There's a Science to This

There's a Science to This: A STEM Campaign
Brought to you by PlanIt Brooklyn

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PlanIt Brooklyn Powers Romance & Finance

Together Apart presents The Live Convo #14
Romance & Finance: Credit Scores, Child Support & Spending Habits
A Convo Exploring How Money Affects Relationships

Are you in a relationship with a starving artist, shopaholic, penny pincher, wannabe “baller,” or someone who has to put their phone in your name? Join financial advisers, tax consultants, and wealth managers to discuss how matters of the heart and the bottom line can work together.

Saturday, March 19, 2011
7:00-10:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Hosted by Chris Kazi Rolle & Dominique' Reese
Powered by PlanIt Brooklyn & Acacia ULTD

The Open Center
22 East 30th Street (between 5th & Madison)

Limited Advanced Tickets $20 (more at the door)
Click HERE to purchase.

Panelists
Frank Mesa - Financial Advisor, Strategies For Wealth
Lyshaan Hall - Tax Consultant, Acacia ULTD
Ryan Mack - Financial Planner, Optimum Capital
Jacquette M. Timmons - Investment Expert, Sterling Investment Management
Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche - Financial Consultant, CLD Financial Life
Shawna Marie - In-House Therapist, Healing Truth Center

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Do Epic Ish in 2011!

Together Apart presents
"Making Ish Happen"

Start the year off powerfully as an all-star panel addresses the biggest challenges in making ideas happen and the best strategies to overcome them.

Are you trying to get into grad school, lose weight, start a business or organization, get a grant, produce an event, change jobs, find a mate, write a book or record an album?

This event will help you that make that -ish happen!

As an attendee you will:
- meet others who can help you forward what you are up to in the world & gain insight into how they did it.
- discover & dismantle internal blockages that may be stopping you from getting goals accomplished.
- gather strategies and resources to enable you to quickly go from idea to actualization.
- get the much needed motivation to get yourself started on the ish you want to make happen.
- get in action.

January 29th, 2011
7:00 - 9:00pm (doors open at 6pm)

The Open Center
22 East 30th Street (between 5th & Madison)

Hosted by
Chris Kazi Rolle & Danya Steele

Tickets $20
PlanIt Brooklyn Discount Code: getitdone (1/2 off, $10), Students get in free with ID
REGISTER HERE

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PlanIt Brooklyn

Finally Understanding The Bay to BK

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My dear friend Jullien "PurposeFinder" Gordon just put me on through Facebook.  As a CA to NY transplant, I have found it hard to explain my attraction to this place.  New Yorkers want to know why I'd leave the ocean and the chill vibe of Cali for the hustle and bustle of NY.  I feel like there are so many similarities that get overlooked.  But who knew there was some history deeply embedded that went beyond my imagination.

Jullien broke it down. "In 1872, the town of Brooklyn, a large municipality just southeast of Lake Merritt, was incorporated into Oakland, CA. The town of Brooklyn was part of what was then called the Brooklyn Township (now East Oakland)."

Starting the Year off with a BANG!

Register to hear Jullien Gordon, Ngozi Odita, Gabrielle Bernstein and more offer all they've got to helping you take a crack at that bucket list.  MMXI may just be the beginning of all your wildest dreams coming true!

Grow Experience Economy = Teach the Babies

It’s been said that America’s greatest commodities are cultural – hip hop, Disneyland, McDonald’s. However, far more money is spent attempting to live out or experience the American Dream than are buying Biggie albums or taking pictures with Minnie Mouse.

Emigration points to this fact. People are not continuing to risk their lives to enter onto US soil in an effort to buy more “stuff.” They imagine living a life with more opportunities – for freedoms to express themselves without fear of ridicule or death, for money, for education.

While the American experience is what so many are seeking, our system for educating our youth goes directly counter to foreign dreaming - Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

On Thursday, October 28th, Chris Kazi Rolle, Martha Diaz, and myself are gathering youth visionaries (in education, arts, and leadership development) to discuss our past, present, and future. It will enable us to see where the lines intersect, and offer one another the support we need to make good on the Preamble to the Constitution for our kids.

This is one way to ensure that our children are wealthy by experience economy standards.

A Conversation for Youth Visionaries, Oct 28, 2010, NYU – being the change I wish to see in the world.

Special thank yous to Martha Diaz and the Metropolitan Center for Urban Studies for hosting.

Thank you to the following Visionaries for your time:

Carlos Walton - Apex College Tour

Apex Divine Bradley - Team Revolution

Steadmon Sampson - Moving Mountains Inc.

Karen Bissette - Youth Connect DYCD

Trixie Cordova & Ari Joseph - World Up

Syreeta Gates - The SWT Life

Aaron Lazansky - Hip Hop(e) 4 Healing

Michael Karnjanaprakorn - Skillshare

Nicholas Chan - Blue Engine

Akua Soadwa - Gye Nyame Empowerment Project

Ashley Mui - PlanIt Brooklyn

Allen Kramer & Evan Swartz - FeedForward

Alex Abelin - Google Community Relations

Adriana Villaviencio - Research Alliance for New York City Schools

(Photo by Tamika J., Manny as Stoop Host, October 2007)

Tweet

The Skinny on TEDxBrooklyn

I posted two tweets about TEDxBrooklyn. My network wanted to know: "...yeah, what's the skinny?!"

Why did I want to connect to the folks putting together TEDxBrooklyn? My company is PlanIt Brooklyn (for crying out loud), I am a huge TED fan, and I know people. As someone who has helped produced at least 8 extraordinary events in the past two years, I figured I could be of service. And I wanted to know why now, why Brooklyn?

Meet Tegy. A New Yorker by way of India. A father and visionary. A new friend.

The answers I wanted.

When I first got to tell Spike Lee about Brooklyn Honors Spike Lee he asked me: “Who’s Brooklyn?” And here I go: “Tegy? Neva heard a ya.”

The team has seen a number of iterations. I started out with one team, and at some point I was by myself. The people who are working on the project now were not the same ones I started this with nine months ago.

(*I can relate.)

A TED Talks in Brooklyn?! Fuggouttahere!

TEDxBrooklyn: One Moves Many. TED licenses the use of its brand to TED-esque events globally. There will be TEDxBrooklyn Labs, talks, music, a pre-event at Brooklyn Bowl on November 10th, and a [top-secret interview with a top-secret guest that everyone who loves TED will want to see; it’s top secret].

What date do I need to block out of my calendar and where will folks that missed the promo need to avoid (as to not feel like a jerk)?

Saturday, November 13th at Pratt Institute (Brooklyn Campus), 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

As my nephew would say: “Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?”

People look to TED for answers. Brooklyn has some of the most innovative people in the world making an impact through architecture, fine arts, technology, activism… you name it, you can find it in Brooklyn. So why not bring TEDx to the place where so many solutions come from?

Dream It. PlanIt. Do It. (PlanIt Brooklyn's motto. We find this is how ideas are realized.)

Speakers were nominated based their history of launching movements, their use of emerging technologies and ability to merge and propel communities.

I looked all over Brooklyn for the perfect place to have this event. After months of site visits, Pratt was the best fit. Its history, its reputation in architecture and design; it’s perfect. It could have taken place in other places, to fit one agenda or another. Ultimately, the mission is bigger than us. These nine months have been like having a third child.

What does all this mean for Sallomé and PlanIt Brooklyn?

PIB has offered many people and organizations what we call the Holy Shift Factor. With TEDxBrooklyn, we are helping to get the top secret speaker and to secure twenty special gifts for the speakers. It will have the PlanIt Brooklyn stamp. I live for these historical moments.

To participate in TEDxBrooklyn on Saturday, November 13, visit http://tedxbrooklyn.com and purchase your ticket.

Fall for Fall: a clothing swap for the temperature drop

I have a storage space with clothes I haven't seen for 2 years. In an effort to do myself and others a favor, I am coordinating a clothing swap for the trendsetters and fashionistas I know to trade treasures.

Sunday, Oct 17

2:00-6:00pm

Amarachi Lounge (325 Franklin btwn Clifton & Greene, BK, NY)

Bring: $5 and no less than 5 items to swap

Take: As many items as the bag you brought can hold

Want to help? CLICK HERE

*Funds go to Sista-2-Sista Youth Summit 2011, remaining clothes go to Safe Horizons, and Stoop youth get training in production and merchandising.

Celebrating 30 in my 30th Year of Life

Last Labor Day weekend (September 2009) I was in Chicago, IL as one of the nation's rising leaders. (See my presentation here.)

What if we had Barack Obama, Steven Spielberg, Meg Whitman, and Rick Warren in one room… 30 years ago? The 30 Summit, by bringing together some of the most brilliant young Americans in one room thinking big about their legacies, seeks to do just that.

The 30 Summit is a gathering of thirty young American leaders (between 25-35) where each delivers a 30-minute presentation solely for the other invitees. Criteria for selection of the presenters is young men and women from all sectors - business, law, NGOs, politics, medicine, fine arts, technology - who have demonstrated the power, ability and willingness to re-shape the country.

The Summit's driving question is: What legacy will our generation leave?

The Summit is an opportunity for change-makers to step outside the narrowness of their fields and the hectic nature of their busy lives to challenge one another to think big. In order to ask what legacy they might leave, they are also asked: What unique challenges will your generation face? What tools will you have at our disposal? What lessons can you learn from previous generations? What can you do today, together, to prepare one another to lead?

This year, I took on the role of Co-Chair for 30 Summit 2010 in New York City and my bestie Ashley Mui is our City Host, making sure that logistics here in NYC are tight. I am proud to say that many of the people I nominated made the cut and BROOKLYN! will be represented well next weekend. (Special shout out to Freddy Anzures, Supa Nova Slom, Justin "Fre" Cozier, Betta Broad, and Danya Steele!)

Oh, and since I always extend opportunities like this to people in my life, I must share that not only are people I know and love represented as Presenters, mon peeps are Sponsors, Partners, and Volunteers too: Lyshaan Hall (Acacia Ultd), Clyde Cole, and Risha Rox, Jullien Gordon, Daricia Mcbeth!

Summit participants include a community organizer, university professors, faith leaders, a hip-hop wellness expert, a World Series of Poker player, government leaders, a former nuclear submarine officer, non-profit leaders, and others. Check out biographies for participating presenters.

Though folks cannot join us, you can follow the tweets real-time Friday, Sep 3-5 - @30Summit or #30Summit.

Because Ash & I are Bi...

Bicoastal that is. Both from The Bay to BK, we started a company in May of 2009 in an effort to fulfill on our dreams. Two juggernauts are better than one! Come celebrate our partnership in PlanIt Brooklyn at SFNY, a party that brings together the best of Bay Area and NYC deejays and crowds.

Sunday, September 19

Location is Top Secret. So get at me if you wanna know: sallome@planitbrooklyn.com.

SFNY • PLANIT BROOKLYN

SFNY Q&A with hosts PlanIt Brooklyn (Sallome & Ashley)

When was the last time you were in SF/NY? Why were you there and what did you do?

S The last time I was in SF I went to Alcatraz for the Native Sunrise Ceremony during Thanksgiving.

A The last time I was in SF was end of Dec 2009/beginning of 2010. I usually go back around that time to celebrate my birthday, the holidays and bring in the New Year with my family. I did everything - went to all my favorite restaurants, visited the Brooklyn Circus store, checked out the renovated museums, hiked Muir Woods, made 7am conference calls with people back east and spent some time by the beach.

People in SF often think about moving to NY. People in NY often think about moving to SF. Why?

S People think about living on opposite coasts for very different reasons. SF for school (Stanford, UC Berkeley), work (Silicon Valley or community/youth organizing) or peace - city life with forests & oceans close by.

A First and foremost, its a city by the bay. SF thrives with culture, diversity and sustainable living. Not only does it have the best chefs in the nations (which means 4 to 5 star restaurants), the best Chinatown in the country...and an eco-friendly mentality, but also has the best burritos and taco trucks too!

SFNY is happening in the fall in NY. In your opinion, what's the perfect track for this time and place?

S Blitz The Ambassador "Remembering The Future"

A Marlena Shaw "California Soul"

It's the beginning of the party, name a song you would play…it's the height of the party, name a song you would play.

S An upbeat track by Goapele or Foreign Exchange...Jay-Z's remake of "Blow the Whistle"

A A Tribe Called Quest "Can I Kick It?"...Bell Biv Devoe "Poison"

What are you looking forward to this Fall?

S Besides SFNY?!... To shed unproductive habits and behavior, as the trees do.

A Besides watching the seasons change, I look forward to Fall-ing in love with my life all over again - the people, the projects, the prayers.

SFNY • SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2010 • THE LEFT COAST DO THE RIGHT THING • SECRET LOCATION NYC

KON • MONI • GE-OLOGY • KING MOST • MAMABEAR • FREDDY&MARKY • HOSTED BY PLANIT BROOKLYN

The Grow Grant for young visionaries

ACACIA ULTD

in association with

PlanIt Brooklyn and The Reconstruction Period

presents

THE GROW GRANT

Brooklyn youth, ages 17 and under, are encouraged to submit an idea that requires minimal funding to grow. If we pick it, we’ll give you $50 in cash. Yup, $50. Cash! You’ll also get help from The Stoop’s First Saturdays – a workshop that helps children’s dreams grow. The only condition is that you be willing to tell us about what you did a month later. If we don’t pick it, don’t worry. You can apply again next month!

Deadline
The deadline for submissions is the 15th of every month, beginning April 15th.

How to Apply
We think lots of things are grow-worthy. Surprise us. Besides your idea, please share:

• Contact info (Name, Birth Date, Address, Phone, E-mail [if applicable], School you attend, Grade)
• Parent’s info (Name, Phone, E-mail [if applicable])
• What your idea is
• Why it deserves attention
• How you plan to do it
• If you’ve completed other good ideas in the past, share that too! But don’t make it too long (less than 500 words), as we have short attention spans and are sometimes distracted by other great ideas.

If we give you $50, we want to share your success story online and will need a photograph and follow up conversation to hear how well your idea grew.

ACACIA ULTD will be looking for:

• Creativity
• Passion
• “Do-ability”

APPLY NOW

If you have questions about the grant, please e-mail us at hello@planitbrooklyn.com.

Making a Difference Radio

Not too long ago, a good friend was featured on Making a Difference Radio.

Until she sent us the info to hear it live, I had never even heard of the online radio show.

I, of course, tuned in.

And tomorrow, Ashley and I will be featured to discuss two projects she and I have been working on this year - iPromise & Gratuity Included movement.

So exciting!

Tune in Tuesday, 3/9 at 2PM EST by visiting the site (click here). Or call in to listen or take part at (347) 637-3192.

If you miss it, you'll be able to hear it on iTunes in the future.

PlanIt Brooklyn Dreaming

20 Things We Learned From Celebrating 20 Years

1. Don Miguel Ruiz's Four Agreements should guide any project: a) Be impeccable with your word, b ) Don't take anything personally, c) Don't make assumptions, and d) Always do your best.
2. Funding and locations should be solidified first, content and promotions last.
3. Be clear and upfront with each member of your team about their role and their compensation/opportunity.
4. Have an attorney.
5. Personality types and past work environments (corporate/entrepreneurial) are as important as skill and should be considered as heavily, if not more, when building a team.
6. Create measurable goals and reflect with your entire team quarterly, leading up to the completion of a project on your progress.
7. Acknowledgment – do it creatively and frequently.
8. Never be afraid to scrap an idea or vision; sometimes your winning ideas are a result of material scarcity or limited human resources.
9. Be persistent.
10. When in doubt, go back to your mission statement.
11. Remember, sometimes people are just trying to “get on.” Have a team of folks who are as inspired, if not more, to be a part of the project.
12. Find the women in any operation - they create movement. Find the men in any operation - they can get you to the right... woman.
13. Building great relationships leads to great business.
14. Trust your instincts.
15. Maintain a state of balance in your personal life. Do not sacrifice your health or your relationships – that leads to a lifetime of those bad habits.
16. Don’t believe what they tell you - share your idea, goal, dream or vision with as many people as will listen. You never know who knows who or has access to what.
17. Every disaster presents a sweet opportunity. The more disasters, the better equip you are to think on your feet.
18. When you are having difficulty with communication, put it all in writing, and do not be afraid to rely on a mediator.
19. When you stop having fun, it becomes work, in the worst sense of the word.
20. As David Phillips so beautifully stated: "Impossible only defines the degree of difficulty."

Post-Goal Ubuntu Meeting

PlanIt Brooklyn is a part of an extraordinary team committed to making a significant impact on the future of social innovation during the World Cup in South Africa in the summer of 2010. After an amazing meeting days ago, Ashley and I were so hype, we had to make this video.

HOLiDAY CLASSiC + Pastry

Proposed postcard flyer for upcoming international Double Dutch competition.

Designed by Caits Meissner for PlanIt Brooklyn


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In The News

Brooklyn Influence, Contributor, October 2009

A Great Day in Brooklyn, Producer, June 2008

Sucker Free: Brooklyn Honors Beloved Spike Lee, Interview, June 2009

Positively Black, Interview, June 2009

The Stoop, Interview, January 2008

30 Summit 2009, Presenter, September 2009

Initiative Radio, Interview, June 2009

WLIU In the Morning with Bonnie Grice, Interview, June 2009

Forward to Reparations, Interview, August 2002

My Girlfriends Rule, Interview, March 2008

Workspaces

Laundromat somewhere along the road

Sam Seidel's parting gifts for the Hurricane Season crew

Planning 8 months in advance for Brooklyn Honors Spike Lee

NDDL & PIB

PlanIt Brooklyn loves the kids! This December, we are excited to offer the National Double Dutch League pro bono services.

Remembering Brooklyn Honors Spike Lee...

Aaron (host) and I at Buggin' Out: Poetry Inspired by Spike Lee

June 26, 2009 at Brooklyn Historical Society

Curated by Caitlin Meissner & Kahlil Almustafa

Wheres Mars? Audition Promo produced & directed by Sunshowah Films