The Imagine Summit 2024: Empowering Creatives Through Digital Wellness and Professional Development
Written by on October 17, 2024
Toronto, ON – The highly anticipated 3rd annual Imagine Summit is set to inspire and empower creatives from BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ2IA+, and other equity-deserving communities with a two-day event focusing on digital wellness and professional development. The summit kicks off with the exclusive RBC Experience Launch on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at STACKT Market, Blue Moon Brewery, and Studio, located at 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The event continues with a motivational buildup leading to the main summit day on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Yorkdale Cineplex Theatre, 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
“The Imagine Summit sits at the intersection of wellness, creativity, and neuroscience, bringing together wellness programming, financial literacy, and mindfulness talks in collaboration with Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning talent, thought leaders, and industry professionals to empower creatives from marginalized communities,” shared Domanique Grant, founder of The Imagine Summit. “By focusing on digital wellness and financial empowerment, we’re giving 750 participants the tools to unlock creativity, elevate their careers, and reimagine their futures at no financial cost to them.”
The summit aims to help participants develop new neural pathways, overcoming fear, anxiety, and trauma to achieve sustainable success in their careers. More than 100 creatives will join the activities on Day 1, while over 500 are expected to participate on Day 2.
Day One Highlights:
YouTube Masterclass led by Gabriel Obadia, Manager of YouTube Music Partnerships Canada
Guided Group Meditation and Creative Visioning session conducted by Domanique Grant
Fireside Chat featuring Evan Carmichael, author, venture capitalist, and popular YouTuber with nearly 4 million subscribers
RBC Commercial Banking Workshop presented by Margaret Lewis, Senior Relationship Manager, Media and Entertainment, Commercial Banking
Nervous System Regulation and Somatic Wellness Masterclass with Megan Whiten, a Wellness Facilitator and Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor
Day Two Highlights:
Fireside Chat with Amanda Dorenberg, Global CEO of ArtsHouse Media Group (AMG)
Interview with Jully Black, Canadian singer/songwriter and JUNO Award winner
Sound Bath, Guided Industry Meditation, and Visualization for nervous system regulation
Panels hosted by Jamar McNeil, CHUM 104.5 Afternoon Drive co-host, and Domanique Grant
Live Performances presented by RBCxMusic, featuring special guests
This free summit, supported by sponsors such as RBC, Flow Water, and Toronto Community Housing, seeks to prioritize the mental health and well-being of digital creatives while offering professional growth opportunities. Funding for this year’s event comes from FACTOR Canada and Ontario Creates.
For more information and ticket details, visit Grant Creativity.
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