Amani Roberts is a Washington-born and bred creative who has been a DJ since 2008. Amani’s hospitality career has spanned over 25 years holding jobs such as Hotel General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing with Marriott International. Now, Amani is the Chief Musical Curator for his company, The Amani Experience. Amani’s company specializes in providing music for corporate, social and virtual events and team-building experiences. Amani is also Cal State University - Fullerton (CSUF) adjunct professor, teaching Entertainment Money Management. In July, Amani became the first African-American President for MPI Southern California in 44 years and 2022, was selected as one of MPI's "Top 50 Up-And Comers" in the Meetings and Events Industry. Amani’s first book, “DJs Mean Business: One Night Behind The Turntables Can Spin Your Company’s Success” was released in April of 2020.
Networking has evolved in our rapidly changing environment with complex platforms and services at your disposal. So, how can you authentically build relationships in person and digitally in our new world? In This session, Amani Roberts will help you navigate the best way to maximize your networking opportunities, in person and online. Takeaways: 1. Learn what platforms are crucial for success in 2024 and beyond. 2. Learn how to engage and authentically build long-lasting relationships. 3. Enter the era of live streaming. Understand how live streaming can massively increase your audience.
Initially, the thought that a DJ set has direct parallels to growing a career might seem too far-fetched. However, if you open your mind and understand everything that is involved with your favorite DJ performing for four hours, you will quickly understand how closely related these two acts are. In this session, Amani Roberts will break down the parallels with real-life examples and leave the attendee with numerous action steps to take to grow their career. Topics covered include branding, marketing, community, and taking risks. Takeaways: 1. The secrets to marketing and creating a personal brand that will stay relevant for decades. 2. How using nostalgia is the secret weapon to standing out in your job and ensuring that your boss continues to be your biggest advocate! 3. Under-the-radar ways of acquiring feedback to ensure you stay relevant in a rapidly changing business economy.
In this session, Amani Roberts will introduce a unique method to unlock creativity and overcome stagnation through "The Leadership Playlist." This program helps participants tackle psychological barriers, work through fear, and enhance branding and teamwork skills. Ideal for professionals of all ages and backgrounds, the session leverages the universal love of music to foster self-expression. Attendees will learn to diminish fear, develop personal branding through creative exercises, and unlock their creativity. By the end, participants will gain strategies to identify new marketing approaches and unleash their creative potential.
