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Experiences > Things 💯of the time. I am more motivated by unique, memorable & mind blowing moments than I am having the newest designer hand bag. Don't get me wrong - having a Louis Vuitton bag is on the vision board set as my computer background as we speak, but here me out for a second... I have a genuine obsession with creating experiences for people that leave them with that holy shit feeling. This is why events for your biz are so important - especiallllyyyyy the online businesses. People love to connect & create memories. They love it even more if you can create an experience for them that leaves them feeling valued, appreciated & like they just had a once in a lifetime opportunity. I always ask my clients what WOW factor would need to happen in order for them to consider their event a success, and 10/10 times they tell me how they want their attendees to feel, never once has a client told me they want their attendees to appreciate the gift bag they were given. Yes, gift bags & what goes in them is SO FREAKING IMPORTANT, but the overall focus needs to be about how your people are feeling. So answer me this - When you interact with your clients/customers/dream prospects, are you focused on how they feel interacting with you or are you more focused on what you can get from them? We all know that people buy with their emotions so after you woo them to get them to purchase, what experience are you giving them on the inside of your biz. Better yet, how are you bringing them together to deepen that experience, turn them into raving fans and really, truly leave them feeling supported? PRO TIP: consider adding an intimate retreat to your biz plan to keep your peeps falling more and more in love with you, they're a game changer, I promise. Questions? Book a ☎️ and let's hash out what your dream retreat looks like, how to maneuver Covid & the #1 hack I have to making it PROFITABLE.
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Travel is one of my top non-negotiables ✈️ I am completely obsessed with spaces, places and new faces and some of my favourite memories are on the other side of a plane ride. But if I am speaking truthfully - pre-covid I was a little bit burnt out from all the travel 😱 Here's the thing - I used to travel for a living, ALWAYS on the road, it was super normal for me to be gone for weeks on end, living out of a suitcase and hot spotting whatever wifi I could get was becoming a talent of mine. But I was never doing that WHILE building a business. Add in owning 3 demanding businesses and the idea of jumping on a plane and leaving my desk would send me into an anxiety spiral and lead me to working 16 hour days to make up for lost time... This was not the life I wanted for myself. But I wasn't willing to give up the travel that had become a part of my routine, and building a business was my passion so slowing down on that front wasn't an option. So I did it, I hired a team. I took the terrifying first leap of faith in expansion in entrepreneurship & trusted someone with the back end of my biz. I knew the second I made the hire it was the right choice, but it took me MONTHS to make that decision. Delegating was not something I was good at, until I was... And now I am obsessed. My team makes it easy, they think of things before I do & I often get notifications from them simply asking what else they can support with and take off my plate. An entrepreneurs freaking DREAM. I absolutely love my team. I could not, and would not want to do this without them. & wanna know what happened the second I released some of the reigns? My business exploded & despite Covid shaking up the travel + events side of my biz, we have a full client roster leading us to close our doors to knew 1:1 clients. So trusttttt me when I say hiring might feel terrifying at first, but it's the best decision you can make to take your time back 💛
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Raise your hand if you've had that icky feeling when a biz coach slides into your DM's asking you a personal question you haven't even shared with your mama?⠀ ⠀ 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️⠀ ⠀ I feel you dude, I FEEL YOU!⠀ ⠀ I've had coaches spam my IG stories with a copy and pasted response, slide into my DM's & ask me what my financial goals are for the year and call me by the wrong name saying they think we'd be a great fit to work together and that they love my feed... 🥵⠀ ⠀ My response: it's gonna be a hard no for me ✌️⠀ ⠀ I need to know who teaches these "coaches" that that's okay & who their students are that they're teaching these tactics to so I can STEER CLEAR of the slime that comes with it.⠀ ⠀ (sorry not sorry 🇨🇦)⠀ ⠀ But here's the thing - pitching yourself to work with someone DOES NOT NEED TO BE GREASY.⠀ ⠀ It becomes greasy when we're focused on a quick win rather than an authentic & highly aligned partnership.⠀ ⠀ And the same goes for those brand deals, collaborations and podcasts that you're pitching.⠀ ⠀ 2020 is not the year to approaching anything from an inauthentic and slimy place - honestly, no one has the time or patience for it.⠀ ⠀ But on the other hand, it IS the year of collaboration, working together to create and achieve something incredible and joining forces to drive change. ⠀ ⠀ So here's my question to you - ⠀ ⠀ Have you mapped out & gotten clear on what your overall partnership strategy looks like for your brand?⠀ ⠀ Please say yessssss 🙏⠀ ⠀ If not no worries, I gotchu! ⠀ ⠀ There's a step by step guide at the link in my bio - head on over there & download it for yourself, start mapping out your dream partnerships & let's make some magic happen, baby!
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It took me FOREVER to be okay with the fact that I have a busy life & honestly, it has no plan of slowing down anytime soon...⠀ ⠀ I used to think it was just the season of life that I was in that made things feel like a lot cuz 18 year old baby Lauren didn't envision this life⠀ ⠀ (LOL thank GOODNESS life didn't go according to my 18 year old self 🙄)⠀ ⠀ It felt as though when it rained it poured, I couldn't catch a breath and those slow, steady mornings I see on IG were never in the cards for me⠀ ⠀ Until they were. I got the slow steady mornings, lack of plans for the day and this 4 hour work day that we all seem to be chasing⠀ ⠀ and honestly? I fucking HATED it⠀ ⠀ I needed the stimulation that my busy life brought me & the problem solver in me was feeling a bit useless (hello enneagram 7's) so it's like I manifested my busy life back and while the stress has been a bit high lately, I feel more aligned than I have in a long time ✨⠀ ⠀ I knowww there are some of you out there like me that crave a packed calendar & love the hustle, so I can't be the only one leaning into the idea that sometimes you've gotta make yourself less accessible to the things that are not serving you⠀ ⠀ Hear me out for a second⠀ ⠀ I decided a few weeks ago that as of September 1st I would be closing off the opportunity to work with me 1:1 until at least December & my calendar BLEW UP - I am talking 8 new onboarding calls, countless DM's asking to save them a spot & 5 new contracted clients within 7 FREAKING DAYS🤯⠀ ⠀ Then life was like LOL hold my drink while I humble you and my weekend was filled with hospital visits, tag teaming family time with my grandfather who was recently diagnosed with Dementia, a sick pup & canceling plans I had to socially distant catch up with friends⠀ ⠀ It was A LOT so I took a hot second ⠀ ⠀ I sat down & thought hard about what this next season of life means for me, and while it doesn't look like "the norm" (w.e the fuck that is?!) it's what's perfect for me right now⠀ ⠀ ➡️ family time on repeat ⠀ ➡️ late nights & early mornings grinding it out⠀ ➡️ self care, workouts & nourishing my body like crazy⠀ ➡️ the occasional play sesh ⠀ ⠀ Who’s with me?🙋♀️
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I am about to hit you with a truth bomb - you ready?⠀ ⠀ There is a way to add another revenue stream to your business without taking on another 1:1 client, launching another group coaching program or joining an MLM. ⠀ (no hate to my MLM ladies, but hear me out for a second!)⠀ ⠀ Enter ➡️ brand partnerships. ⠀ ⠀ And no, you don't need 100k followers to land the partnerships of your dreams.⠀ ⠀ You just need a very carefully thought out plan and strategic approach on locking in these partnerships. ⠀ ⠀ I know you're probably sitting there begging for me to spill the tea, so here's the deal 👇⠀ ⠀ I'm gonna share with you my top 3 tips but you've gotta promise me you'll actuallllyyyy try and implement them, and when you start landing those YESSES in your inbox you tag me so we can celebrate together.⠀ ⠀ Cool?⠀ ⠀ Alright, here are the goods 👇👇⠀ ⠀ ✅ first and MOST important, you need to understand your end goal. I've preached this before but DO NOT just start cold emailing companies without a plan ahead of time and please please please make sure you're only approaching companies that are aligned & authentic. ⠀ ⠀ ✅ your media kit needs to be sexy as heck. But it doesn't need to be massive! Ensure it's visually nice to look at, not overwhelming and shares a vibe of who you are and what value you can bring to their brand. ⠀ ⠀ ✅ you're going to need to follow up & be on the ball a lot more than you think! the truth is everyone these days is SUPER busy, our inboxes are kinda a disaster and we're all clutching onto the idea of simply surviving a lot of the time so ensure you're following up (respectfully of course) with all of your dream partners.⠀ ⠀ BONUS: make it super simple for them to say yes! Come at them with suggestions on what type of partnership you'd like to see, be flexible in your approach and get on the phone with them as soon as you freaking can! ⠀ ⠀ Got it?⠀ ⠀ Cool!⠀ ⠀ Now if you want to jump in even more, head to the link in my bio & grab my step by step guide on exactly how to implement this strategy into your biz & start making 🤑🤑
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Ummmm, turns out my business kinda pivoted through Covid without me, so that's cool... Hear me out for a second. Events & partnership management ALWAYS have been and ALWAYS will be my passion & my happy place. It's really all I've ever known. I went to school for it, have been working in events since I was 17, then landed the big girl corporate job running events & sponsorship nationally in the big ol finance industry - events are not only my love language, it's the industry that built me. So when Covid hit and we were faced with a new normal we had two choices - pivot or become irrelevant. & we both know the second option was never on the table so we decided to start talking more about our other passion - sponsorships & brand partnerships! This is a topic we had always spoken about and worked on with our clients, but the more we chatted about it publicly, the more questions people had, and the more questions people had the more flooded my inbox was - damnnn this was a topic people wanted to hear more about!! It felt like Christmas morning in July & I was totally here for it. But here's one thing I learned - brand partnership & sponsorship conversations can be both daunting AND time consuming, so for those that are running a full-time business, this little gem of a growth tool gets thrown on the back burner. I hated to see that SO many incredible people out there just weren't considering a brand partnership strategy because they didn't have the time to do it for themselves 🤯 So I offered to do it for them. & here we are 🎉 We look at partnership management differently - it needs to 100% be authentic before we even consider the conversation. And honestly? That's how ALL partnerships should look, especially in the world we live in today. We aren't an influencer agency. But we do manage influencers & their ENTIRE long term partnership strategy - we want to understand where you want to be in 5 years with your brand so we can build an epic plan to get you there. And today might be your lucky day - we're opening a few more spots to NEW clients so book a call if you wanna chat, babyyyy!
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If I had a dollar for every time someone challenged the cost to work with me... & I trust me, I am more than aware that there are people out there charging a fraction of the cost that I do but here's the thing. You aren't paying for the hours it takes me to complete the task, you're paying me for the 10+ years of learning, connections, and experiences that afford me the ability to accomplish that task in 15 minutes rather than 5 hours. And honestly, I am okay with my cost being challenged, because right off the bat that tells me those clients aren't for me - cuz who the heck wants to work with someone who doesn't see the value you bring?! Not me. But here's the thing 👇👇 When Covid hit, it was a SCRAMBLE to move events, negotiate out of contracts and keep our clients secure in their decision to work with us because we knew how to handle sticky situations when they got thrown at us, but you know what else blew my freeaaaking mind? The amount of people who had flooded my inbox begging me for help because the planner they hired was in too far over their head and had no idea what to do. And while I am not claiming I know how the heck to fully navigate through events + Covid, I do know the signs of a seasoned, trained & educated event planner vs. someone claiming to be. And honestly NO HATE, but events are no joke so when you're planning on hiring someone to help you with your events, start by ask them these questions 👇 ✅ what is their experience in contract negotiation? Have they ever had to get out of a crappy situation? ✅ as @itsviviankaye says - ask them for receipts. It's ok to ask your planner what their experience is & if it's only planning backyard parties for their fam jam, proceed with caution ✅ if they say yes to every idea you have without a second though, this could be a red flag. They should be approaching the situation as the expert, not taking everything you say and running with it At the end of the day, you've gotta respect the experience they bring to the table that makes their fee higher, I promise you - when you're stuck in a sticky situation it will come in handy & you'll wish you had hired the professional in the first place 🙃
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In the middle of Covid forced lock down with planes grounded and boarders closed, we still onboarded multiple clients for future retreats and travel related events... How you ask? Outside of the quarantine giving many people the chance to reflect on their business and how they want to show up for their audience, it's given us perspective on the time and effort that goes into planning retreats. Hear me out for a second. When we book a retreat for a client, we don't execute the retreat that same month - it takes months and if we're lucky, years to properly plan what a solid retreat plan looks like for your business. Now don't let that scare you, it's actually a good thing! If you're afforded the time to carefully think about what you're strategy will be for adding a retreat, you've gotta run with it! Cuz here's the thing... Retreats tend to be higher ticket offers so you need to be VERY strategic about how you're launching them to your audience, you need to follow the steps to ensure that they are accessible for everyone and figure out exactly what your payment plan schedule looks like (among about 500 other tasks 🙃) Plus, not gonna lie - the deals on hotels right now is mind blowing SO if you were ever considering a future retreat, now is the time to start planning to make that dream a reality. PLUS PLUS! I am not sure if you've heard, but as of September 1st we won't be taking on any new clients until November/December of this year so now really is the time to book that call & start dream event mapping with us 💛
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Let's chat your pivot plan, cool?⠀ ⠀ If you're anything like me, I can almost guarantee you're sick of hearing the freaking word pivot...⠀ ⠀ Welp, get used to it cuz unfortunately it's here to stay. ⠀ ⠀ Every single business I know has had to pivot in one way or another and while I can talk about that all day long, we're here to talk about your event pivot because let's be real - no one knows what the heck is going on in that world right now.⠀ ⠀ or do they?⠀ ⠀ Honestly? I think we're all just in this together trying to figure out how to navigate this apparent second wave that's coming, rebook cancelled events, book new events far enough out that they won't be canceled and take our in person celebrations, online.⠀ ⠀ It's a lot to wrap your head around - even for me! A 10+ year event industry pro (also holy crap how has it been 10 years!)⠀ ⠀ I don't have a crystal ball to predict the covid-19 future & the events industry, but here is what I can tell you...⠀ ⠀ An industry report came out the other day that shared that 73% of events that were postponed are being rebooked for Q1 of 2021 which tells me one thing...⠀ ⠀ The industry is making a comeback & it's happening a lot faster than we could have thought (insert happy dance for my beloved industry)⠀ ⠀ But here's what it also tells me...⠀ ⠀ NOW is the time to book a future event because the deals are not only HOT AS HECK, but they won't last long.⠀ ⠀ Thinking of hosting a retreat anytime soon? Wanna turn your celebration virtual? Ready to start thinking about what your next event looks like?⠀ ⠀ Let's chat it out because there's no time like the present 🎁⠀ ⠀ PLUS, as of September 1st, we aren't taking on any new 1:1 clients until November, maybeeee even December so now's your last chance to snag a spot among our client roster 💛
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Raise your hand if you want to implement a brand partnership strategy into your business but you have NO freaking clue where to start?⠀ ⠀ 🙋♀️🙋♀️⠀ ⠀ Trust me, I get it.⠀ ⠀ It CAN be overwhelming and kinda scary, but I promise you it doesn't NEED to me.⠀ ⠀ It should be fun, and exciting and bring a new creative aspect into your business. Plus - who doesn't love an additional revenue stream?⠀ ⠀ But heres the thing...⠀ ⠀ If done wrong, it can actually do the opposite for your business so listen up 👇⠀ ⠀ When even considering adding a partnership plan to your business, always, and I mean ALWAYS lead with authenticity and only partner with brands that fit and align with your business.⠀ ⠀ You've spent your time and energy into building a brand for yourself, don't let a few misplaced partnerships ruin the trust you've built with your community!⠀ ⠀ I know you're probably sitting there thinking ok ok I know what NOT to do, but what the heck DO I do to start this process.⠀ ⠀ For starters, you get SUPER clear on what your overall end goal is with adding these partnerships to your business - is it growth, financial, exposure, etc.⠀ ⠀ Then, you head to the link in my bio & download the step by step guide I've created for you to start landing your brand deals ASAP 😏
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This crazy thing happened last week that freaking. blew. my. MIND!⠀ ⠀ We were in the midst of pitching a partnership for a client of mine - one that we KNEW was a stretch but we thought hey why the heck not!? What's the worst that could happen...⠀ ⠀ Well.⠀ ⠀ Turns out the best possibility happened & we got the dream answer that we were looking for and honestly? Aside from causing a little mini dance party & momentarily holy shit moment, it proved to me that these systems I preach about actually FREAKING work!⠀ ⠀ It showed me that no brand partnership or sponsorship is out of reach if you're approaching the RIGHT companies with the right opportunities and that my friends, is what this whole partnership game is all about. ⠀ ⠀ But here's the thing - it didn't happen over night. The conversation actually started about 6 months ago so if you take anything from the things I talk about, it's PATIENCE, strategy & a little bit of grit is necessary to make magic happen.⠀ ⠀ Wanna know how I did it?⠀ ⠀ Well then today is your lucky day! Head to the link in my bio to grab my step by step guide on landing your dream brand partnership deal - it won't disappoint, I promise!
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Not gonna lie to you, I think I miss airports more than I miss human interaction😆 Fun fact about me: I am the early bird at the airport 3 hours before my flight - the thought of rushing to the gate and almost missing my flight makes me break out in hives 🙈 You'd think for the amount I travel that I'd be the person that shows up 20 minutes before my flight. Nope, not the case. This little reality check of mine got me thinking... If I know I am at my best and have the greatest airport experience when I give myself plenty of time, prepare and enjoy the journey rather than rushing through it and failing to really experience the moment, why am I not adopting that reality into other parts of my business and my life? I get into the habit of putting all MY tasks at the bottom of my to do list and often bump them because with the limited time we have in the day + the massive mountain of TO DO's I have, Id rather let myself down then my clients, friends and family. & honestly? Quarantine ended that for me. I realized the spiral I was on was not going to get me where I wanted to go. Instead, I was on the fast track to some serious burn out. So while I am missing hugging my friends, my heart hurts not being at an event & running through the airport is ACTUALLY something I kinda want to do, quarantine gave me, ME back. Here's a few of the incredible things quarantine has allowed me to do: ⚡ FINALLY register my business as a travel agency - watch out world, I am coming for ya ⚡ Clean up & fully systematize my business ⚡ Launch my FIRST EVER course in September ⚡ Launch our first ever virtual conference with @torontobusinessbabes ⚡ ABOUT to launch another incredible project we've been working on for TBB ⚡ slow down & take a hot second What about you? What has quarantine done for you?!
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30. Flirty. & Thriving⠀ ⠀ Except not really, cuz if you know me well enough you know when I try and flirt I usually end up making a complete fool outta myself so why bother, right? ⠀ ⠀ In all seriousness, thank you all for the outpouring of love as I say goodbye to my 20’s & eagerly enter my 30’s 💛
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Wanna know my little mini growth hack?⠀ ⠀ HINT: it has nothing to do with bots, buying followers or needing to hit that sought after 10k swipe up.⠀ ⠀ ANSWER: partnerships⠀ ⠀ And here's the kicker, I've been blessed to speak on stages, podcasts and virtual events while I don't have a massive following that one would think comes with those kind of opportunities.⠀ ⠀ Cuz here's the thing.⠀ ⠀ It TRULY doesn't matter how small your following is - if you have a strong message and value to give, the opportunities ARE there.⠀ ⠀ You just have to be strategic & determine what type of partnerships you want to take on and exactly how you want them to help you in business PLUS you need to be clear on what type of value you can provide to your partners.⠀ ⠀ Cool?⠀ ⠀ And because I'd love nothing more than to see you all rock the brand partnership game, here are a few of my fav hacks 👇👇⠀ ⠀ ✅ get clear on your message & shout it from the roof tops - create social proof so when they creep you on IG they get a glimpse of your message⠀ ✅ only add partners that are highly ALIGNED to your dream list⠀ ✅ map out a 12 month strategy but break it down into themed quarters⠀ ✅ think outside of the box! just like us, partnerships come in all shapes & sizes and they're all beautiful and powerful ⠀ ⠀ 🤍⠀ ⠀ Questions? Ask away!! 👇👇
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First off - how the heck is next week already AUGUST?! Second - there's no time like now to get some serious shit done. Hear me out for a second... Quarantine has taught me SO many things about my business and the clients that I work with, as I am sure it has for many of you but one thing has stuck out in my mind since that first day of lock down 👇👇👇 The closer you focus on your business and the more space you take, the clearer your dreams become. & it's been SO cool seeing and helping so many of my clients bring their event + retreat dreams come true, despite still being in quarantine. Cuz here's the thing - you don't book an event, plan it and run it in under 6 months. I mean you cannnnn if you want to stress yourself the heck out, but I recommend 6-12 months minimum if possible. This way you can ACTUALLY plan the event of your dreams and not rush to put something together for the sake of hosting an event. So yes, there are still travel restrictions and partial lockdown and the chances of us seeing a second wave of Covid-19 are high but that doesn't mean you need to put a hold on your retreat hosting dreams. By starting now we can build out the most epic partnership strategy, give us time to nurture and build those relationships strong, map out payment plans to make your retreat affordable and available to everyone, and get creative as heck when it comes to every small detail of your dreams. So who's with me? Wanna plan a magical retreat in 2021, 2022 & beyond? Book a call & let's chat to see if you'd be a good fit to come on as one of my clients! Genuinely cannot wait to make some magic with you.
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Well, it's official... I am in my last week of my 20's and while most of my friends are freaking out about the big 3-0, I could not be more excited to say goodbye to my 20's. While the last 10 years have grown me into the woman I am proud to be, holy HECK was it a roller coaster ride to get me here. I spent the majority of my 20's figuring out who the heck I was, and while more often than not it was painful and messy and confusing as heck, there's one thing I know for sure. It's okay to reinvent yourself over and over again until you find a you that feels right. I sure as heck did. Those that knew me at 25, don't have the slightest idea of the person I am today and those that knew me even 12 months ago would be shocked to see the person standing in front of them today because if the last 10 years have taught me anything, it's that change it inevitable, but growth is optional. Growth. One of the hardest, yet most satisfying challenges we all go through in life. It often hurts. And is confusing and feels lonely and challenging. But here's the thing. If you push through that uncomfortable phase, you'll find a whole new you that you'll be even more obsessed with. & one more thing before I go - Never be scared, ashamed or embarrassed to show up as the true you, the people that love and support you will be beside you cheering you on & those that aren't, aren't your people. ☝️☝️☝️ I wish my 25 year old self knew this, ohhhh do I wish she did. Sooooo what are a few 20 something things I need to get out of my way in the next 7 days?! Time to cross from bucket list items off my list!
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As an early 20-something I was lost AS HECK in this business world, and I know you can all relate with me on this one so let's chat about it for a hot second. Growing up, my dad always said to all 4 of us kids that he didn't care what we did in life, as long as we did it for ourselves. He gave us the creative freedom to follow our passions, dreams and explore our creative differences, but he ALWAYS stressed the importance of being in business for yourself. And naturally as the youngest does, I rebelled. I knew ONE day I'd end up in business for myself, but a part of me needed to experience the corporate world - if not for anything other than the clarity in knowing what I wanted. So I did just that. At 22 years old (and about 12 months fresh off of Papa Smith's stroke) I joined the corporate finance world and climbed my way up the ladder - I went from a coordinator level position to director level at one of Canada's big 5 banks within 4 years, and honestly - it almost killed me. You see - Papa Smith was the business brains of our family so the thought of navigating that world without him was terrifying and at times felt impossible. But as we do, I pushed forward. I leaned on my incredible personal mentors like @johnassaraf , my big bro & my gut intuition. And while I've kept most of my story to myself for various reasons, here's one thing I can tell you I know for SURE. It's the relationships we make along the way that make this whole journey not only worth it, but if I am being honest, they make it possible. I've linked arms with some of the greatest minds I know and been burned by some of those closest to me and time and time again this rings true - the point of being in business is to make an impact, and you can truly only make an impact by refusing to go at it alone. So my question to you is, who is it that you’re linking arms with? Who are you partnering with, and who is on your dream list of collaborations? They make more of an impact than you think 💛
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Wanna know what my broken MacBook taught me about my business? Before we get into it, I full recognize that this is a first world problem and there are many, many more important things going on in the world. But hear me out for a second. As early as last week I was still somehow so heavily invested in the "hustle" so the idea of my laptop breaking completely sent me for a momentarily spiral. Lauren from 6 months ago would have completely lost it. But to my own surprise I was calm, cool, collected and laughed it off because I had set up my business and systems in a way that could work without me. And there it was. Everything I had been working towards kicked into action and for the first time ever, my business was working without me. It was magic. But here's the thing. I still had a 3 page long to do list of projects, dreams & tasks that were building up, and the truth is I missed it. And that's when it hit me. I truly am so obsessed with this business and building this dream life that while I CAN step away from it if needed, working long hours and being in "hustle" mode right now is exactly where I need (& WANT) to be. The social world we live in is telling us to not glorify hustle, and if we don't have a work/life balance we're doing it wrong. But what about those of us that have made the conscious decision that we love the hustle, we love being busy & we thrive off of the moments when our to do lists are long as heck. Are we doing it wrong? P.S - I am the first person to say YES to a spa day and taking a vacay (helllooooo I travel for a living) but I am sick of being shamed for loving a full schedule. I can't be the only one, can I?!
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How the heck do you do it all?!⠀ ⠀ Between running 3 crazy businesses, Traveling the world, spending time with family, friends & my rescue pup - the answer is, I don’t do it alone. ⠀ ⠀ And I’ll never claim to. ⠀ ⠀ We live in a world that’s glamorized this whole “self made” movement & this might be controversial, but I am here to call bullshit. ⠀ ⠀ When did we get to the point of discounting those in life that we heavily lean on just to look cool to our Instagram friends. ⠀ ⠀ The second I hear someone claim to be self made is the exact second they lose my interest, I unfollow instantly & I’ll never work with them⠀ ⠀ Cuz here’s the thing...⠀ ⠀ Why pretend to do it yourself when you know damn well it took an army to get you to where you are today. ⠀ ⠀ I pinch myself daily that I’ve got the support crew that I have because there was once a day that I didn’t. ⠀ ⠀ And I’ll tell you what - I wasn’t half as happy, successful or content as I am today. ⠀ ⠀ My crew looks a lot like the first people that took a chance on me, the first friend who stood up for my heart, the first company that trusted me with a microphone and the first client that said yes to working with me. ⠀ ⠀ & I don’t take that lightly. ⠀ ⠀ To to answer your question on how I “do it all”, here are my must haves: ⠀ ⠀ ✨ a community that keeps you going, even when it feels hard and you have shit days, I’ve tagged a few of mine in this post 💛⠀ ⠀ ✨ mindset. I have my days where the world feels like it’s going to swallow me up, but most of the time I am laughing my way through life. I am a Leo enneagram 7, I can’t help it ⠀ ⠀ ✨ a team. I have the most incredible right hand girl in the world! I could not, and would not want to do this without her @moderncollective_nicole 💛⠀ ⠀ ✨ family. The only people in the world that understand me to my core & choose to love and support me because of all my quirks, not despite them. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
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This scares me more than I care to admit. ⠀ ⠀ Socks & sandals I can deal with, but clapping when the plane lands = absolute deal breaker 🙅♀️
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BRAND PARTNERSHIPS vs ORGANIC GROWTH How many times have you posted an IG photo using what you thought were the perfect hashtags only to see your following increase by negative 1? 🙋♀️ me too dude, me too. Obviously we know that a large following and #'s don't always add up to massive business sales but let's be real - we're all constantly on the grind of building up our community with our IDEAL client and internet friends that we vibe with. But thanks to our little friend the algorithm, that's getting harder and harder each day. What if I told you there was another (and not slimy) way to get in front of a brand new, highly engaged and qualified audience without needing to hire a bot service that just does it all wrong anyways? Enter brand partnerships 💥 I've been pitching and negotiating partnerships for almost 10 years so trust me when I say this - if you aren't already using this strategy in your business, you're leaving HUGE opportunity on the table. But here's the thing. It can be done SO wrong if you're not strategic about it. And because sharing is caring, here are my 3 fav hacks when it comes to partnerships: ⚡ Less really is more ⚡ Strategic partnerships take time to build, be patient ⚡ Think long term, not rinse & repeat Make sense? Cool! Happy pitching, my friends!
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When I was 25 I packed my life into my car & moved across the country... I was both chasing something & running from something at the same time When I was 21 my dad suffered a massive stroke that took away his ability to speak, left him disabled and had him living in a rehab facility for 6 months before coming home in a completely different mind & body than when he entered the hospital 6 months earlier I spent my early 20's being a caregiver, navigating a new normal & figuring out what the heck it meant to no longer have the freedom many in their 20's typically have while having a parent that, in reality, needed to be parented While I loved being with my family & being that support for my dad in his stroke recovery, a huge part of my soul wanted to run away and for life to just "be easy" again Once dad was home & stable, it was time to be a 20-something I moved out West to find what my soul was searching for & what I found, was so much more I found some of my best friends who I 💛 with all my heart, I built the strongest relationship with my uncle bestie & I got to live the West coast life I had been dreaming about my entire life I went out West looking for the mountains & beaches like they would somehow solve all of the painful shit that had been hurled at me and that somehow, I would find my why While it wasn’t until years later after 10x more painful, confusing & brutal shit was thrown at me that I would find my why & understand that the things I’ve been through are what have got me to where I am I’ll be 30 in a few weeks and naturally, have been doing a lot of reflecting. I used to say I hated my 20’s, that they sucked & I wouldn’t wish the shit I’d walked through on my worst enemy. But the reality is that my 20’s were actually kinda badass. I have an epic story to tell & I’ll promise you one thing: I sat back quiet in my 20’s & let life happen for me, my 30’s is about to be all about telling that damn story in hopes that maybe, one day, it will inspire the heck outta someone I'll ALWAYS love BC & the memories it gave me, Toronto & my human's will always be my home 🖤
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Wanna know the #1 thing this Sea Lion taught me?⠀ ⠀ 👉 the incredible power of memorable & unique experiences.⠀ ⠀ Here's the thing - 10 minutes before this photo was taken many of us on this catamaran were overcome with sea a sickness so strong we had heads hanging over the boat & green faces all around, it had ruined our trip barely after we left the dock 🤮⠀ ⠀ I was devastated.⠀ ⠀ Until we got to this quiet little bay and our crew pulled me aside and said "I hope it's okay, but we have a little surprise for you".⠀ ⠀ I didn't know what to expect...⠀ ⠀ First off - you never say that to an event planner, EVER!⠀ ⠀ Surprises are not our thing. ⠀ ⠀ Cool? ⠀ ⠀ Then out of the corner of my eye I see this stunning creature pull up on a boat beside us and make her way onto our deck.⠀ ⠀ Was she here to greet us? DO WE GET TO HANG OUT WITH HER?!⠀ ⠀ Before I could have my questions answered the boat erupted in excitement and just like that, everyone's day was completely MADE.⠀ ⠀ The brutal experience we just had was completely erased by the once in a life time opportunity that quickly followed. ⠀ ⠀ They had surprised the master of surprises & I was impressed. ⠀ ⠀ I left that day with a new promise to myself & my clients. ⠀ ⠀ There will be shitty moments and brutal memories, but we MUST keep our eyes and hearts open to the incredible opportunities that follow.⠀ ⠀ This is something I work on with my clients, and honestly? It's my favourite part. ⠀ ⠀ If you're hosting an event, retreat, conference or WHATEVER for you community and you're not thinking 10 steps ahead of them and mapping out what you can do to completely WOW them, we need to talk.⠀ ⠀ Like ASAP. ⠀ ⠀ Book a call & let me help you make some magic happen. ⠀
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This is the longest I've gone since I was 22 without being on an airplane 🤯 & honestly... At first, I kinda loved it. I welcomed the slow down and airplane food was kinda making me sick. But now, I am BEGGING to be on a plane. Something about airports inspires the heck out of me. I get my best work done waiting at the gate or while on airplane mode way up in the sky ✈️ My list of dream locations post Covid-19 is growing FAST, but my top 3 locations are ⛰️ Vancouver 🌊 California 🌴 Hawaii What about you? Where are you escaping to once the borders open!?
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The crazy thing about brand partnerships & sponsors is that while most people have them on their vision board, majority of people don't think they'll ever land their dream deal. I think it's because the idea of a big brand deal only seems attainable to someone with 100K+ following and celebrity status. Well today is your lucky day because I am here to tell you that I promise you, that just isn't the truth! The key to a success partnership is having an strategic approach, following up and being clear on the value you can provide. I could go on and on about the different ways to land your dream partner, or you could head to the link in my bio to grab the super simple guide I've put together 🙃
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Fun fact: I have a love/hate relationship with Sunday's. Sunday's used to be spent filled with anxiety & holding onto every last second of freedom before going back to the dreaded 9-5. I used to pack every second of my day so I wasn't missing a minute of "play-time" and often found myself scrambled waking up Monday morning because I didn't spend the time to properly chill TF out on a Sunday. But time's have changed. Now my Sunday's are spent at a farmers market (socially distanced of course), with a face mask on & prepping for the week ahead. What changed? Is this what 30 looks like? Or is this what being an entrepreneur looks like? I couldn't tell ya, but what I do know is that I don't hate it one bit! How do you spend your Sunday's? Squeezing in that last bit of adventure or takin it easy peasy?!
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Take me where the wild things are ✨ I ALWAYS used to tell my friends that the perfect first date for me would be going to a farm and playing with baby farm animals... Don't ask me to explain why, it's just been a thing of mine for as long as I could remember 🤷♀️ So when the opportunity came up to go visit @jamesfamilyfarm and make my weird childhood dreams come true I had to jump at the opportunity & make my own damn dreams come true! I shared yesterday another dream of mine (ahhhh TRAVEL AGENCY STATUS!) that has come true over the few weeks and am starting to see a pattern in this forced slow down, that honestly - I don't hate. On top of playing with cows & getting certified, I've also taken this time to restructure my business and get SUPER clear on how I want to serve you. AND I CANNOT. WAIT. TO. SHARE, but enough about me - I wanna hear about you!! How has Covid affected you & your biz?!
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2020 started off like a dream.⠀ ⠀ I was in Bali with one of my OG clients running her dream retreat, exploring the beautiful country and living life as my highest self in a villa with three pools, a private chef and a group of bad ass women that one could only dream of.⠀ ⠀ It felt like 2020 was going to be the year of all years.⠀ ⠀ LOL⠀ ⠀ Until it wasn't and we were locked in our homes, planes were grounded & industries came to a full stop.⠀ ⠀ I started dreaming of the care-free days when we were beach hopping in Bali, sipping fresh coconut water like it was our job and masterminding our epic business plans.⠀ ⠀ And then it hit me.⠀ ⠀ I could sit back and let Covid ruin my business, binge watch Tiger King & learn how to bake sourdough bread or I could use this downtime to build something I'd be proud of when restrictions started lifting.⠀ ⠀ So I did just that.⠀ ⠀ Which leads me to this...⠀ ⠀ I am SO excited to finally share that a dream of mine I've had on my list for years has officially come true.⠀ ⠀ ✈️ MY BUSINESS IS A CERTIFIED TRAVEL AGENCY! ✈️⠀ ⠀ This next step for my business means SO many exciting things, but the main thing I am most excited for is to be 100% full service for my clients in hosting the events + retreats of their dreams.⠀ ⠀ And the coolest part?⠀ ⠀ It comes at a time when the restrictions are lifting and I am having more conversations than ever about travel + dream retreats so if you're wanting to make a life long retreat dream come true - book a call and let's make some magic happen!! ⠀ ⠀📸: @kristine.lo
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I remember my first like it was yesterday...⠀ ⠀ The sweet, sweet moment I convinced a big brand to see the value in what I was able to provide, partner with me and cut me that big sexy cheque.⠀ ⠀ It was a moment I had been working for, for YEARS!⠀ ⠀ And in all honesty, the thing that surprised me the most was that it really wasn't THAT hard, it just took a carefully though-out strategy and a whole lot of patience. ⠀ ⠀ When looking to partner with brands to increase your exposure, align yourself with companies that add value to your audience and add that additional revenue stream to your business, there are 3 main things you need to focus on:⠀ ⠀ ⚡ ALIGNMENT: if you aren't approaching brands that are HIGHLY aligned with you, your brand and what you provide, you're wasting your time.⠀ ⠀ ⚡ STRATEGY: be strategic about who you're approaching, and approach them with a clear idea of how you want to work with them. Don't send a canned response to every partner with a general idea, be specific to how a partnership with their brand will be mutually beneficial.⠀ ⠀ ⚡ THINK LONG TERM: when mapping out what your overall brand partnership strategy looks like, don't focus on one off posts, determine a long term strategy for that brand partnership and how you can ⠀ ⠀ I promise you, partnerships & sponsorships really aren't that scary! Take your time coming up with a carefully thought out strategy and you'll be getting those YESSES in your inbox faster than you think! ⠀ ⠀ Still want more tips? Head to the link in my bio & grab my free mini guide 🖤⠀ ⠀
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I had a moment yesterday I think all entrepreneurs have had at least once in their journey...⠀ ⠀ The moment of "Holy shit what the heck am I doing?! Am I even cut out for this? What if I fail? What if no one wants to work with me? What if I've just been wasting my time?!"⠀ ⠀ and I am not gonna lie, it stuck around longer than it usually would and took leaning on some of my OG business besties to pull me out of it.⠀ ⠀ Cuz here's the thing.⠀ ⠀ Business is hard. ⠀ ⠀ Entrepreneurship is hard and freaking LONELY if you don't set up the right support system. ⠀ ⠀ Throw in Covid-19 halting the world, grounding planes and making events a massive no no, I felt shit kicked and for the first time in this journey, I felt like I couldn't get up.⠀ ⠀ PLUS add in Mercury Retrograde and it wasn't a pretty sight.⠀ ⠀ But then I reminded myself of my why & suddenly the stress, anxiety & limiting beliefs went away and the fire was back in my belly to serve my community.⠀ ⠀ The passion never left, it just got stuck.⠀ ⠀ How many times have you felt like the ground was ripped out from under you? likely more than you can count!⠀ ⠀ But the success comes in how you stand up.⠀ ⠀ So here's my ask to you! How do you pull yourself out of a slump when you're feeling kicked in the knees?! ⠀ ⠀ Asking for future Lauren 🙃⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
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Happy Father’s Day to my best friend & biggest cheerleader. Thank you for loving me the way you do and for giving me the life that you have 💛 Love you to the moon & back and forever and a day!
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You always want what you can’t have... Seriously begging for an airport right about now 🙃 this is one of the longest stretches in my travel career that I haven’t been on a plane! At first I kinda loved it, I was enjoying slowing down but now I am ready to get on a plane and adventure again. BUT! Covid did cause me to re-evaluate and focus. Which can allowed me to restructure my business to slow down to the lifestyle I want and have built out my dream vision for the future ✨ So what exactly does that mean? Less clients, more impact! I am so excited to be dialing back my 1:1 clients to be able to create more impact and better serve my current clients and the few new ones I’ll be taking on! Wanna grab a spot on my client list? Book a call and let’s see if we’d be a good fit 💛
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I see you... I am talking to you. You KNOW you have a story to tell and have been trying to figure out ways to get your message in front of a bigger audience but you're coming up short. Enter: Podcast Guesting... Podcasts are the place to be. If getting on podcasts isn't a part of your marketing strategy, it's about to be! There has never been a more important time to take back your marketing power by carefully leveraging other people’s platforms to get your message in front of their well qualified audience & we’re gonna teach you exactly how to do that.👇 HERE IS WHAT IS INCLUDED: 5 carefully curated modules that will walk you through our exact strategy for landing a guest spot on all your dream podcasts ✔️ exactly how to find the podcasts that have your dream audience ✔️ how to GENUINELY connect with them & have the answer be a solid HECK YES ✔️ scripts, check lists & step by step action items to keep you organized and on top of your new marketing strategy AND additional bonuses valued at over $240 💌 LAND SPONSORS AND PARTNERS LIKE A PRO MINI COURSE [$97] 💌 PITCH THE MEDIA & MAGS MASTERCLASS [$97] 💌 STEAL OUR MEDIA KIT TEMPLATE [$47] Wanna take the course? www.moderncollective.ca/pitch And because we love you, we’re offering a LIMITED TIME offer of 50% off the entire bundle 🤯🤯 Use code FIFTY UNTIL TONIGHT at midnight for 50% off the course.
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever considered starting a podcast, have been asked to be on one or have spent your days listening to someone else’s podcast? My point here is, PODCASTS are the place to be. There is a reason that over 75% of the population is familiar with the term podcasting and that, on average, people listen to 7 shows PER WEEK. People. Are. Obsessed. And here’s the thing - you should be too! Podcast guesting is the perfect way to benefit from the perks of having your own podcast without needing to ACTUALLY have your own show. You still with me? If I don’t have you convinced yet, listen up. 💡 69% of people agreed that podcast ads made them aware of a new product or service. SIXTY NINE PERCENT! Are you currently using that as leverage to build your brand? 💡Business podcasts are in the TOP 5 most listened to genres of podcast - give that a quick second to sink in 💡49% of podcast listeners are between the ages of 25-44 - check your ideal client, if they’re in this age range you cannot afford to NOT be on podcasts In collaboration with my go to business coach & productivity strategist, ALYSSA COLEMAN, we created PITCH PERFECT. The productive way to pitch yourself to BIG NAME podcasts and become KNOWN in your industry Head to the link in my bio to check it out!
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When I was 3 years old my parent's hired a child physcologist to figure out how to handle me... True story! Being told no was not something I was okay with. I had a fiery little personality that could not be tamed. I knew what I wanted, when I wanted it and there was no stopping me from getting it. And I had ZERO shame in that. My parents were raising a strong headed little sh*t and had hit their breaking point on how to deal with me. But the coolest part of this whole experience was my dad had one request "How can we get through to her without breaking her spirit" And truthfully, that's the greatest gift they ever could have given me. Again, they didn't want to break my spirit In a world so focused on stuffing us into perfectly curated boxes and continuously telling us to sit down, shut up & look pretty - they refused to take away my unique gift. And honestly, I couldn't be more grateful for them. In a situation where they could have easily suppressed the spunky 3 year old that I was to fit within their own comfort level, they chose to equip themselves with the skills and education needed to raise a fire cracker and refused to take away my individuality. And then it got me thinking... If they spent so much time giving me that gift, why have I allowed the world to dim it? It hit me last week on @iamjamgamble live when she said your voice is your super power & what's the BEST thing that can happen when you use it? So here I am, just a girl speaking it out into existence - I am ready to share my real & honest story and I promise to unapologetically & authentically use my voice to change the world. Who's with me? 📸: @aliciathurstonphotography
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Soooo, we did a thing… WE BUILT A FREAKING COURSE TOGETHER! And we're kinda freaking out excited 🎉 This is a course that combines Alyssa’s productive marketing techniques and my obsession with building partnerships and collaborations. Introducing you to our little brainchild ⬇️ PITCH PERFECT The productive way to pitch yourself to BIG NAME podcasts and become KNOWN in your industry HERE IS WHAT IS INCLUDED: 5 carefully curated modules that will walk you through our exact strategy for landing a guest spot on all your dream podcasts ✅ exactly how to find the podcasts that have your dream audience ✅ how to GENUINELY connect with them & have the answer be a solid HECK YES ✅ scripts, check lists & step by step action items to keep you organized and on top of your new marketing strategy PLUS THREE Bonus Modules 🖥️ Land sponsors & Partners Like a Pro Mini Course 🖥️ Pitch the Media & Mags Masterclass 🖥️ Steal our Media Kit Template We knew when we first met we NEEDED to combine our skills and honestly, could not have had more fun creating this course for all of you 🖤 Head to the link in my bio to check it outttttt!
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Be an event planner they said, it will be fun they said... 😳🤯🙃🤣 All kidding aside, I am completely obsessed with my career and wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. Working with my clients to build out their vision and help them bring that dream to life gives me so much joy I can’t even contain myself sometimes. So when Covid hit, like all industries, the events & travel industry took a beating and honestly, I was rocked. Not because my business took a hit, but because I genuinely didn’t know when I’d get to help my clients bring their event dreams to life. I didn’t know what to tell my clients when they asked me when we should reschedule for, seeing the devastating looks in their faces made me want to cry (and often times I did!) and seeing the retreats be crossed off of vision boards completely crushed my soul. Because if you work with me you know I treat your event like my own. I fall in love with your vision and invest my heart in making that vision come to life. Which leads me to the exciting part... Quarantine being lifted means new client events to plan, and the clients that have come on board have truly blown my mind... We have a dream retreat in Costa Rica A vision board special retreat in Palm Springs A full build out of a new incentive program An entire event line up pivot & re-launch A two year local + international retreat plan Just to name a few... 🙃 PLUS a fun little announcement of my own coming out soon Who’s ready to add your vision board event to our list of epic roll outs?! Book a call & lets see if you’d be a good fit to be one of our select 1:1 clients 🎉
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"What is the best thing that can happen when you use your voice?" - @iamjamgamble Jam asked us this question today on her IG live and it brought me to immediate tears because I think for the first time, I felt that my voice, our voices, are being used to drive change. Our collective voices are proving that when we come TOGETHER we can break down the systems that caused hurt and injustice for so long and we can demand the long overdue change. In reflecting on how I've been showing up I've realized that while my intentions have always been there, my actions have proved otherwise. I know we have A LOT of work to do. So let's do it. This journey will be messy, and I will screw up. But I won't stop. I will welcome correction and hard conversations about how I can better show up and be a true ally. As a starting point to my commitment, I will be using my voice and platform in the following ways in my specific industry. I recognize how badly the event industry needs to change and I plan on being a strong voice to drive that change. ➡️ I am working on a mentorship program that will support BIPOC who want to get into the world of events ➡️ If asked to speak at an event or sit on a panel, I will ask that this opportunity has also been offered to a BIPOC and refuse my involvement if this is not the case ➡️ I will be using my platform to feature and celebrate voices, talents and accomplishments of the BIPOC in the incredible event industry ➡️ I will ensure that my courses, programs and 1:1 coaching is accessible and that cost is never a deterrent to working with me ➡️ I will ensure that the events that I host and the clients I work with include people that don't just look like me Jam reminded me today that my words are magic and my voice is powerful. I won't stay silent. This won't be the end of the fight, it's only the beginning. Let's be the change.
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Repost from @jaclyngenovese #blackouttuesday
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We are muted. We are listening. We are learning. We are taking part in the #AmplifyMelanatedVoices movement created by @jessicawilson.msrd & @blackandembodied and will not be posting our own content to amplify Black voices in our community. Please share your favourite resources and accounts that we can all amplify right now 💛 #blacklivesmatter
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I understand that I will never understand & I’ll never claim to What I do understand is that I have a lot of work to do, WE ALL have a lot of work to do. I also understand that simply posting a few stories on IG is not considered being an ally, and it sure as heck isn’t me doing my part. So, while I am committed to continuing to educate myself and stand with the BIPOC community I first need to start off with an apology. I am sorry it took us so long I am sorry your hurting I am sorry that I should have done better I am sorry I will fumble & I will likely say the wrong thing but I will never stop trying to give you a better world. Never. I will continue to have the conversations that make me uncomfortable I will push my industry to show up better, to give BIPOC a stage to share their message I will take courses that give me the resources & educate myself on how I can best show up and support you I will insist that the entrepreneurs who’s circles I run in do better, that they are more inclusive and that they understand that if they want me in their circle, they need to be better I will actively raise awareness to anti-racism, use my platform to educate and support my community I understand that I will never understand #blacklivesmatter
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To my fellow white people… It’s no longer enough to say “I don’t see colour, therefore I am not racist” It’s no longer okay to plead ignorance because it’s too hard to watch It’s no longer tolerable to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist. This is a human fight, a human race problem and a system that’s broken. Get out of your comfort & stop sitting in fear If you aren’t actively being a part of the solution & change, you’re part of the problem. Educate yourself on how you can use your voice to drive change. No voice should be silent right now. Let’s show up & be the allies our Black community needs right now.
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I left everything I knew for exactly what I needed... I heard this quote on a podcast today and had to pull over and write it down. I've never resonated with something more. At 25 years old I had worked my ass off and completely committed my life to getting what most would call the "dream job" in my industry. I was running the events department for 3 national (& extremely successful) companies, spending budgets one would only dream of, was given full creative control of event destinations, party themes, the impact & legacy I was leaving behind, got to build my dream agendas & work with world famous speakers, built out & landed sponsorship beyond my wildest dreams and was traveling the world on someone else's dime. The work really was a dream The environment, not so much. I struggled for quite some time. I struggled hard. This couldn't be it. This couldn't be the big leagues they all talked about. I refused to believe that doing my dream work had to come at the expense of my mental health. How could it be that I could love something SO much but be so unhappy? So I made it my mission to get unstuck. I needed figure out how I could have both the career of my dreams, get the fulfillment I was looking for, create these incredibly unique and memorable events while also being surrounded by like minded people who had zero time drama and people who were also on the hunt for that freedom life. After countless fumbles, more mistakes than I care to admit, months and months of questioning myself, it finally happened. I woke up in a private villa in Bali helping my dream client bring her vision board event to life.... That dream I was dreaming finally came true. & I wanna help you bring your dream retreat to life. Book a call and let's see if we'd be a fit to work together ✨
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The top 3 things Bali taught me... The Bali magic got to me. It changed me. & here's the thing... Heading into Bali I was overworked, burnt out, allowing people to cross my boundaries and putting up with much less than I deserved. I was ready for this trip. I was SO excited to be bringing my clients dream retreat to life. Pool side private villa hang outs with food made by our private chef. Pinch me, I actually must be dreaming. And while I was expecting to have a life changing experience, I truly didn't expect what happened. 🌴 if you're ready to take your business to the next level, adding a retreat to your vision board is an absolute must 🌴 we really are only one decision away from a completely different life. I landed in Bali one person and came home someone else & honestly, I couldn't be more proud of that 🌴 it doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down, stand up with your head held high & show em who's boss. 📸: @kristine.lo
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The truth about hosting a retreat for your business: It's going to take you twice as long as you think but fulfill you more than you can imagine. Here's the thing. There's nothing, and I mean nothing that lights me up more than the journey from bringing client to dreaming of their ideal event to actually making magic happen. The whole process, the excitement that they bring to the table and the simple fact that we're checking this massive dream off their to do list is my why for doing what I do. There's no denying that with the current state of the world, these dreams of hosting epic pool side retreats are on hold. & honestly? They shouldn't be. If you have "host a retreat in ____" on your vision board, don't stop having that dream, just take the extra time right now to PROPERLY plan for it. Cuz I get it. We want our retreat to happen, and we want it to happen NOW. But let's look at the silver lining here, we've been handed an opportunity to react, reframe and get clear on what our new normal looks like. And because I know you, and I know that hosting a retreat in the future is going to be a part of your new reality that you're creating, take the time right now to map out exactly how you want that to look. & when the time comes, if we're lucky enough - we'll make that dream a reality, together 🖤 🌴 Take this time to get clear on what your vision is. Start vision mapping your dream retreat - location, attendees, experience etc 🌴 Map out what your partnerships look like. (hint: it takes MUCH longer than you anticipate to build a strong partnership with your dream brands, but it is possible). 🌴 Engage an event planner long before you need to. The sooner you can have the conversation with them about your dream, the sooner you can start to make it a reality (pro tip: most event planners will help you map out what your retreat will look like from a realistic perspective - they've been there, they've done that. Trust them)
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Can we have an honest conversation for a quick sec? I know that in the middle of the world opening back up, everyone rushing to create their new "normal" you're probably sitting there wondering what the heck that means for your events. I know the feeling cuz I am working with my clients right now to navigate what that roll out plan looks like. & while I can't promise that I know how this is going to unfold, here's what I am working on with my clients 👇👇 ✔️ Don't stop dreaming & planning. This one is huge! While events aren't happening right now, they WILL happen again. Use this time to get REALLY clear on what you want your events, retreats, etc to look like and start to map out your plan (HINT: it takes longer than you think to plan an epic event) ✔️ Use this time to STRATEGICALLY plan out your partnership & sponsorship roll out and build real, authentic and powerful relationships ✔️ start booking your 2021 ➡️ events. Believe it or not, venues are starting to book up into the next few years. 2020 events have been taken off the books and starting to fill up 2021 calendars. While now isn't time to HOST an event, it certainly is time to be planning a future one P.S - if you're an entrepreneur hosting a travel retreat, please please please make sure you research the regulations for doing so. Regulations are strict when it comes to anything travel related & I'd hate to see your hard work in planning your retreat get the big ol ❌ for not being compliant 🖤
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Dream. Plan. Do. Repeat. 👆 my kinda check list.
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Things I expected from becoming an entrepreneur 👇👇 💫 the insane happiness I'd feel from following my passion 💫 the ability to create my own schedule & have time freedom 💫 people to question my decision & challenge me Things I didn't expect from becoming an entrepreneur 👇👇 🔥 the lack of hair washing 🔥 the incredible community of fellow entrepreneurs lifting you up 🔥 actually working MORE than I did in my 9-5, but this time it's cuz I am absolutely obsessed with it This whole "business owner" title honestly took me a year to adapt. I always felt funny saying it, I felt out of place, and I really didn't feel like I belonged. Until recently. I am not sure if Covid is to blame or if maybe, for the first time since actually making the jump I've stepped into the title of entrepreneur and started to take my role as business owner seriously. but I am here for it & honestly, I am kinda obsessed with it. Things have changed in the world & in my business in ways that I never thought possible, and while I still try to navigate what this normal looks like, I couldn't be more blessed to have the most epic community of entrepreneurs going through the exact same thing. Do you have a community behind you right now and what do you appreciate most about them?!
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Despite the fact that I LOVE being a 90's baby, I stand by the fact that I think I was born in the wrong decade... This new kinda surface level, ghosting love is not the kinda love I am here for. If anyone has figured out the secret, help a sister out!
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Oh hey!⠀ ⠀ Hello 👋 ⠀ ⠀ Hi there 🤓⠀ ⠀ How the heck are ya?!⠀ ⠀ Let me guess...⠀ ⠀ You can’t wait for the minute you get to hug your loved ones, you’ve been DREAMING of the day you get to sit on a patio & enjoy the weather and you can’t help but wonder what the next 6 months are gonna hold?⠀ ⠀ Me too girl, ME TOO! ⠀ ⠀ But here’s the thing. ⠀ ⠀ When our governments first told us to stay home & practice physical distancing we had two choices...⠀ ⠀ 1️⃣. Grab your fav tub of ice cream, turn on Tiger King & pretend like there wasn’t a world wide pandemic ⠀ ⠀ Or⠀ ⠀ 2️⃣. Figure out how the heck to pivot your business, step up your self care routine & commit to coming out of quarantine better than we went in it ⠀ ⠀ We needed this time to reflect & the world needed it to heal. ⠀ ⠀ So in our rush to return back to “normal” I’ve spend an insane amount of time figuring out what parts of my old normal I was in a rush to get back to and mapped out the ways I’d be creating my new reality. ⠀ ⠀ And if I am being honest? ⠀ ⠀ This time has allowed me to focus & get clarity on the ways I wanted to support my community, and while I can’t announce ALL the fun projects I have coming up, here are a few ways I’d be absolutely honoured to work with you ⠀ ⠀ ⚡️Event & Retreat Planning! Let’s make some epic sh*t happen dude! ⠀ ⠀ ⚡️Partnership, Sponsorship & Collaboration Coaching! So ready to support you in bringing in those dream brand deals, baby!⠀ ⠀ ⚡️🌴🌊 👙 Retreat Announcement Coming Soon!🙊⠀ ⠀ ⚡️🎙⁉️ Stay Tuned 😉😏⠀ ⠀ I’ve been having a blast behind the scenes building out this new normal for y’all & cant wait to help bring these dreams to life!⠀ ⠀ Sooooooo, if you’ve ever dreamt of hosting your own insta worthy retreat or are ready to bring in this sponsorship & partnership dollars, let’s chat & make it happen!⠀
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