A Conversation with Author Julian S. Newman

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025
5:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Join us for a conversation with Grand Rapids-based author, Julian S. Newman in celebration of his new book Beautiful Together: How to Become a Better Leader & Bridge Builder.” Julian will discuss the importance of fostering civility, empathy, and belonging in the workplace, and offer practical tools for bridge building in this polarized time. 

Come early to enjoy snacks and beverages from GRAM’s café and connect with other leaders. After the talk, explore GRAM’s new exhibitions including Each year this blood shall change and blossom: Christopher Myers On Myth and Migration.

This is a free event. Registration is recommended.

Location
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Contact

For more information, contact Community Engagement, Shayna Velasquez at community@artmuseumgr.org.

Cost
Free | Pre-registration recommended

About the Speaker

Julian S. Newman is an author, founder, futurist, and girl dad of four. He is the CEO of Culture Creative and The FutureCast Foundation, and inaugural Anthem Award-winning Leader of the Year, along with Trevor Noah. He is an altMBA and film school graduate with various creative credits as an actor, writer, director, and producer in film and theater. 

His thought leadership has been featured in a range of media outlets including Forbes Magazine. Julian is a charismatic speaker with more than 20 years experience in leadership development. His dynamic talks have reached more than 100,000 people internationally and inspired teams at Google, Meijer, UN Women, and Wolverine Worldwide. 

Learn more about him at www.beautifultogetherbook.com.