Our first monthly, big networking event! Remote Year invites ~50 local business people to join us for a schmoozing night. First, a cocktail mixer; second, a series of ‘lightning presentations’ (3 min career related speeches by various remotes and locals); and lastly, a sit down dinner.
Last Thursday was our first Junction and I was asked to be a lightning presenter. They put me last, which was an honor. Most of the presenters talked about their specific businesses, but my topic was more motivational: “Find Your Career Zen”. Master Nomi would be proud!
Side note: it was ~40 degrees C, aka ~105 degrees F in this small room and everyone was drenched in sweat. I felt like I played 2-on-2 before speaking. Below, I'm attempting to strip my soaked shirt off my stomach.
This was an awesome event! At my table was one of the other presenters, Marcelo from a local studio MindSmack. It turns out, Marcelo and I have practically identical resumes! We hit it off big time, and I know we will keep in touch and maybe even work together in the future.
Loreda, Me, Samantha, Marcelo
Score one for Remote Year! These Junctions are incredibly valuable networking opportunities. It's a global market and you can learn a lot from your international counterparts. #networking
Some pics of the event locale: Paradojas, in the Barrio Guelmes area of Córdoba.
And a rare #selfindulgent #selfie.
