This workshop is tailored to help you build strong and healthy professional relationships and “break the ice” of intimidating conversation. We will discuss tools and approaches to help you engage and remove “the self” from conversation, obtain contact information, and lead to a successful “follow-up.”

As introverts, we tend to run, sweat, and/or cry at the sight of a networking event. People are scary and can be unpredictable. But we need them to gain fame and glory as content creators, and job opportunities as professional media-makers and artists. This workshop is tailored to help you build strong and healthy professional relationships and “break the ice” of intimidating conversation. We will discuss tools and approaches to help you engage and remove “the self” from conversation, obtain contact information, and lead to a successful “follow-up.” Plus some tools to navigate social media and develop a following and/or network through the virtual sphere. A strong network leads to a successful career - no one likes to celebrate alone, so let's grow together!

Dr. Trinity Vélez-Justo is a composer and sound designer for media through ReelScoring, LLC and is the Director of Film & Media Scoring and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

📍 Crucial Location Note: This workshop is held at the Cura Lounge, which is located directly behind and below the main Creature Comforts taproom. Rather than entering the main brewery entrance, follow the path around to the lower level lounge space.

Address: 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601