LIFE BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
July 14-17, 2022
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What is the Childless Collective Summit?
The Childless Collective Summit is a 4-day virtual event, featuring 40 speakers, all focused on topics related to being childless not by choice. I know how hard it can be to find support and resources when you’re designing an unexpectedly childless life. That’s why I decided to bring all my favorite voices together for this one of a kind event. It’s the event I wish I’d had when I was trying to envision my life without kids.
As Jody Day says, “The room called childlessness has many doors.” Our stories are unique, but no matter where you’re at in your journey or how you got here, this summit will provide you with resources and support to take the next steps. Over these four days, you’ll hear from speakers from across the world to assure you that, while your life may not look the way you’d planned, it can still be filled with joy, love, meaning, and fulfillment.
Each day's presentations will focus on a theme...
Day One: July 14
Sharing Our Stories
Day Two: July 15
Finding Healing
Day Three: July 16
Making Connections
Day Four: July 17
Looking Ahead
and provide support, healing, and connection.
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Meet Your Host
Hi! I'm Katy (she/her) and I'm designing an unexpectedly childless life after infertility. I know how challenging it can be to find support when your dreams of parenthood don't work out. It can feel isolating, like you're the only one in the world who's going through it.
I started Chasing Creation in 2019 to provide support, resources and community for those who are also involuntarily childless. In addition to the Childless Collective Summit, I offer: monthly childless support circles; coaching; and online workshops. I also founded the Childless Collective, a friendship connection hub for childless women.
I hold a Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia, with an emphasis in community empowerment and program development.
The Details
When
The Childless Collective Summit will run from Thursday, July 14 - Sunday, July 17 with a variety of presentations to choose from each day.
Where
The summit is virtual so you can join the full event from the comfort of your own home.
Presentations
Presentations will be 20-30 minutes in length. Each presentation will focus on a topic related to living a full life without children. Each day's presentations will be available for 24-hours, for free, so you can watch them at your convenience. However, by joining along with the schedule, you can chat with me, my speakers and other attendees through a live chat box!
Community
You'll also have access to a Facebook group to connect with speakers and other attendees. The group will be open before the summit starts and throughout the event.
Giveaways
By joining the summit, you'll have the chance to enter giveaways!
Upgrade
After registering, you'll have the option to upgrade to an Extended Access Pass. By grabbing a pass, you'll get a full year of access to all the presentations in video, audio and transcript form. You'll also have access to a special post-summit workshop to help you implement what you've learned at the summit. You won't want to miss it!
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Don't miss this one of a kind event!
I spent years searching for the best resources and support for those who are involuntarily childless. It's been a pleasure for me to build relationships with so many who are using their voices and expertise in this area. Now, I'm so excited to be bringing them together for a truly amazing event. I can't wait for you to join us!
The Speakers
Now for the part you’ve been waiting for. Here are the incredible speakers you’ll hear from at the Childless Collective Summit. You can also learn more about the speakers here.
Dr. Angela L. Harris
she/her
TBD
Míriam Aguilar
she/her
TBD
Dr. Robin Hadley
TBD
Kat Brown
she/her
TBD
Tanya Hubbard
she/her
TBD
Katie Maynard
she/her
TBD
Stacey Brown
she/her
TBD
Brittany Williams
she/her
TBD
Stephanie Joy Phillips
she/her
TBD
Juli Angelis
she/her
TBD
Sarah Roberts
she/her
TBD
Sarah Jane Smith
she/her
TBD
Helen Segal
she/her
TBD
Veronica Santini
she/her
TBD
Bindi Shah
she/her
TBD
Beth McDonough
she/her
TBD
Carrie Hauskens
she/her
TBD
Judy Graham
she/her
TBD
Aisha Balesaria
she/her
TBD
Karin Anderson, Ph.D
she/her
TBD
Lana Walker
she/her
TBD
Katy DeJong
she/her
TBD
Kate Kaufmann
she/her
TBD
Gloria Labay
she/her
TBD
Sadie Tichelaar
she/her
TBD
Katy Seppi
she/her
TBD
James D’Souza
he/him
TBD
Karen Malone Wright
she/her
TBD
Alisha Saavedra
she/her
TBD
Tiffany J. Marie
she/her
TBD
Sophia Andeh
she/her
TBD
Jody Day
she/her
TBD
Sebastian Nowak
he/him
TBD
Sarah Lawrence
she/her
TBD
Berenice Howard-Smith
she/her
TBD
Michael Hughes
he/him
TBD
Danisha Ware
she/her
TBD
Mayumi Boelens
she/her
TBD
As you can see from this incredible lineup, you are not going to want to miss this event!
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It's time to...
Share our stories.
Find acceptance and healing.
Connect with community.
Envision your next steps.
Join us for the Childless Collective Summit.
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FAQ
The Childless Collective Summit is designed for those who are childless not by choice, regardless of the circumstances. It would also be helpful for those who are still pursuing parenthood but are considering a life without children as an option.
The summit runs from Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17. The Facebook group will be available to join once you get your ticket and throughout the event.
Each recorded presentation will be available for 24 hours. However, you can grab one of the Extended Access Passes to get a full year of access to the presentations and special extras!
We never share your email address. You’ll only receive emails from Chasing Creation. That’s so you can get all the updates for the summit and links to each day’s videos. After the summit is over, you’ll continue to hear from me, but you can unsubscribe at any time.
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To avoid tech glitches, lower my anxiety, and keep things easy for the speakers, most of the sessions are pre-recorded and will be released at the scheduled time. However, each speaker will be available live, in the chatbox during their scheduled presentation. We hope you’ll join us live to chat while you watch!
In addition to the pre-recorded presentations, we’ll also offer a few live, interactive sessions over Zoom! These will be noted on the schedule. We hope you’ll join us!
Yes! All pre-recorded sessions will include captioning. Live sessions will not include captioning, but they will be added in the versions included in the Extended Access Pass.
All of our speakers for this summit have been selected and our slots are currently full. However, we’re open to potential speakers or sponsors for next year’s summit. If you are interested in being considered for the Childless Collective Summit in 2023, email katy@chasingcreation.org.
We are currently looking for sponsors for the 2022 Childless Collective Summit. For more information, email katy@chasingcreation.org.
No problem! I’m quickest at responding to DM’s on Instagram so feel free to ask your questions there @Chasing.Creation. You can also email me at katy@chasingcreation.org and I will do my best to get back to you within three business days.
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