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Kimberly Wilson share tips on how to expense ESSENCE Festival of Culture.

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00:00Hey SEs, let's talk about something

00:02I know you all have been wondering.

00:04Can you expend Essence Festival?

00:07And the short answer is yes, but only if you do it right.

00:10If you're a freelancer, a content creator,

00:13or an entrepreneur, and you're coming to network,

00:16attend panels, create content that supports your business,

00:20those flights, hotels, and event tickets

00:23might be tax deductible.

00:25You just have to make sure that you're documenting everything,

00:27what you did, who you met, and how it ties back to your work.

00:31And yes, you must keep those receipts.

00:35Now, if you work in corporate,

00:37this is your sign to make a case to your manager.

00:39Essence Festival is much more than parties,

00:42though we do love to party.

00:44It's also professional development.

00:46It's market research.

00:48Put together a quick pitch on how attending

00:51helps you show up better in your role,

00:53and then offer to bring those insights back to your team.

00:56So yes, Essence Festival can be a business move,

00:59and a good time.

01:01Just don't try to expense brunch at Moro's

01:04unless you're trying to close a deal over some mac and cheese.

01:07Okay, bye.