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Event description

SHINE: The Entrepreneur's Journey is a 26-minute short film produced by Biznik that reveals the elation, fears, dreams, and tears that accompany anyone on the entrepreneur's path. Through intimate interviews with entrepreneurs, experts, educators and celebrated researchers, the journey of entrepreneurship unfolds revealing the challenges, pitfalls, rewards and successes of self employment.

SHINE encourages you to ask yourself what kind of entrepreneur you are, and inspires you to think about what kind of entrepreneur you want to be.

Woven throughout the stories are pearls of wisdom that inspire conversation and discussion.

"Figuring out you're an entrepreneur -- it's a lot like coming out of the closet." - Karrie Kohlhaas, Thoughtshot Consulting
"My father loaned me $10,000, and I ended up borrowing $10,000 from a bank, and that’s how it all started.” - Bruce Livingstone, Founder iStockphoto
"We should have a class within the entrepreneurship program on how to fail. Because chances are you’re going to fail the first time.” - Connie Bourassa-Shaw, Director Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Washington Foster School of Business

View the film in a social venue. Then break into small groups to discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Share, conspire and network with fellow entrepreneurs who know what it means to go solo.

We provide the questions. You come prepared to get closer to your business and to your business community.

“The best part of being an entrepreneur is that I get to determine when I work. As long as it’s 24hrs a day”
Can you relate?




Interested in screening SHINE in your 'hood? contact Biznik's Community Manager, Matt Lawerence - matt@biznik.com


Biznik Director of Community 
Seattle, Washington 
Matt Lawrence

Biznik is an online community of independent business people with social and educational events hosted by members. It is a great way to promote your business, and to build your most important business asset: relationships.

Learn more about your host, Matt Lawrence.


Biznik Co-founder/CEO 
Seattle, Washington 
Lara Feltin

Nowhere else will you find a community of professional peers connecting online, in-person, globally and locally exclusively about business. Discover what happens when independent business people get together to converse, connect and collaborate.

Learn more about your host, Lara Feltin.

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  • Personal Wardrobe Stylist/Style & Beauty Coach/Image Consultant 
Seattle, Washington 
Debby Sutherland
    Posted by Debby Sutherland, Seattle, Washington | Feb 12, 2011

    I've been on the wait list for the premier of SHINE and am never fast enough to grab a spot when it opens. Totally frustrating, so THANK YOU for the opportunity to view SHINE and celebrate your accomplishment in a social setting of peers.

    Debby Sutherland Distinct Style Solutions

  • Workshop Facilitator & Month Off Enthusiast 
Seattle, Washington 
Ruth Hartmann
    Posted by Ruth Hartmann, Seattle, Washington | Feb 14, 2011

    I love this quote from the SHINE trailer: "What did you trade the minutes of your life for? Hopefully it was happiness." I'm so looking forward to seeing the film!

  • Posture Alignment Specialist  
Seattle, Washington 
Barbara Loftus
    Posted by Barbara Loftus, Seattle, Washington | Feb 18, 2011

    Is it possible to take the easy path? I don't think so because not being challenged or excited is challenging in itself. It often comes laden with frustration and a sense of isolation from your true self and the ones you were meant to serve.

  • Founder, Quietnite 
Kirkland, Washington 
Alana Dyanne Reagan
    Posted by Alana Dyanne Reagan, Kirkland, Washington | Feb 18, 2011

    It has been the greatest joy I have ever known and the biggest heartbreak. I look forward to connect with others that share this journey.

  • Acupuncture & Integrative Nutrition for Digestive Health and Wellness 
Seattle, Washington 
Sharon Gray
    Posted by Sharon Gray, Seattle, Washington | Feb 21, 2011

    I'm reminded of a clever little quote that sums up my own experience...

    "Success truly is the result of good judgment. Good judgment is the result of experience, and experience is often the result of bad judgment!" Anthony Robbins

    If you are going to be an entrepreneur, it's helpful (actually- it's essential!) to be able to laugh at oneself! :)

  • Home Decor store Owner, Interior designer 
Kirkland, Washington 
A Liengboonlertchai
    Posted by A Liengboonlertchai, Kirkland, Washington | Feb 23, 2011

    I am truely LOVE what I am doing and be an entrepreneur, not because it's easy or might make me rich....but because it's who I am!

    Looking forward to see the film and meet my fellow entrepreneur :)

  • Personal Wardrobe Stylist/Style & Beauty Coach/Image Consultant 
Seattle, Washington 
Debby Sutherland
    Posted by Debby Sutherland, Seattle, Washington | Feb 23, 2011

    Matt,

    I had the privilege of making it to the theater to see the premier of Shine, so am cancelling my RSVP to allow someone else to experience this amazing film.

    Debby

  • Acupuncture & Integrative Nutrition for Digestive Health and Wellness 
Seattle, Washington 
Sharon Gray
    Posted by Sharon Gray, Seattle, Washington | Feb 23, 2011

    Oh how I wish this was not on the same night as the "I AM" premiere! :( Would you by chance be offering more Shine-related events like this?

  • Home Decor store Owner, Interior designer 
Kirkland, Washington 
A Liengboonlertchai
    Posted by A Liengboonlertchai, Kirkland, Washington | Feb 24, 2011

    I appologize for last minute cancellation due to the weather condition. Will try to attend next time.

    Thanks

  • Founder, Quietnite 
Kirkland, Washington 
Alana Dyanne Reagan
    Posted by Alana Dyanne Reagan, Kirkland, Washington | Feb 24, 2011

    I am disappointed that I need to cancel due to weather. Hopefully it will be offered again soon.

    Alana

  • Voice Talent & Narrator 
Seattle, Washington 
Viv Ilo Veith
    Posted by Viv Ilo Veith, Seattle, Washington | Feb 24, 2011

    I am still planning to attend tonight and am looking forward to seeing the film and members who are able to attend!

    Viv Ilo

  • Accounting 
Bellevue, Washington 
Kirsten Clark
    Posted by Kirsten Clark, Bellevue, Washington | Feb 24, 2011

    I also need to cancel because of the snow. I would be interested if you do this again.

  •  Charitable Fundraising Projects  
Seattle, Washington 
Matthew Steinbrueck
    Posted by Matthew Steinbrueck, Seattle, Washington | Feb 24, 2011

    Looking forward to this evening. See you there.

  • Natural Products Co./Singer & Vocal Coach 
Everett, Washington 
Janine Elf
    Posted by Janine Elf, Everett, Washington | Feb 25, 2011

    I am sorry to have missed this event. I tried driving there (from Everett), and hit a area of heavy snow and decided not to risk the drive further. I do hope there will be another.

  • Commercial Insurance Specialist 
Seattle, Washington 
Tom Muir
    Posted by Tom Muir, Seattle, Washington | Feb 25, 2011

    Great evening! Interesting how dissatisfaction is such a prime motivator for entrepreneurs. Now that entrepreneurship is being taught in college the natural entrepreneurs can skip the whole corporate frustration thing! The after movie discussion was one of the best I've had at a Biznik event! Met some great people! Great idea to schedule in that time after other events as well.

  • Biznik Co-founder/CEO 
Seattle, Washington 
Lara Feltin
    Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Feb 25, 2011

    Despite the threat of snow we had an awesome event last night. Thanks for everyone who showed up and gave their $0.02.

    Dan's cutting together a short promo video for the SHINE On series. I'll post the link soon - so those who missed it can see what they missed.

    Keep the convo going. Please SHARE SHINE with others - biznik.com/SHINE

    Then join us for a virtual SHINE On on Tuesday, March 8th, 3 - 4pm PST

    We're going to hold a #biznikSHINE Tweet Chat and you're invited!

    On March 8 at 3pm PST...
    • Jump onto Twitter.
    • Search for "#biznikSHINE"
    • Contribute your comments via tweets containing the #biznikSHINE hashtag.

    Voila! You're now participating in a virtual SHINE On discussion.

  • Biznik Co-founder/CEO 
Seattle, Washington 
Lara Feltin
    Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Feb 25, 2011

    For those who had to cancel at the last minute due to snow, there's still spots available at the next Seattle SHINE On on Wednesday, March 16.

  • Owner of Furnished Accommodations Company 
Seattle, Washington 
Lenka Mittelbach
    Posted by Lenka Mittelbach, Seattle, Washington | Feb 25, 2011

    Thank you for a fantastic event. To all of you who got scared away by the weather - do go see it, it will 'make your day' (or more of them).

  • Online Marketing Strategist 
San Francisco, California 
Sean Marshall
    Posted by Sean Marshall, San Francisco, California | Feb 25, 2011

    It was a great event! Thank you again for the cool venue, the opportunity to meet cool people, and of course the film!

    I realized last night that I'm an entrepreneur because I just stand settling for the so-called "average life"!

  • Founder/Director Orange Blossom Society 
Redmond, Washington 
Sharman Ghio
    Posted by Sharman Ghio, Redmond, Washington | Feb 26, 2011

    Great event - so glad I attended. Gives me the courage to continue on this journey of being an entreprenuer

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Spitfire Grill

2219 4th Ave
Seattle, Washington 98121

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