ABOUT PROGRAM

When: Thursday, Oct. 20; 6:00-8:00 p.m. CDT
Where: KemperLesnik, 10 S. Riverside Plaza, #1844, Chicago, IL 60606 (Please note: All guests are welcome; there are NO Covid restrictions.)
21+ Event

PROGRAM DETAILS

Join PRSA Chicago's Young Professionals Network for the final event in their 2022 "Pass the Mic" panel series.

As a young professional, finding a job that is the right fit for you can be hard. Knowing when to leave that job can be even harder. Should you try to climb the ladder where you’re at? Or should you test your luck somewhere new? Because calculating your next career move can be daunting, this discussion will explore how those in starting positions grappled with some of these questions and found the courage to push out of their comfort zone, whether that meant staying or leaving. 

Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to network with other young professionals over drinks, and enter to win a raffle prize.

SPEAKERS

Ali Barzyk
Senior Account Executive, Brand
Edelman

Barzyk is a strong senior account executive developing a focus on Food & Beverage brands. Beyond her professional career, she also is the co-founder of an organization dedicated to women's safety.

Briana Spears
Account Executive
FCB Chicago

As someone who has worked across some of the industry's top agencies and gained various experience, Spears can speak to the ever changing industry demands and desires of employees. She is currently in the process of transitioning into a new role with FCB Chicago where she will support their advertising initiatives for Walmart. Spears can offer great perspective on the valuable experiences she's had to date, all white transparently articulating what she's wanted, and wants, out of the workforce, highlighting the importance of finding the right fit.

Audrey Wayne
Senior Account Supervisor
KemperLesnik

Audrey Wayne is a senior account supervisor at KemperLesnik. A native of the Chicago suburbs with a Wisconsin heart, she holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Marquette University. Wayne has more than 10 years of PR industry and account management experience that brings brands to life through public relations, strategic partnerships, content marketing, social media and more. She has guided clients from all corners including health insurance, risk management, restaurants, luxury hotels and resorts, consumer goods, IT and financial services.

A true oenophile, Wayne also holds a level three sommelier certification from Kendall College in Chicago and a WSET Level II Wine Certification with Distinction. When not in the office, you can find Wayne trying new restaurants, wake surfing in summer or exploring the city with her dog Jack.

AGENDA

6:00-6:15 p.m. Check-In
6:15-7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
7:00-8:00 p.m. Networking Happy Hour + Raffle

Registration is required as space is limited. Register before noon CDT on Wednesday, October 19th.

Questions? Please send an email to the YPN Committee at [email protected].

Program Details

Refunds:
All ticket sales are final. Substitutions may be made at any time.