Create + Cultivate LA 2014

This was our 7th Create + Cultivate (and the biggest.) 100 ladies + gentleman from as far as Thailand gathered in a room in Downtown Los Angeles to feel inspired.  The goal of C+C has always been to enlighten, entertain and inspire-- to cultivate relationships without feeling like you are networking, to meet creatives in an environment that lets you be yourself and to hear some of the  best and the business tell their story and give invaluable advice. It is something I am incredibly proud of creating.  Each year after emails pour in about the game changing experience which make all the blood, sweat and tears that go into feel so worth while.  

Next year, we are going BIG and I mean BIG (stay tuned) and I am so excited to bring this conference to even more amazing men + women.  Below are some photos I feel captured the experience.

The best team a girl could ask for!

The besties came out to support!

My right hand lady, Nikia.

Create + Cultivate

Schedules are up! CreateCultivate.com

C R E A T E + C U L T I V A T E

As many of you know I run a creative workshop and speaker series called Create & Cultivate via my company (NO SUBJECT), held previously in Palm  Springs, Montauk, Brooklyn, Portland and LA --- I am stoked to be bringing it back this year! We are collaborating with Darling Magazine to program an amazing two days held at the Ace Hotel DTLA.

C+C is more than an event it's a community, a life changing experience that is designed to motivate, inspire and ignite passion.

Beyond all the amazing things you will learn and make the thing I love best about C+C is the people. We've had people attend EVERY single C+C, flying across the country because they know they will make lasting friendships and come away a better person.

"Our mission is to pursue every day with purpose, cultivating personal character, and taking those developments into your community. "

Join us August 23/24th and learn more at createcultivate.com

#COINPRESENTS

On Thursday (NO SUBJECT) produced an event on behalf of Truffl and Relativity Coin ( an amazing youtube channel that profile entrepreneurs -ahem- like NS!).  We brought together some of LA's most influential entrepreneurs like Garrett Leight, Bo + Kevin  of Mohawk General Store, Michelle Oullete of Lorenza Wine, Geri Hirsch and so much more. The evening was really amazing with food from Urban Palate, killer booze from Spare Room's new offsite program and the unreal views of the ocean from the Tapiture Offices.  Guys, THIS IS MY JOB. #lucky.

photos courtey the bad ass lady (Jennifer Puno) behind OCTOPLACE

PS- I'm wearing Steven Alan (outpost!) and pictured with David from the killer app AT THE POOL

C+C BK

I am currently en route back to Los Angeles after our final Create+Cultivate of the year in Brooklyn. 

It's been amazing seeing C+C change and grow over the years and turn into a sort of family of sorts with people traveling far and wide to attend over and over again. Brooklyn was no exception with the likes of Jenni from ISPYDIY, the founders of Zady and Of a Kind as well as Peter Rojas all jumping in to host workshops and talk about how they got to where they are today.  It's been an amazing adventure and I can't wait till 2014!

View all the photos here.

C+C PDX

I have been long overdue to blog (it's been a crazy/ super crazy summer) between spending a bunch of time in Portland ( and meeting some amazing people), New York and LA I have been bouncing around (with Noah in tow)and  it's been stressful and fun and amazing and all came to an amazing conclusion at CREATE+CULTIVATE PDX. Ladies from all over the world  ( and past C+Cs) flew in to partake in the fun with hosts Wildfang, Art in the Age, Union Wines, Betsy + Iya and more. The day was filled with laughter, lots of cocktails, amazing food and good conversation... hosting Create+Cultivate has become an amazing emotional experience for me. After being (very unfortunately and abruptly) burned by close friends earlier this year it's been so nice to meet such lovely and REAL women via C+C. It really bonds you together in an unexpected way and everyone feels like family by the end of it proving that there are talented, quality and good people out there looking to connect, get creative and meet some other bad ass ladies.

I can't wait for C+C Brooklyn--- tickets are on sale--- it's all happening September 22nd and I can't wait to usher in a new class into C+C.

Created and Cultivated.

C+C was this past weekend and it was an epic day. Great people, amazing workshops, inspiring speeches, all at the beautiful Standard in Downtown Los Angeles. Create and Cultivate has grown and thrived and become this amazing experience that is indescribable more than a networking event it really brings people together to connect in a real way. Something that is priceless these day. Up next is Portland. Hope to see some of you guys there!

Ref 29 x C&C

Create & Cultivate, my creative workshop event series, is happening MAY 18th at the Standard in DTLA! Refinery 29 is giving away a spot (valued at $275!) be sure to enter here:

For the rest of you here is what a package at C&C gets you:

+ All day parking at The Standard in Downtown Los Angeles

+ 6 creative workshops with Mr. Kate, LEAF TV, BUCKET FEET, Denim Refinery, Jessica Comingore A cozy Kitchen and more!

+ Morning mimosas & coffee

+ A delicious rooftop lunch in the Biergarten

+ Happy hour cocktails at the Firepit provided by Jagger Edge

+ A beautiful 3-Course candlelit dinner

+ Amazing networking & mingling with other creatives

+ 1 amazing gift bag filled with goodies worth over $200 including items from Element Eden, BeachMint, Zico, Pura Vida, Skechers,jagger edge, Blood is the New Black, RedStar ink & Native Union.

+ An all day photo booth courtesy the team at UNCOVET

+Membership into the Create+Cultivate family (excited to have you!)

I would like to extend a discount to all my readers (simply enter CCVIP at check for 10% off!)

See you there!

Levo League.

As a female business owner I face challenges + emotions all the time from negotiating to facing adversity to being dismissed by males and females in my industry for my age and gender. It's hard. I've learned so many lessons this year and last. Lessons about trust. Lessons about how to handle crises. Lessons about how to rise from the ashes. Lessons about shrugging things off and putting your business cap on and not your emotional one when necessary. It's not easy but it's rewarding. To feel the sense of working hard, accomplishment and success is unlike any feeling in the world.

My agency, (NO SUBJECT), had the honor of producing an event for Sheryl Sandberg + Levo League ( a must see site + resource for any female entrepreneur. The event was empowering, Sheryl's speech was forceful and everyone left feeling a bit more eager to ask for more in their life and make the tough decisions. I am grateful for where I am at and those that have supported me during tough times and easy times because at the end of the day it's our relationships that can build us up. So ladies let's help each other.

Create + Cultivate

I am beyond thrilled that Create+Cultivate, our creative workshop event, is coming to LA! Tickets for the one day event, happening May 18th at the Standard in DTLA, are available (only 45 spots!).

Check out all the goodies you get:

+Workshops with Geri Hirsch, Jessica Comingore, BucketFeet, Mr. Kate, Kitchy Kitchen and more!

+Cocktails, A rooftop lunch, a candlelit dinner and happy hour at the fire pit!

+A gift bag with goodies from BeachMint, Native Union, Element Eden, Blood is the new black, Pura Vida and so much more.

Get your ticket today (with the PROMO CODE SNON/ $25 off!). See you there!

Marimekko x SNON

Myself, (NO SUBJECT) and the fab team at Marimekko Beverly Hills had a holiday fete last night! Gifts were bought, beautiful fabrics were abound, and champagne was flowing! Thanks to everyone who came out last night and joined in the festivities (all to support I am that girl charity.)

C+C Schedule!

The schedule is here! I am so excited for this edition of CREATE +CULTIVATE at the ACE HOTEL in Palm Springs not only because two of my fav people are hosting workshops from(Val + Geri) but because the diversity of workshops is pretty amazing! From DIY fun to food to cocktails to branding and more! Get your package here as spots are selling quickly!

Create + Cultivate: Palm Springs

Join me and these fine folks above for two days of creatin' cultivatin' and cocktailin'. C+C is really an amazing experience that yields not only amazing friendships but the chance to get offline, get a little analog and tap into those creative roots!

Purchase your tickets here and use the PROMO CODE: FULLPLATE at checkout to receive $60 off your purchase. See you in the desert!