Conversations & Cocktails: The Entrepreneur Social — Holiday Edition is where business meets connection, style, and inspiration.

This curated networking experience brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners from across Houston for an evening of collaboration, cocktails, and meaningful conversations.

Created by K Cherin, Award-Winning Skin Therapist and Beauty Educator, this event blends the energy of a social mixer with the value of professional development. Guests will enjoy engaging discussions led by four featured speakers, connect with local vendors, and participate in interactive networking sessions that spark growth and opportunity.

What to Expect:
✨ A panel of dynamic business professionals sharing real stories and insights
🛍️ 8 curated vendors showcasing local products
🍸 Signature cocktails, mocktails & light bites
💼 Speed networking & business connections
🎁 Swag bags, raffles & photo moments

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned pro, or a brand looking to connect with the community, Conversations & Cocktails offers the perfect atmosphere to close out the year inspired and surrounded by like-minded go-getters.

Jazmine LaCour to

Jazmine LaCour is a four-time award-winning Licensed Cosmetologist, Master Braider, Beauty Mentor, and School Owner. After launching her first salon in 2023 inside one of Houston’s largest beauty supply stores, she followed her deeper calling to serve through education—founding Bomb Braids School, the first of its kind to merge beauty education with entrepreneurship and social-emotional learning. Today, Jazmine mentors beauty professionals nationwide, helping them build magnetic brands, master marketing strategy, and scale their businesses with confidence, clarity, and faith.

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Marquel Carl

Marquel Carl is a Houston-based entrepreneur and creative visionary with over a decade of experience in business ownership. From running a successful security company to building a multi-purpose studio for artists, podcasters, and creators, Marquel brings real-world insight on resilience, brand expansion, and sustaining success across multiple industries

De Andre Yvette Clay

Registered Nurse, Licensed Massage Instructor, Author & Entrepreneur empowering others to pivot their purpose into profit. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and wellness, DeAndre is the visionary behind Anointed Hands Heavenly Touch Massage & Bodyworks and AHHT Bodyworks Academy. As a leader, educator, and healer, she has cultivated a business with over 15,000 hands-on service hours and thousands of satisfied clients. Her message centers on transformation — showing how skill, faith, and consistency can build a legacy beyond the treatment room

Gabriel Carey

Visionary Entrepreneur, Tailor & Filmmaker redefining what it means to monetize your passion. A United States Navy veteran and Division Manager for the City of Houston, Gabe brings over 20 years of experience in procurement and logistics to his creative empire. As the founder of GC Fitted and GC Fitted Productions, he’s built thriving brands that merge discipline, style, and storytelling. Gabe has starred in and produced several films, including Leaf Life, The Temp, and Twisted Justice — proving that when purpose meets persistence, passion can become profit.