The Honest Playbook: Class of 2026's Final Lecture
The Honest Playbook: Your Final Lecture
You spent four years preparing for a job market that no longer exists.
Job postings for new grads are down 15% year-over-year while applications per role are up 30%. The math is not in your favor - unless you change the equation.
Your professors didn't tell you that part.
This is the two hours I wish someone had given me.
Your Speaker:
Sara Newton started where you are. Nervous and figuring it out.
After founding Her Campus UCF, she built her career from coordinator to EVP at Publicis Groupe - one of the most powerful advertising agencies in the world. Sara is known for connecting creative ideas to commercial outcomes, exceeding revenue targets at 110%, and building award-winning teams. Sara is who brands and influencers call when they need to be profitable. She has hired, developed, and championed talent at every level of this industry for 16 years.
She also sits on the advisory board for publicly traded social app Nextdoor and teaches at UCF, UF, and Miami Ad School - because she hasn't forgotten what it felt like to be in your seat.
For two hours on May 6th, she's yours. No gatekeeping. No watered-down advice. The version of this conversation she wishes someone had given her, for the price of a few cocktails at happy hour.
What I'm covering:
Stats that make you feel seen. I'll ground you in the power of understanding you're right where you're supposed to be.
Corporate politics = pattern recognition. I'll show you how to read the room.
LinkedIn isn't a resume. It's a reputation. I'll show you how to build yours.
The skills that make you indispensable in any room, with any degree. I'll identify the ones for you that travel.
Your salary isn't the only negotiable thing. I'll teach you exactly how to negotiate.
Look after yourself and your energy like it's your #1 client. I'll teach you how to decide if situations/"that" workplace is right for you.
Mentorship isn't assigned, it's built. I'll show you how to find, attract, and keep the right people in your corner.
What you're getting:
A live, 2-hour session with 16 years of career strategy and learnings behind it, plus access to book a 60-minute 1x1 with me after. Your specific questions and concerns. My answers tailored to YOU. A perfect combination of exactly what you need.
No camera on. No fluff. Listen at home, on the treadmill, or in the car.
Details:
📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM EST
💻 Live webinar (no camera required - audio + slides)
🐦 Early Bird: $39 - first 50 students!! (includes the live session + access to book a 60-minute 1:1 with Sara after)
🎟 General Admission: $49 - GA (includes the live session + access to book a 60-minute 1:1 with Sara after)
🔗 Register below. Webinar link sent day before + your 1x1 booking link comes after.
🎓 Not a graduating senior? No problem. Join us!
Connect with Sara on LinkedIn and Instagram.
See you May 6th!