WOMEN'S SUMMIT | "A RARE DAY" 2019 / March 9, 2019 by VANNGA NGUYEN

A Rare Day returned on March 9, 2019 during International Women’s Weekend to another sold out crowd. Over 300 attendees gathered to celebrate women and the future of women, with inspiring and insightful talks from leaders in the digital media, fashion, and beauty industry.

Highlights of the day included speakers such as YouTube superstars Jackie Aina and Jenn Im, as well as beauty mogul Toni Ko (Founder of NYX Cosmetics), and an industry panel—powerhouse women sharing their experiences as creators, leaders, and entrepreneurs. The programming this year was followed by an extended shop party, incorporating an exclusive vendor village of female-powered brands, activations, and influencer closets. Attendees mingled with speakers, talent, and foundation co-founders Ashley Villa (Founder of Rare Global) and Vannga Nguyen (Founder of The ADVNT Society) over music, drinks and food. Guests also walked away with gift bags featuring $400+ worth of premium beauty/lifestyle products.

The second annual women’s summit and networking event was produced by once again by women in partnership (RARE Global, The ADVNT Society, and Ladies First) at Hubble Studio.

PANEL & PARTY | WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD CONVERSATIONS CONNECTING WOMEN LEADERS / November 28, 2018 by VANNGA NGUYEN

The ADVNT Society presents: the inaugural Women’s Choice Award Conversations, co-produced with Ladies First, and co-hosted by Vannga Nguyen.

On November 28, 2018 at Fig & Olive in West Hollywood, the event was attended by 200+ female founders, experts, creatives, and emerging talent from all fields, including fashion, entertainment, tech, media, and art.

Our panel of women leaders shared experience and insight on creating new spaces and opportunities for women in their industry. We also honored an emerging star and youth leader.

Guests enjoyed cocktails and live music, bites and gifts, and a silent charity auction to benefit The Be Rare Foundation, dedicated to funding the next generation of female entrepreneurs.

PANEL 1 | THE NEW COMMUNITY & GIRL CULT CURRENCY
EMILY BEST Founder/CEO of SEED & SPARK @ebestinthewest
SARAH BAHBAH Photographer / Director, Founder of POSSY AGENCY @sarahbahbah
LAUREN STEINBERG Founder of QUEEN V, Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2019 @lostein

PANEL 2 | POP-CULTURE FACTOR — WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT
AMANDA CREW Actress (SILICON VALLEY), Body Positivity Advocate, PROJECT HEAL @amandacrew
ERIN LIM TV Personality / Host, E! NEWS @erinlimofficial
JANIE BRYANT Costume Designer (MAD MEN, DEADWOOD, THE ROMANOFFS), Creative Director, JXB @janiebryant
MONIQUE COLEMAN Actress, Producer, and Global Youth Advocate @_moniquecoleman

”OUR FUTURE” SPEAKER
NIAMANI KNIGHT Youth Leader, Founder of S.T.R.E.A.M. KIDS EXPO @niamaniknight

MUSIC
EMERYLD @lilemeryld
EZI @ezi
DJ BELLA FIASCO @djbellafiasco

WOMEN'S SUMMIT | "A RARE DAY" 2018 / March 10, 2018 by VANNGA NGUYEN

The ADVNT Society is proud to present A Rare Day—an annual women's summit & networking event to benefit The Be Rare Foundation, dedicated to funding female-led and -oriented businesses, startups, and student education across industries.

A Rare Day, produced by women in partnership (The ADVNT Society, RARE Global, and Ladies First) debuted on March 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, to a sold-out venue (Hubble Studio) of nearly 300 attendees, who came to celebrate and discuss the future of females in digital media, fashion, beauty and beyond.

Speakers and panelists included: Youtube superstars and content creators, fashion and beauty industry leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals in talent management, executives in high-profile event planning and major beauty brands. The program featured inspirational stories, insider career tips, and an exclusive shop party.

Beauty & Lifestyle Influencers FRANCIS LOLA, ELLEN V LORA, PAU DICTADO

talent manager & attorney ASHLEY VILLA youtube star STEPHANIE VILLA

youtube star JENN IM

youtube star JACKIE AINA

The ADVNT Society founder VANNGA NGUYEN Rare Global CEO ASHLEY RACHEL influencers and event speakers AJA DANG, JENN IM, STEPHANIE VILLA

youtube star AJA DANG

powerhouse panel moderated by AJA DANG

youtube star and beauty activist JACKIE AINA on authenticity

youtube and style star STEPHANIE VILLA on video gear

talent manager and attorney ASHLEY VILLA on how to read contracts

youtube star and style icon JENN IM on how to read contracts

producing team THE ADVNT SOCIETY, RARE GLOBAL, LADIES FIRST

THE ADVNT CREATIVE SALON | '14 DEBUT / January 27, 2015 by VANNGA NGUYEN

Introducing: The ADVNT Salon—a gathering of ART/CHITECTS over creative conversation. An ongoing series of intimate, carefully-curated, invite-only cocktail parties dedicated to connecting creative entrepreneurs and spotlighting establishments, businesses, and talent in LA.