The Freelancers Conference 2020

Jul 25, 1:00PM to Jul 26, 11:30PM UTC

1318 people attended

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Schedule

July 25, 2020 1:00pm 1:00PM– 1:30PM · Stage

Welcome to the Freelancers Conference 2020!

Welcome to the conference from Host Kofi Dadson, O'Shae Bridges of Olora, Kelly Lamano of SPARK Orlando!

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July 25, 2020 1:35pm 1:35PM– 2:35PM · Stage

Keynote Session: Side Hustle to Full-Time Business

Presented by Kayla O'Brien

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July 25, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:45PM · Sessions

Workshop: My Financial Health

Led by Eddy Montalvo

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July 25, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:45PM · Sessions

Workshop: The 1440 Method

Led by Andre Thornton

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July 25, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:45PM · Sessions

Workshop: Using Your Story to Create Change

Led by Marjorie Phoenix

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July 25, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:45PM · Sessions

Workshop: Where's the Work?: Actionable Strategies for Finding Freelance Opportunities

Led by Kat Boogaard

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July 25, 2020 3:50pm 3:50PM– 5:00PM · Networking

Intermission + Freelancers Union Remarks

Connect with attendees, explore the expo booths, and discover tools to grow your business! Featuring a message from Freelancers Union President Rafael Espinal.

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July 25, 2020 3:50pm 3:50PM–11:00PM · Expo

Expo

Explore the expo booths from our partners and discover tools to help grow your business!

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July 25, 2020 3:50pm 3:50PM–11:30PM · Networking

Networking

Connect with fellow freelancers! Randomized 1:1 video chats with other conference attendees.

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July 25, 2020 5:00pm 5:00PM– 6:00PM · Stage

Keynote: Freelancer or Wing-Builder?

Presented by Jim Hobart

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July 25, 2020 6:00pm 6:00PM– 7:00PM · Sessions

Workshop: How to Build the Perfect Brand

Led by Berto Horne

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July 25, 2020 6:00pm 6:00PM– 7:00PM · Sessions

Workshop: Contracts, Negotiations & Getting Paid

Led by Whitney Gonzalez

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July 25, 2020 6:00pm 6:00PM– 7:00PM · Sessions

Workshop: Starting Your Podcasting Journey

Led by Angelica Yarde

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July 25, 2020 6:00pm 6:00PM– 7:00PM · Sessions

Workshop: The New SEO Formula for Freelancers

Led by Daniel Anzanello

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July 25, 2020 7:00pm 7:00PM– 8:00PM · Stage

Building a Steady Freelance Pipeline

Presented by Shirley Yang

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July 25, 2020 8:00pm 8:00PM– 8:15PM · Stage

Closing Remarks

Presented by Olora and SPARK Orlando

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July 26, 2020 5:00pm 5:00PM– 5:05PM · Stage

Opening Remarks

Presented by Olora and SPARK Orlando

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July 26, 2020 5:05pm 5:05PM– 6:05PM · Stage

Keynote: YES! The answer to the next level of your business & life.

Presented by Darryll Stinson

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July 26, 2020 6:15pm 6:15PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

Workshop: The Power of You: Building Your Confidence and Career Through Personal Branding

Led by Diane Diaz

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July 26, 2020 6:15pm 6:15PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

Workshop: You don’t need something new. Just use what you’ve got!

Led by David Lawrence

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July 26, 2020 6:15pm 6:15PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

Workshop Q&A Session: Couples in Business

Q&A with Lindsay and Brandon Duensing

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July 26, 2020 6:15pm 6:15PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

Workshop: Why Legal Stuff Matters (Really….. It Does) and How to Get it Right

Led by Cheryl Borland

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July 26, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Networking

Networking + Break

Network with fellow attendees, explore the expo booths from our partners, and discover tools to help grow your business!

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July 26, 2020 8:15pm 8:15PM– 9:15PM · Stage

Keynote Panel: Building Your Business / Diversifying Income

Panel discussion with Lesley Batson, Jason McCullough, and Jeanette Johnson

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July 26, 2020 8:55pm 8:55PM–10:15PM · Sessions

Workshop: Starting Your Own Brand & Finding Your Passion

Led by Nicolette Francis

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July 26, 2020 8:55pm 8:55PM–10:15PM · Sessions

Workshop: How to Balance Your Health Goals with Work to Optimize Productivity, Performance, and Well-being

Led by Kait Richardson

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July 26, 2020 8:55pm 8:55PM–10:15PM · Sessions

Workshop: Personal Finances for Freelancers

Led by Angela Ozar

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July 26, 2020 8:55pm 8:55PM–10:15PM · Sessions

Workshop: Key Steps to Creating Your Own Email Marketing Strategy

Led by Vanessa Matthew

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July 26, 2020 10:15pm 10:15PM–11:15PM · Stage

Keynote: Fostering Community Connection From a Distance During COVID-19

Presented by Katie Johnston

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July 26, 2020 11:00pm 11:00PM–11:30PM · Stage

Closing Remarks

Presented by Kofi Dadson, Olora and SPARK Orlando

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Speakers

Jenny DeWitt

Founder of Rebranded Media | Creator of the Townie Tourist

Jason Nevin

Owner of Lean On Me Web Development | Co-Founder of SPARK Atlanta

Sanjib Kalita

CEO & Founder, Guppy

Chauniqua Major

Founder of Project Pop (organic kettle corn) | Publicist | Content Creator

Lindsay Duensing

Co-founder of Craft & Common

Shirley Yang

Community, Braintrust

Marjorie Phoenix

Creativity Activist, Author, Speaker and curious creature.

Andre Thornton

CEO - Whitman Consulting

Vanessa (Matthew) Rowley

Bold Marketing Brand Strategist for Professional Service Providers

Jason McCullough

Business Consultant and Digital Strategist | Oak Radius

Eddy Montalvo

Financial Advisor - Freedom Financial Group

Katie Johnston

Founder and Director of Pulptown

Berto Horne

Founder, CEO - TPGent

Darryll Stinson

Speaker and Founder of Second Chance Athletes

Kayla OBrien

Video Creator | Owner of Kayla O'Brien Media

Daniel Anzanello

Founder and Digital Strategist - Think One Thing Strategic Marketing

Kait Richardson

Registered Dietitian

Angela Ozar

Freelance Copywriter

Whitney Gonzalez

Founder & CEO, Radiate Social

Cheryl Borland

Business attorney

David Lawrence

Portrait Photographer / Business Owner - David Lawrence Photography and Better Days Print Co

Diane Diaz

Speaking Coach & Personal Brand Strategist | Webinar Creator & Host | Speaker

Angelica Yarde | IG @studio404paper

Co-Producer of the Heart + Hustle Podcast

Nicollette Francis

Freelancer Digital Content Creator & Photographer

Jim Hobart

Founder of Macbeth Studio in Orlando, Florida

Lesley Batson

Rebel Rock Wealth | Financial Professional

Kat Boogaard

Freelance Writer

Nana Kofi Dadson

Journalist | King Kharisma

O’Shae Bridges

Olora Co-Founder | Conference Organizer

olora app

Building Community by Connecting You to Places of Productivity and Giving You Rewards.

Ayo Duyile

Olora Co-Founder | Conference Organizer

Sara Neal

Lifestyle Photographer | Brand Warrior

Rafael Espinal

President of the Freelancers Union

SPARK Orlando

Community Founder | Local Chapter of the Freelancers Union

Kelly Lamano

Freelance Multimedia Storyteller | Conference Organizer | SPARK Orlando Co-Founder

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