Join us on Friday, May 23 at 8am at Launch Co-Working (Exchange District) to explore our global CreativeMornings theme of REVIVAL!
Our featured speaker is Donavan Robinson, successful entrepreneur and founder of the playful and colourful space of Pop CoLab. Please plan to join us for a post-event tour of Pop CoLab, led by Donavan.
Note: This CM WPG event will have ASL Interpretation available.
Our theme for May is REVIVAL. It was chosen by our Fort Worth chapter in Texas and illustrated by Mariell Guzman.
Featured Talk – “Creative by Nature: A Revival of Curiosity, Connection & Play” by Donavan Robinson
Pop CoLab is all about reviving curiosity, creativity, and connection — especially in the workplace.
In this talk, I’ll take you on a personal journey of rediscovering the power of play and why I believe the world is overdue for a play revival. From burned-out teams to overly serious adults (yes, even the creative ones), we’ve lost touch with the simple joy of making, laughing, experimenting, and connecting without pressure.
But here’s the truth: we’re all creative — we’ve just forgotten how to access it. Play isn’t just fun, it’s how we learn, connect, heal, and create.
Together, we’ll explore what it means to play your way, how to find your play profile, and how reviving play can unlock creativity, purpose, and possibility — in your work, your team, and your life.
Meet our Speaker: Donavan Robinson
Donavan is a dynamic entrepreneur, community builder, and passionate advocate for creativity and neurodiversity. With a deep commitment to uplifting diverse voices—particularly Indigenous and neurodiverse entrepreneurs—he has dedicated his career to designing spaces and experiences that foster playful innovation, genuine connections, and meaningful storytelling.
As a proud RRC Polytech grad and the co-founder and creative mind behind ventures such as Pop CoLAB, Made Here, The Good Will Social Club, A Little Pizza Heaven, Vantage Studios & Print Shop by Vantage, Donavan champions the transformative power of play in entrepreneurship and corporate cultures, emphasizing wellness, inclusivity, and joyful engagement. His expertise spans strategic consulting, experiential marketing, content creation, and mentorship, always centered on building vibrant communities.
A proud Red River Métis citizen and vocal ADHD advocate, Donavan leverages lived experiences and extensive industry know-how to empower entrepreneurs at every stage. Whether through hosting podcasts, curating dynamic workshops, or crafting unique brand stories, he consistently drives meaningful impact, helping others unlock their full potential and bring big ideas to life.
Above all, Donavan’s mission is clear: to ignite creativity, foster belonging, and inspire everyone to embrace the adventure of playful, purposeful entrepreneurship.
** What to expect at a CM Winnipeg event (besides inspiration and fun)**
8:00am Arrival and check in – grab a coffee, a breakfast treat and make a new friend (or just smile at someone while making a cool nametag)
8:25am Refill coffee and settle in for a great event!
8:30am Welcome, info about CreativeMornings and listen to our featured local performer
8:45am Community creative engagement activity – introvert approved
9:00am Intro of Speaker
9:30am Wrap up and exchange contact info with your new friends!
We aim to have the event wrapped up by no later than 9:45am so you can get back to your vehicle before your parking runs out. However, CreativeMornings guests also have free access to Launch Co-Working public spaces on the day of our events, so feel free to hang out for the morning or the day!
