About this Event
Small Talk to Big Opportunities: Because people can’t help you if they don’t know what you need
Date/Time:Thursday, January 15 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: Desert Financial Credit Union — 148 N 48th St Phoenix, AZ 85034
The Susan Frank Conference Center (first floor near lobby)
Kick off the new year with an event that actually moves your career forward.
Small Talk to Big Opportunities isn’t your typical networking mixer. No awkward icebreakers. No business-card shuffle. No “Find someone who owns a cat” bingo boards. (We would never do you like that.)
This high-energy, interactive workshop—led by Authentic Networking Speaker & Trainer Cassandra Thompson—helps you cut the fluff, clarify what you really need next in your career or business, and practice asking for it in a way that sparks real connections.
You’ll walk away with:
- A sharper understanding of what you need right now
- A refined “ask” you can actually say out loud
- Real-time support and ideas from others in the room
- A fresh mindset around how powerful it is to simply tell people what you want
Whether you’re growing your marketing career, exploring new opportunities, or building your professional network, this session is the perfect way to start 2025 with intention—and momentum.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Pricing: $25 AMA Members / $35 Non-Members
Venue Sponsor: Thank you to Desert Financial for hosting us!
About the Speaker
Cassandra Thompson is a globally recognized speaker and trainer who has made “authentic networking” feel less like a chore and more like a superpower. Her background spans casting contestants for Wheel of Fortune, recruiting at Riot Games, and coaching ambitious professionals into the careers they want.
Her blend of humor, clarity, and tactical guidance has reached over 13 million people on YouTube, and her insights have been featured on ABC7, CNBC, The Muse, and top career podcasts. Cassandra’s mission: help people build real relationships that actually lead somewhere.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Desert Financial Credit Union - Papago ATM, 148 North 48th Street, Phoenix, United States
USD 25.00 to USD 35.00
