Artful Impact Talk Series - LA Creatives

**You are invited to the Artful Impact Talk Series!** **Date:** November 19th **Time:** 6:45 PM **Location:** Lifeforce Loft / Ekaterina Art Studio Join us for an evening of creativity, inspiration, and impactful art! **For Who?** Impact Artists, philanthropists, changemakers, and creatives. **What Will You Learn?** - Insights on building a successful career that merges creative talent with social impact from experienced development and fundraising professional Megan Lane, who has produced major charity galas and advanced impactful organizations. - How to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences, and leverage storytelling as a means to amplify your artistic voice and vision, guided by the expertise of songwriter, producer, and coach Drew Lawrence. - Strategies for creating meaningful and lasting connections through your art, exploring how to build relationships and engage with diverse communities for a greater cause. Hosted by Ekaterina Sky Ekaterina is an impact artist dedicated to using art as a language to give voice to the voiceless and inspire environmental stewardship. Through her visual art, murals, and performances, Ekaterina emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life, creating works that serve as visual prayers for the Earth. Featuring Live Podcast Recordings with Two Incredible Speakers: Megan Lane– Director of Development at BODYTRAFFIC. Originally from Maryland, Megan graduated cum laude from New York University with a degree in Anthropology and a minor in Linguistics. She has produced charity galas for organizations such as the Elton John AIDS Foundation, amfAR, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, and UNICEF Italia, specializing in auctions. In 2022, she moved to Los Angeles to work as the Associate Director of Donor Events for MOCA, where she was introduced to BODYTRAFFIC. In 2024, she joined BODYTRAFFIC as Director of Development. [Connect with Megan Lane on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-lane-50b89211a) **Drew Lawrence** – Multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and seasoned songwriting coach, known for co-writing Christina Perri's hit "Jar of Hearts," which spent 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Drew has collaborated with artists such as The Backstreet Boys, Lea Michele, Julia Michaels, and Madison Beer. He is also a member of the band The Dales, which has released three albums and toured the U.S. since 2017. Drew will be releasing his first solo album in 2024. **Sina Jahanian** is a multi-disciplinary artist, creative director, and founder known for blending sound, design, and community. He launched LA Audiophile in 2005, fostering high-fidelity musical experiences and deeper human connection. As Meraki-Haus's creative director, he focuses on sustainable, nature-integrated living spaces, leveraging two decades in design and seismic retrofitting expertise. Sina's projects span collaborations with major studios and The Cocoon, a communal sanctuary for artistic collaboration and creativity. His work emphasizes community, artistic inspiration, and creating spaces that resonate with resilience and beauty. After the podcast recording, the audience will have the opportunity to share their own Artful Impact. Whether it’s through song, showcasing a painting, or telling a story, you’ll have five minutes to express how your work is making a difference in the world. Participants will also have the chance to be featured in the next podcast episode! **Ekaterina Sky** [ekaterina-sky.com](https://ekaterina-sky.com) **Megan Lane** [Connect with Megan Lane on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-lane-50b89211a) **Drew Lawrence** [drewlawrencemusic.com](https://www.drewlawrencemusic.com) Come ready to connect, inspire, and celebrate the transformative power of art. We can't wait to see you there! The event is donation based 11-22$ to help cover food and space venmo @ekaterina-sky if you can't make a contribution feel free to reach out and we can make things happen. <3