Brands for Better Community Meet Up - November 14, 2024

Brands for Better Community Meet Up - November 14, 2024

Join BFB on November 14th and Unleash the Power of Stories at Brilliant Storytelling Night!

Date and time

Thu, Nov 14, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST

Location

The Beaumont Studios

316 West 5th Avenue Main Hall Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J5 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Unleash the Power of Stories at Brilliant Storytelling Night!

This gathering will be on November 12th, from 7:00-9:00 pm at The Beaumont Studios (Main Hall) in Vancouver, BC.

Join us this November 14th for Brilliant Storytelling, an unforgettable evening where diverse storytellers captivate you with short-story-style narratives that span the spectrum of human emotions—from hilarious and heartwarming to inspiring and poignant. Experience the magic of storytelling that builds bridges between cultures and perspectives, and be moved by the raw, authentic human experiences shared on stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and discover the transformative power of authentic storytelling.

What You Should Expect:

  • Connection: Experience the magic of storytelling that builds bridges between cultures and perspectives.
  • Emotion: Get ready to laugh, cry, and feel inspired by the varied, short-story-style personal narratives of our carefully selected storytellers.
  • Inspiration: Discover new perspectives and be moved by the raw, authentic human experiences shared on stage.


Calling All Storytellers!

We are on the lookout for captivating storytellers to share their impactful stories. If you have a tale—be it humorous, heartbreaking, triumphant, a hero’s journey, or a romantic encounter (keep it PG)—we’d love to hear from you. Here's how to submit:

  1. Record a short, 3-minute video of your best story that has touched you or others.
  2. Submit your video via our submission link.

Selected storytellers will grace the stage at our November gathering, sharing their unique voices and experiences with an engaged audience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, be moved, and maybe even share your own story.

Apply now to be part of an evening where storytelling shines brilliantly!

Storyteller Sign Up form: Form here

These meet-ups have been selling out quickly, so grab your spot today!

Light snacks and non-alcoholic provided. Please bring your own drinks (or reusable water containers).

Tickets are by donation, and free for BFB Volunteers. Donations are appreciated, and will help with the costs associated with hosting this event, and support both the Beaumont Studios and Brands for Better's ongoing good work as a not-for-profits in Vancouver.

Want to make a "How can we help?" pitch?

Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/RLQ6EmW4KTg1cjoRA

At each Meet Up, we have three, 3 minute "How can we help" pitches. Individuals and organizations doing impactful work in the community use these short pitches to share about their initiative and how the audience and Brands for Better network can help them.

The goal is to raise awareness of great things happening in our city, provide access to our network for volunteers and resources, and tap into our individual and brand networks to amplify the needs to the community at large.

Please note, "How Can We Help" pitches are not intended to be used as a way to drive fundraising for your intiative.

Space is limited to 2 pitches.

Much love and excitement,

The BFB Community Team

Accessibility needs.

Accessibility needs, as requested at time of sign up, will be accommodated to the best of our ability. If accommodations cannot be made, transparency will be provided to those in advance of the event. Upon request, we will also be offering wheelchair access, appropriate seating options, volunteers on hand to support, and accommodating requests for non-obstructed views. This in-person event will be available in English only.

Promotional marketing images.

We may have a photographer at this meet up for promotional marketing images. If you are not comfortable with us using your photos on our social or our website, please speak to us directly.

Marketing list.

By attending this event, you will be automatically signed up to receive Brands for Better email marketing for future event awareness.

About us.

Brands for Better Foundation is a volunteer-driven not-for-profit initiative. We are honoured to live and work (uninvited) on the traditional, ancestral and unceded (stolen) Coast Salish territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations, commonly known as Vancouver, BC. Learn more at brandsforbetter.ca.

Brands for Better believes that the biggest and most impactful change is created when brands unite their power; their resources, ideas, strategies, experience, and their people. We connect brands and individuals who want to create positive change, with opportunities to tackle pressing environmental and social issues in our shared community.

Our mission.

We exist to make a bigger change together than we ever could alone. The power of brands, united for better.

Our focus.

Our focus will always remain on the measurable local impact opportunities for people and planet, qualifying the results so that we continue to build on what works. But as the conversation increases and brands show their involvement, we need to focus on the multiplier effect of doing this together for better.

Our drive.

Our drive is to have a bigger impact on the local community by bringing brands and people together to effect real change. Our results-focused events challenge companies to use their intelligence and brand power to solve problems, to make a difference.

Our impact.

We’re making it easier and more impactful for brands and professionals to make a difference locally.

There’s so much to fix it’s hard to know where to begin. With the backing of some heavy-hitting brand power, the task begins to appear achievable. We help create focus and organize an effective route to action and local impact.

For employees, career work no longer has to be separate from giving to causes in a meaningful way. When we combine our professional expertise and passion we create communities where we all can prosper and thrive.

Who you are.

We’re for the individual in a company who identifies a need and fit for their organization to do better. They care about their business and they care deeply about making the world better, wearing their passion to inspire everyone around them. Motivated by conviction, this individual is our believer and our mover.

Who’s coming along?

The experts - Employees who want to participate and struggle to find the right time or way to contribute will see the opportunity to use their unique professional skills and contribute to a cause.

The brands - the brands that are already involved, and the other brands who haven’t made their move yet, who see the action and excitement, and are inspired to get involved in being part of the change.

The people developers - HR and professional development experts will see the immensely rewarding potential of professional development and purposeful use of time and skill.

The networkers - As with all business, this is an opportunity to get into a conversation with the right people on a topic that removes the competitiveness, and brings powerful minds together for better.

The causes - The organizations, not-for-profits, individuals and communities that benefit from the actions and impacts of our efforts like they’ve never quite experienced before.

What experience do we make possible?

By partnering with other brands, every company can have a more incredible impact on issues that they know matter to their local communities. If a brand has the will, this framework will help them make change beyond what they could have imagined.

Our values.

Passionate - We captivate and motivate action.

Resourceful - We can get anything done.

Inclusive - We are for people and planet.

Transparent - We act with openness and honesty.

Brave - We are ready for the challenge.

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