Next Wave Action Summit 2008

Over the last two and a half days, I’ve had the great honor of being among the next generation of DC’s great social entrepreneurs at the Next Wave Action Summit. Organized by Creative Cause‘s founder Tambra Stevenson, the Next Wave Action Summit was created to gather young professionals and students committed to leading change through social enterprise and political leadership in their communities.

I had the opportunity to join two other PR and Marketing Pros on a panel and share my thoughts on how you can Market Your Cause Creatively, and I learned so much from all of the speakers and other people in attendance. As they spoke, I jotted down some of their inspiring words and interesting thoughts:

“There’s a lot of talk about experience this days…but don’t discount your passion.”

“If the vision is pure, the provision will come.”

“If you are looking to start a venture, you want to seek other professionals to help you and if you’re thinking of seeking the self-employment plunge, you may want to seek professional help”

The speaker who shared the last thought drew a few laughs, but I half way took him seriously. Could you imagine quitting your job and having no benefits, no secure source of income? I commend everyone who has successfully made the plunge. Maybe one day…

For any of you looking to make the plunge or looking to help those who have, these are some great people to talk to:

Tambra Stevenson

Rosetta Thurman

Joshua Humbert

Tamara Haye

Andrew Einhorn