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What is it really like to be an event planner? From the glitz and glamour to the harsh reality and pressure of an event planning career we reveal what the lifestyle of an event planner truly entails. Be a proud event professional, passionate about this rewarding career path.

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Meetings Innovators

Mary Jo Blythe: Meetings Innovator

Forever changing the lives of front-line hospitality workers – one person at a time – is Mary Jo Blythe’s mission as founder of The Above and Beyond Foundation.
Barbara Scofidio | 3 weeks ago
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Meetings Innovators

Megan Henshall: Meetings Innovator

Rehumanizing corporate life is the new mission of Google Xi. Its founder, Megan Henshall, is Skift Meeting's first-ever Meetings Innovator.
Miguel Neves | 2 months ago
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30+ Motivational Quotes To Inspire Eventprofs

Sometimes, event planners need more than just a to-do list; they need a spark. That's where these 30 motivational quotes come in. Save, share, and look back on this collection to reflect or serve as a reminder when you lack motivation.
Kanchi Jain | 5 months ago
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CEMA Gets a New Leader, Again 

Brian Mason has been named CEMA’s new vice president of strategy and operations, replacing Sandra Marcus who left the association after only nine months.
Andrea Doyle | 9 months ago
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Michelle Allgauer: Building a Resilient Career in Events

Michelle Allgauer deeply values personal and professional relationships. As an event leader, she is doubling down on the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interactions and looking to leverage the power of AI to enhance operational efficiency.
Miguel Neves | 10 months ago