shine :: Event Education and Professional Development Conference
Calling all Wedding and Event Pros! It’s time to shine !
I’ve been working on this project for a few months and now it’s time to share the news! The shine event is an educational and professional development conference for ABC members as well as all creative professionals serving the wedding and event industry.
Prologue: I established myself as an independent event planner and bridal consultant more than a dozen years ago. While my title and credentials have gradually changed and evolved over the years, the fact that I am an entrepreneur does not change. I can label myself Planner, Designer, Consultant, or Specialist; I can throw in CEO, Owner or Founder… But the only thing that truly matters is this: I am the business owner, and I am responsible for my successes as well as my failures.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to fail. And yet, I entered business without knowing how to be successful as entrepreneur.
Did I make mistakes? – Yes I did.
Did I waste time and money? – Absolutely.
Did I learn from my mistakes? – You bet!
And that is the key: Learning (education). As an entrepreneur, learning is not optional. You must learn, or your business will not survive. You must find inspiration or you will burn out. You must adapt and try new things or you will become irrelevant.
I love my job. But entrepreneurship fascinates me! Entrepreneurs are some of the most intelligent, resourceful and creative people I’ve ever met. I have learned so much from my event industry colleagues I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to help educate and inspire others by organizing the shine event.
The Association of Bridal Consultants – Florida has put together an incredible conference: {shine} is a professional development conference featuring superb educational sessions presented by experts & leaders in our Industry and and beyond! Get a jump on your FALL 2014 EVENTS by squeezing 6 months worth of meetings into 2 turbo-charged days of inspiration, motivation, and networking!
Presenting shine’s Dynamic Speakers:
Planners, Designers, Authors, Entrepreneurs, Trend setters, Influencers, and Award Winners:
Donnie Brown – Donnie Brown Weddings & Events – @WDonnieBrown
Heather Canada, MBC – First Coast Weddings and Events – @FirstCoastWedd
Eddie Diaz, CSEP – Encore Creations – @eddiediaz
Kelly McWilliams – Weddings by Socialites – @weddingtidbits
Jennifer Lee – Coach Jenn Lee – @coachjennlee
Brenda Fernandez MBC – Dream Wedding Mexico – @Brendaferza