Read my blog where I share reflections on my journey as an event planner. My goal is to provide valuable insights that inspire fellow planners and encourage personal and professional growth.
Corporate vs. Weddings: Same Skillset, Different Worlds—It’s More Than Just Cake vs. KPIs!
If you’re an event planner, you’ve likely been asked, “Oh, so do you plan weddings too?” Or if you’re in the wedding space, someone has probably assumed you can flawlessly execute a corporate conference. While it’s true that event planners share a universal skillset—organization, logistics management, vendor coordination, and problem-solving—the reality is that corporate and social event planning are vastly different disciplines.
Let Them: My New Mantra for Parenting, Work, and Staying Sane
I’ve been hooked on The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, and it’s completely changed how I approach life. The idea is simple but powerful: stop trying to control everything and everyone. Let people do their thing, make their own choices, and handle their own consequences. It’s liberating—and honestly, a little terrifying at first.
Rethinking Events Through Design Thinking
Event planning is a dynamic process that requires balancing tradition with innovation. Recently, my team and I began rethinking our event to explore new ways of engaging our audience. While we haven’t adhered strictly to the formal design thinking process, we’ve embraced its principles to guide our conversations and strategy.
Event Planners and the Bias Trap: Are We Giving Attendees What They Want?
As event planners, we pride ourselves on crafting exceptional experiences. We obsess over every detail, from the perfect lighting to the carefully curated playlist, all with one goal in mind: making attendees happy. But here’s the uncomfortable truth—our decisions are often clouded by biases, and those biases don’t always align with what attendees want or need.
Embracing the Sabbatical: Finding Balance and Growth
The last few months have been a whirlwind. I went from working non-stop on an event - logging crazy hours - and wrapping up an intense whirlwind site visit to… nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Site Visits: A Crucial (and Sometimes Whirlwind) Step in Event Planning
As event professionals, we know that a successful event starts long before the first guest arrives. One of the most critical steps in the planning process? The venue site visit.
Who am I? Why am I here?
I recently finished producing our company’s annual conference, and what a whirlwind it was! From long days of planning to sleepless nights on-site, I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. At one point, I wondered, “Who am I, and why am I doing this?”
I See Myself - Do You See Me?
Have you ever felt truly seen for who you are? I recently read Erin Diehl's book "I See You." In it, Erin explores vulnerability, leadership, and the importance of connection. To say I enjoyed this book is an understatement. I laughed, I cried, I related to it all!