Career Mentoring Los Angeles

Vibe Coding Workshop with Women In Big Data SoCal

Ever wondered what it would be like to **build and launch your own app — without being a traditional software developer?** Join **Women in Big Data SoCal** for a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where we’ll explore **vibe coding with Lovable** and turn an idea into a working app. **What You'll Learn** In this interactive workshop, you’ll get an introduction to: * **Vibe coding** and how AI can help you build software * Using **Lovable** to turn an idea into a functional app * How to think about your app concept, user experience, and features * Going from an idea to a working prototype * Tips and lessons learned from actually building and launching with AI No prior coding or app-development experience is required. **Come with an idea, curiosity, or simply a willingness to experiment!** The workshop will be led by **Christina Karaba**, founder of **yourcore**, a self-discovery-through-style app that she built using vibe coding with Lovable. Christina will share her experience going from idea to building a real product with AI-powered tools and show us what’s possible when you’re willing to experiment and build. **Event Details** 📅 **Date:** Thursday, September 24, 2026 🕕 **Time:** 7:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Sorry Not Sorry – 11520 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles 90064 Bring your laptop and your curiosity — we’ll learn by building! We’ll be reserving a space in the back patio, and as always, each guest will be responsible for their own tab. \-\-\-\-\-\- Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14309306/) to get the latest updates on our events. \-\-\-\-\-\- **Photo Release Notice:** By attending this event, you consent to photographs being taken and used in Women In Big Data's promotional materials. Please inform organizers upon arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.

Networking with Professionals in a multitude of industries!

Networking with Professionals

Living an authentic life - Part 1

Early Career in Data, Data Science & AI

**Early Career in Data,** **Data Science** **& AI** Beyond the headline news, we'll discuss what using AI actually looks like at work, how to stand out as an early-career candidate, learning opportunities, AI for python coding and the latest hiring trends across data and AI. No matter your technical knowledge base, you'll find this session helpful. This is an in-person event and co-hosted by Ray Toal (professor at LMU) and Loyola Marymount University. Our meeting will take place at Doolan Hall, Room 219. https://www.lmu.edu/resources/campusmaps/westchester/

In Person and ON ZOOM! Whatever you wish!!

Isn't it TIME for you to try something new? Something that can improve your confidence and possibly change your life? There's a reason Toastmasters has survived for 100 years and become a world-wide organization. Attend a meeting and see why! Come in person OR join via Zoom. https://commonspace.toastmastersclubs.org

Free acting class trial at Lifebook Acting Academy

Come to our acting class and test out why we are the BEST in Los Angeles. Founded in 2005, we have had so many success stories! Free guest speaker events, free screenings, free showcases, and so much more! Class includes improv, cold reading, scene study, and career administration. "Lifebook means to book work for life!" Class is at 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Be on time or early!

Mailbox Power Users: Are You Maximizing Your Account?

**Dive deep into your Mailbox Power account and unlock all the hidden perks you didn’t know you had!** ## **[ATTEND LIVE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL ON ZOOM](https://mailboxmarketingworkshop.com)** **Join us in-person (limited seating) or live on Zoom.** **Date & Time: Saturday, October 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)** **You already have the tool, now let’s help you actually use it to grow your business.** **[Click HERE and join us for a FREE Mailbox Power Success Workshop](https://mailboxmarketingworkshop.com) designed to help you connect with customers, stay top of mind, and create more opportunities.** **Bring:** * **Your computer** * **Your questions** * **Your first 10 contacts** **We’ll start with those 10 contacts and walk through the system together. We’ll have educators available live and on Zoom to help answer your questions and guide you through the process.** **Whether you’re brand new or have had an account for years, this workshop is all about helping you get more value from the platform. Come learn, ask questions, and take action!** **Let’s turn your contacts into customers.** **[REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND](https://mailboxmarketingworkshop.com)!**

Los Angeles Rapid Dating for Young Professionals on Zoom

**Updated schedule: we have moved the start to 2:00 PM on October 4.** Private virtual meetings with residents of Los Angeles. [Register Below](https://juniper-7e665.theliveround.com/product?productId=658.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Los%20Angeles&groupurlname=level-up-your-esports-skills-together&face_v=7.0)

Entertainment Industry Network Event/Gifted ARTists

Join us for our monthly in-person entertainment industry meet-up in Los Angeles, where the people you need to meet are in the room. This event is designed for cinematographers, photographers, actors, and singers who are ready to stop chasing opportunities and start building real connections that lead to work, visibility, and growth. If you’re a cinematographer or photographer, this is your chance to meet venue owners, talent buyers, and industry decision-makers who are actively looking for visual talent. If you’re an actor or singer, this is where you can connect with the people who book talent, create opportunities, and help you get seen by the right audience. We bring together the exact people who can help solve the biggest pain point in this industry: access. This is more than a social event. It’s a room full of possibilities, where your next booking, collaboration, or introduction could happen through one conversation. Come ready with your business cards, your portfolio, your reel, your headshots, and your confidence. Bring your A-game, because the people who can move your career forward will be there. Our goal is simple: to create a space where talent meets opportunity. Whether you’re looking to get booked, build your brand, find creative partners, or connect with venue owners and talent buyers, this event is built for you. Who should attend? Cinematographers looking for paid shoots and industry connections. Photographers wanting to connect with venues, artists, and talent buyers. Actors seeking casting opportunities and professional visibility. Singers ready to perform, network, and get booked. Industry professionals who want to build meaningful relationships and expand their reach. What you’ll get? Direct access to industry professionals and decision-makers. Real networking with people who can help move your career forward. Opportunities to build relationships that can lead to bookings and collaborations. A welcoming, high-energy environment made for creative professionals. Come out, make the connection, and put yourself in the right room. This is where opportunity meets preparation.

PMA LA - Product & Design Happy Hour

Hello PMA.LA Community! After a summer break, our team is back, and we’re looking forward to bringing the community together again. On **Tuesday, September 22**, we’re bringing LA’s Product and Design communities together at **33 Taps in Culver City** for an evening of good conversations and new connections. Keeping it casual: * No panels. * No slides. * No pressure. Just Product Managers, Designers, and fellow builders connecting over drinks and talking about the work, challenges, ideas, and opportunities shaping what we build. Whether you’re launching something new, improving an existing experience, growing your team, exploring your next move, or simply looking to meet more people across LA’s Product and Design community, you’re welcome here. **Come ready to:** • Meet people across Product and Design • Swap stories, challenges, and lessons learned • Connect with potential collaborators, hiring managers, and future teammates • Build stronger relationships across LA’s product ecosystem If you’re able, please support the venue with a drink or food purchase during the event. **Parking** Metered street parking is available, though limited. Nearby structures include: • 3846 Cardiff Ave • 3844 Watseka Ave • 9770 Culver Blvd **Stay in the loop** Join the PMA.LA mailing list for upcoming events, learning opportunities, and ways to get involved with the community.

Expand The Business Weekly

**Get the inside scoop on boosting your biz with fresh tips and weekly hacks to level up your game.** **Expand The Business Weekly** ## **[Grow Your Business Every Wednesday — Free Live Training with Casey Eberhart](https://expandthebusinessweekly.com/)** **Looking for practical strategies to grow your business, generate more revenue, and connect with other ambitious entrepreneurs?** **Join Casey Eberhart every Wednesday at 9:00 AM Pacific for Expand The Business Weekly—a live online business growth session packed with actionable marketing strategies, business insights, valuable networking opportunities, and real-world advice you can implement immediately.** **Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, consultant, coach, or sales professional, you'll leave every session with new ideas to help you grow your business faster.** ### **What You'll Learn** **Every week, Casey shares practical strategies and resources to help you:** * **Increase your revenue** * **Build a stronger marketing strategy** * **Expand your audience reach** * **Save time with powerful business tools** * **Simplify your business operations** * **Discover new opportunities for growth** * **Grow your professional network** * **Connect with Casey's network of experts and business leaders** ### **What You'll Gain** **Growth Strategies** **Learn proven marketing and business development tactics that help you attract more customers and scale your business.** **Expert Insights** **Gain practical advice, industry trends, and real-world lessons from Casey and guest experts.** **Networking Opportunities** **Meet entrepreneurs, professionals, and potential strategic partners who are serious about growing.** **Business Resources** **Discover valuable tools, collaborations, and opportunities that can accelerate your success.** ### **Event Details** **When: Every Wednesday** **Time: 9:00 AM Pacific Time** **Location: Online (Live)** **Cost: 100% FREE** **[REGISTER HERE FOR FREE!](https://expandthebusinessweekly.com/)** **Can't attend every week? Register anyway and receive a reminder before each live session so you never miss an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.** **If you're ready to generate more revenue, expand your network, and build a stronger business, reserve your free spot today and join us live every Wednesday.** **We look forward to seeing you there!**

Prediction Markets: Beyond the Bet

Prediction markets allow people to trade on whether a future event will happen, from election outcomes and interest rate decisions to economic indicators and business events. While prediction markets have been around for years, they’re rapidly evolving beyond betting and speculation. Growing participation, new technology, regulatory changes, and the rise of AI are expanding their potential uses for forecasting, risk management, financial products, data, and decision making. Maria Cannizzo, Founder & CEO of Kelvon, will break down how prediction markets work, what’s driving their growth, who’s participating, and where the industry is headed. She’ll also explore the challenges created by a market that is currently fragmented across different platforms, contracts, terminology, and settlement rules — and how new infrastructure is being built to help businesses reliably tap into prediction market data and intelligence. Whether you already follow prediction markets or are simply wondering what all the buzz is about, this conversation will offer an accessible look at this emerging financial and technology ecosystem and why its potential may extend well beyond the bet. **About Maria Cannizzo** Maria Cannizzo is the Founder and CEO of Kelvon, an intelligent infrastructure and data platform for event and prediction markets. She has spent more than 15 years building enterprise financial technology at both large corporations and early-stage startups, with experience developing and scaling global FinTech infrastructure across traditional finance and digital assets. Today, she is building Kelvon for a future where event markets are embedded across financial products, AI systems, data platforms, and enterprise applications. **Networking** Come early to connect with fellow founders, technologists, creatives, and community members. Friday Coffee Meetup is as much about the people in the room as it is about the conversation on stage. FoundrSpace Coworking: 87 North Raymond Avenue · Pasadena, CA Street parking is available and there is a Public Parking lot 1 block north of the building. Accessibility: FoundrSpace is located in a historical building without elevator access. If you require assistance, please email pasadena@foundrspace.com and admin@innovatepasadena.org by September 25th.