One evening. Real CONVERSATIONS WITH CHARLESTON LEADERS.Join Trident
United Way’s Cocktails & Conversations, a curated networking
experience designed for emerging and mid-career professionals across
the Tri-County.
Instead of traditional networking, guests rotate through small-group
conversation tables hosted by respected local leaders, giving you the
opportunity to engage directly, ask questions, and build meaningful
connections.
The evening includes dinner and a keynote address from:
Shawan Gillians, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, Santee
Cooper, On how community leadership accelerates professional
influence.
Every guest will rotate through conversation tables, gaining insights
from respected local leaders, exploring topics such as:
Amy Stasiukaitis, Low Country Case and Millwork: How to balance
personal commitments with professional growth
Lauren Nilan, Principal, Elliott Davis: How to elevate without
burning out
Natalie Hauff, Deputy Director, Charleston County Library: How to
build your personal brand
Kelleanne and Ryan Jones, Free Reign Restaurant Group (Allora,
Southbound, Honeysuckle Rose, Community Table): Making difficult
decisions in business
Lindsay Nevin, CEO, The Flyaway Company: How to take risks in
business
Joesph DeLeon, CEO, Roper St Francis: How to set yourself apart
Michael Samuel, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, SouthState
Bank and MikeSam Fitness: The Art of the Side Hustle
DJ Hampton, CEO, Trident United Way: Biggest Leadership Mistake, and
what I learned
Giff Daughtridge, CEO, GFD Management: Leading with Confidence, how
to talk to your leadership
wine
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