Brick x Mortar,
314 N 1st Ave 4th Floor, , Minneapolis, MN 55401
Wednesday November 5th @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
About this Upcoming Event
At this event we are supporting Second Harvest heartland food shelf
BRING A FOOD DONATION / GET IN FREE!
BRING A PAPER GROCERY BAG FULL / and we will waive the (onboarding fee) $150 ON NEW AGC MEMBERSHIPS
Networking Arrive to meet new people have great conversations, and exchange business cards. Light Hors D'oeuvres & Drinks are provided.
Motivation - Watch a dynamic motivational speaker sharing their Ted Talks style presentation designed to leave you inspired with an educational take away.
Share Mingle, share what you learned, set future appointments.
Venue We're thrilled to announce that AGC will be hosting our Minneapolis event at Brick x Mortar. Nestled in the heart of the Downtown Minneapolis Warehouse District, Brick x Mortar offers a luxurious retreat atop a historic brownstone. Experience a blend of homey comfort and delightful surprises in every corner. Enjoy unparalleled views of the Minneapolis skyline and Target Field from our rooftop, an ideal space for entertaining with a bar, grill, custom outdoor furniture, and cozy fire pits. Get ready for an unforgettable event in a truly exceptional venue!
InstructionsGo to the building ,walk down the alley to the rear of the building, and use the rear entry. You will see an AGC sign and someone will be at the door to greet you. You will use the elevator to come up to level four to a beautiful venue. See you soon!
Brick x Mortar
314 N 1st Ave 4th Floor,
Minneapolis, MN 55401
This Event's Motivational Speaker
Andrea Gharritt
The ROI of Joy
Weve been taught that leadership requires grit, sacrifice, seriousness, command, and constant output. But what if the secret to resilient leadership, creative problem-solving, and sustainable growth isnt more serious, more hustleits more joy?
In this bold and research-backed talk, leadership and transformation coach Andrea Gharritt makes the business case for joy as a strategic advantage. Drawing on neuroscience, organizational psychology, and real-world examples, she invites founders and leaders to reimagine success not as a product of burnout, but of alignment, energy, and joy.
This isnt about toxic positivity or self-care platitudes. Its about redefining productivity through purpose, reclaiming time and energy as valuable currencies, and leading in a way that actually sustains you (and your team) long-term.
Whether youre a founder, leader, or high-achieving professional craving a more human approach to impact, this talk will shift your perspectiveand your ROI.
Talk Learning Objectives:
By the end of this talk, audience members will:
- Understand the neuroscience behind joy and its direct impact on decision-making, creativity, and leadership capacity
- Identify how prioritizing joy drives measurable business outcomes
- Learn how joy acts as a buffer against burnout and as a catalyst for long-term resilience
- Gain practical strategies to cultivate a culture of joy within their business, organization, or team
- Explore common barriers to joy (perfectionism, martyrdom, Human Giver Syndrome) and how to dismantle them
- Walk away with a renewed sense of possibilityand permissionto lead and live from a place of alignment, purpose, and joy
Speaker Bio: Andrea Gharritt is a no-BS coach, community builder, and founder of The Bold Life Designa coaching and community hub for powerful, soulful leaders navigating seasons of courage. With over 15 years of experience and a background that spans public health, wellness, and executive leadership, Andrea brings a uniquely holistic lens to growth and transformation.
Throughout her career, Andrea has supported hundreds of humansexecutives, creatives, healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, founders, and morein designing bold lives rooted in purpose, joy, and self-trust. Whether guiding someone through a career pivot, supporting a founder scaling their business, helping a leader step fully into their visibility, or walking with a woman as she finally makes peace with herself & her body, Andreas work is grounded in one core belief: all humans deserve security, dignity, and belongingand that starts from within.
Andrea holds advanced credentials including Board Certified Coach, Gallup Global Strengths Coach, Master Certified Physician & Healthcare Development Coach, Registered Dietitian, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She weaves science-backed tools with soul-deep strategy to help her clients create meaningful, sustainable change. Her coaching style is evidence-based and refreshingly honestequal parts sacred space holder and strategic co-pilot.
Shes not afraid to name the messiness of being human, disrupt toxic systems, or reimagine what success looks like in a world that often rewards burnout. Her mission is clear: to help soulful, powerful leaders reclaim their energy, leadership, and joy so they can move mountainson their own terms.
When shes not coaching, Andrea can be found adventuring near and far, creating her in studio, eating something delicious, curled up with a travel magazine, or snuggled up with her husband, Quillan and golden retriever, Sam.
At this event we are supporting Second Harvest heartland food shelf
BRING A FOOD DONATION / GET IN FREE!
BRING A PAPER GROCERY BAG FULL / and we will waive the (onboarding fee) $150 ON NEW AGC MEMBERSHIPS
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