LEVELUP in NYC

05/21/2026

At our recent live podcast mixer in Times Square, Charles Kuykendoll gave a reminder every entrepreneur needs to hear: fire yourself from the side hustle mindset.

Your business can’t scale if you keep treating it like a hustle instead of leading it like a CEO. 💼📈

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05/18/2026

🌃 Rooftop vibes. House music energy. NYC all night. 🔥

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Saturday, June 13, The Ornate Project takes over Starchild Rooftop & Lounge for a late-night experience high above the city featuring , & spinning the sounds that keep New York moving. From 9PM–2AM, expect elevated vibes, a state-of-the-art sound system, and an intimate rooftop setting in the heart of Manhattan. 🌙🎶

If you’re outside this summer, this is where you need to be.

📍 Starchild Rooftop & Lounge — 305 W 48th St, NYC
🕘 Doors at 9PM
🎟️ RSVP Free | 21+ Proper ID Required
🥂 Tables highly suggested

05/13/2026

Four communities. One room. Real opportunity. ⛳️✨

June 26 at Puttery Manhattan — this isn’t just another networking event. It’s an intentionally curated experience designed to connect founders, creatives, and professionals who are actively building, creating, and growing.

As part of Run the World Expo 2026, this creative golf mixer brings together Tech N Turnt, LEVELUP in NYC, and Spark the Brain Network for a night of curated connections, collaboration, visibility, and access. Every conversation has the potential to open a new door. 🔑

Your ticket includes:
🎟️ Entry to the experience
🤝 Structured networking + interactive activations
🎁 Raffles, giveaways, and high-value connections

From open networking and guided conversations to game activations and sponsor giveaways, this is where ambition meets access.

June 26. Puttery Manhattan. Be in the room. 🖤

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05/12/2026

SIP 2026 is set to be an unforgettable evening of culture, artistry, and excellence on May 14 in NYC 🍷✨

Hosted by , this year’s experience will feature a special live performance by Michelle Osanya & Victory Davis of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater—bringing powerful movement, storytelling, and rising star energy to a night dedicated to honoring exceptional women.

Guests will also enjoy a curated wine experience featuring selections from McBride Sisters, Aslina, House of Brown, Deborah Cox’s Kazaisu Rosé, Kumusha, and more—blending culture, connection, and craftsmanship in every pour.

More than a celebration, SIP 2026 supports the next generation through the Alpha G.E.N.T.S. Program.

📍 May 14, 2026
📍 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | New York City

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05/09/2026

New York—this is how summer starts. 🟣

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PURPLE by .us is coming to the city.

June 13th, the energy of Afro House, Amapiano, and Afrotech takes over NYC—straight from the continent to the dancefloor.

Featuring DJ Maphorisa bringing the sound that’s shaping the global scene.

They’ve moved 157,000 people across Lagos, Abuja, Accra, and London.
Now it’s New York’s turn.

This isn’t just another party—it’s a global movement pulling up in your city.

Different sound. Different crowd. Different experience.

If you know, you know.
If you don’t… this is the one you don’t miss.

PURPLE New York.
📍Brooklyn, NY
⏰9 pm to 4 am
Be there when it happens.

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05/09/2026

🌴🧠 Caribbean Culture, Mental Health & Healing in NYC 🇯🇲🇹🇹🇭🇹

Hosted by , this powerful community conversation explores the intersection of mental health, Caribbean identity, stigma, healing, and resilience.

Too often, mental health in Caribbean communities is shaped by silence, survival mode, and generational stigma. This immersive experience creates space for real talk, reflection, and collective healing.

✨ Expect:
🎤 Powerful panel conversations
🗣️ Honest dialogue + audience engagement
💬 Interactive reflection activities
🍹 Caribbean food, drinks & community vibes
🤝 Meaningful connections

We’re unpacking:
🌍 The historical roots shaping mental health in Caribbean communities
✈️ Migration, identity & generational pressure
🤐 Stigma, silence & cultural expectations
🌿 Healing practices, resilience & collective care

Whether you’re Caribbean, connected to the culture, a mental health advocate, or simply passionate about wellness—this space is for you.

📍 PiCH NYC | 774 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
📅 Thursday, May 14th
⏰ 6PM–9PM

Come as you are. Leave with deeper understanding, connection, and language for healing.

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Part of Community Week NYC (May 9–17) — a citywide celebration of social connection.

05/07/2026

✨ Leadership. Legacy. Impact. ✨

On May 14, will honor five extraordinary women whose work is shaping culture, community, media, and the future at SIP: The Ultimate Wine & Spirits Tasting. 🍷

🌟 Brittany Bell — Award-winning ABC7NY meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist whose trusted voice has guided communities through some of the nation’s most critical weather moments.

🌟 Chesley Maddox-Dorsey — Visionary CEO of A Wonder Media Company, leading the future of Black storytelling through AURN, Superadio, and Amplified Voices TV.

🌟 Maya E. Latimer — Educator, mentor, and President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of NYC, dedicated to empowering young minds and strengthening communities through service.

🌟 Michelle Miller — Emmy & Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and distinguished media leader whose storytelling continues to inspire and inform millions.

🌟 Valerie M. Henderson — Journalist, educator, author, and community advocate preserving stories across generations while exemplifying leadership and excellence.

📍 Alvin Ailey Studios
📅 May 14, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM

Join for an unforgettable evening celebrating women in motion—leaders whose excellence continues to move industries, communities, and culture forward. 🥂

05/06/2026

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05/04/2026

👉🏾 Follow for NYC’s best events, culture, and lifestyle tips to help you level up in life, love, and your career. Subscribe via link 🔗 in bio or at www.levelupinnyc.com

At our LEVELUP in NYC Live podcast + mixer, we caught up with special guests Essence and Ashli of .li — powerhouse cofounders building a beauty, salon, and aesthetics brand rooted in entrepreneurship, empowerment, and elevated self-care.

We asked them:

“What was the defining moment where you leveled up your brand?”

Their journey is proof that vision, partnership, and consistency can transform passion into a thriving business and powerful brand.

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