Read my blog where I share reflections from my life as an event planner, from behind-the-scenes event adventures to lessons learned balancing mom life along the way. My goal is to offer honest insights that inspire fellow planners and encourage both personal and professional growth.
Event Leaders Are Agile Strategists (We Just Don’t Call It That)
For part of my career, I’ve lived in two worlds.
In one, I was leading large-scale events — managing sponsors, executives, venues, vendors, floor plans, budgets, and thousands of attendees (usually before my second cup of coffee).
In the other, I was surrounded by agile practitioners — talking about backlogs, retrospectives, cross-functional alignment, and flow.
At some point, standing in a ballroom at 6:00 a.m. with a headset on, I had a realization:
We are solving the same problems.
From Planner to Participant: A Full-Circle Moment
Last week, I attended an industry event not just as an attendee, but also as a speaker. Presenting a session was an empowering milestone in my career, and honestly it still hasn’t fully sunk in.
Moments That Matter: Designing Events with the Brain and Budget In Mind
The cost of creating meaningful event experiences has gone up significantly. From vendor pricing to experiential build-outs, we're spending more to create the kinds of moments that move people. But here's the thing: more money doesn't always mean more impact.