Connecting Thought Leaders & Next Gen Influencers

New York, NY, May 04, 2012 --(PR.com)-- In a perfect world, all of our lifelong dreams and aspirations would come to fruition without any obstacles standing in the way. Unfortunately, this world is imperfect and attaining your goals is dependent not only on what you know, but who you know. Young adults in the Tri-State area can connect with thought leaders and influencers at the 2nd Annual Rising Affluent Conference at Columbia University Faculty House (64 Morningside Drive NYC 10027) on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM. Masterminded by Kyle McCullers and Michael Cooper, the Rising Affluent Advancement and Achievement Conference is the premier conference event for young professionals to network, grow, and develop themselves for professional advancement and personal achievement.

Conference attendees gain access to a day filled with a great selection of panels & presentations, networking lunch and cocktail reception. Some of this year’s speakers include Lindsay Pollock, author of The Girl with the Gallery; Demetria Lucas, author of A Belle in Brooklyn: The Go-to Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life; and Tricia Lee, owner of Polish Bar Brooklyn.

This year sessions will include:
· Turning Your Creative Dreams Into Reality
· Entrepreneurship: Full Time Grind Now How Do I Scale Up?
· Exit Strategies: Changing Career Paths without Losing Control
· Me Inc. – Managing Your 360 Degree brand In Person, On Paper, On The Screen

The Rising Affluent Conference is a forum where the young and ambitious network with their peers and counterparts from other industries, and learn from those that have already achieved success in their respective careers. Register now, general registration is $75.00; conference tickets can be purchased online at www.risingaffluent.eventbrite.com . For a full list of panels/ presentations, speakers and to learn more about Rising Affluent visit www.risingaffluent.com .