Strictly Business 2020 Event Wrap-Up!

Strictly Business 2020 Presenters. Image Credit: Alyce Henson

On January 18, ASMP Chicago/Midwest presented Strictly Business 2020 in partnership with Workbook, Inseus, and mHUB Chicago. A gigantic thank you to all of our invaluable event attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and presenters. We are still beaming from the energy of such a passionate group of photographers and industry professionals who convened to celebrate the craft and share knowledge. Each presenter on the lineup offered practical and profound advice that will continue to inspire us into the new year. We punctuated the day with a happy hour, offering attendees a space to unwind, make new connections, and discuss key takeaways.

Dorie Silverman (@dorbug) started the day by bringing us into our bodies with a movement sequence drawn from her yoga and somatic therapy practice.

Image Credit: Brian Schilling
Image Credit: Brian Schilling

Alex Garcia (@alexgarciaimages) discussed his career trajectory, which has ranged from photojournalism to editorial to storytelling for clients in the corporate, non-profit, and advertising worlds.

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Evan Sheehan (@evantsheehan) and Alex Wallbaum (@alexwallbaum) spoke about their collaborative practice, social media strategy, and forming Future Use Studio.

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Kat Schleicher (@kat_schleicher) detailed the steps that she has taken to elevate her business and brand through marketing plans, data-driven evaluation, research, and self-assigned projects.

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Martine Séverin (@martinisev) led an interactive workshop focused on articulating your purpose and letting it guide your creative practice.

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Image Credit: Brian Schilling

Finally, Inseus Founder Ashley Nelson (@inseusmindfulness) rounded out the day with an experiential immersion into mindfulness, complete with practical tools and insights to help us operate from a space of engagement rather than reactivity.

Image Credit: Brian Schilling
Image Credit: Brian Schilling

More photos from the day:

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Image Credit: Alyce Henson
Image Credit: Alyce Henson
Image Credit: Alyce Henson
Image Credit: Alyce Henson

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mHUB is Chicago’s innovation center for physical product development and manufacturing. Their mission is to galvanize Chicago’s manufacturing ecosystem by generating innovative ideas, attracting world-class talent and fostering collaboration. By providing access to labs and equipment, industry experts and workshops, and a community of other product innovators, mHUB helps turn ideas into prototypes, and prototypes into sustainable new businesses that drive economic impact, and ensure the region’s continued leadership in global manufacturing.

Workbook | WE WORK SO YOU BOOK
Workbook continues to serve as the trusted go-to resource for connecting creatives to vetted, top tier commercial artists for hire. Our suite of tools guarantees your work in front of creative buyers. With Workbook’s biannual printed sourcebooks, powerful website and App, Workbook brings the industry’s best artists and creatives together. Whether you’re an artist looking to get in front of the right people or a creative trying to find the perfect talent for your next project, Workbook is there to help.


Inseus
Drawing on the most current scientific research and evidence-based thinking on the theory and practice of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience, Inseus delivers a transformational impact on the lives of individuals and on the culture and effectiveness of the organizations where they work and lead. Through experiential learning in workshops and programming, one-on-one training, group training, and consulting engagements, our mindfulness experts connect with and inspire people in profoundly personal ways, empowering them to discover more productive, peaceful, and authentic versions of themselves.