Communities are one of the most powerful institutions in every society. They improve the quality of life through the strengthening of the social fabric of relations, providing a feeling of mutual support, establishing connections, and a sense of belonging. At the same time, the power of the community can be a great asset in supporting the growth of one’s brand or business to driving more leads, improving brand loyalty while increasing user retention. Therefore, building successful and engaging communities plays a crucial role in the development of many organizations.
On October 29th at 19:00, join this year’s first in-person fireside chat to gain insights into building great communities from Olivia Nadine, CEO and Co-founder of BlackEXPO to learn about:
Food and Drinks will be provided at this event!
BlackExpo
CEO & Co-Founder
Olivia Nadine is a goal pusher and native of Washington, DC, (USA). As the founder of Tianmi Bakery, Beijing’s top Soul Food concept, and co-founder of BlackEXPO, Beijing’s leading pop-up market, Olivia is a multi-passionate creative whose main goal in life is to promote community and economic empowerment one person at a time.She has studied international business, international relations, and…
Olivia Nadine is a goal pusher and native of Washington, DC, (USA). As the founder of Tianmi Bakery, Beijing’s top Soul Food concept, and co-founder of BlackEXPO, Beijing’s leading pop-up market, Olivia is a multi-passionate creative whose main goal in life is to promote community and economic empowerment one person at a time.She has studied international business, international relations, and China at Ohio State University and Georgetown University, where she received her bachelor's and master's, respectively.
Olivia has been an active member of the Expat community since moving to Beijing in May 2016. In May 2017, she was co-lead for a 2-day event called Umoja that was purposed to bring WeChat connections into real life and create a space for dialogue, art, and community. This was the first event of many dedicated to building community, as it the focal point of all her work. She looks forward to continuing to grow BlackEXPO and its parent company B•e into a global powerhouse for economic empowerment and entrepreneurship.
B.e was started to uplift and promote businesses from across the African Diaspora. We see entrepreneurship and business ownerships the critical tool for economic empowerment and the overall development of the African Diaspora.
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