Say "cheese"! Join us for Portraits + Pastries, an exciting networking event at the historic Detroit Club.
This event will feature breakfast and drinks while enjoying exclusive experiences, including personalized image consulting (with styling advice), professional hair and makeup touch-ups, stunning professional head shots, and an inspiring "Best in Business Class" presentation by the Detroit Academy of Etiquette where you will learn best networking practices including best business practices, dining like a diplomat and digital interactions.
3 Breakout Sessions will be available to attendees during the event:
Breakout 1 | 9 - 10 AM | Best Business Practices including first impressions, introductions, body language, savvy conversation skills and confidence building tips that empower you to make the most of every interaction.
Breakout 2 | 10 - 11 AM | Dine like a Diplomat including navigating a place setting, ordering food and wine, hosting clients, handling tricky foods, giving a toast and taking ownership of an experience to make it meaningful for the collective group.
Breakout 3 | 11 - 12 AM | Digital Decorum that ensures each digital interaction is on brand and impactful. Whether it be email, text or webinars we got you covered with tips and tricks to make the most our of digital communication.
Recommended Attire: Dress in your best business casual for an updated head shot
Valet parking is included. If you do not want to valet, street and garage parking are available near by.
Itinerary
8 - 8:30 AM | Check in, Registration & Breakfast
8:30 - 9 AM | Opening Remarks
9 AM - 12 PM | Image consulting, hair & makeup available, headshot & breakout sessions for program
12 PM | Event Conclusion
Speakers
Danielle Kovachevich specializes in helping professionals navigate the modern business world with social graces, bringing dignity and kindness to daily work.
Melissa Douglas started a leather goods company (Douglas & Co. Detroit) with her husband in 2013, and since then has been fascinated by how important it is to show up online.
Annette Liyana is the lead personal stylist and proud owner of two House of Colour franchises. As a top regional color analyst, she holds certifications in both seasonal and tonal personal color assessments.