Hostile Takeover Homecoming Edition

Kalamazoo native Destini, better known as Cybershortieee, is coming home for an unforgettable celebration of storytelling, technology, and community.

Destini is a senior data security leader, cybersecurity instructor, published author, podcast cohost, and the Founder and CEO of Cybershortieee Media Group. Through her work, she has built a career and platform dedicated to making cybersecurity accessible, engaging, and relevant to the culture.

Now, she’s bringing that same expertise and bold storytelling to Hostile Takeover, an urban fiction tech thriller where power, ambition, love, betrayal, and cybercrime collide.

Join us at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts for an elevated homecoming experience featuring an intimate author conversation, live Q&A, book signing, music, food, drinks, photo opportunities, and a celebration of the city and community that helped shape her journey.

Come meet the woman behind the brand, hear the story behind the book, grab your signed copy, and experience Hostile Takeover: Homecoming Edition.

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
This is an elevated evening. Come polished, stylish, and photo-ready.

Info: Enjoy champagne, signature cocktails by Luxury Sips, charcuterie by Boards by Bells, and desserts by Sweet Treats, while DJ Chuck sets the vibe.

Info: Go behind the pages with Destini as she discusses her journey, the inspiration behind Hostile Takeover, and the intersection of storytelling, technology, and cybersecurity.

Info: Guests will have an opportunity to ask Destini questions about the book, her career, and her creative process.

Info: Meet the author, purchase a signed copy, take photos, enjoy cocktails and refreshments, and celebrate to the sounds of DJ Chuck.

Info: Photography and videography provided by G Weezy.

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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, United States

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