Professional Development

Location link https://maps.app.goo.gl/VRxURSYYQbUtohQX9 في كافيه ليالي القاهرة كل جمعة الساعة 6 مساءً لو نفسك تدخل عالم التمثيل، أو تطوّر ثقتك بنفسك، أو حتى تتعرف على ناس من ثقافات مختلفة… الورشة دي معمولة علشانك. ورشة التمثيل في ليالي القاهرة هي مزيج فريد بين: - التعرف على ناس من جنسيات وثقافات مختلفة في جو اجتماعي ممتع - العلاج بالفن والتعبير عن النفس بدون أحكام - اكتشاف جوانب جديدة جواك كل مرة - التعلّم العملي للتمثيل والوقوف أمام الكاميرا كصانع محتوى - إزاي تقدّم نفسك في أي إنترفيو بشكل احترافي وجذّاب - إزاي تكون مختلف وتشوف الدنيا من زاوية جديدة - إزاي تعبّر عن مشاعرك بصدق… تبكي، تفرح، تغضب، تحزن من غير ما حد يحكم عليك هتتعلّم كل ده على إيد مدرب ممثلين بخبرة 13 سنة ومخرج أفلام قصيرة وطويلة بخبرة 10 سنين ومخرج معتمد من وزارة الثقافة المصرية. 🎬 كل محاضرة = تجربة كاملة كل محاضرة منفصلة، ولكل واحدة ناتج فني… هتشارك في صناعة فيلم قصير من أول الفكرة لحد التنفيذ. 💰 السعر 50 درهم فقط للمحاضرة + مشروب 📞 للتواصل 0507016543 وهتلاقوا لينك جروب الواتساب الخاص بالورشة… https://chat.whatsapp.com/C27ZhJVENqy5OPqYki049j مستنيكم يوم الجمعة الساعة 6 في ليالي القاهرة – الديرة. At Layali Al Qahira Café Every Friday at 6 PM If you’ve ever wanted to step into the world of acting, boost your confidence, or simply connect with people from different cultures… this workshop is made for you. Our Acting Workshop at Layali Al Qahira offers a unique blend of: - Meeting people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds - Emotional healing through art and self‑expression - Discovering something new about yourself every single session - Learning how to act and perform confidently in front of the camera as a content creator - Presenting yourself professionally in interviews - Seeing the world differently and embracing your own uniqueness - Expressing your emotions freely — cry, laugh, get angry, feel joy or sadness without judgment or restrictions You’ll learn all of this with a professional acting coach with 13 years of experience, and a film director with 10 years of experience in short and feature films, and officially certified by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. 🎬 Each session is a full experience Every class is independent, and each one ends with a creative outcome… You’ll participate in making a short film from concept to execution. 💰 Price Only 50 AED per session + a drink 📞 Contact 0507016543 You’ll also find the WhatsApp group link for the workshop…https://chat.whatsapp.com/C27ZhJVENqy5OPqYki049j We’re waiting for you this Friday at 6 PM at Layali Al Qahira – Deira.

The brain naturally organizes life around calendars, and year boundaries help us frame long-term goals more clearly and track progress meaningfully. A new year offers a fresh canvas—an opportunity to reset, refocus, and recommit to growth. Join us for a Toastmasters meeting on this theme, to be held on Friday, 9th January at 6:45 PM, at the Mankhool Public Library

The mission of **Building Leaders Toastmasters Club** is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month form 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM.

Recent research from World Economic Forum highlights that employers value communication, leadership and EQ along with Technical Skills , now you know why Toastmaster is relevant for you. Soft skills aren’t just “nice extras”—they’re what help you actually succeed in today’s fast-moving, hybrid, and sometimes messy workplace. Think about it: * Can you explain a complicated idea in a way that actually makes sense to someone outside your field? * Can you listen and work well with others, even when things feel stressful? * Can you manage your time, emotions, and energy when everything seems due at once? These skills don’t just help you get by—they help you grow and stand out. While you can pick up a new tool or software pretty quickly, things like emotional awareness, communication, and resolving conflict take real practice over time. That’s why good employers look beyond resumes filled with technical terms. They want people who can adapt, connect, and lead—no matter their role or level of experience

Come for Networking. Stay for the Music 🎶 It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)** Connect with business owners, leaders and industry experts in a friendly and fun environment 🤝🏻 **Join an evening where nobody left behind, stand on side or feels lonely.** Have a friendly chat while sipping your favorite drink, and still make meaningful business connections. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)** Dress your best for a fun evening at the best venues in Dubai and get ready to pose for an #instaphoto 📷 **How many people attend?** We get 100 people on average in all our events and invite our members on Meetup and other platforms. Members of other groups who RSVP are included as guests to give an idea of expected numbers. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)** **Network After Work is a great platform, where you can:** * Grow your network and business. * Have great conversations and make new friends. * Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more. **Who should attend?** * Business owners. * Business Leaders. * Industry experts. *PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.* **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Networking 😊

**Ever notice how confident you feel *until* it’s your turn to speak?** You know what you want to say. You’ve done the work. You care deeply about your ideas. And yet… the moment all eyes are on you: * your mind goes blank * your voice feels shaky * you walk away thinking, *“That wasn’t me.”* Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: **Public speaking isn’t a confidence problem. It’s a nervous system problem.** And once you learn how to work *with* your body and mind instead of fighting them, speaking changes completely. That’s exactly what this **2-hour live masterclass** is about. **Not performing. Not pretending.** But learning how to speak clearly, calmly, and confidently, *even under pressure*. ### In this masterclass, you’ll experience: * How to speak so people actually listen (and stay engaged) * How to calm nervous energy and turn it into presence * A simple structure so you never ramble or freeze again * How to sound confident without raising your voice * How to show up as yourself—and still command the room This is practical, grounded, and very human work. You’ll practice. You’ll reflect. You’ll walk out *different*. Hi, I’m **Samra**—Certified Master Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Public Speaking Coach based in Dubai. I work with professionals who are capable, intelligent, and driven—but struggle to express themselves with confidence, especially in high-stakes moments. This masterclass is a **safe, supportive, learn-by-doing space**—no judgment, no pressure, just real growth. ### Details: **Location:** The Cycle Bistro, Jumeirah 1 ⏰ **2 hours (live & in-person)** 💰 **AED 129/-** 🎟 **Limited seats** If you’ve been waiting for a sign to work on your voice, your presence, and your confidence—**this is it**. 👉 **Apply & secure your seat here:** [https://form.jotform.com/230611193994055](https://form.jotform.com/230611193994055) Reach out on: https://wa.me/message/QVBVVAN25PSJD1 You don’t need to become someone else to speak powerfully. You just need the right tools, and the right space to practice.

We don’t believe in boring language learning — we make it real, practical, and enjoyable for FREE This is a friendly space where you can practice English and Arabic through real conversations, cultural exchange, business topics, and everyday situations. **As an Arabic Learner choose your preferred dialect from 25 different Arabic dialects e.g. Khaleeji (Emirati, Saudi, etc), Levantini (Lebanese, Syrian, Jordanian), Darija (Moroccan, Algerian), or Masri (Egyptian)** **As an English Learner choose your preferred dialect from 160 English dialects e.g. British, Australian, American, Canadian etc.** **Your Hosts**: \- Harir Al Neami an Award winning certified Teacher and Educationist \- Abd ar Rahman Renowned Radio Host and Linguist \- Henya Roberts Public Speaker and Host **What you’ll do at the event:** \>Practice speaking with confidence \>Improve your English and Arabic naturally \>Explore Business English and Business Arabic \>Learn more about local culture \>Practice professional networking \>Join small groups with personal support \> Multinational support from hosts of different backgrounds Everyone gets a chance to speak, and the atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and supportive. Join our group https://chat.whatsapp.com/K0SPEDnDIHX7EY6f4Gyzgb **Seats are limited to keep things interactive.** **Drinks and snacks are on us!**

🍝 **HR Opportunities Lunch & Career Workshop** **Eat. Learn. Connect. Get Hired.** Are you looking for your next opportunity? Join us for a \*beneficial career workshop\* over a delicious lunch; where great food meets real job leads. **What's included:** \- 🥘 Food\, water & dates; all for just **35 AED** \- 🎓 A practical workshop: **How to Find a Job in Today's Market** \- 📥 Downloadable content for all attendees \- 🤝 Direct networking with **VIP HR professionals** \- 📋 CV submission & referral to live job opportunities **This week's open roles include:** Sales • IT • Accounting • Hospitality & F&B • Engineering **How to join:** ✅ Register & pay upon arrival, or secure your spot now: 👉 \[Pay here: 35 AED\]\(https://pay\.ziina\.com/aboelcare/U1zwt3b0S\) 📄 Submit your CV in advance: 👉 \[CV Submission Form\]\(https://docs\.google\.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9EIuZKh8SRCgBmVI2mtNgLPqx\-dqAbulnQ5a_DO65FZcaWA/viewform?usp=header\) 💬 Join our community on WhatsApp: 👉 \[WhatsApp Group\]\(https://chat\.whatsapp\.com/JsA2NGII1nDDOGfs7SFbGt\) 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn & socials: 👉 \[linktr\.ee/propertential\]\(http://linktr\.ee/propertential\) **Bring your CV. Leave with connections, knowledge, and a good meal.** 🌟

### **This is not a public event.** On April 5, we’re gathering a **small, curated circle** of entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals in Dubai. No mass invites. No open access. No random crowd. **Why people come** Because most networking events don’t work. Too loud. Too superficial. Too many people who shouldn’t be in the room. We do it differently. **What happens here** No pitches. No сцен. No forced conversations. Only a carefully selected group where connections happen naturally — through presence, not performance. **Chess & backgammon?** Just an excuse. The real value is the room. And who is sitting across from you. **Event details** 📅 April 5 🕖 19:00–22:00 📍 Dubai (location shared after confirmation) 💎 Limited capacity 🔒 Approval required **Contribution** 💎 **100 AED — charitable contribution** This is not a ticket. It’s a filter. It ensures the right people in the room. **Important** We do not aim for quantity. We protect the quality of the circle. Once the list is full — registration closes. **If you feel this is for you — apply now.** **If you hesitate — it’s probably not.**

Going to linkedin & uploading your resume to a 100 jobs is a guaranteed failed strategy, we have something new to help you land your next job! [https://eseek.app/jobs](https://eseek.app/jobs) => register => upload resume => we create job-specific AI tailored resumes for each job we match you to **There's a whatsapp group you can join we send in the invite to your inbox on the site.** **Boost your chances of landing a new job.** **Simply upload your resume**, and we’ll automatically match you with relevant opportunities—including roles you might never have discovered on your own. Then the real magic begins. **For every job you’re matched with, we create a customized resume and a tailored cover letter designed specifically for that position**. Each application clearly explains to the hiring manager why your skills and experience make you an ideal fit. By making your value immediately clear, you make it easier for hiring managers to move your application forward—giving you a stronger edge in the hiring process. *** Why this goes beyond what you get on LinkedIn Traditional job platforms like LinkedIn rely heavily on keyword matching. That means your opportunities are often limited to the exact terms you search for—or the obvious matches based on job titles and skills you already know to look for. As a result, you can miss out on roles that actually fit your experience but are described differently. Our approach is fundamentally different. We use advanced vector similarity to understand the deeper meaning of your experience, not just the keywords. This allows us to match you with roles that align with your skills and background—even if they don’t use the same wording you would search for. In other words, we uncover opportunities you didn’t know you were a fit for. There’s also a major difference in how you present yourself. Most resumes are generic, static, and sent to dozens of jobs unchanged. For hiring managers, that makes it difficult to quickly see why a candidate stands out or fits a specific role. When everyone looks the same on paper, strong candidates often get overlooked. That’s where we give you a real edge. For every job you apply to, we generate a tailored resume and a customized cover letter that directly connects your experience to what that specific role is looking for. Instead of making hiring managers figure it out themselves, your application clearly shows why you’re a strong match. The result: your application stands out, demonstrates genuine interest, and makes it easier for hiring managers to move you forward—giving you a meaningful advantage over candidates using generic, one-size-fits-all resumes.

🌟 Tea Talk & Track – A Unique Networking & Training Event Join us this Sunday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at: 📍 B2C Institute, Dhaguard Business Center, Office No. 301, 3rd Floor, Adidas building, Bank Street, Bur Dubai – Near Burjuman Metro Station (Exit 3) Event Flow: 🕛 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Business Networking–Build valuable connections and explore new opportunities. 🕛 8:00 – 9:00 PM | Learn Skill for generating Additional Income throgh the Forex Market–free introductory training workshop for beginners. This weekly gathering blends networking, professional learning, and live forex market experience to help you grow personally and professionally. 🌐 Visit us at: www.b2cinstitute.com 📅 Sunday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🤝 Connect. Learn. Grow.

Ready to connect with the brightest minds in startups, tech, and business? Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)** **🎶 Drinks. Conversations. Opportunities. Vibes.** This is where founders, leaders, and investors come together to shape what’s next. **💬 What You’ll Experience:** * 🤝 Meet investors, venture capitalists & accelerators. * 💡 Exchange bold ideas with fellow founders. * 📈 Gain insights from tech leaders & industry experts. * 🌐 Expand your business network in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us in an elegant lounge setting where the vibes are high, the views are stunning, and the conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks 🍸 **🔥 At this event, you’ll connect with:** * Startup founders, entrepreneurs & innovators. * VC firms, angel investors & strategic partners. * CTOs, product leaders & growth experts. * Marketers, HR agents & service providers. * AI experts, SaaS founders & enterprise clients. This is your chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and experts all in one place. 🌍💡 Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)** 🎶 Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities. **🎯 Why Join?** * Build relationships that can spark partnerships. * Learn from peers who’ve already faced the challenges you’re solving today. * Share your story, pitch your vision, and discover new opportunities. * Connect in a more informal, friendly atmosphere—no pressure, just possibilities. ✨ **The future of entrepreneurship thrives on conversations like these.** 🌟 Whether you’re raising funds, scaling your startup, or simply looking for fresh collaborations—this evening is designed to help you make meaningful connections that last far beyond the night. 👉 Bring your business cards, your vision, and your curiosity. 👉 Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network. **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Networking 😊

From money… to meaning.⭐ Our next Primexar Book Club read is 📖 The Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz. This month, we go deeper — into beliefs, identity, and the invisible attachments that shape our choices. Because growth isn’t just financial. It’s personal. **📅 4th of April** **⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM** **📍 JLT** **✨ Free entry** **📲 To join: WhatsApp or 📞 Call us at +971 50 103 8399** For updates, follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/primexarbookclub?igsh=aHJsOGVjYnBwZ25p](https://www.instagram.com/primexarbookclub?igsh=aHJsOGVjYnBwZ25p) Spread the word and bring a friend, let’s challenge ideas, share perspectives, and grow together. 📖💬 See you there! ℹ **About Us:** We’re a diverse community of readers who come together to explore new perspectives, exchange insights, and connect throughs. Whether you’re an avid reader or just starting out, Primexar Book Club is a welcoming space for all.

**What this is about?** This is a meetup group focused on AI. We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC. Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, no presentations, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. We meet at the Stage Area (next to S&C Music, see directions https://imgur.com/a/QIvYOvT ) above the Carrefour market at DIFC, just look for a group of people there without board games (if you see board games, that's another group). The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free wifi. 📣 WhatsApp group for event updates (only mods can post): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ) 📍To get there: 🚇 Metro Station: Financial Centre Metro Station, 5 minutes walk, look for the Financial Centre exit sign. 🚗 Parking Options: Gate Avenue Parking is unfortunately under construction. Other options: Gate District Building 2: free underground parking from 6 pm onwards. \* Street Parking near Ritz Carlton: This is a paid parking option, conveniently located. \* Gate Avenue Open Parking: Present a purchase receipt for 4 hours of complimentary parking. 💡 **Note**: *You might see a few other Meetup pages with similar names - this one’s run by the folks actually hosting the weekly meetups and building the in-person community you’ve seen at DIFC.* *PS: We occasionally take group photos to capture good vibes and community spirit, by attending you're comfortable with casual group photos - feel free to step aside if you don't wish to be in them*

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity. **Introduction:** Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You * Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers * Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions * Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling * Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox * Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries * Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images * Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components * Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors * Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder: * **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:** * Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites. * **Template Building:** * Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. 4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below. **Introduction:** Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development. As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward. Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there. **The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:** * Class 01 - TBD * Class 02 - TBD * Class 03 - TBD * Class 04 - TBD * Class 05 - TBD * Class 06 - TBD * Class 07 - TBD * Class 08 - TBD * Class 09 - TBD * Class 10 - TBD Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch: * **Introduction to Etch Interface:** * Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components. * **Visual Site Building:** * Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures. * **Styling and Design:** * Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts. * **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:** * Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites. * **Component Building:** * Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements. * **Performance Optimization:** * Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices. * **Advanced Features:** * Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality. The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

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Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm