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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 4-5th The Oliver Hotel
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elevate
With our recent kickstart from last years “Spark”, we are asking you to join us this year as we work to ELEVATE those ignited inspirations. We want to build upon and support each other as we implement more meaningful actions, whether that is individual, professional, or community wide. Our continuous and newfound zeal to advocate for the profession, encourage community within, and seek to enhance our personal drivers will in turn allow us to thrive in all aspects of our lives. Let’s continue on the journey of positively impacting lives by elevating our spark! |
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Brand Building for Interior Designers
Presenter: Kim Kuhteubl
During this inspiring and actionable keynote, attendees will learn how to build a powerful personal brand that attracts ideal clients, generates consistent income, and creates seemingly miraculous opportunities. In Brand Building for Interior Designers, participants will explore the connection between defining their brand, crafting a compelling message, and strategically sharing their story with the right audience.
With actionable steps to create a visibility plan, attendees will discover how to turn market exposure into relationships with ideal clients, repeat business, and collaborations with brands they love. Whether you're looking to attract consistent income or elevate your career to new heights, this session offers the tools and insights to make it happen.
Kim Kuhteubl is the founder of Me By Design, an Idea Boutique and Visibility Incubator. She's helped her international clientele develop their vision, voice, legacy and platform and get featured in leading shelter publications, digital outlets, and on television across North America and internationally. An author, awardwinning producer, and author, her book “Branding + Interior Design” is a handbook for next-gen leaders that has been sold thousands of copies.
Stylish Disruption: Owning Your Je Ne Sais Quoi in a World of Noise
Presenter: Jenee Naquin
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Creativity today feels harder than ever—not because we lack ideas, but because we’re drowning in them. In a world of constant input, how do you trust your own originality? In this thought-provoking keynote, Jenée Naquin challenges the myth that more inspiration leads to more creativity. Instead, she reveals how overconsumption fuels doubt and why the key to standing out isn’t doing more—it’s owning what makes you distinct. Through real stories and fresh insights, she’ll introduce the concept of Stylish Disruption—a bold approach to using today’s digital tools (social media and AI) as creative amplifiers rather than distractions. Attendees will leave inspired, empowered, and ready to embrace their je ne sais quoi—the intangible essence that makes their work unforgettable. |
Jenée Naquin has brought many brands to life, transforming them from conceptual beginnings to fully realized identities with depth and distinction. After thirteen years in fashion design, she applies her creativity, trend intuition, and branding prowess to digital marketing, helping founders craft personal brands that captivate and convert. While leading product development for a fashion tech brand, Fast Company named it one of “The Most Innovative Companies of 2017.” Since then, she played a key role in growing a marketing consultancy that was acquired by a public company in 2020. Jenée’s ability to uncover and refine a founder’s je ne sais quoi—that certain something that makes their personal brand unforgettable—has made her a trusted creative partner for discerning entrepreneurs. With a strategic eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of digital positioning, she ensures her clients’ first impressions are as powerful as their expertise.
