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    Our Mission

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    The Spot is HubSpot's online community platform dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the professional world.
     
    Our core mission is to empower professionals from the Global Majority by offering a dynamic online space that nurtures networking, fosters mentorship, and propels professional growth to help individuals achieve their career aspirations.
     
    This platform emerged from the success of the Black@INBOUND Community, and the valuable feedback calling for increased representation and support for professionals from the Global Majority. With an interactive online platform, members can connect with one another, access exclusive resources, and engage in enriching discussions.
     
    Today, The Spot proudly hosts the All Black Collective, Conexión, and will soon introduce new communities, delivering essential professional resources to support our members in their growth journey.

    Our goal is to become the leading community platform for professional development, networking, and empowerment serving the Global Majority worldwide. 

    INBOUND 2024

    The Spot is coming to INBOUND 2024! Join members from the All Black Collective and Conexión live in Boston from September 17 - 20.

    Join us for three days of programming, networking, games, surprises, and more. Don't miss this year's excitement as we explore the future of community with our expanded professional groups.

    Visit The Spot Activation at INBOUND for our full schedule of events or download our schedule below to add our sessions to your calendar. 

    Can't attend INBOUND in Boston this year? We have something for you too! Sign up for our Digital INBOUND experience!

    The Spot INBOUND Schedule

    Learn connect and grow with The Spot at INBOUND 2024! Join us for in-person sessions with Spotlight speakers, community meetups, expert panels, and much, much more! 

    11:00 AM EST

    Join us at The Spot activation for a behind the scenes conversation with President of Morehouse College, Dr. David Thomas. Delve into the strategies behind organizational leadership, learn how to transform any organization, and more with the The Spot. 

    12:00 PM EST

    Join LinkedIn in this deep conversation on how to navigate through change while building your brand on and off LinkedIn.

    12:45 PM EST

    The Spot Community presents the Global Majority Meetup sponsored by Chase Ink! Join us for a networking and mentorship event featuring mentors from Chase Ink's Coaching for Impact program. Engage in mentorship circles and enjoy light refreshments as you connect with Black and Latine professionals during INBOUND! Expand your network, build valuable relationships, and be part of a welcoming community that empowers growth and connection. Don't miss this opportunity to make meaningful connections and discover more about The Spot!

    2:30 PM EST

    Don't miss this insightful conversation at The Spot activation with Khalil Smith from Akamai Technologies and Dr. V Boykin from HubSpot. Join us as they dive into a brief yet broad range of relevant topics, spanning the future of DEI, leadership, and workplace wellness. Discover how you can enhance your well-being at work, what employers and allies can do to invest in an inclusive work culture, and the leadership strategies to grow your career.

    9:45 AM EST

    An intimate talk from CEO and Founder of C-Suite Coach, Angelina Darrisaw on thriving through career changes while growing your career. As the economy and job industry remain unpredictable, Angelina shares how you can position yourself for success in spite of unexpected obstacles. As the founder of a company that has grown to over a million dollars in revenues in less than a decade, she shares lessons from her career and from leading an organization that has helped thousands of professionals navigate uncertainty and chart their own paths to success. 

    11:00 AM EST

    Neste Lightning Talk com a Diretora da HubSpot, Daphne Costa Lopes, vamos explorar como seus clientes podem se tornar o canal mais poderoso e eficaz para o crescimento do seu negócio. Vamos desvendar as estratégias para transformar sua base de clientes em verdadeiros embaixadores da marca, gerando um efeito de crescimento exponencial. Aprenda a criar e nutrir um movimento orgânico que potencializa o alcance, fideliza clientes e impulsiona o sucesso da sua empresa de forma sustentável e contínua. Às 11:30, você poderá participar de uma sessão especial com outros participantes do evento, onde terá a oportunidade de fazer perguntas para a Daphne e discutir sua estratégia de clientes.

    11:17 AM EST

    En esta charla provocativa, la Dra. CarolLaine M. Garcia fusiona su experiencia en consultoría corporativa con sus reflexiones con bienestar espiritual. Descubra el potencial transformador de aplicar principios de liderazgo, como crear espacio para la visión y la reflexión, a su bienestar personal y crecimiento. La Dra. Garcia también explorará su concepto innovador de Queen Mindset Leadership, mostrando cómo esta aproximación empoderadora puede ayudarlo a aprovechar su fuerza interior y forjar un camino único que se alinea con su propósito y valores. Aprenda cómo adoptar la filosofía del Queen Mindset puede mejorar su capacidad para liderar con autenticidad, confianza y propósito en todos los aspectos de su vida

    11:30 AM EST

    Deep dive into Lighting Talk content in Portuguese and Spanish with Lightning talk leaders, Daphe Costa Lopes and Dra. CarolLaine M. Garica at The Spot Activation. 

    2:00 PM EST

    Dive into this dynamic session with the Founder & CEO of the Gild Creative Group, Tiffany Hardin. Discover the dynamic relationship between every seat in the creator economy revealing how authentic, creative collaborations with healthy doses of paid media spend can propel companies to the forefront of cultural conversations. Learn actionable strategies to leverage the power of creators, ensuring your brand stays relevant and impactful in an ever-evolving marketplace.

    5:30 PM EST

    Treat yourself to networking with The Spot Community. Join us at The Spot and indulge in a sweet treat from Chocolate Therapy. Sample an array of chocolate truffles and meet INBOUND attendees from the All Black Collective and Conexión. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sweeten your networking experience and create lasting connections. We look forward to seeing you there!

    11:40 AM EST

    In an intimate conversation with The Spot Community, Chief Partner Officer of American Express, Glenda McNeal. Join us as she shares her real insights into career, business, and more.

    12:15 PM EST

    A captivating two-part talk by four leading Creators who get real about the intersection of community and culture. In this dynamic session, speakers, Imani Ellis, Founder of CultureCon, Morgan Ingram, CEO of AMP, and Shannae Ingelton-Smith, President & CEO of Kensington Grey, will share their unique perspectives and experiences on how communities can drive real change and empowerment in a moderated conversation with Donald Kelly, Founder of The Sales Evangelist.

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    Upcoming Events

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    • Meta Advertising Accelerator

      Meta Advertising Accelerator | Weekly Thursdays in October

      Join forces with Meta and HubSpot for an exclusive 4-week Accelerator program designed to help you create Meta ads that boost online revenue. Learn strategies for excelling in the era of cookieless ads and harness the full power of HubSpot tools and integrations to streamline the setup of your Meta ads and campaigns. Plus, participants stand a chance to win ad credit prizes! Open to all!

      Register Today
    • Conexión October Panel

      Building Connection, Bridging Culture | October 8

      Join the Conexión community on October 8th for Building Connection, Bridging Cultures: Empowering Latiné Professionals in the workplace. Learn how Latine industry experts leverage their unique cultural perspectives in a global workforce. Then stick around to mingle with fellow attendees and share your own story of identity, language, and culture!

      Register Today
    • ABC Oct Marketing Blitz-1

      October Marketing Blitz | October 22

      The All Black Collective is back with another Marketing Blitz! Dive deep into marketing topics with our Lightning Talk leaders this month. We're covering how to influence DEI goals at your workplace and how to craft narratives that position yourself for the career opportunities you desire! Take notes from our leaders, chat with fellow attendees, and get ready to grow better! Sign up today to join the All Black Collective at 12 pm Eastern!

      Register Today
    • November Executive Coaching Program-1

      The Spot Executive Coaching Program

      In this dynamic coaching program, participants will unlock key strategies to advance their career and leadership skills. Join our two free webinars presented by C-Suite Coach, then earn a chance for a free 1:1 session with an Executive Coach!

      Register Today

      Meet Our Communities

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      All Black Collective

      The All Black Collective is an online community for Black professionals. This inclusive community hosts monthly networking events, exclusive programming, and a dedicated platform for members.

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      Conexión

      Conexión is HubSpot's new digital community for Latine professionals! Starting now, you can meet up with your virtual community, share professional resources, and grow better together. Get started today!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      The "Global majority" is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and/or have been referred to as "ethnic minorities," but who constitute approximately 85 percent of the global population.

      Joining the Spot Community Platform is easy! Follow this link to create a profile then join a networking group to jump into a conversation with your peers. 

      Tell your friends to join, join our public events, email job postings to share with the community, repost our content online! 

       

      We partner with individuals and organizations for events, content, INBOUND, and more. Email us at thespot@hubspot.com if you'd like to partner with us! 

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