Say Yes to Everything? What Can I Say No To?
In 2018, "say yes to everything" catapulted my career. In 2026, even the things I love are wearing me out, and I have a feeling I'm not alone.
Small Tools, Real Relief: Two Months of Wellness Wednesday
Two months of Wellness Wednesday tools, from gratitude journaling to therapy, distilled into one roundup with real applications for event, travel, and hospitality life.
Low Battery: Rethinking Energy at Events
After weeks of back-to-back events left her running on empty, Samantha noticed the same conversation kept happening everywhere: energy is what everyone wants more of and nobody feels allowed to protect.
The Unexpected Hotel Guide: 5 Stays That Surprised Me
Four hundred-ish hotel stays into this career, most blur together. Five recent stays didn't, and we're still thinking about them.
When AI, Travel Booking, and Hospitality Implode: What the OYO "Palette" Scandal Should Teach Every Traveler
A Las Vegas hotel allegedly used AI-altered photos and fake names to trick travelers into booking rooms at the same property they were trying to avoid - here's what it teaches us about AI, trust, and why real travel advisors still matter.
Minds Aren't One-Size-Fits-All. Events Shouldn't Be Either
Most events and workplaces are built for one kind of brain. Here's what changes when we design for all of them.
6 Ways to Prepare Your Group Like a Pro - Before Anyone Packs a Bag
Your pre-trip brief can make or break the group experience, and most planners are sending it too late with too little. Here's how to get it right.
Pueblo Perfection: Santa Fe's Cultural Tapestry Creates Unforgettable Retreat Experiences
Santa Fe isn't just a stunning backdrop, it's a full sensory experience that transforms corporate retreats, incentive trips, and wellness programs into something truly unforgettable. Here's what you need to know before you plan.
Expanding Your Horizons: The Power of Flexibility in Event Planning
What does a keto audiobook have to do with event planning? More than you'd think. Here's what stepping outside my comfort zone reminded me about creating truly memorable events.
Beyond Pride Month: The Year-Round Impact of LGBTQ+ Professionals on the Events Industry
The LGBTQ+ community has been shaping the events industry for decades — with serious expertise, significant spending power, and innovations that make every event better. Here's the data behind the impact.
8 WECs in and I'm Still Taking Notes
Eight WECs in and San Antonio did not disappoint. Here's my recap from MPI's World Education Congress — the keynotes, the education sessions that actually made me rethink things, and why this conference keeps earning its place on my calendar every year.
Connection Is the Strategy: Leadership Lessons from the Room
What does a rockstar mindset have to do with leadership? More than you'd think. Here's what two days in a room full of industry pros taught me about the skill we forget to practice most.