We are the makers of dreams come true.

I love this industry and the people who are called to work in it.

Education is the key to elevating both individuals and organizations.

By bringing our community together in a common space and sharing stories, we inspire each other to think about the world in new ways.

As a speaker, education and inspiration are delivered in a conversational, tongue-in-cheek way. I aim to engage audiences with anecdotes and actionable tasks, giving them permission to build the businesses of their dreams. When I stage I deploy storytelling techniques, utter honestly, and vulnerability to break down cerebral business principles and apply them practical manner.

Your organization can choose from one of my existing presentations or I will work to develop new education for your attendees.

Both half and full-day in-person seminars are also available.

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CURRENT TOPICS INCLUDE:

The Power of NO

Redefine Your Wedding Business: Tips for Building the Business You Want, Wherever You Are

AI for Wedding Professionals: Leveraging Tech to Lean Into Your Art

Surviving the Dip: Working Through a Recession and Coming Out Stronger

Now Trending: How to Forecast the Future

Living Your Brand

How to Attract and Manage Luxury

Storytelling & Selling

Cutting Through the Noise of a Saturated Market

Friendors: How to Manage Personal Relationships in Business

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WHERE I HAVE SPOKEN

Engage! Luxury Wedding Summits

The Knot WorldWide COR

Wedding MBA

CaterSource

NACE National

WIPA National

The DJ Collective

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

Internationally available throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, Italy, and more…