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GIRLS CRUSHING IT
WINTER 2022
REGISTRATION

SNOWFLAKE
BOUTIQUE

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This registration page is intended ONLY for waitlisted participants who were notified that a spot has become available for their child. Capacity is limited and spots will be released according to the timestamp on our waitlist.
1) Register ONLY if you were notifed that a spot has become available for your child
2) Do not register participants who are not on the waitlist
2) Do not share this link

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

We're kicking off the Winter 2022 Season with our Entrepreneurship 101 workshop, which is geared towards beginners and open to participants of all experience levels. Those who have completed Entrepreneurship 101 will participate in our two-part advanced workshop, Superpower Hour. This season's Superpower Hour will feature special guest, Cindy Deily, Vice President of Skincare Merchandising at SEPHORA. Upon completion of our workshop(s), participants can sell their wares in our Snowflake Boutique.

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Snowflake Boutique is a shopping experience tailored for kids ages 3-7, where they’ll be able to browse and buy gifts for their parents with the help of one of our teen staff. Our Snowflake Boutique will be taking place in the Sequoia Room at the Lafayette Community Center, across the breezeway from the Jennifer Russell Building, where our Winter Pop-up will be running simultaneously. While this opportunity is open to all experience levels, it is ideal for first-time participants.

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BEGINNER​

Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop​

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Sunday, October 23

2:00 – 3:15 PM 

Virtual via Zoom

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Prerequisites:

None; all are welcome

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Please note:

Completion of this course (current or past) is required to sell in our Snowflake Boutique

ADVANCED (2 PARTS)

Superpower Hour Workshop with Cindy Deily, Vice President of Skincare Merchandising at SEPHORA

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PART 1

Sunday, October 23

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

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PART 2

Sunday, November 6

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

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Prerequisites:

Entrepreneurship 101

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Please note:

Completion of this course is required if you wish to sell in our Snowflake Boutique and have already completed Entrepreneurship 101 in previous season

ALL LEVELS

Snowflake Boutique at Lafayette Community Center

 

Sunday, December 11

2:00 – 5:00 PM

(Setup at 1:00 PM)

 

500 St Marys Rd

Lafayette, CA 94549

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Prerequisites:

• Entrepreneurship 101 or Founder Hour

• UPDATE: Participants will be required to submit a product sample, which will be photographed and used for event promotion. Product samples will not be returned.

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Please note:

Upon completion of "Entrepreneurship 101" or BOTH parts of "Superpower Hour with Cindy Deily", students may sell in our Snowflake Boutique.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

BEGINNER WORKSHOP​

OCTOBER 23 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101

Prerequisites: None; All are welcome
2:00 - 3:15 PM; Virtual via Zoom

This 75-minute session will cover:​

  • Identifying a product or service based on market need and/or passion

  • Defining your target customer

  • Conducting benchmarking research

  • Calculating cost, price and margin

  • Sourcing and developing your product

  • Understanding corporate social responsibility

  • Crafting and delivering an elevator pitch
     

Note: Completion of this course (current or past) is required to sell in our Snowflake Boutique

ADVANCED WORKSHOP: PART 1

OCTOBER 23

PART 1: PREPARING TO ENGAGE WITH OUR GUEST SPEAKER

Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship 101 

4:00 - 5:00 PM; Virtual via Zoom

This 60-minute session will cover:​

  • Understanding the importance of being prepared in a professional context

  • Using biographical material and tools E.g. LinkedIn, news articles etc. to research and formulate questions for our guest speaker, Cindy Deily

  • Understanding skincare as a product category

  • Introducing SEPHORA as a brand

ADVANCED WORKSHOP: PART 2

NOVEMBER 6

PART 2: SUPERPOWER HOUR WORKSHOP WITH CINDY DEILY, VP OF SKINCARE MERCHANDISING AT SEPHORA

Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship 101 

4:00 - 5:00 PM; Virtual via Zoom

This 60-minute session will cover:​

  • Actively listening to Cindy's professional story

  • Understanding clean skincare and sustainability​

  • Behind-the-scenes insights into work-life at SEPHORA

  • Understanding merchandising

  • Nurturing your brand from infancy to maturity

  • Design challenge and rapid ideation game

  • Charting your unique path forward 

 

Note: Completion of BOTH PARTS of this course is required for those who wish to participate in our Snowflake Boutique and have already completed Entrepreneurship 101

MILESTONE: PRODUCT SUBMISSION

NOVEMBER 19-20

PRODUCT SAMPLE SUBMISSION

November 19 - 20

Orinda, CA 94563

  • Participants will submit a product sample

  • Product sample will be photographed and used for event promotion

  • Product samples will not be returned

  • Logistical information for submitting your product sample will be communicated during workshops 

SNOWFLAKE BOUTIQUE

DECEMBER 11

SNOWFLAKE BOUTIQUE, SEQUOIA ROOM AT THE LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY CENTER

Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship 101 or Superpower Hour

2:00 - 5:00 PM (Setup at 1:00 PM)

Event is in-person & indoors

500 St Marys Rd

Lafayette, CA 94549

 

PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS:

  • Actively promote our event to friends, family and community members

  • Produce and make available for sale 20-30 pieces of inventory

  • Merchandise and staff a table with their own one-of-a-kind products or services

  • Pitch their products to shoppers in our Snowflake Boutique

  • Fund their business endeavor and keep 100% of their profits (Tuition should not be deducted when calculating profit * )
     

Note: Upon completion of "Entrepreneurship 101" and/or BOTH PARTS of "Founder Hour", students may participate in our Snowflake Boutique

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CONSIDERATIONS & GUIDELINES

CAREFULLY REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR TO REGISTERING

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REGISTRATION PROCESS 

  • When registering siblings, add 1 registration ticket per child to your shopping cart

  • Non-sibling business partners must register separately

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TUITION:​

  • Tuition for this program is $90 per child. 

  • Girls Crushing It is an educational nonprofit. Unlike a craft fair, your tuition/registration fee covers our entrepreneurship programming i.e. curriculum development, instructors etc. As such, tuition should not be deducted when calculating your child's profit.

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CONSIDERATIONS: ​

  • This program is geared for ages 8 - 17

  • Your child will be expected to actively manage their table for the duration of our event, taking breaks as needed​

  • Business experience is not required to apply for this program, however applicants should have a well-honed business idea

  • Drop-off is strictly prohibited for our Snowflake Boutique; Parent/guardian must remain on site at all times 

  • Food and beverage sales and other products intended for human consumption (E.g., hot cocoa kits, tea, etc) are not permitted for sale during our event due to health code restrictions

  • Consumption of food is not permitted in the Sequoia Room. Snacks must be consumed outside.

  • Business expenses are the sole responsibility of the participant

  • Participants will be expected to follow all applicable Covid-19 protocols and mandates in effect during the time of the event

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WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TO EACH BUSINESS FOR OUR SNOWFLAKE BOUTIQUE:​

  • (1) Table​

  • (2) Chairs 

  • (1) Tablecloth

  • (1) Simple table-top sign with your business name

  • (1) Square Credit Card Reader (while supplies last) which is yours to keep and for participants who have not previously received one

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YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FOR OUR SNOWFLAKE BOUTIQUE​

  • Your products

  • Display stands

  • Pricing information (tags, chalkboard signs etc.)

  • Cash box, equipped with change and/or mobile payment processing option (Square, Cash App, Venmo, Paypal etc.)

  • Packaging supplies (note: gift bags will be available for purchase by shoppers)

  • Water bottle, snacks (note: food vendors will be on site)​

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