Smart is the New Sexy Live | In the Minds of Men
An open dialogue, breaking down the barriers to empower each other.
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The best relationships are intentional, mutual and always sexy! Join Arsiak for a roundtable discussion on true empowering partnerships, dating, relationships, what it’s to invest in women businesses. She invites some of her favorite men from around Chicago to talk about what it takes to make a relationship work, how they empower the women in their lives, and what they are looking for most in a partner. This will be an open, inclusive dialogue to promote understanding and community and break down the barriers between men and women, empowering them in their own relationships.
The Panel
Evan Wray
CEO & Co-Founder
Evan Wray is the CEO and co-founder of Mavely, a discovery platform where users can earn cash every
time they shop or share products with their friends. An accomplished investor, founder and entrepreneur who has already achieved two successful exits, Evan has been recognized by Forbes’ 30 under 30 and as a leader in the digital advertising and technology industries. At Mavely, Evan is building a robust brand partner ecosystem to solve the rising acquisition cost for D2C brands to target new customer segments. Prior to Mavely, Evan co-founded Swyft Media, the first emoji ad network, where he pioneered the idea of delivering native branded emojis directly to consumers in their favorite messaging applications. Under his leadership, Swyft quickly scaled into a global technology company reaching over 2 billion monthly active users worldwide and partnered with over 300 leading brands such as Disney, Dreamworks, Fox Entertainment, MillerCoors, Sony and many more. In 2015, Monotype Imaging (NASDAQ: TYPE) acquired Swyft for $30 million. Evan went on to be a founding partner of Irish Beef, a quick service restaurant franchise focused on implementing culture and technology that was acquired by Equicorp Partners in 2018. Evan also serves as a Venture Partner for Trailmix Ventures, a female-led, early-stage investment firm focused on the future of living well. Additionally, he sits on the Venture Builders Advisory Board at his alma mater, University of Notre Dame where he received a BA in Economics and was on the varsity football team.
George Ramirez
Fashion Stylist
George Ramirez is Chicago-based Wardrobe Stylist with 20 years of experience He received his degree in Fashion from IADT- Chicago in 2007. Having worked for great companies such as Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and Zara, George is now a member of the Macy’s Style Crew. He has helped thousands of people, in the Chicago- land area, get inspired by fashion and bring their wardrobe to life. His motto: “Be your own fashion show.
Sean Swank
Life Coach
Sean Swank, CEO and Founder of Confidence Community LLC, is a Certified Life Coach based in Chicago, Illinois, with a diverse client-base around the world.
Confidence Community LLC is a company founded to empower people to pursue their passions, increase their self-confidence, understand self-worth, and build the kind of lives they often dream about. Sean has over 20 years of coaching experience. His passion for helping others is fueled by his desire to impact the world in a positive way one client at a time. Using his U.B.S. (Unlimited Belief System), Sean is able to continuously create strategies of thinking outside the box to overcome all challenges that a client may face in order to guarantee victorious results
Sean specializes in the coaching areas of: Business Strategy/Development, Dating and Relationships, Lifestyle Enhancement, Mental Health, Image Consulting, Health and Fitness and much more.
Justin Lopatin
SVP of Mortgage Lending
Justin is Senior Vice President with Guaranteed Rate and has been in the mortgage industry for 14 years. He’s ranked in the top 1% nationally and is frequently featured on both CBS and ABC news for commentary on the real estate and lending market. The foundation of his business communication and building relationships, both are essential skills that he continues to develop and improve upon.
Justin was born in Chicago and grew up in the North Shore where he currently resides with his wife Lisa, his son Jackson, his daughter Arielle and his German Sheppard Vinny. Family is the most important part of his life and he is dedicated husband and father.
Justin and his wife Lisa travelled the world before settling down to raise their family, and at one point they were visiting 2-3 new countries a year. He also loves to cook for family and friends, and in the last few years he’s developed a passion for BBQ. When he’s not cooking, cleaning, changing diapers, or driving to b-ball practice you can occasionally find him on the golf course with a cold beer, cracking jokes and enjoying a beautiful summer afternoon.
Rick Agosto
Personal Trainer
Ricky Agosto is currently Trainer/Boxing Coach at MODE Body and Boutique in the West Loop.
Ricky was born and raised in the city of Chicago. The youngest of five siblings, he was a three sport athlete at Mather High School. As a senior in highs chool he was elected to the All-State football team as a wide receiver and special mention All City All Conference in basketball. He went on to play two years of basketball at Triton college and another year at Robert Morris college where he also receive All-Conference honors. 12 years ago Ricky decided he wanted to start Boxing... a sport his dad introduced to him at a young age.
Training along side Coach/Mentor Nate Jones from Chicago, Nate Jones is one of Floyd Mayweather assistant Coach’s for the past 20yrs. Nate fought in the 1996 Olympics with Floyd and won a bronze medal. Learning the craft of Boxing from the best in the sport. Since then Rick has worked with Numerous top Amateur and professional fighters, coached, and trained Chicago Golden gloves Champions. As an Active trainer Rick has evolved into an all-around Fitness trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach Weight management as well as young Boxing Coach. Rick loves to Motivate Inspire teach and pay forward the Art of Boxing as well as Fitness.
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