Hope Dealer | Founder @ CultureLancer | Expert Career Consultant & Business Strategist | On A Mission to Help 1 Million Job Seekers Obtain Economic Mobility
🌟 Cognac and Conversations: A Night of Purposeful Dialogue and Action 🌟 Last night was nothing short of inspiring. Our Cognac and Conversations event brought together a room filled with powerful voices and change-makers who are all passionate about making a tangible difference in education, talent development, and the workforce. It was a night of intentional conversations, where we delved deep into what we can do to identify and close some critical gaps. Two ideas that resonated with me were the importance of not getting caught in the vacuum and the need for increased awareness of available talent. So often, individuals feel boxed into certain career paths without knowing what else is out there or how their unique traits can lead to fulfilling work. This is where CultureLancer comes in. One of our core missions is to expand this awareness—helping individuals align their passions, skills, and traits with career possibilities they might not have considered. We don’t just want to open doors; we want to provide intentional access to opportunities that can truly transform lives. This event is the beginning of something bigger, as we plan to hold these gatherings quarterly, with our next one in March 2025. At the end of the night, each attendee made a personal commitment to drive change, and we’ll be following up to ensure those commitments stay on track. It’s about creating accountability, moving beyond just talk, and making real, measurable progress. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night. It was a privilege to share the evening with such impactful individuals, each of whom brought their own energy and insight to the table. Special thanks to: • Late August (located in the Ion Houston for hosting us in their beautiful space. • Danny, the owner, for being such a gracious host. • Pierre Ferrand for being our signature cognac of the night. • Tariq, our incredible mixologist, for crafting memorable drinks that elevated the entire experience. Good food, good drinks, and even better conversation. I can’t wait for the next one, and to see how these conversations turn into actions that truly make an impact. Let’s keep the momentum going. 🌍✨ #CognacAndConversations #CultureLancer #Education #TalentDevelopment #WorkforceInnovation #CommunityImpact #HoustonEvents #CareerPathways #PurposefulConnections Chastiny Brown, Alexia Jones, Tiara Abu - Making HERstory, Akeel Bernard CPC, ELI-MP, Adrianne Stone, Loretta Williams Gurnell Sable R. B.
