Brand Strategy Los Angeles

The Top 10 Mistakes Content Professionals Make when Looking for Work

Have you ever applied for a position but weren't even called for an interview? Or (more likely) you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs with no luck. You are probably making mistakes that scuttled your chance of landing jobs. In our February meeting, professional recruiter [Jack Molisani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmolisani/) will discuss the top 10 mistakes content professionals make when looking for work (whether contract, permanent or consulting), with proactive tips on how to avoid these pitfalls and increase your chances of landing that next job or contract. Want or need a new job? Don’t miss our February meeting! **Agenda:** 10 am - Check-in, socialize, and raffle entry 10:30 am - Speaker presentation begins 11:15 am - Q&A, LavaCon raffle, and network 12 pm - Wrap up **About the Speaker** Jack Molisani is the President of [ProSpring Technical Staffing](https://prospringstaffing.com/), an employment agency specializing in content professionals (both contract and perm). He's the author of *[Be The Captain of Your Career](https://www.amazon.com/Be-Captain-Your-Career-Advancement/dp/0962709026)*, which hit #5 on Amazon's Career and Resume Best Seller list. Jack also produces [The LavaCon Conference](https://lavacon.org/) on Content Strategy, which will be in Charlotte, NC in October. Jack will raffle a free virtual entrance to LavaCon, so stay until the end of the meeting! **By attending this event, you'll agree to our Code of Conduct.** **[Our Code of Conduct is under the Content Strategy Los Angeles' Meetup About section.](https://www.meetup.com/content-strategy-los-angeles/)** **This event is donation-based with a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds go to Studious Coworking Space for allowing us to use their space.** Even though this talk is focused on content jobs, anyone working in product is welcome to attend! 📣 Calling for speakers here in LA for our upcoming 2026 events. If you'd like to talk at one of our events, let me know! The topic can be anything, and can be as short or long as 15-30 minutes!

AI, Art and Media - StrangeNew.World @ 310 Coffee

We are a community of **artists, thinkers, technicians, and curious minds** from all walks of life exploring how technology can serve human flourishing in 2026! Whether if you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, a creative professional or someone just beginning to navigate our rapidly changing world, this group is for you! The conversations we have at our **“support group for the technological singularity”** are designed to meet everyone at their level of understanding - no technical background required, just an open mind and genuine curiosity about our collective future. How do we preserve community, creativity, connection, and purpose in this new age? Our focus for 2026 is to build out our community into somewhere between a participatory lab, an art salon and a social group. So we will be talking about and experimenting with LLMs, vibe coding and AI generated imagery and sound. We discuss the ethical and cultural implications of this new powerful set of tools as well as trade tips, discuss use cases and share workflows for getting the most out of this new era. We are also open to discussing anything relating to technology, culture, and the arts. Our meetings have a super casual and open atmosphere where all are welcome to contribute. Feel free to come late or leave early. And I will (as always) be encouraging people to create art and will be translating for non-geeks. So, no matter if you love technology, or if you think it is destroying the very fabric of our society, or if you are just starting to experiment with AI to help better market yourself or your business, we would love to help get you started and/or learn more about your experiences. **Here is a list of the typical topics…** **AI in Media** * Deepfakes, propaganda and the future of media * AI ethics and copyright law * Will AI destroy Hollywood or save it? * Accessibility and story telling **For the Creators (new media and old)** * Discuss releases of AI tools and services * Tips and techniques for prompting * Voicing and animating your characters * Editing and the AI visual effects revolution * Combining traditional filmmaking with AI * How to go viral, fund raising, and SMM **For the Haters (who are welcome)** * Is using AI cheating, where is the line? * Is AI art soulless? What gives art a soul? * How will younger people learn w/o “putting in the work” * How to us AI ethically **AI for Social Change** * The changing job market. What skills will matter in 10 years? * Demonization of knowledge and resources * The 2nd Cognitive Revolution, emergent inelegance * A new age of inhuman efficiency * Unemployment, UBI and the future of “work”

Product & Design Happy Hour -PMA LA

Casual networking for product managers and designers in Los Angeles to connect with peers in the tech community and grow their professional network.

The Goodwater Detective Agency (D&D 5e)

In-person D&D 5e session for local players, beginners welcome; outcome: participants start a new character and join a one-night campaign.

Semantic Embeddings: How We Can Explicitly Use the Latent Space

Discussion for AI developers/strategists on semantic embeddings: what they are and how smarter embedding strategies improve retrieval accuracy and context.

Partner Event: Take a Walk With UX Researcher Monique Escamilla

**RSVP on LA UXR Luma Page:** **[LA UXR Talk & WALK](https://luma.com/97kukhzf)** ​This in-person event is the *Walk* part of LA UXR Meetup’s new Talk & Walk series, following the virtual webinar. ​We’ll meet at Tanner’s Coffee in Playa Del Rey, grab coffee or tea, and once everyone has arrived, we’ll take a relaxed walk along the beach. This is a casual, low-pressure space to continue the conversation, get some fresh air, and connect with fellow members of the LA UX Research community. ​The webinar speaker will also be available during the walk to chat more informally about their talk, answer questions, and continue the discussion from the webinar. ​Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, designer, working in tech or just getting started, we’re excited to get to know you and strengthen the UXR community here in LA. ​Comfortable walking shoes recommended!

The Business.

Northern Lights. A Scandinavian Odyssey! Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice Hotel...

An organized Scandinavian adventure for Meetup members with reindeer, ice hotel, dog sledding, and Northern Lights, ending in lifelong friendships.

Funtastic Hike at Flint Canyon. Moderate Paced.

Join us for a scenic 5-mile moderate paced hike along **Flint Canyon Trail**! This trail offers a beautiful, peaceful nature experience with minimal elevation gain—perfect for anyone looking to get some fresh air, light exercise, and good company. 📅 **When:** Sunday, Feb 22, 2026. ⏰ **Time:** [9:30 AM] (Please arrive 5 minutes early) 📍 **Where:** Oak Grove Disc Golf Course Parking Click the Meetup app map for exact coordinates. **What to Bring**: * Comfortable hiking shoes * Water bottle (stay hydrated!) * Sunscreen and a hat * Snacks if you’d like to enjoy a quick break * Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome! * Feel free to invite friends—this is a casual, social hike.

10k-Steps Challenge & Social Walk #29 at Lacy Park and Beyond (San Marino)

**Hi All, Wahayn Here,** **MEETUP TIME - 5:45 - 7:45 PM** **DO YOUR BEST TO GET THERE AT 5:45, WE WILL BE LEAVING NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm.** I am Back, let's head out on another adventure. We’ll be repeating this walk every two weeks until further notice. Come join me for a fun and active evening as we continue our bi-weekly **10k-Steps Walking Challenge!** **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1485 Virginia Rd\. Lacy Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding San Marino neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Lacy Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN THERE'S MORE;** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togethereness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family **\* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony** I know—10,000 steps might not sound like a lot, but for those of us who sit at desks or stand in one place all day, it's not always easy to hit that goal. And while 15,000 or 20,000 steps would be great, they also require more time. So to make it fun and manageable, we’re starting with 10k steps as a challenge—and we may increase the goal in future events. **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** Space is limited, so **please RSVP only if you’re 100% sure you’ll attend.** 🙏🏾If you RSVP and don’t show, you will be 🚩Red Flagged 🚩for future events—we all appreciate reliability and respect for others' abilities to get a spot to walk!🙏🏾 Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This **midweek walking event** is going really well. So, let’s **stay active together** and **make this a Strong part of our routine.** **See You There.** [COMMENT BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT] **NOW IS THE TIME, LET’S GET TO WALKING;** Btw. Yes, Lacy Park allows dogs. However, they must be on a leash and it will be your own responsibility. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please avoid parking inside the park lot, as the gates may close before we finish our walk.** **Park closes at dusk so I strongly advise against parking inside any of the lots. Just drive around, and you can easily find free open parking spaces.** **Lacy Park is located at 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108**

Partner Event: Friends of Figma Happy Hour!

**RSVP on Friends of Figma page:** **[FRIENDS OF FIGMA LOS ANGELES](https://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-los-angeles-presents-friends-of-figma-design-amp-drafts/)** We’re bringing Friends of Figma back to the Westside and we’re kicking things off at one of the area’s best breweries. Think great drinks, even better people, and conversations that go beyond “so what do you do?” This meetup is for designers who love swapping ideas, chatting through design challenges, and making genuine connections. Come solo or bring a friend. Either way, you’ll leave with new connections and probably a few hot takes. Bring your curiosity, your opinions, and your favorite design war stories.

India & Dubai - Embark on a Journey of Wonders! Taj Mahal, HOLI Fest and more...

Meetup-style group travel for culturally curious travelers, offering guided sightseeing and a Holi celebration to form new friendships.