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It's Oprah's Fault...
How Oprah's Keynote Sparked My Business Idea... Before this specific event, I only knew some of what should go into preparing and creating an event experience, especially when you have significant names on the program... When Oprah was confirmed to be the keynote speaker for an event hosted locally, I thought it would be fun if my friends and I could figure out how to get into the room. I mean, I did it all the time in Southampton, where I grew up. It was nothing to show up and name-drop to...
Are YOU a Speaker OR Event Organizer?
Your Response Matters... Hi there, We’re on a mission to ensure that every tip, tool, and resource we send you is relevant and incredibly valuable. But to do that, we need your help. Are you an event planner, organizer, or a professional speaker? We’ve created a super quick survey to find out just that so we can tailor our emails for you! We have exciting upcoming opportunities, events, and private invites to send, but we want to ensure we send them separately. Here’s the link to the survey:...
Redefining Professionalism in the Speaking Industry
Is PROFESSIONALISM in the event industry dead? My clique, can I share a candid thought with you? As I continue the journey of creating the guest speaker experience, I wanted to address a crucial topic for speakers and event organizers: professionalism. Kiaundra Jackson, an industry marriage and family expert, wrote a Facebook post that inspired me to write this to you. It was apparent that there was obviously a lack of professionalism, tact, and communication. I boiled all frustrations down...
Be the change you want to see
Hidden gems in the journey Today's version of me is radically different than back in 2018. I know that MUST be true for you as well! When you reflect on the good, the bad, and the OMG moments, it keeps you humble, right? As I reflected on my journey with you all, I was reminded this has been quite a ride, filled with challenges and invaluable lessons that I'm eager to share with you. When I first started, I navigated the event landscape with only my ambition and a vision for assisting in...
The day I failed to know the answers
Not knowing the answers changed everything... Secret parking garages, private entrances, and cameras were everywhere. My friends and I were able to volunteer our way into a highly anticipated event. Oprah was just a few feet away and I saw that she was looking for someone named Mark Burnett. Honestly, I had no idea who he was, but my assignment was to go and get him from a private entrance so they could begin the red carpet experience. On my way to this private entrance, I googled who Mark...