Events

Join keynote speaker Laura Best, founder of the global community Passion Collective and author of Born to Buzz: How to Spark Your Passions (Without Quitting It All), for an inspiring session on weaving passion into your work and life.

With candid lessons from her book-writing journey and practical takeaways, Laura will show how passion can fuel joy, resilience, and real impact. Laura will be signing books at the event, so don't miss this chance to connect with her directly, and grab your copy!

California, here we come! ☀️ 

Ready to feel inspired in 2026? Come to NextUp SoCal's first event of 2026  - "Reignite Your Spark".

Special guests Passion Collective founder Laura Best and Kendra Doyel, President of Food4Less/FoodsCo, will teach attendees how to reconnect with what makes you come alive – without losing sight of the people and priorities that matter most.

Every attendee will also receive a copy of Laura's bestselling book, "Born to Buzz". 

Wednesday, January 21, 10am at Ralph's Corporate Office. 

 Join us on March 12 at 7pm CT at the legendary Magers & Quinn Bookstore for a special evening celebrating Born to Buzz, the bestselling book from Laura Best, founder of Passion Collective. 

Laura will be in conversation with Gloria Perez, President and CEO of Women's Foundation of Minnesota as they explore what it truly means to do more of what you love in your work and in your life.

Registration link coming soon!