Events Guide May 2020

We’ve hand-picked a bunch of online events that you can attend in your pyjamas (if you so wish). They’re from Australia and abroad and have been selected to help elevate your freelance game by expanding knowledge, building connection, and enhancing mindset in these times of change. Pull up a virtual seat and grow!

What’s On Online

CreativeMornings FieldTrips: How to Find Peace of Mind in Uncertain Times
Saturday 2nd May, 2-4pm EDT (One for the earlybirds, Sunday 3rd May, 4-6am AEST) | FREE
If you’re someone who struggles with change or is worried about what’s happening in the world around you, know that you are not alone. There are many times in life where you’ll be faced with uncertainty, but there is a tried and true way through. In this intuitive workshop, you’ll discover techniques for finding clarity and calm no matter what life throws at you. By the end of this workshop, you’ll not only feel more connected to yourself, but you’ll also have the guidance you need to rise up from uncertainty, step into your power, and move confidently in the direction of your dreams. Register for free.

Side Project Sessions
Sunday 3rd May, 10am-1pm AEST | $10
Side Project Sessions is an ongoing event series dedicated to helping people find the time, accountability and quiet for passion projects, freelance projects, creative ideas, life admin, or whatever task they are putting off. Join this virtual deep work session where you'll learn to celebrate the process as much as the outcome, the break as much as the flow, and the solitude as much as the connection. Book your spot here.

CreativeMornings FieldTrips: How to Start A Side Hustle
Tuesday 5th May, 7-8:30pm EDT (Wednesday 6th May, 9am AEST) | FREE
You’ve had an idea for a business swirling around in your head for months or even years? You’ve finally had enough of just thinking about it and you’re ready to make the most of your time in isolation? If you’re ready to take some serious action, take that idea from your head and make some serious moves on making it a reality, now is the time! StartUp Creative’s Kaylene Langford will equip you with a clear plan to bring your idea to life as well as all the tips, tricks and hacks on how to get your business idea launched ASAP. Register here.

Ready Set Action: A Virtual Conference to Catapult Your Business
Monday 11th - Wednesday 14th May, 12-4:30pm Daily | Tickets from $99
When great minds come together, amazing things happen. Over 3 days, 11 incredible speakers come together to run workshops for business owners on everything from finance to photography, from tech to publicity. Learn more and get your ticket here.

How Designers Can Make Money in Times of COVID-19
May 12th 11am-12:30pm EDT | FREE
In this FieldTrip, I will share how the scores of designers who are dealing with paused/cancelled projects, whose clients have dried up or who unfortunately have lost their job, can make money right now. We’ll cover tips on what designers can do to stand out, where they can find potential clients both who are actively looking for designers OR those who might not have realized that they need to pivot and also where they can find remote design jobs ASAP.  Save your spot here.

Life Admin & Wine: Presented by Side Project Sessions x frankie magazine
Tuesday 12th May, 6-9pm AEST | $10
This special edition of Side Project Sessions in collaboration with frankie magazine is dedicated entirely to getting through that long-forgotten, avoided, or overwhelming bunch of life admin! Maybe you keep meaning to set aside time to do your taxes, or sort our your sock draw. Perhaps you've long wanted to propoagate some plants, update your website, sort out those files, compile your to-dos, create an online dating profile and find love in the time of Corona, or simple get those bits and pieces of your life in order to feel a little sense of ease and control. Whatever it is you've been putting off or meaning to get around to, this virtual event will offer you time, accountability, quiet and some wine to help get even the dreariest tasks done. Book your spot here.

Girls in Tech Conference
Wednesday 13th May, 10am–4pm AEST | FREE (or get premium tickets including mentoring for $53.84)
In this new world we're in, GITAU.TV is Girls in Tech Australia's fully virtual conference and an unmissable opportunity to get amped about your career and meet the community of people who can help get you where you want to go. No matter who you are. The theme is “The Conversations”, the ones we should be having, that we struggle to have, across people, tech, business, data and the future. It's time to ignite change across the industry through the power of the people. Book your ticket here.

Perspectives: Unleash Your Greatness
Wednesday 13th May, 24-hour event | FREE
You know it’s there. The voice asking why not, daring you to be unafraid. It’s swagger. Curiosity. Persistence. Let’s tap into this power and tackle the challenges of our ever-changing digital world. Join us for 24 full hours of engaging keynotes, interactive learning and lively discussion. Select your nearest location for an hourly rundown of everything happening in this action-packed agenda! Learn more and register here.

Dear Charlie Marketing: The Secrets Of Irresistible Product Listings
Thursday 14th May, 6pm and Friday 15th May 9.30am | $49
Your e-commerce product descriptions have to work harder to give your customers the same in-store experience, but you’re competing for attention against our digitally saturated world. In this hour-long, live online workshop you will learn my foolproof formula to impressive product descriptions that drive more sales for your e-commerce business. Learnt over years creating product descriptions for some of the world’s biggest multi-branded fashion and homewares retailers including ASOS, my-wardrobe.com and BHS. Save your seat here.

Profit Masterclass with Simply Smarter Numbers
Thursday 14th May, 4pm AEST | FREE
Join Jen, the founder of Simply Smarter Numbers LIVE for an hour of profit power. She will be talking about things including your revenue goals, your revenue streams, your return on time and your revenue planner. She will have you thinking about the important questions like; How much money do you want to make and by when? Can your current revenue streams actually achieve your goals? Should you be selling more of this and less of that? Should I focus my marketing efforts on this or that? It’s time to give some love to your profit! Register for free here.
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The Future of (Beautiful) Business
Thursday 14th May, 7pm-8pm CEST (this is a crazy 3am on Friday 15th May AEST, worth waking up for? You decide) | FREE
The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest disruption to modern economies current generations have ever faced. How are companies, leaders, and workers adjusting? And what will change for business after the crisis? Will we see the rise of a new ruthless bottom-line economism fueled by digital Taylorism and winner-takes-all greed? Or will companies become more purpose-driven, more human and more ecological, softer and more fluid, like water? Inspired by insights from a study by ethnographer Jonathan Cook and perspectives from several other guests, we invite you to explore the future of (beautiful) business. Learn more and sign up here.

Love What You Do Collective: Elevate Your Visibility & PR
Wednesday 20th May, 6:45-9pm AEST | Tickets $27 + BF
Want to be featured in magazines, online publications, get speaking opportunities and be interviewed on podcasts? Are you ready to scale and you know that you're going to have to get in front of more eyes?Do you want to be putting yourself out there for opportunities but feel there's just something holding you back? If you said YES to this, then you're going to want to be a part of our May Love What You Do Event: Elevating your Visibility & PR with Odette Barry from Odette and Co, who is a publicist and PR mentor and all-round genius to join us and share her knowledge on how to tell your story through media, and how to hack your own PR. Learn more and buy tickets here.

General Assembly x StartUp Creative: Mind Over Matter
Monday 25th May, 11:30am AEST | FREE
Has inspiration struck for a new business idea, or have you found that you suddenly need to pivot your existing business or product to adapt in a changing world? The time is now to take some serious action on those ideas and innovations! No matter what stage of your business you’re at, most of us will encounter the debilitating fear, self doubt, procrastination and overwhelm that keeps us from fulfilling our potential. The trick is to equip yourself with practical skills that will enable you to combat inaction before it hits. Join us for a masterclass webinar where you will learn mindset hacks for increased focus, motivation and taking massive action on your goals. RSVP here.
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General Assembly: SEO Training for Startups & Beginners
Friday 25th May, 11am-1pm AEST | FREE
Learn how to rank your website at the top of search engines, like Google. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is more important than ever if you’re interested in driving targeted traffic to your website. We’ll share the strategies for creating an effective SEO campaign that improves your online visibility and brings potential customers to your company website. Sign up here.

Masterclass: Arianna Huffington and Esther Wojcicki - Principle’s for Thriving in Today’s Scary World
Wednesday 20th May, 11pm AEST | FREE
Arianna Huffington and Esther Wojcicki are the epitomes of creating the foundation of a successful life, and they will teach how you can thrive, in an ever-changing and scary world, without losing sight of your wellbeing! See why failing the right way is an integral part of learning and how we can force ourselves and our colleagues to do this more naturally and as part of the work environment. Register here.

Freelance Jungle: Not So Casual Friday
Friday 22 May, 12:00-13:30 AEST | FREE
Hosted by Bek Lambert from Freelance Jungle, this regular event gives you an excuse to get out of our trackies and PJs while getting some much-needed workplace company, virtual style! Jump in for a virtual lunch (or coffee). Bring what you are eating, your ideas and enjoy a bloody chat in your good clothes. You can even sneak a cheeky beer in if you like! A great gathering for freelancers. Click here to attend Not So Casual Friday

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We love to share what’s happening to support creatively driven freelancers and business owners. The events we share are focused on expanding knowledge, building connection and prioritising self-care. If you have an event that fits the bill, please email hello@coolwowcollective.com for the chance to be featured.