Release Day with Chicago Creatives
• – • MassPersona
About the speaker
While I was born and raised in the Bay Area in CA, I was profoundly molded in Chicago into the person I am today. Overall, I am driven towards creative problem-solving that results in meaningful inclusion and connection. My career is built on a foundation of experience in public health practice and research, where I made contributions to opioid crisis intervention strategy training for health departments, best practices for diabetes care models, and more. Along the way, I also found my voice in comedy performance and writing. I have performed stand-up at Laugh Factory Chicago and Zanies Chicago, with my improv troupe Daddy Issues/Wiener Wiener, Wiener Wiener (maybe one day we'll go for a 3rd name change) at Second City and iO, and I write my own satirical newsletter, Professional Goof, on Substack. Currently, I am looking to launch another newsletter focusing on mental health, and am seeking new career opportunities that combine my love of research and creativity.
Marc Hans was a teachers worst nightmare turned award-winning educator, turned nonprofit founder, turned innovation consultant, turned sales and marketing leader, turned content creator, and somewhere along the way, turned into a father of 3.
Throughout all these roles Marc has helped people think differently and bring their ideas to life with creativity, kindness, and optimism.
Currently based in Chicago and living the dream as a Creative Coach, Consultant and Creator .Marc can be bribed with donuts, coffee, skateboards, or long talks about the Grateful Dead, creativity and/or parenthood.
Shelli Nicole is a Detroit-born culture writer, editor, and creative strategist.
Written pieces are often personal narratives infused with her nostalgia, Black identity, and Queer experiences. Interviews, profiles, and critiques of film and television are also part of her work.
Every week, her popular newsletter The Cinehunni Diaries explores the connection between people and how the pop culture they love shows up in their daily lives.
She has been a guest on several podcasts including The Bechdel Cast and Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips.
She lives in Chicago, where she is currently watching “Such Brave Girls” on repeat
Local partners
Global Partner — Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone, everywhere to imagine, create, and bring any digital experience to life. From creators and students to small businesses, global enterprises, and nonprofit organizations — customers choose Adobe products to ideate, collaborate, be more productive, drive business growth, and build remarkable experiences.
Rooted in a family tradition of photography, Elliot Powell is a Chicago-based artist known for capturing authentic, heartfelt moments. A graduate of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, he shares a South Loop studio with Powell Photography Inc.
Chicago native DJ/Producer Mike Caliber has been playing some of Chicago’s Top Nitelife venues for over ten and has been DJing for almost 20 years ago. His music production has been featured on various TV programs and he is currently working towards his goal of becoming a national media personality. Follow DJ Mike Caliber on Instagram @djmikecaliber
Creative Quests is a global catalyst for collective curiosity and living creatively. They imagine a future where more ideas make it out of people’s hearts and into the world.
Founded in 2019, MassPersona is an industrial full-color 3D printing company helping consumer brands mass-produce customized, full-color products at scale.
The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chicago is the largest of its kind in the world, with proprietary 3D design software to enable our customers to produce unique 3D printed products at volume. We are a dynamic end-to-end manufacturer able to assist businesses in all aspects of production from 3D design onward.
At MassPersona, we embrace individuality and celebrate uniqueness in all aspects of life. We believe everyone should have the freedom to be themselves, whenever and wherever!
“Awakening a better world every morning” is the Purpose that drives Lavazza forward every day. We strive to create sustainable value for shareholders, collaborators, consumers, and the communities in which we operate around the globe. To do this our Values serve as our compass: Authenticity, Passion for Excellence, Responsibility, and Inventiveness.
Additional details
~AUDIENCE TAKES THE STAGE SPEAKERS~
Alyn Dougherty
Marc Hans
Georgia Kotsinis
Shelli Nicole
Casandra Scheuerell
For Release Day on May 29, we’re handing over the stage to our Chicago audience. We’re selecting 5 people to share for 5 minutes each. A project, a story, a performance, an idea… whatever your creative heart dreams up.
No keynote speaker. Just our community, and endless inspiration and encouragement. Apply to take the stage here
Submissions closed.
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