IGNITE! 2025 Session: Kickstarter Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Friday, September 26 at Cintas Center
Kickstarter Breakfast & Facilitated Discussion: Define Your Conference Experience
Don’t start your day cold – this is your official soft landing and warm-up session.
Showing up at a full-day conference and a room full of people can be jarring even for seasoned networkers and “extra” extraverts. That’s why we’re inviting you to enjoy a warm breakfast, a facilitated discussion, and a few friendly moments of mindfulness with fellow attendees.
Join facilitators Katie and Afton for 45 minutes that will prepare you for a day of learning, connecting, and bringing your own special VIBE to the experience.
You’ll Walk Away With:
✅ A few new “buddies” to check in with throughout the day
✅ A plan for what you want to accomplish during your time with us
✅ A mindset to foster learning and connection
✅ A sense of your own VIBE and how you’re showing up for the experience
Perfect For:
Anyone who is excited, nervous, anxious, distracted, hungry, sleepy, busy… You name it. Come early so you can ease into your day ready and raring to go!
INCLUDED with your conference registration – please indicate your likelihood of attending when you complete your registration.
FACILITATORS
Katie Kinnemeyer
Founder, White Paw Ventures
Katie Kinnemeyer bridges two worlds: the strategic rigor of corporate innovation consulting and the relational depth of community building, helping both Fortune 500 teams and program founders unlock every participant’s capacity for creative contribution. Katie developed her expertise facilitating cross-functional innovation workshops for Dell Technologies, Procter & Gamble, and DC Water Authority before applying these insights to help founders create new programs and membership experiences to scale their impact. As founder of White Paw Ventures, Katie designed her signature Relational Journey Design methodology by identifying universal patterns in how people connect and engage, regardless of context. Her designs have achieved remarkable results: virtual cohorts with 100% engagement and completion rates, program design adding $700,000 in projected revenue, and corporate workshops where teams breakthrough complex problems cooperatively. Her methodology gives organizations a powerful framework with one simple goal: leveraging group dynamics to achieve powerful impact—whether advancing business objectives, sparking individual transformation, or building community momentum. Connect with Katie on LinkedIn.
Afton Palmer
Mindfulness Educator and ICF Certified Wellness Coach, The Reflective Lotus
While running The Reflective Lotus, I found that many individuals struggled to maintain sustainable wellness practices in their daily lives, often due to overwhelming stress and a lack of actionable steps to integrate healthy habits into their routines. The challenge was helping clients find consistency and motivation amidst their busy lives. I developed customized wellness coaching programs that combined mindfulness, stress management techniques, and personalized lifestyle changes. Each program was tailored to address individual health goals while providing resources for clients to stay on track. I integrated digital tools to support clients between sessions, such as habit trackers and guided meditations, and encouraged accountability through regular check-ins. Within three months, 85% of clients reported a significant reduction in stress and improved lifestyle habits, such as better sleep, increased physical activity, and enhanced emotional well-being. Many clients expressed that the integration of mindfulness practices into their routines helped them maintain a healthier work-life balance. The program’s success led to word-of-mouth referrals, expanding my client base by 25%. Connect with Afton on LinkedIn.
SPONSORSHIP/PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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We have Ignite Sponsorships and other Chapter Partnership opportunities (both cash and in-kind) available! To support our nonprofit volunteer effort and collaborate with us to create the ideal value exchange, contact partnerships@amacincinnati.org!
