From the world’s leading university for creative careers, "Stand Up, Speak Up, Start Up" is the brilliant new guide designed to help emerging entrepreneurs cultivate their gift of invention and pursue their dreams. In each of the book’s six chapters, readers encounter an archetype that embodies a distinct trait of accomplished The Ally, The Believer, The Hacker, The Warrior, The Storyteller, and The Shepherd. Each archetype is explored through the personal stories of enterprising visionaries — including ingenious SCAD alumni who have forged their own paths, from innovating sneaker customization for NBA all-stars to revolutionizing almond farming. While many of the world’s top entrepreneurs share a talent for identifying, pitching, and creating fresh ways of doing things, honing one’s gift of invention is the key to adding unique value. Stand Up, Speak Up, Start Up explores how creative talents — such as the gifts SCAD students and graduates use to animate, design, tell stories, produce films, and more — can also be employed to launch a new startup and to add value to an existing business.
This educational session would be beneficial for any educator or administrator attending the Professional Development Institute.
Educator Outreach Manager, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Kimya Rainge is a marketing and sales driven INTERPRENEUR who loves to build relationships and launch new brands. She is an exception to the rule, a game changer and history maker whose passion revolves around helping young entrepreneurs rise. Kimya possesses more than 20 years... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT Mariner B
Do you have to fight to have FCS in your school? Well, we all do! There are different degrees to which we must continually be trailblazers for FCS. Do you need to set up a kitchen? Are you worried about funding? Don't know where to start in establishing an FCCLA Chapter? This session will equip you with a FCS Plan, a marketing and implementation plan that gets all on board. We'll explore the many avenues for building your program and working to enhance its success. Bring your own ideas to add to the mix and think about how your FCS elevator pitch is emerging and evolving. This educational session would be beneficial for any educator or administrator attending the Professional Development Institute.
Teacher, Wetsel Middle School/Madison County Public Schools
With a passion for CTE, especially in curriculum writing, Laura has 17 years of teaching experience. She has taught high school FACS in parenting and life planning for three years, followed by 14 years in her ever-evolving current position in middle school FACS & Business. She is... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT Mariner B
