LEVELUP in NYC Live: Story to Scale — How to LEVELUP Your Brand Through Storytelling

A Live Podcast Conversation + Networking Mixer

We have some very special guests in town so we're running back the next edition of LEVELUP in NYC Live!

LEVELUP in NYC Live: Story to Scale is a curated experience for ambitious professionals, founders, and creatives looking to turn their story into something bigger.

The strongest brands don’t just sell—they tell stories that people see themselves in.

This experience blends a high-impact live podcast conversation on storytelling, brand-building, and scaling your vision with an intentional networking mixer designed to spark real connection and collaboration.

If you’re building something—or becoming someone—this room is for you.

🎤 Featured Speakers

Charles Kuykendoll — As seen on Oprah Winfrey Network’s Black Love, host of the recent Verzuz battle between Tyrese and Tank, and founder of the nationally touring Oxtail Off Festival
Kareem Edwards — NYC native, entrepreneur, business advisor and owner of a Chick-fil-A franchise in the Chicagoland area.
Rashan Brown — Founder of poetry, me, please

Schedule

5:00–6:00 PM — Happy Hour + Early Networking (Food and Drinks Served)
Come early, grab dinner a drink, and start building connections.

6:00–7:00 PM — Live Podcast Conversation: Story to Scale
Featuring founders and creators breaking down how storytelling drives brand growth, community, and impact.

7:00–7:10 PM — Audience Q&A
Ask questions and engage directly with the speakers.

7:10–7:25 PM — Live Performance + Storytelling Moment
A curated spoken word / creative performance celebrating storytelling and expression.

7:25–10:00 PM — Networking Mixer
Connect, collaborate, and build relationships with like-minded professionals.

✨ What You’ll Gain

Clarity on how to tell your story with intention
Insight into building a brand that people connect to
Real strategies for turning ideas into scalable impact
Access to a curated room of high-level professionals and creatives

✨ Who Should Attend:

Ambitious professionals across ALL industries
Entrepreneurs & startup founders
Creators, influencers, and storytellers
Community builders & cultural curators
Anyone serious about building brand, impact, and meaningful connections in NYC

All identities, industries, and backgrounds welcome — if you move with intention, this space is for you.

✨ Stay Connected

Newsletter Sign-Up: www.levelupinnyc.com
Instagram: @levelupinnyc

Disclaimer

Please note that there are no refunds. All sales are final.

By attending the LEVELUP in NYC event, you consent to:

Receiving email communications from LEVELUP in NYC
Being photographed and/or recorded

Photos and videos captured may be used for promotional purposes across LEVELUP platforms, including social media and YouTube.

By RSVPing for this event, you also consent to being contacted by our partners and sponsors.

Come for the insight. Stay for the connections. Leave ready to scale your story. 🚀