Design a Career You Love — Without Losing Yourself
You know you’re meant for more, but figuring out how to make it happen without second-guessing every step? That’s the real challenge.
If you're ready to stop settling for a career that feels just fine and start building something that truly excites you—without quitting your job overnight—this session will give you the strategy, insights, and confidence to make it happen.
You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to turn your expertise into income, build momentum without overwhelm, and create a future where you call the shots.
I’m Shima Ghaheri, the founder of UnderlineU and the creator of the Recalibrate Program, where I help professionals transition into careers they love—without losing themselves to burnout or overwhelm. My journey into this work began when I experienced burnout while managing a demanding career, building my side business, and striving to grow both professionally and personally. That experience made me realize that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of well-being, and it inspired me to help others find a more sustained path.
There’s no perfect playbook for turning creativity into a business. It’s really just a mix of instinct, strategy, and a lot of trial and error. In this session, I’ll share my messy, unpredictable journey of taking the leap, from marketing your personal brand to juggling life while running a solo creative business. Whether you’re on the edge or already mid-air, let’s navigate the uncertainty together.
Shawn Johnson has built a career transforming ideas into global successes. As the founder of SocioPunk & Seichō Syndicate, he helps businesses scale through disruptive creativity and sustainable growth strategies. From leading product and design for Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal to working with brands like Nike, Disney, and Microsoft, Shawn knows what it takes to turn passion into profit.
In this session, Shawn will share his battle-tested strategies for scaling your side hustle while thriving in your career. Learn how to leverage your expertise, build high-value brands, and automate growth—all without burnout. Shawn’s blueprint blends product innovation, design thinking, and business strategy to help you create sustainable success.
Whether you're looking to launch, scale, or exit, this talk will equip you with the mindset and tactics to turn your side gig into a global powerhouse. Don't settle - join this session and supercharge your success.
Great startups begin with great problems. But how do you train yourself to spot them? This session explores the art of problem sensitivity—the ability to recognize unmet needs, inefficiencies, and emerging opportunities before others do. Learn how to shift your mindset, ask the right questions, and uncover startup-worthy insights in everyday life. Whether you're an aspiring founder or an experienced entrepreneur looking for your next big idea, this talk will provide actionable frameworks and real-world examples to sharpen your problem-finding skills.
In those crucial first seconds on your homepage, can prospects understand what you do and why they should care? Most B2B startups struggle to clearly communicate their value, leaving potential customers confused or unconvinced. In this practical session, marketing consultant Garrett Jestice will show you a proven framework to make your homepage message crystal clear. You'll learn:
- How to structure your homepage so prospects immediately understand your value
- A simple formula to articulate what makes your B2B solution different and worth caring about
- Techniques to transform technical features into benefits that resonate with business buyers
- Real examples of clear vs. confusing B2B homepage messaging
Perfect for founders and marketers at B2B startups, you'll walk away with actionable templates and frameworks to make your homepage message immediately clear to the right prospects. No marketing fluff––just practical guidance to help prospects 'get it' in seconds.
