by Grace Rodriguez | Jul 9, 2019
We’re excited and proud to announce a collaboration with The Black Sheep Agency, a cause-driven brand shop focused on amplifying messages and accelerating impact! Over the next few months, we’ll host a series of hands-on branding and marketing training sessions led by experts from Black Sheep’s “baaa”d-ass team.
For our first session, you’ll learn how to maximize your online outreach through …
Social Advertising 101
Taught by: Dionella Martinez, Digital Strategists at The Black Sheep Agency
Learn the basics of Facebook and Instagram advertising as we walk through the best type of #ad for your campaign! We’ll also talk you through formulating a budget, targeting your audience, optimizing your efforts, and other creative options to execute your social advertising needs.
Grab your laptop and join us to get started on your digital marketing and build a foundation to take it to the next level — free WiFi, coffee, tea and community provided to fuel you up and keep you going! 🙂
*Impact Hub Members receive FREE registration*
#HOUimpact #HOUtech #tech4good
by Grace Rodriguez | Jul 9, 2019
Impact Hub Houston and Christina Wright, Founder of WrightNow Results, present: Mastering the Brain Dump to Reduce Business Frustrations.
Sure, you know you need to plan. Yep, it’s time to collect your thoughts, so you can tackle your big business ideas (for real this time). And certainly, you know you have to set the time aside to do this. But, every time you sit down to plan, you stare at your computer and it stares back at you.
Enter: The Brain dump. Simple as it sounds, that’s where all good plans start.
Christina will guide you through her method to help you get clear on — and develop a plan for — your biggest challenges surrounding business and managing “it all.” In this 90-minute workshop, you will:
- Learn the mastery of the Brain Dump
- Learn pointers on balancing business and life
- Brain dump your life/work balance OR a business need
- Begin developing a useable roadmap from your brain dump
AGENDA
- Opening session (15 min) – 5:45 p.m.
- Interactive tips & brain dumping (50 min)
- Tips
- Brain dump layout
- Brain dump work time
- Begin digital version of the brain dump (15 min)
- Three paths: work/life balance, marketing efforts, client experience
- Closing + Final Instructions (10 min)
WHAT TO BRING
- Markers (different colors and sizes if possible)
- You may want to bring your computer to get the most out of your brain dump.
*Impact Hub Members receive FREE registration*
About our instructor: Christina is the owner of WrightNow Results, which helps your organization strategically define your lines of Communications to save you money and frustration. After more than a decade in the high-pressure roles of government reporter and county employee, Christina set out to show others how to aim for a balanced, but successful lifestyles.
by Grace Rodriguez | Jun 25, 2019
Impact Hub Houston is partnering with Chief Executive Yogi and Flowing Founder of Omflow, Caroline Vo, on Friday, June 28th, for a FREE community yoga event at our #POPHub.
Omflow, Inc., is a startup based in Houston, TX that allows yoga students to practice with yoga teachers from all over the world through a unique, 2-way, real-time, LIVE, online experience. Details of the event are below and all are welcomed to attend to practice and learn more about Omflow, Inc.
Date: Friday, June 28, 2019
Time: 7am-8am (please arrive at 6:45am to sign in and set up)
Attire: Comfortable athletic or yoga wear
What to Bring: A yoga mat, water bottle, and towel *extra yoga mats are available if needed
Cost: FREE!
Visit Omflow’s Website to learn more about their organization: www.omflow.yoga
by Grace Rodriguez | Jun 21, 2019
Curious about Impact Hub Houston, our new pop-up space, what our new membership means for you…or all of the above? Then please join us at our very first Open House on Friday, June 28th, from 5PM-6PM at HX!
We believe that you care about Houston and want to help it grow and thrive. We invite you to use this an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, meet the Impact Hub Houston team and learn how we plan to support local changemakers and social entrepreneurs in a global context, and explore how we can work together to make an impact in our city. Let’s make Houston a role model for how the world solves its most pressing issues!
(If you’re a social entrepreneur who’d like feedback on your idea, solution, strategy or startup, feel free to come earlier at 4pm for our Founders Feedback Forum, too!)
We look forward to seeing you on Friday!
#HOUImpact
LOCATION:
We are located at 410 Pierce St, Houston, TX 77002 (see photo of the building below). Find us in Suite 215.
PARKING:
You can find paid metered street parking in front of the building; and both metered and free street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.
by Grace Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2019
If you have an idea, created a solution, started a venture, and are wondering what to do next — or if you just want a second opinion to see whether you’re on the right track — come get unstuck and moving forward again with some honest feedback from Impact Hub Houston’s mentors and community.
FEEDBACK FORUM MENTORS
For this session, you’ll get insights and feedback from:
- Grace Rodriguez, Co-Founder of Impact Hub Houston and Station Houston
- Milad Khakzadghomi, Director of Strategy for Houston Exponential
- Surprise Guest!
FEEDBACK FORUM GROUND RULES
For all who participate, we adopt these ground rules as our shared commitment to having a fun and productive feedback session. If we there’s an opportunity to improve these rules, we can and will change them, together: Feel free to give us *your* feedback, too!
Respect the people.
- Treat each other with kindness and tolerance first. We all have tricky days when we aren’t at our best. You will appreciate this tolerance when that tricky day is yours.
- Assume best intentions, but do not assume anything else. Ask questions to better understand anything that is unclear or troubling.
- Listen when others speak. Don’t interrupt: If you have something urgent to add, raise your hand for acknowledgement.
- Take care of yourself. If you need to step out or take a break, do it. The group values your participation, so do what you need to do so you can devote your full attention.
Respect the purpose
- We’re convening to help Founders think through current challenges. Come prepared and ready to engage.
- Resources lead to results. Be ready to contribute information or connections to help Founders achieve better outcomes.
- We are all responsible for staying on track. Speak up if you feel we’re going off the rails!
Respect the process.
- Start on time. End on time.
- Step up: If you have an insightful question or helpful suggestion, please share it.
- Step back: Share the time. Do not monopolize the discussion or rob others of time needed to share their perspectives.
- Document clear commitments, then follow-through. Walk your talk!
by Grace Rodriguez | Jun 12, 2019
This meet-up will be a bit different than our usual – we will have a lot more interaction and open conversation:
6:00pm: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and SDG’s
6:15pm: Networking & open discussion on Impact topics
by Grace Rodriguez | May 8, 2019
The meetup brings together like-minded individuals from the non-profit, social enterprise, impact investing, technology and many other fields to understand the concept of social entrepreneurship and be inspired to find new ways to tackle local social issues.
This meet-up will have three parts:
6:00pm: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
6:15pm: Guest Speaker, Susana Rosas
7:00pm: Networking & open discussion on Impact topics
**Please note location change for this month!**
by Grace Rodriguez | May 7, 2019
Impact Hub Houston and Sketch City – Open Project Night 12th Edition
Come to Open Project Night hosted by Impact Hub Houston and Sketch City at the amazing Black Sheep Marketing Agency. Connect and collaborate with real, passionate people who are working on projects, ventures, and collaborations to improve to the city of Houston. If you have an idea, are working on something, or are looking for ways to collaborate with people who are doing work at the intersection of innovation and impact this event is for you! P.S. Our event is sponsored by Buff Brew!
Whether your project is in the seed idea stage, you already have been working on it for some time, or an individual interested in lending a hand and getting involved but are not sure quite how – Come! This event is for you.
*Side note*:
You can absolutely bring your own idea to open project night or just come to listen! The event requires both a mixture of presenters and people from the community to support, listen, and collaborate with presenters!
Event Info:
Who: Open to all! even those just curious
What: Our event is Free. Drinks, light snacks, incredible people and innovative projects presented to improve Houston (in both small and big ways).
When/Where: Doors open at 5:30pm, event starts at 6pm ; Black Sheep Marketing Agency (611 West 22nd Street)
Event Breakdown:
1. 6:00-6:30pm Meet + greet ; drink + light snacks
2. 6:30-7:00pm Project presentations – maximum of 2:30 minutes per project and each project leader must answer the following questions:
- Brief personal introduction + What is your project?
- What stage are you currently at?
- What are your next series of steps?
- What are you currently looking for in the way of talent/skills from the community?
3. 7:00pm-8pm Presenters breakout throughout the room and the community comes around their projects during…drum roll… Open Project Time!
Come join us!
