Creatives gather to empower each other in Miami for change
- The 2nd Annual Lights, Camera, Action for Change Impact Event took place on April 28, 2025, in Miami, Florida.
- The event featured panel discussions, live performances, and aimed to spotlight healing and empowerment in creative spaces.
- The gathering will pave the way for future initiatives focused on providing resources and support for aspiring entertainers.
In Miami, Florida, on April 28, 2025, over 50 individuals including creatives, advocates, and changemakers convened for a significant event aimed at promoting awareness and support during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The gathering, hosted at Mint Room Studios, served as both a celebration of community and an exploration of actionable tools and narratives about healing within creative spaces. Media personality Suzette Speaks led the event, which featured a dynamic panel consisting of figures such as Kye Alexis, Guy Michel, Renee Rivers, and Tifa who shared insights through discussions and live performances. One of the event's highlights included Sabine Dieme-Erlich's emotional sharing of her personal story, marking a pivotal moment for the initiative. Her story set the tone for future projects associated with Lights, Camera, Action for Change, which will include a docuseries and a specialized curriculum for aspiring entertainers. Dieme-Erlich expressed the initiative's commitment to empowering creatives and emphasizing the importance of success being defined by one's personal values and dignity rather than external pressures. The mission of Lights, Camera, Action for Change is to foster mental wellness, resilience, and ethical success in the entertainment industry, as highlighted by the various workshops planned for the remainder of 2025 along with the excitement surrounding the next annual event. This series of impactful gatherings aims to equip participants with the necessary tools to lead with integrity and purpose in their respective fields. Similarly, another notable event, the HopeMakers biannual retreat, is scheduled for June 5 to 7, 2025, in Stowe, Vermont. This gathering will bring together innovators and thought leaders who share a passion for creating solutions to global challenges through meaningful collaboration. Unlike typical conferences, HopeMakers prioritizes authentic connection over networking and encourages participants to engage in deep, reflective dialogue about their visions for the future. These two complementary initiatives represent significant movements towards fostering community and change within both the entertainment and broader innovation sectors.