How to Become a Local Celebrity...And Why You'd Want to

Take your personal brand to the next level with this insightful presentation by some of Central Ohio's most well known personalities! Imagine getting special deals, access to private exclusive parties, free tickets to plays, shows, concerts, events, and complimentary meals at restaurants. It's not just access to VIP parties, events and free items; you can speak your opinion and have it heard, help people less fortunate then you and be first in line to hear about exceptional business opportunities!

If you're not inclined (or not quite ready) to become a local celebrity, that's fine. You can apply this panel’s personal branding techniques on a different scale if you want to be perceived as more credible, or a more authoritative influencer by others in your company or your circle of influence. Each exclusive admittance ticket purchase will also include an e-book of the same title, delivered post event. Only TWENTY tickets are available for this exclusive insider look at personal brand building at its best!

MEET THE EVENINGS PRESENTERS:
Monica Day, Panelist
Monica Day is the Traffic and Entertainment Reporter for NBC 4 and was Miss Ohio USA 2008. She represented The Buckeye State in the Miss USA competition where she won the title of Miss Congeniality. Monica has been featured as a National Anthem singer for the Columbus Crew, and served as emcee for the Columbus Destroyers in 2005. She is the official emcee for the Cinderella Scholarship Program and the Miss Columbus Teen Pageant. She also volunteers her time at the James Comprehensive Cancer Center as a concierge. Some of Monica's favorite moments so far while at WCMH have been: Participating in the COTA bus Rodeo, reporting from Chopper 4 during Red, White and Boom and interviewing both Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno.

Walker Evans, Panelist
Walker Evans has spent the majority of his life in Central Ohio, and is one of the biggest fans of the city of Columbus. He currently lives in the King Lincoln District (located a short walk east of Downtown) with his wife Anne and their son Desmond. In addition to ColumbusUnderground.com, Walker is a freelance creative consultant specializing in online marketing, social networks, graphic design and digital communications. Walker also stays involved with a variety of civic organizations and currently serves on the North Market Development Authority Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors for Dine Originals Columbus and The Create Columbus Commission. He has recently completed serving duties with the Columbus Metropolitan Club, the Young Professionals of Columbus group and the Advisory Board for 614 Magazine. Walker also maintains his personal blog The Walker Evans Effect.

Rob Coats, Panelist
Rob is the Founder and President of Connect Your Life, a national organization established in 2008 that connects innovative professionals from across the nation with entrepreneurs whom are committed to cultivating and exchanging ideas, information and economical opportunities while still focusing on philanthropy. As an connectionaire, entrepreneur and groundbreaking philanthropist with over eight years experience in marketing and recruiting, Rob is a sound advocate of the power of building relationships. Get more videos and secrets on tapping into the richest resource on the planet: “People” on Rob’s blog. Rob’s authorial debut, ‘Connect and Grow Rich,’ a step-by-step guide on Mastering the Art of Growing Wealth by adding value and building rich relationships is available now.

Kelly Gingery, Panelist
Kelly Gingery is the Flick Chick: a lifelong, head-over-heels movie-lover and pop culture enthusiast. She grew up loving (and learning) everything about Hollywood and the movies, and now spends more time in a movie theater with a large tub of buttered popcorn than she does in her own kitchen (just ask her two kids!). In May 2009, Kelly became the “Mix Flick Chick” for Columbus radio station MIX 107.9 FM, and discusses movies on-air with DJ Mark Dantzer two mornings a week. Her most recent venture is FlickChick.TV, a video podcast, where Kelly shares her movie reviews and unique take on Hollywood with the world. Kelly graduated from Ohio University with a Journalism/PR degree and then descended on Los Angeles with big Hollywood dreams. She worked in advertising & promotion for the television syndicator King World.

Ryan Bauer, Moderator
Everything you've ever wanted to know about Ryan Bauer can be found on his social media profiles: linkedin, twitter and facebook. You can also get your very own Ryan Bauer quote t-shirt from Skreened Tees.

AGENDA:
5:30-6:00 PM Casual Networking
6:00-7:00 PM Panel Presentation
7:00-8:00 PM Post Event Networking

If you can’t attend the panel presentation, be sure to join us afterward when we open the doors for a post event networking session. It’s just $5 at the door for those not registered for the panel session. Also, check out the other sessions offered by ryanomics media by viewing our main event page on Eventbrite. If you have any pre-event questions please email Ryan Bauer at: [email protected] Want your own EventBrite account to produce and manage events? Sign up at: https://www.eventbrit...