As creators, we know how important it is to be connected to others and learn from each other. We've all experienced what it's like to get stuck and trying to deal with it alone never seems to work out. Everyone has something to give, and you'll find that the more you pour out, the more you'll be filled.
Sarah Lankford is the owner of the new Encore Center downtown Southern Pines as well as Carolina Performing Arts Studio in Cameron. She opened the Cameron studio in 2017 and after its rapid growth and assessing the need for a theater home in Moore County, she decided to expand the business. She is a military spouse and mother of 4 children ranging ages 2 weeks old to 14 years old.
Since age 11, she has intensively studied dance, music, and theatre and plays multiple instruments. Sarah earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Arts in Education from Gardner-Webb University. She has provided private instruction for over 15 years and worked as the music director for numerous local theaters as well as performing professionally. She believes in using the arts to build community and enrich the lives of all individuals!
From this dream, TuesdaysTogether meetings were born. A meetup on the second Tuesday of every month where creatives + entrepreneurs gather together for coffee and conversation. An open space for idea sharing and goal building. Separated by distance, but beautifully united by a shared desire to empower the creative economy.
Tuesdays Together meet-ups will vary from city to city and each leader has the freedom to cultivate gatherings that best fit their local area. However, most gatherings include a discussion on the topic of the month followed by an open question and answer segment. Whether you’ve been in business for five years or five days, there are always new tips and tricks emerging in the marketplace. It is our hope that by creating a safe space for open dialog and idea sharing we can help one another to thrive.
We believe that getting out from behind your computer and building true relationships with other creative entrepreneurs is an incredible tool for success. By joining a Tuesdays Together meet-up you can expect to learn new business tips directly from your colleagues, grow in confidence, and find a network of compassionate professionals in your local area.
Most meetups occur on the second Tuesday of the month at local coffee shops, but for more details about exact meeting times, make sure you join your area’s Facebook group. You can find local groups and their Facebook pages through our group map.
Creative Entrepreneurs and Small Business CEOs, including: Artists, Bloggers, Boutique Owners, Calligraphers, Designers, Event Planners, Florists, Makeup Artists, Photographers, Stylists, Wedding Pros, Writers and more!
Tuesdays Together meet-ups are gatherings for small business owners who have a desire to share their knowledge, learn from their peers, and grow together. The meetings, coordinated by local industry leaders, are designed to be approachable, authentic, and uplifting. Each month, we’ll be releasing an overarching topic to kickstart the conversation and allowing the gathering to flow from there!
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