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SUMMARY:Love the Game. Love the Story. How Video Will Rule Digital.
DESCRIPTION:How Fans (and Brands) Are Becoming the Media\n\n\nThis Valentine’s season\, we’re talking about love\, love for stories\, love for connection\, and love for soccer. But this session is about much more than sports. It’s about the future of media\, and how the barriers have been removed so anyone\, from a passionate fan to a smart brand\, can become a storyteller. \nJoin us at Social Media Breakfast with international business strategist and tech entrepreneur Jan-Luc Blakborn to discover how crowdsourced storytelling is reshaping how content is created\, shared\, and consumed. You’ll hear how one local soccer story is being used to showcase the power of the crowd\, and how media outlets\, brands\, and organizations can use the same techniques to harness community\, customer\, and fan stories. \nWhether you’re building a brand\, marketing a mission\, or managing a media presence\, you’ll want to see how platforms like YourStoryz are unlocking the power of authentic\, community-driven content. \n \nYou’ll walk away with:\n\nHow short-form video can transform your storytelling strategy\nThe rise of crowd journalism and why it matters for your brand\nA behind-the-scenes look at YourStoryz\, a platform that empowers communities to create content together\nReal-world examples\, from global soccer fans to grassroots movements\nHow your business or organization can use decentralized content to engage and grow\n\n \nREGISTRATION\nRegistration on Eventbrite is required to attend in person. Save your seat now! \n \nSPEAKER\nJan-Luc Blakborn\, CEO and Founder\, YourStoryz / T.E.A.M. Houston \nJan-Luc Blakborn is a Dutch-born international business consultant with 30 years of experience spanning technology\, retail\, and online media. In the early 2010s\, he founded an online video startup\, and today he continues blending innovation with storytelling. Fluent in four languages and having worked across North America\, Europe\, and Latin America\, Jan-Luc is now rooted in Houston\, where he co-leads T.E.A.M. Houston\, a bridge for European companies entering the U.S. market. \nHis latest project\, YourStoryz\, is a mobile-first video platform that empowers everyday users and brands alike to become dynamic storytellers. It combines community\, content\, and creativity in one tool. \n \nDETAILS\n📅 Date & Time: Friday\, February 13\, 2025\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (9:00 AM online) \n📍 Location: The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002 \n🚗 Parking: Red Lot- Enter 4203 Fannin Street for direct access. Complimentary up to 3 hours. Ion District Parking Garage- Enter 4111 Fannin Street. Complimentary up to 2 hours. \n🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee. \n \nLIVESTREAM LINKS\nFacebookLinkedinYouTube \n \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\nA special thank you to our ongoing sponsors: YourStoryz partner of T.E.A.M. Houston\, Impact HUB Houston\, The Ion\, SESH Coworking\, Zoetica Media\, Mighty Strategic Consulting\, and SmartSocialMastery. \n \nSMBHOU NEEDS YOU \nThe Social Media Breakfast of Houston connects a community of over 1\,400 PR\, Marketing\, and Small Business professionals who meet monthly to learn\, connect\, and collaborate. We’re looking for breakfast sponsors to help fuel the conversation for just $100 per month. Want to be an exclusive sponsor in your category? 📧 kami@zoeticamedia.com
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LOCATION:4201 Main St\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Determined to Lead Lunch Series: Dichotomy of Doing More With Less with Collide
DESCRIPTION:Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/hgrvl1nl  Address: 1410 Brittmoore Rd building 3 Please come to The Quad Office Complex Houston\, Texas United States  Hosted by Nada Ahmed & 3 others
URL:https://espersonbuilding.com/event/dtl-womens-lunch-series-tbd-14/
LOCATION:1410 Brittmoore Rd building 3\, Houston\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Q1 Crew Meet Up: Well Beings
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate impact in action. Hear from Well Beings Crew members and connect around health\, care\, and community.\n\n\nQuarterly Crew MeetUp: Well Beings\nInspire · Connect · Empower \nImpact Hub Houston invites you to join us for the launch of our Quarterly Crew MeetUp series\, a community gathering designed to spotlight the work\, ideas\, and impact of our members and the broader ecosystem that supports them. \nEach quarter\, we gather around one area of impact to learn from those closest to the work\, strengthen relationships across sectors\, and build momentum for what’s possible when people come together with shared purpose. \nQuarter 1 Focus: Well Beings\nOur first MeetUp highlights the Well Beings Crew\, a group of Impact Hub Houston members whose work advances health\, sustainability\, care\, and long-term community well-being. \nDuring this gathering\, Crew members will share their work through short\, intentionally crafted presentations that offer insight into the challenges they are addressing\, the approaches they are testing\, and the impact they are working toward. \nThis is not a pitch event. It is a space for visibility\, learning\, and shared understanding. \nInspire\nHear directly from practitioners and builders who are translating values into action. Learn what is emerging across health\, sustainability\, and well-being efforts\, and gain insight into how change is taking shape on the ground. \nConnect\nBuild relationships across Impact Hub Houston’s community of members\, partners\, collaborators\, and supporters. This gathering creates space to meet others who care about impact and are committed to contributing in meaningful ways. \nEmpower\nBy sharing work openly and gathering in fellowship\, we strengthen collective capacity. These MeetUps are designed to support learning\, collaboration\, and forward movement for both individuals and the broader ecosystem. \nWhat to Expect\n\nShort\, engaging presentations from Well Beings Crew members\nTime for conversation and connection across the room\nAn informative\, welcoming\, and energizing community gathering\nFree and open to the public\n\nNo preparation is required to attend. Curiosity and openness are enough. \nEvent Details\nFriday\, February 13\, 20264:00–6:00 PMThe Ion | Houston \nThis event is part of a quarterly series\, with future gatherings highlighting additional areas of impact throughout the year. We invite you to join us for this first MeetUp and be part of a community committed to learning\, connection\, and meaningful action. \n\n\nUpcoming Quarterly Crew MeetUps\nEach quarter\, we will highlight a different area of impact through our Crew MeetUp series. All gatherings are free and open to the public. \n\nQ1 | Well BeingsFriday\, February 13\, 2026\nQ2 | Better TogetherFriday\, April 10\, 2026\nQ3 | Work & WealthFriday\, August 14\, 2026\nQ4 | Planet PositiveFriday\, November 13\, 2026\n\nEach MeetUp offers an opportunity to learn from members working in that focus area\, connect across communities\, and support impact in action. \n\n\nA Note for Impact Hub Houston Members\nImpact Hub Houston members should keep an eye on your email for direct invitations to participate\, share your work\, and be featured during your Crew’s quarter. These invitations will include details on how to step into the spotlight and engage more deeply with your Crew.
URL:https://espersonbuilding.com/event/q1-crew-meet-up-well-beings/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, United States
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