In order to grow your brand, it’s not enough to build an online following. You have to get out and meet people! Jessica Smith is a writer, speaker, philanthropist and community builder. She is the Creative Director of JessicaSmithMedia.com, a platform that gives visibility to social enterprises and helps them attract funding dollars. Jessica serves in a number of roles and most recently, she's a mentor/entrepreneur-in-residence at the University of Baltimore's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Her service to the community has landed her awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration, George Mason University and Women Impact Now, Inc. In this workshop, she’ll share how she has used her passions and connections to build her expertise and grow her tribe, which has helped fund and support her most impactful causes. You’ll leave this workshop with ideas to get planted in your own community and take ownership of your specific niche.