NYC's Top Networking Events this Week + Our Private Dinner with Actress, Meagan Good (12.5.23)

Hello LEVELUP in NYC Family!

This was an incredible weekend for networking and we have some stories to tell! Here's an exclusive glimpse into the powerful moments that unfolded:

🎥 Networking Event Recap: Black Men’s Brunch in Brooklyn + Private Dinner with Actress, Meagan Good 🎬

We attended one of the city's largest networking events dedicated to Black Male empowerment—The Black Men’s Brunch, an event hosted by 500 Men Making a Difference. The connections made were nothing short of extraordinary.

✨ Meet the Powerhouses of NYC 🔌 :

I had the privilege of engaging with some remarkable individuals who are making waves in their respective fields (photos 📸 below👇🏾):

• 📈 Ash Cash: Globally recognized wealth-building teacher and host of the Inside the Vault Podcast

• 🏡 Curtis Quow: Real Estate Broker and Visionary founder of the New York Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer

• 🎤 G.D. Red Morgan: One of the producers of the iconic song "One More Chance" by the Notorious B.I.G. and successful Real Estate Investor.

  

• 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Pervis Taylor, III: My bro, renowned Mental Wellness Expert, Speaker, DEI Trainer, and Bestselling author 📚

But that's not all!

After the Black Men’s Brunch, I found myself at a private dinner in Manhattan, courtesy of my brother, Pervis Taylor, alongside iconic actress Meagan Good and her co-star Jerrie Johnson from the TV show "Harlem."‼️ 😳. This was a great way to kick off my birthday week 🎉!

During dinner, I shared the essence of the LEVELUP in NYC platform with them. Both Meagan and Jerrie exuded positivity towards our community. This experience reinforced a fundamental truth—your next significant opportunity might be just one connection away.

I want to give a special shoutout to my bro, Pervis Taylor, for not only facilitating this meeting with my childhood crush, Meagan Good, but for also being the catalyst to help me "get in the room" and connect with greatness. Here's to the power of networking and the doors it opens 🥂! Follow Pervis Taylor on IG, check out his website, and purchase some copies of his books 📚! He’s a great person to have in your network 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽.

Cheers to the journey ahead!

Share our page with your friends and colleagues. Let’s LEVELUP in NYC TOGETHER! (big emphasis on the TOGETHER part 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽🚀)

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Top 3 Upcoming Networking Events

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1. [12/5] The Root 100: 2023’s Biggest Celebration of Black Excellence ($46.24 +)

   Description: For one legendary night, the Root 100 takes over the mainstage of the Apollo Theater for a star-studded evening of comedy, music, and inspiring speeches celebrating the brilliance and beauty of Blackness, hosted by Roy Wood, Jr.

   

   2. [12/7] Black ERG Collective (BERG) 5th Annual Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive ($30+)

      Description: ​The Black Employee Resource Group (BERG) Collective is a 501c3 nonprofit collective of Black professionals representing Black ERGs across various industries. The mission of the event is to provide the space to network, educate, and collaborate to grow the community.

      

   3. [12/9] Black Enterprise Presents SistersInc. Summit 2023 for Black Women Entrepreneurs (Free)

      Description: SistersInc. Summit is a one-day event dedicated to Black women entrepreneurs. This event will feature powerful and dynamic women business owners in candid conversation with each other, and with the corporations and investors who support them.

      

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1. [12/5] HeyMama and Luminary Present: Women Who Innovate Summit ($56 +)

2. [12/5] Start-Up Legal Clinic — Presented by the NYC Chapter of Black Connect in partnership with PayPal and Foley and Lardner (Free)

3. [12/6] The Africa Center Presents: Revelations on Mandela's Legacy - (Free)

4. [12/6] Diversity in Commercial Real Estate Holiday Party - ($82)

5. [12/7] Moments Like This & Hue Capital Present: It Takes a Village Holiday Mixer - (Free)

6. [12/7] Be Social Change Presentns: Social Impact Holiday Connector - Inspiring Leaders & Facilitated Networking ($28.52)

7. [12/7] Pre-holiday Networking Reception Presented by Council of Urban Real Estate and Reb NY - (Free)

8. [12/7] Extraordinary Men Awards Fundraiser Mixer presented by the B.R.O. Experience Foundation ($100 +)

9. [12/7] Brooklyn Business Center Presents: Higher Connections—A Small Business Experience (Free)

10. [12/8] Blacks in Technology x TECHQUERIA CAREER FAIR - (Free)

11. [12/8] City and State NY Presents 2023 Nonprofit TechCon - Best Tech Practices, Resources & Solutions for New York's Nonprofits! - ($64.80 +)

12. [12/9] Black Health Connect Holiday Party ($55.20+)

13. [12/9] The Urban Professional Mixer Holiday Soiree (The Upmixer) (Individual tickets sold out but tables are available)

14. [12/9] Black Enterprise Presents SistersInc. Summit 2023 for Black Women Entrepreneurs - (Free)

15. [12/11] Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Distinguished Lecture Series in Education, Faith, and Social Justice Featuring Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Nicole Hannah-Jones, and Dr. Jelani Cobb - (Free)

16. [12/13] Theme Karaoke: Rap City Vol. 2 - (Free)

17. [12/13] NY Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) Holiday Party - ($12.51 +)

18. [12/14] World Tour NYC 2023 Presented by Salesforce - (Free)

19. [12/14] Transform the Hustle Presents: BLCK Office Holiday Panel & Happy Hour (Free)

20. [12/14] Haitians in NYC: Reclaiming Power Through Arts, Culture, Education & Civic (Free)

21. [12/14-15] Faith for Black Lives Presents: Soul Summit 2023 (Free)

22. [12/15] Young Education Professionals (YEP NYC) End of Year Social (Free)

23. [12/16] People of Excellence Empowerment Brunch with Correy K ($30)

24. [12/16] JDs and Cocktails Presents: Singles and Friends ($23+)

    Member Promo Code: levelup for 20% off

25. [12/16] The Black Ivy Holiday Party ($60.54+)

    Member Promo Code: levelupnyc2023 for 10% off

26. [12/17] Black Excellence Ball Presented by Correy K ($80+)

27. [12/18] Sports and Entertainment Equity Network (SEEN) Holiday Party (Free)

28. [12/19] Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Winter Gala ($250+)

29. [12/20] New York City Councilman-Elect Yusef Salaam's End of Year Holiday Party ($50+)

30. [12/20] NY Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer (Free)

31. [12/26] Kwanzaa Crawl ($60.54)