Career Mentoring Los Angeles

Walk and Talk for Parents – Before & After Baby

This is a low-pressure walk-and-talk for expecting and new parents who want connection without having to explain themselves. We’ll meet, take a gentle walk, and spend time talking—or not talking—about pregnancy, birth, early parenthood, and whatever else is coming up. There’s no agenda, no teaching portion, and no expectation to share more than you want to. This space is for: * Parents before baby arrives * Parents after baby arrives * Partners who want to be involved * Anyone who just wants to feel less alone in this season You don’t need to be “prepared.” You don’t need the right questions. You can walk the whole time, pause, sit, or head out early if needed. Come as you are. Bring a stroller if you have one. Bring water. **If you’re pregnant, a belly band or other support that feels good to you may be helpful.** Bring yourself. **\*\* A gentle reminder:** This is a consent-centered space. Please don’t touch pregnant bellies or babies/toddlers, and don’t ask. Parents will always let you know what they’re comfortable with. **\*\*Another note on sharing:** We want this to be a supportive space, not an overwhelming one. Please avoid trauma dumping or graphic birth stories. Sharing reflections, learnings, or things you wish you’d known—in hindsight and with care—is welcome. When possible, we encourage a “five wins before one hard thing” approach to help keep the space grounded and supportive for everyone.

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!

Rewiring the Path: Career Reinvention Through AI and Grit

An inspirational talk on career reinvention via AI for educators and professionals, with practical steps to use AI to augment thinking and entrepreneurship.

In Person and ON ZOOM! Whatever you wish!!

Toastmasters meeting for anyone seeking to improve public speaking; in-person or online via Zoom, with the outcome of stronger speaking skills.

Authenticity: Navigating life with purpose and passion

Primewise Founders Club Networking Event- Los Angeles

Online networking session for high-impact founders to form partnerships, discuss scaling, and uncover investment opportunities.

The Courage to be Yourself: Embracing Differentiation

Discover Your Inner DRIVE Relation-Based Sales Training Luncheon

Lunch event for sales and business professionals to discover their DRIVE Sales System personality and improve motivation, communication, and relationships.

Self Growth & Transformation Monthly Meetup

Monthly self-growth and transformation meetup for professionals; a networking and intention-setting event for personal and business development, with attendees leaving a plan to boost prosperity.

The Business.

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.

Weekly Meeting

Weekly professional networking meeting; one rep per profession to generate referrals and includes 1-minute pitches and two spotlight talks.