What do you truly stand for?
In a world moving faster than ever - shaped by AI, cultural shifts, professional reinvention, and global uncertainty - authentic leadership begins with inner clarity.
This evening is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the values, heritage, and personal story that shape how you lead, communicate, and create.
You’ll be guided through thoughtful prompts and peer conversation designed to help you clarify not just what you are building - but who you are becoming.
AN INVITATION
With New York Tech Week as a backdrop, Svea Fina, Founder of Fina Agency, and Marina Sukhova, Co-Founder of Apollo Society, invite a selected group of thoughtful leaders, innovators, and friends of the community to an intimate evening of guided reflection, values exploration, and meaningful exchange.
This is a curated gathering designed to create space for thoughtful conversation, personal clarity, cultural perspective, and genuine human connection.
THE EXPERIENCE
A two-hour guided gathering combining reflection, conversation, and connection.
You will be invited to explore:
— The values currently guiding your personal and professional evolution
— How your cultural background and lived experience shape your leadership voice
— What authentic visibility means in an age of performance and personal branding
— How to communicate with more clarity, depth, and intention
— How to build meaningful relationships with people navigating similar questions
Evening FORMAT
The evening will include:
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Arrival, light refreshments, and informal connection
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Guided values and identity reflection
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Conversations around authentic leadership and cultural perspective
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Thoughtful peer exchange with founders, executives, creatives, and community builders
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Closing reflections and space for continued connection
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Photographer-captured moments for guests
WHO IS THIS FOR
This gathering is relevant for:
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Founders and entrepreneurs shaping their next chapter
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Executives and leaders navigating visibility, influence, or reinvention
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Creatives, strategists, and cultural thinkers seeking more authentic expression
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Community builders and connectors creating spaces of meaning
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People exploring the relationship between identity, heritage, leadership, and personal brand
WHY NOW?
Across conversations with globally operating founders, executives, and creative leaders, one theme has become clear: people are searching for more than strategy. They are searching for meaning, clarity, and a deeper sense of direction.
This evening creates space to return to that foundation.
Hosted By
Svea Fina
Founder & Managing Director, Fina Marketing Agency
Svea Fina is the Founder and Managing Director of Fina Agency, a New York-based marketing and creative agency working with global clients including Netflix, Google, Avon, and Lufthansa. Her work spans brand strategy, creative direction, personal positioning, and cultural storytelling. She is also a senior advisor and business angel focused on impact, technology, beauty, media, education, health, and longevity.
MARINA SUKHOVA
Co-Founder, Apollo Society, L'Oreal Digital Executive
Marina Sukhova is a digital and eCommerce executive, entrepreneur, and community builder based in New York City. She is the Co-Founder of Apollo Society, a curated culture and well-being community creating experiences at the intersection of wellness, leadership, art, and meaningful human connection.
GUEST REFLECTIONS
“This experience was nothing short of brilliant. Every detail of the program was crafted with such deep thought and intention…The connection, trust, and teamwork we built as a group made it truly transformative.”
Marie Giobbe
CMO, Dr. Gerling Institute, New York City
“After the Seminar, I feel energized about honing my voice and showing up in service to others.”
Brooke Rossolino
Cultural Change Expert, Dallas
"The Seminar gave me the clarity to stop overthinking social media and start using it strategically. I finally understand how to show up as myself without feeling like I’m performing.”
Michael Grosz
Tech Leader, New York City