The Professional Development Symposium: Scaling Yourself, Your Business, and Your Brand with Headshots & Handshakes is a collaboration between the National Black MBA Association – Los Angeles Chapter and The Gathering Spot - Los Angeles.

As education is a primary vehicle of economic mobility for our community, this event brings students, professionals, those in transition, and entrepreneurs together to answer a powerful question: Who am I, and what do I have to offer?

The first 50 registrants will receive two professional headshots courtesy of Makala Lee Photography.

Every ticket includes:

● Access to interactive workshops led by industry leaders

● A networking dinner with like-minded professionals

● Access to a 15-minute resume enhancement session (by appointment, first-come, first-served)

● Access to a 15-minute business coaching session (by appointment, first-come, first-served)

TIMELINE

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Doors open & Check-in

4:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Professional Headshots (Appointment only)

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Resume Enhancement and Business/Executive Coaching (Appointment only)

PROGRAM

4:30 PM – 4:50 PM – Welcome

5:00 PM – 5:50 PM – Breakout Sessions

6:00 PM – 6:50 PM – Dinner provided by The Gathering Spot LA

7:00 PM – 7:50 PM – General Session

8:00 PM – 8:50 PM – Breakout Sessions

9:00 PM – 9:25 PM – Closing Discussion Panel

After completing paid registration, participants will receive an email with a booking link to schedule appointments for headshots, résumé enhancement, and/or executive/business coaching.

The program will feature focused breakout sessions and general sessions exploring various topics on entrepreneurship, personal branding, career development, coaching, and leadership:

Can You be Successful Without a Business Plan?
Using AI to Enhance Your Resumes & Credentials
The Pivot: Unlocking Your Value Proposition
Where the Money Resides: How to Find, Ask, and Secure Funding
Using Values & Strengths to Tell Your Story
Scaling Yourself: How to Know When Coaching is the Next Step

National Black MBA Association® – Los Angeles Chapter – The LA chapter of the National Black MBA Association® leads in creating educational, wealth-building, and growth opportunities for historically underrepresented communities.

The Gathering Spot (TGS) – TGS is a private membership club that brings together a curated community of entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, politicians, venture capitalists, lawyers, musicians, and artists.

Scaling Yourself, Your Business, and Your Brand with Headshots & Handshakes