Gigs to Booked

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

Lil Filmmakers Film and Media Arts Center | Philadelphia

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About this Event

Gigs to Booked


Work on your business, not just in it.

In the creative and production industries, talent gets you the gig, but strategy keeps you booked. Join us March 17th for Gigs to Booked, an interactive lab hosted by Tiana Ruffin, our Digital Media and Engagment Lead. We’re stripping away the guesswork of freelancing and giving you the blueprint to staying booked and not having to live invoice to invoice. This is for the creators ready to level up for Q2.

This isn't just a workshop—it’s an interactive lab designed to audit your current workflow and build a professional foundation that carries you through the rest of the year.


What We’ll Solve Together:

In this lab, we are moving beyond the "hustle" and focusing on the systems of a professional creative. We will dive deep into:

  • The Client Conversion Loop: How to turn a one-off project into a recurring partnership.
  • The Professional Audit: Is your outreach, portfolio, and communication helping or hurting your rate?
  • Q2 Planning: Building your "Booked" calendar for the next 90 days.
  • Live Hot Seats: Real-time feedback on your pitching and booking strategy.

Meet Your Moderator

Tiana is a multidisciplinary creative and founder of TNM Creative, a creative studio specializing in event photography, branding, and visual content. With over 8 years of experience, she’s built campaigns and visuals for 40+ brands.

A Hampton University grad with a B.A. in Strategic Communications, Tiana's career started as a PR intern at ESSENCE Communications and landed as her own boss since going full-time with TNM in 2021. She’s helped entrepreneurs and brands master their presence through intentional design, storytelling, and strategy.

Tiana blends marketing insight with visuals that draw your target audience in to help clients stand out and sell.She brings a tactical, no-nonsense approach to turning passion into a sustainable, booked-out business.


The Details
  • Date: Tuesday, March 17th
  • Format: Interactive Lab (Come prepared to take notes and participate!)
  • Location: 6156 Ridge Ave Philadelphia, PA
  • Check-in: 6:15pm

Don’t enter Q2 without a roadmap. Space is limited to ensure an interactive experience for all attendees.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lil Filmmakers Film and Media Arts Center, 6156 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Tickets

USD 23.18

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