded Start-Ups, and Award-Winning Creative Projects waiting to meet the right partner or collaborator!

In addition to networking, guests will also enjoy live music, a special guest panel, dessert tables, a full cocktail bar, and more! What better way to invest in your dreams, while investing in the dreams of others?

Attire (strictly enforced)

Elevated Holiday Cocktail

Ladies: Shimmer, Glitter, Sequin.

Gentlemen: No Jeans. Tie and Jacket are suggested.

Soft-bottom shoes or (clean) fashionable sneakers are accepted.

Event Entry

21+ only

Please present ID at check-in desk.

Tickets are limited.

Parking

Uber / Lyft is suggested. Parking is available in the lots adjacent to Armature Works.

Donate

Can't make it, but still want to contribute? Become a "Helping Hand" by choosing to donate any amount of your choice!

Inspire the Fire Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides students, ages 10 – 19, coaching in artistic development, life skills, and community engagement. Each participant, or “Young Professional” as we call them, is required to choose an artistic major of concentration. Current majors include: dance, voice, theater, spoken word, rap, and visual arts. Young professionals are guided in their major and supported by our entire team to learn and grow as individuals. We meet and practice weekly and perform in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas year-round. Each year, Inspire the Fire helps nearly 400 youth prepare for their future.

AWARDS

Finalist on America’s Got Talent Season 7

Selected as the “2016 Community Group of the Year” by Leadership Charlotte

Awarded “Inspire the Fire Day” by four Charlotte Mayors

COLLABORATIONS

Collaboration with famed choreographer and artistic director Laurieann Gibson (BET’s Born 2 dance Star & Choreographer/Creative Director to Lady Gaga)

Collaboration with BET’s Sunday Best stars Jessica Reedy & Le’Andria Johnson plus Stellar Award winners Myron Butler, Jonathan Nelson, Wess Morgan, Micah Stampley, & Kim Burrell for a thanksgiving telethon.

HONORS

Selected to perform for Dr. Maya Angelou’s keynote address at the historic Biltmore Estate.

Invited to perform for Oprah Winfrey as she celebrated Dr. Maya Angelou’s 85th birthday

Invited again by Oprah Winfrey to perform for the late Maya Angelou’s memorial service, performing for President Bill Clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama, Tyler Perry and Cisely Tyson among others

Ohavia (Oh) Phillips is an electrifying media personality from Brooklyn, New York who has achieved significant eminence in the local and international media scenes. She is a successful media figure, skillful communicator, content creator, and Emcee, as well as the host of her own popular show, The Oh Show. Ohavia graduated with honors from Walden University, where she earned a master's degree in crisis communication and public relations.

She has also been featured in numerous international and local magazines, including Southpark Magazine, Charlotte's Creative Newspaper, Charlotte Magazines, and Elevate Magazine, as a result of her enormous talents and demonstration of her skills.

Queen City Nerve named her the Best Local Celebrity and Best Activist. Ohavia has been featured with many brands, businesses and radio stations highlighting her stellar career over the years. Power 98, Praise 100.9, and NPR(WFAE) Charlotte are among these radio stations.

Ohavia Phillips has carved out a strong niche for herself in the crowded media landscape by projecting herself as a distinct and refreshing voice. To emphasise this, she is the host of a new podcast called “Beautiful people with Ohavia Phillips,” sponsored by Queen City Podcast Network and Orthocarolina.

Her interviews have been featured on popular digital platforms and local newsrooms in Charlotte. As she is recognized as a talented interviewer who crafts important conversations while creating safe spaces. Among her interviewees are motivation speaker and powerhouse Dr. Eric “ET” Thomas and Stacey Abrams, a well-known politician and lawyer.

Ohavia is currently an In-Arena Host with the Charlotte Hornets and Greensboro Swarm and a media business owner full-time.

Overall, Ohavia is a strong-willed communication expert who thrives in a uniquely prepared personal brand while pursuing a bigger dream to establish a multimedia company that creates positive content and meaningful dialogue while bringing communities together.

Host or Publisher El Lambert Events