Coming Up Roses + Jess Ruhfus present Connect, Create, Launch
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Friday January 30, 2026
- Brick | Ace Hotel Sydney
- 47-53 Wentworth Ave
Join us for an evening of cocktails and campaigns — where connection meets strategy, and buzz turns into bookings.
Connect, Create, Launch is a live panel conversation about how to build momentum around your work, hype your offers without burnout, and get people genuinely excited to buy — before you ever open the cart.
Hosted by
Kelsey McCormick
Founder of Coming Up Roses & certified launch queen
Panelists
- Jess Ruhfus — exited tech founder / podcaster / partnerships expert
- Sky Bailey — Email & lifecycle marketing expert
- Carmel Zein — brand builder and seasoned marketing leader
What we’ll cover
This isn’t a “do this exact formula” kind of night. It’s a real conversation about what actually works right now.
We’ll be talking about:
- Building buzz before you launch
- Creating demand without shouting into the void
- Turning community into customers
- How email, partnerships, and campaigns work together
- What it really takes to get people lining up to buy
The panel will be followed by an open Q&A, so bring your questions, ideas, and half-baked launch plans.
What’s included
- Live panel + Q&A
- 1 complimentary drink
- A room full of smart, creative business owners
- The kind of conversations that spark your next launch
Come for the cocktails. Leave with clarity, momentum, and new connections.
Ticket price: $38 – available here.
📍 Ace Hotel Sydney
🗓 January 30 at 6pm, panel starts at 6.30pm
🍸 1x drink included in ticket purchase
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