Oct 3–11, 2026 My Plan
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Sarah Dowlin

Founder &Creative Director, WorkLife Studios

Sarah Dowlin is a photographer by trade, an observer by nature, and the founder of WorkLife Studios. For nearly two decades, she’s worked inside organizations of all kinds, developing an eye for the moments, relationships, and patterns that reveal far more about a business than its marketing ever could. Today, her work explores one simple question: how can marketing help people feel known in a world obsessed with being seen? Through WorkLife Studios and her writing and speaking, Sarah explores Connection Marketing, relationship-led growth, storytelling, and the practice of paying attention.

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The Human Edge: Why Your Story Is Your Strongest Marketing Asset in an AI World

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Mary Tighe and Sarah Dowlin

Marketing & Creative

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Every founder has access to the same AI tools, the same content templates, and the same generic marketing advice. So why do some businesses create instant connection while others disappear into the noise? The answer doesn’t come from a better prompt or a full content calendar. It comes from knowing your story, told with intention, to the right person at the right time in the right place. Led by the pioneers of Connection Marketing — an approach to business growth that prioritizes human storytelling as a catalyst for real relationships — this session teaches founders how to uncover the deeper narrative behind their business, helping to unlock stronger connection with their clients, colleagues, and community.

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