✨ What if the only thing standing between you and your next breakthrough is a single sentence? George Lucas once said that most of us live in cages with the door wide open. We have the freedom to move—yet we stay put, held back by an internal monologue we didn’t even realize we were writing. Join Pam Daniels, Clinical Professor Emerita of Design Innovation at Northwestern and veteran of creative powerhouses IDEO and Leo Burnett, for a deep dive into the architecture of possibility. This isn’t about surface-level “positive thinking.” It’s about applying design thinking to examine the quiet scripts that shape our ambition, creativity, and sense of what’s possible. In this interactive session, you’ll: • Audit Your Monologue — Identify the subtle “shutdown” phrases that quietly limit exploration. • Prototype Your Dialogue — Engage in live micro-sprints to practice collaborative visioning in real time. • Build a Curiosity Toolkit — Leave with practical prompts used by world-class design teams to spark innovation anywhere. This will be a hands-on session with guided writing and reflection exercises, so please bring a notebook and pen to fully participate. 🧠 ​🕰 Event Details ​​​​​What should I expect? ​7:00-8:00pm --> arrival & chats ​8:00pm-8:40pm --> lecture ​8:40-9:00 --> q&a and more chatting   For any event that is listed as 18 or 21 and over, ANY ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.  Any event listed as All Ages, means 6 years of age or older.  ALL tickets are standing room only unless otherwise specified.  If you need special accommodations, contact info@cafedunord.com.  Support acts are subject to change without refund. Professional Cameras are not allowed without prior approval.  Professional Camera defined as detachable lens or of professional grade as determined by the venue staff. When in doubt, just email us ahead of the show! We might be able to get you a Photo Pass depending on Artist’s approval.