With over two billion people on the planet connected through the web, and one billion connected via media-rich devices like smartphones and tablets, it would stand to reason that we would feel more connected. But we don't. In fact, studies now suggest that we have never been lonelier. And this loneliness is cutting us off from each other with every tweet, text or update.

In this illuminating and entertaining presentation, award-winning brand expert and BrandU co-creator Kim Castle shares simple yet powerful solutions for inspiring and fostering real connection once again--without getting rid of the devices that we have grown to love and depend on. It all starts with a tingle.

About Our Speaker(s)

With over 20 years of brand development alongside Fortune 500 companies like Disney, General Motors, Wolfgang Puck and others, Kim mentors small business owners around the world to grow from concept to the Inc. 500 list.

Wary of the growing disconnection she saw in big business, Kim Castle co-created BrandU to connect small business owners to the power they have as a brand--giving them the guidance and support to develop stability, independence and full self-expression.

An international magazine columnist, speaker, author and TV host, Kim has been featured on CNN Headline News, Fox Business News, Yahoo Small Business and Inc Magazine. Her work won a Webby Award for General Motors. She was also nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal's "Women Making a Difference" Award but lost out to the women who rebranded the Kiwi fruit.

Creative, strategic and engagin, she has an uncanny ability to track emerging trends before they happen and tap into the heart of humanity.

Event Date and Venue

This event will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at:

University of California, Santa Barbara, Engineering Sciences Building, Rm 2001
UCSB
Goleta, California 93001

Directions

Traveling north on Highway 101:
Take the Airport/UCSB exit (Highway 217) off U.S. 101 approximately eight miles north of Santa Barbara to the campus East Gate.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PARKING:
Parking should be easiest in lot 10. Expect to pay a $4 parking fee in a machine that takes cards or exact change only.

www.tps.ucsb.edu/mapFlash.aspx

Schedule

** Please note: Attendance is limited to 40 people. Register early.

Space is limited; we encourage pre-registration to guarantee admission.

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Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration fees are as follows:

• $15.00 for WITI members
• $25.00 for non-members

Please plan to pay in advance. We accept checks and credit cards.

Pre-Registration Deadline

All registrations must be received by Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Refund Policy

Please check your calendars carefully, as we will be unable to issue refunds. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to find a substitute to take your place. If you do wish to substitute, please email Tech Support.

Contact Us

For more info regarding registration or event details, please contact Tommie Barnett (tommie@trbandassoc.com).

For more details about pre-registration, contact Tech Support.