Agenda​
Day 1 - Thursday, September 29
Sessions 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CT
Happy Hour 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CT
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Registration & Breakfast
10:00 am - 10:10 am
Welcome Address
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PoshFest is officially here! Settle in and get ready to kick off the festivities with a warm welcome from Team Posh.
Main Stage

10:10 am - 10:40 am

Together At Last: The Power of Community and Navigating the Present Day World
After 2 long years apart, celebrate the start of PoshFest with a much needed dose of inspiration from Bryan, Nina, Caymielyn, and Melinda during this panel. Each of them bring incredible perspective on mentorship and support for one another and will give us their approach on shifting and adapting selling strategies during challenging times and how to maintain a healthy Posh Life balance.
Panel
Main Stage
MODERATOR

Adiel Nuesmeyer
Sr. Community Director
SPEAKERS

Bryan Koehler
@houstonexchange

Melinda Wu
@joyfullycurated

Nina Osollo
@lastquartershop

Caymielyn Johnson
@infinitelyposh
10:40 am - 11:00 am
State of the Posh Union
with Founder & CEO Manish Chandra
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As we celebrate PoshFest #10, join Founder and CEO, Manish Chandra, as we look back at the exciting journey we’ve been on together and look ahead to the future. Plus, get the inside scoop from Manish on new ways we'll help you grow and hear what’s top of mind as we shape the future of shopping together.
Main Stage

11:00 am - 11:10 am
Posh Stories
Listen to unique and personal stories from Poshers who come from all different walks of life yet have one thing in common: their love of Poshmark. Get a glimpse inside their individual journeys, and walk away inspired to support and connect with the passionate community around you.
Main Stage
SPEAKERS

Mimi Knoblock
@mimisdbest

Tiffany Stewart
@tiffypie089
11:10 am - 12:00 pm

Networking
Whether you are new to Poshmark or a seasoned seller, meeting and connecting with Poshers is always beneficial. Get together during these networking blocks for fun icebreakers, activities to get to know each other, and to mingle and make new PFFs (Posh Friends Forever).
Networking
Mentorship Roundtables
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Rising tides lift all ships, and that’s the beauty of the Poshmark community. Join these intimate group discussions where you’ll connect with likeminded Poshers and mentors who can help you take your business to new heights.​
Roundtables
Leadership Roundtable: Poshmark Community Connections
Come join a discussion hosted by LyAnn Chhay, SVP of Community and Steven Tristan Young, CMO about reaching your goals and expanding your expertise through community connections on Poshmark.
ROUNDTABLE LEADERS

LyAnn Chhay
SVP, Community

Steven Tristan Young
Chief Marketing Officer
Community-Hosted Events: Connecting Through Community Experiences​
ROUNDTABLE LEADER

Janis Lacombe
@the_janis_marie
Business Planning & Scaling to Go Full-Time
ROUNDTABLE LEADER

Crystal Blandshaw
@fashion_deity
Reselling With a Purpose: Your Guide to Thrifting & Secondhand
ROUNDTABLE LEADER

Elyssa Costello
@lysscosty
Open Discussion: Chat All Things Posh
ROUNDTABLE LEADER

Becca Kirby
@aposhsavage
Closet Consultations
Meet one on one with other Poshers to swap tips, give and gain advice, and talk about all things Posh. This dedicated time will leave you inspired and with a new friend!
Networking
CLOSET CONSULTANTS

Abbey Sladek
@agoodwin10

Cayley Westfall
@well_traveled

Jill Yank
@jill555

Martina Boeger
@crazynormalchic

Ruth Ramsey
@ruthierams

Teem Osborn
@teemstir

Alexandra Selig
@houseofcloth

Dara Singletary
@thatbombyogamom

Katelyn Huffine
@beautifulforall

Megan Morris
@poshpro_megan

Samantha Stapleton
@stylehuntatx

Tijana Milenkovic
@tijanala

Alyssa Dotson Wheat
@akdotson

Desiree Salzer
@elliott.q

Krystle Sno Roberts
@ksfashioncraze

Randi Lange
@rollingrackposh

Sheila Hays
@shays68
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
Breakout Sessions + Workshops:
Pick your own adventure! Every attendee can select one session from each time block to attend.
Block 1
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm


Trend Forecast: 100% Chance of Style + Sales with Google
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The power of merchandising and trend forecasting is vital for being one step ahead and giving shoppers what they want, when they want it. In this session, join Retail Expert at Google, Julie Lentz, and Poshmark’s Head of Merchandising, Chloe Baffert, as they share industry knowledge on how to identify popular styles, brands, and trends through Google and merchandising strategies. Plus, expand your skills on detecting social media trends and how to leverage the trend lifecycle to make sales FAST.
Breakout Session
SPEAKERS

Chloe Baffert
Sr. Manager, Merchandising & Curation

Julie Lentz
Head of Industry, Retail Industry Media Sales at Google
How to Manage Inventory + Source Smarter Not Harder
From exploring new opportunities to source inventory, to seamlessly organizing and processing your sales, get all the intel on the best sourcing strategies and inventory management processes you need to make your business run efficiently and scaled to the next level.
Breakout Session


MODERATOR

Nyzelle Ornedo
Sr. Community Development Manager
SPEAKERS

Renée Suiter
@reinascloset

Stephanie Weddle
@3queensresale

Sara Boykan
@posh_potential


BYOB (Building Your Own Brand) Workshop
Creating your own personal brand that’s recognizable and true to you is such an important aspect of your business because it is how you connect and are remembered by customers. Gear up for this hands-on workshop designed to help you build your brand from the bottom up. From identifying your target market, to tapping into user-friendly design tools like Canva, to copywriting and creating hard-hitting taglines that capture your audience's attention, this workshop will take your brand to the next level.
Workshop
MODERATOR

Crystal Chavez
Sr. Brand Manager
SPEAKERS

Regina Barbour
@basicposhbabe

Ali Dieguez
@posh_athletica
Block 2
1:55 pm - 2:40 pm


Trend Forecast: 100% Chance of Style + Sales with Google
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The power of merchandising and trend forecasting is vital for being one step ahead and giving shoppers what they want, when they want it. In this session, join Retail Expert at Google, Julie Lentz, and Poshmark’s Head of Merchandising, Chloe Baffert, as they share industry knowledge on how to identify popular styles, brands, and trends through Google and merchandising strategies. Plus, expand your skills on detecting social media trends and how to leverage the trend lifecycle to make sales FAST.
Breakout Session
SPEAKERS

Chloe Baffert
Sr. Manager, Merchandising & Curation

Julie Lentz
Head of Industry, Retail Industry Media Sales at Google
How to Manage Inventory + Source Smarter Not Harder
From exploring new opportunities to source inventory, to seamlessly organizing and processing your sales, get all the intel on the best sourcing strategies and inventory management processes you need to make your business run efficiently and scaled to the next level.
Breakout Session


MODERATOR

Nyzelle Ornedo
Sr. Community Development Manager
SPEAKERS

Renée Suiter
@reinascloset

Stephanie Weddle
@3queensresale

Sara Boykan
@posh_potential


BYOB (Building Your Own Brand) Workshop
Creating your own personal brand that’s recognizable and true to you is such an important aspect of your business because it is how you connect and are remembered by customers. Gear up for this hands-on workshop designed to help you build your brand from the bottom up. From identifying your target market, to tapping into user-friendly design tools like Canva, to copywriting and creating hard-hitting taglines that capture your audience's attention, this workshop will take your brand to the next level.
Workshop
MODERATOR

Crystal Chavez
Sr. Brand Manager
SPEAKERS

Regina Barbour
@basicposhbabe

Ali Dieguez
@posh_athletica
Block 3
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Poshmark 101: Building Blocks to Master the Basics
Want to level up your Poshmark closet? Become a Posh Ambassador or PA II? Join this session to master the basics of Poshmark, including an overview of key features, listing and photography tips, and mentorship advice from some of Poshmark’s rockstar sellers.
Breakout Session
MODERATOR

Melissa Pires
Community Program Manager
SPEAKERS

Emma Coffey
@fromemmayi

Tijana Milenkovic
@tijanala

Monette Mejia
@poshingwithmona

Connecting Through Content: Navigating the World of Video + the Digital Landscape with YouTube
You can’t deny it—the power of social media has a significant influence in today’s culture and the digital landscape is constantly changing. In this session, we’ve got the video experts, Kat Earls, Strategy & Insights Lead at YouTube taking the stage with Poshers and content creators, Rae and Kaahreena, to uncover the future of video and how it can be leveraged to bring your brand to life. Plus, this panel of expert speakers will focus on ways to capture new audiences, convert them to customers, keep them engaged, and build loyalty all through a powerful content strategy.
Breakout Session
MODERATOR

Amanda Weiss
Director, Brand Engagement
SPEAKERS

Kaahreena Ochoco
@perdiemthrifts

Rae Allen
@raerunlove

Kat Earls
Strategy & Insights Lead, Retail
@ YouTube
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Fireside Chat on Secondhand Style + Sustainability with Nathalie Kelley
Hear from activist, actor, and aspiring regenerative human, Nathalie Kelley, as she chats with Poshmark’s VP of Global Brand + Communications, Amber McCasland, on all things sustainable style. In this intimate discussion, you’ll hear first-hand how traveling to the Amazon inspired her to explore indigenous and regenerative practices, her “No New Clothes” challenge and its biggest learnings, and her opinion on how we can be both fashionable and responsible in today’s world.

Main Stage
SPEAKERS

Nathalie Kelley
Activist, Actor, & Aspiring Regenerative Human

Amber McCasland
VP, Global Brand & Communications
3:50 pm - 4:00 pm
Wrap Up
Main Stage
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Happy Hour
To end the first day of PoshFest, join your new found friends to mix, mingle, and raise a glass to an inspiring and empowering day full of growing, learning, and connecting.