Whether you are an established voice on social media or just getting started, we can all use new ways to grow our reach. Learn from social enterprise Designed for Joy – designedforjoy.com – on how they jump started their new social media audience and grew reach through engaging social media ambassadors.
Hosted at Imurj – imurj.com/ – a collaborative music and art space.
BRING YOUR LUNCH & QUESTIONS!MEET YOUR SPEAKER — Cary Heise, Founder and DirectorCary is married to her biggest encourager Rob and Mom to Ashlin and Carver who attend Lufkin Road Middle School.  Cary grew up in Myrtle Beach, SC and has lived most of her adult life in Raleigh. She’s a Clemson Tiger at heart where she attended early in college, but graduated from Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina. Her family attends Hope Community Church’s Raleigh Campus and have for over 10 years. Cary’s international mission experience working with women’s artisan co-ops in Central America and Africa inspired the birth of Designed For Joy. Cary is also Founder and Leader of Vend Raleigh. She’s a big believer in encouraging women to pursue their passion.
MEET THE SPACE — ImurjiThe Imurj collaborative arts community is composed of artist members that utilize member resources in the downtown Raleigh location and on the Imurj website. Designed with the artist and fan in mind, the Imurj space promotes the growth and development of North Carolina based artists. Through a wide range of workshops, performances, lectures, and classes Imurj is curating a new type of venue. The 6,000 square foot space allows members to perform, engage, and create in the cafe, main event space, gallery, art studio, and production studio. Imurj facilitates access to services that artists need to elevate their careers.