IDEATION: Event Recap

On June 12, Magic Sessions hosted it’s 5th quarterly event, Ideation, inspired by the quote from Eleanor Roosevelt:

“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.”

​This particular event was noteworthy for a couple of reasons:

• We had almost 20 new invitees, which means half of the folks at the event were newcomers!
• Autumn Theodore joined us via Skype after a successful brain surgery to remove a tumor.

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​Both of these things made the event pretty special!

Thank you, as always, for your participation; feedback; and desire to create positive, meaningful connections. This is truly a labor of love for both Autumn and me (Brandi).

“[My most meaningful connection was] connecting with people I haven’t met before, doing things I have not experienced before, expanding my mind!” 
​-- David Staley 

“[From Ideation I gained] a better idea of how to make my school-based program a reality—which is exciting!” 
​-- Julie Wonjo

“[I will] use the perspectives that are encouraging me to heal myself and share the most vulnerable parts of myself.” 
​-- Brian Lidle

“The experience of hearing everyone’s stories gave me valuable insight into what others are thinking.” 
​-- Anonymous

“I plan to use the feedback and ideas of places to partner with from the group for blindfolded yoga and yoga for veterans and other populations who suffer from mental illness and PTSD.”
​-- Lindsey Escaja

“[My most meaningful connection was] Malo who could create data visualization ‘stuff’ for my next veteran’s memorial project.” 
​-- Mike Nemeth

“[From Ideation I realized] so many of us share similar struggles” 
​-- Anonymous

“This was my first networking event EVER, so all of these connections have been very meaningful. It means a lot to know there is a safe space and friendly network of people to connect with.” 
​-- Naomi Kennedy ​

We had just over 40 people visit 934 Gallery and share their “great minds” with us. Very special thanks to 934 Gallery for allowing us to use their space as a wonderful venue, Justin Johnston of Side Hustle Syndicate for connecting us with 934 Gallery, and to members Tina De Broux and Lisa Cribbs for helping with event setup.