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It is truly an honor to be chosen among a group of inspiring new business owners. Some of you may know our story of being laid off in February and choosing to take a bet on myself. Read more here…https://www.dubsado.com/grant-finalist-fiona-nieman…
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, I’ve invited you on a personal journey to define the values and qualities that define me as a human being and an events professional. From 10+ years in the hotel industry and 12+ years planning…
Read MoreThe MPI Tennessee Nominating Committee has selected the following individuals, whom we believe to have the skills, dedication and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter during their term of office. Congratulations to Beth McDaniels who will serve as…
Read MoreIf you’ve made it this far, THANK YOU for being a part of this journey to discover my personal brand. It all culminates in this final chapter and next week, I’ll provide a summary of my discovery!Transitioning from international meetings…
Read MoreThe next chapter to discover our personal brand spanned 4 years and took me far beyond familiar borders and into the exhilarating, unpredictable, and deeply rewarding world of international meeting planning. From the bustling streets of Manila to the historic…
Read MoreThe old adage “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” applies in this chapter of discovering our personal brand. In August of 2005, I was tested in ways I never imagined. Within the span of just 30 days, I experienced…
Read MoreIn 2001, I made the life-changing decision to immigrate from South Africa to the United States with my family, landing in the vibrant city of New Orleans. It was here that I continued my journey in the hospitality industry, opening…
Read MoreChapter Two in developing my personal brand: Sun City — Where Creativity Took Root.From the elegance of Paris to the wild beauty of Sun City, South Africa, my next chapter in the meetings and events industry was nothing short of…
Read MoreI invite you to join me on a journey to discover my personal brand: a unique combination of skills, experiences, values, personality, and reputation that defines how you show up in the world and how others perceive you. In our…
Read MoreThe meetings and events industry is especially vulnerable to economic volatility. Market downturns, public-health crises and shifts in corporate spending can rapidly alter event schedules, travel policies and staffing requirements. In such an environment, outsourcing contract meeting planners can be…
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