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FREE TO BE KIDS CONVENTION TICKETS DROP THIS FRIDAY

The wait is almost over.

🎟️ Tickets officially release THIS FRIDAY at 5:00 PM PST β€” and trust us, you do not want to miss this. Starting at only $20.

We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of speakers, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders for an experience that’s going to be unforgettable:
πŸ”₯ Declan Hartman (Owner)
πŸ”₯ Kieran Tredway (CEO)
πŸ”₯ TyQuavion Kandrekye (CDO)
πŸ”₯ Michael van Dijken (Professional Marketer)

City-exclusive speakers:
πŸ“ Chicago β€” Keith Farrelle Cozart
πŸ“ Seattle β€” Joon Um
πŸ“ Tarpon Springs β€” Tate Cantlin

And remember β€” this is STILL not the finalized speaker lineup πŸ‘€

We’ll also officially announce all convention dates THIS THURSDAY.

Three cities. Limited capacity. Huge energy.

This is more than a convention β€” it’s the beginning of something massive.

Get ready. 🌟


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Speaker Lineup Update: Free To Be Kids Convention

We're excited to officially announce our current guest speaker lineup for the upcoming Free To Be Kids Convention.

Confirmed speakers include:
- Declan Hartman (Owner)
- Kieran Tredway (CEO)
- TyQuavion Kandrekye (CDO)
- Michael van Dijken (Award-Winning Marketer)

Special city-exclusive guests:
πŸ“ Chicago β€” Keith Farrelle Cozart
πŸ“ Seattle β€” Joon Um
πŸ“ Tarpon Springs β€” Tate Cantlin

We're excited to bring together different perspectives, experiences, and voices for each location.

🎟️ Tickets officially drop May 8th and will start at just $20.

And this is not the finalized speaker list β€” more guests and surprises will be announced soon.

More updates β€” including exact dates and additional details β€” are coming soon. 🌟


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Convention Update: Free To Be Kids

We've got some big updates for the Free To Be Kids Convention.

Our official venues are now locked in:
πŸ“ Seattle β€” Block 41
πŸ“ Chicago, IL β€” South Shore Cultural Center
πŸ“ Tarpon Springs β€” Saint Nicholas Community Center & Conference Hall

Each event will have a more exclusive feel, with an estimated capacity of around 100 attendees per location.

For our Chicago stop, we're also planning something special β€” attendees will have the opportunity to visit our headquarters, located just about a 12-minute drive from the venue, for an inside look at how everything runs.

We're also excited to confirm some of our guest speakers:
- Declan Hartman (Owner)
- Kieran Tredway (CEO)
- Tyquavion Kandrekye (CDO)
- Keith Farrelle Cozart (Only in Chicago)
- Joon Um (Only in Seattle)
More speakers will be announced in the following days.

We're still finalizing exact dates, but expect all events to take place in the coming months. Ticket sales are right around the corner β€” they'll be available next week or the following week.

More updates coming soon. Stay ready!


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Big Announcement: Free To Be Kids Convention

We’re excited to officially announce that Free To Be Kids is planning a multi-city convention experience β€” bringing together community, creativity, and confidence like never before.
This will be a large-scale event hosted across three cities:
πŸ“ Seattle, WA
πŸ“ Chicago, IL
πŸ“ Tarpon Springs, FL
Dates are still being finalized, but this will be more than just an event β€” it’s going to be a full experience. Expect powerful conversations, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with people who believe in positivity, individuality, and breaking stereotypes.
We’re already lining up an incredible group of guest speakers, including:
– Declan Hartman, Our Owner
– Kieran Tredway, Our CEO
– TyQuavion Kandrekye, Our CDO
– Keith Farrelle Cozart (Only at Chicago, IL)
– Joon Um (Only at Seattle, WA)
More Speakers to be announced in the following days!

Alongside guest speakers, the convention will feature:
✨ Live panels and Q&A sessions
✨ Behind-the-scenes looks at building a brand
✨ Networking opportunities with creators and entrepreneurs
✨ Exclusive Free To Be Kids drops only available at the event
✨ Interactive workshops focused on confidence, creativity, and leadership
✨ Meet & greets with speakers and team members

This is just the beginning β€” more details, speakers, and surprises will be announced soon.

Stay tuned. This is something you won’t want to miss. 🌟