Turning Creativity into Opportunity

A panel exploring Confidence, Career Growth & Entrepreneurship. Network with fellow professionals in marketing, sales and related fields. AMA Cincinnati Young Professionals & Collegiate Community and COV Creates are proud to partner for an evening focused on creativity, confidence, career growth, and entrepreneurship. Together, we're bringing creatives, marketers, entrepreneurs, students, and community leaders into one room to share experiences, learn from industry experts, and build meaningful connections that can help shape future opportunities. Whether you're launching a business, building a personal brand, exploring a creative career path, or navigating the next stage of professional growth, creativity can be one of your most valuable assets. Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring accomplished creative professionals, marketers, and entrepreneurs who have transformed their passions into successful careers and businesses. Through candid conversations and real-world experiences, our speakers will share insights on finding your direction, building confidence, overcoming challenges, and creating opportunities in today's evolving professional landscape. We'll explore: • Finding your creative and business voice • Building confidence and owning your expertise • Navigating career growth in creative and marketing fields • Making the leap into entrepreneurship • Developing meaningful client relationships • Growing your personal brand and professional network • Lessons learned from career highs, setbacks, and unexpected pivots • Using creativity as a driver for innovation, leadership, and opportunity Whether you're a student, emerging professional, entrepreneur, marketer, designer, or creative thinker looking for inspiration, this event will provide practical insights, honest perspectives, and valuable connections to help you take the next step with confidence. Come ready to learn, connect, and discover how creativity can open new doors for your career, business, and future. Event Notes • This is an IN PERSON event! We look forward to seeing you at Sparkhaus at 727 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011. • All are welcome. You do not have to be an AMA member to attend. • Parking Recommendation: Street parking is available along W. 8th Street, with additional parking nearby at Duveneck Square Parking Garage (4 min walk) and the Saratoga Parking Lot (1 min walk) in Covington. About the Panelists Pamela Scott Cinematographer / Photographer, Breakthrough Lens, LLC Pamela Scott is the founder of Breakthrough Lens, a boutique production company specializing in cinematography, photography, and brand storytelling. Through compelling visual content for websites and social media, she elevates brands and brings their stories to life. Pamela is also the author of How to Pivot From Your 9–5 to Entrepreneurship, where she shares insights from her own entrepreneurial journey. Passionate about creativity and innovation, she continues to inspire others through her work in visual storytelling and business. Pashea Proby-Henderson Creator, Shea Candle Co. Shea Candle Co. was founded in 2020 by Pashea Proby-Henderson, a Colorado Springs native raised in Cincinnati. Built on the power of storytelling through fragrance, the brand blends scent, design, and personal experience to create meaningful connections. Each candle reflects elements of Pashea’s journey while leaving space for customers to create memories and stories of their own. What began as an online business has grown into a thriving brick-and-mortar storefront in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, where artistry, community, and fragrance come together. Dominic Altier Brand & Marketing Strategist, Independent Consultant Dominic Altier is a Cincinnati-area brand and marketing strategist, creative leader, and consultant with 20+ years of experience combining strategic thinking with design execution. He has led rebrands, UX overhauls, and integrated campaigns across B2B and B2C organizations, helping teams navigate discovery, positioning, and go-to-market strategy. His work spans healthcare, law, finance, restaurants, and home services, turning audience insight into creative that drives results. A husband and father of three, Dominic is an avid reader, moviegoer, and musician. About COV Creates COV Creates is a community-driven initiative dedicated to connecting and uplifting the creative ecosystem across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Through quarterly meetups, workshops, and collaborative events, COV Creates brings together entrepreneurs, agency leaders, marketers, designers, artists, students, city officials, and innovators to share ideas, build relationships, and spark new opportunities. COV Creates is built on the belief that meaningful connections lead to meaningful impact. By fostering collaboration across industries and experience levels, the community has helped inspire partnerships, mentorship opportunities, creative projects, and even pro bono support for local businesses and organizations. Learn more about COV Creates AMA Cincinnati Young Professional Community The AMA Young Professionals (YP) Community is on a mission to connect, inspire, and elevate the next generation of innovative marketing leaders. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your network, we've got something for everyone! Join us and be part of a vibrant group committed to professional growth, networking, and building meaningful industry connections while having fun along the way. Learn more about AMA Young Professionals About AMA Cincinnati AMA Cincinnati is built on community. No matter where you are in your career or what area of marketing you specialize in, AMA brings marketers together to build relationships, solve marketplace challenges, and create invaluable networks. We provide opportunities for marketers and related professionals across industries, businesses, functions, and career levels to learn, teach, network, and grow professionally together. Learn more on AMA Cincinnati's website