{"id":443,"date":"2018-08-28T10:11:42","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T17:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/?p=443"},"modified":"2024-08-21T10:04:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T17:04:38","slug":"event-professional-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/event-professional-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"#20ONTHERISE: Top Event Planners Share Advice to Their Younger Selves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time has finally come! We\u2019re thrilled to announce the winners from our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontherise.honeybook.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 on the Rise partnership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Rising Tide, Honeybook, and Gusto. Earlier this summer we called upon the creative economy to nominate someone making waves in their industry. We were blown away by the outpour of nominations embodying the true spirit of #communityovercompetition. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After much deliberation, we\u2019re excited to share the 20 event planning pros we believe should be recognized for their creativity, hard work, and dedication to their craft. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the 20 winners who are making waves in their industry and the advice they\u2019d tell their younger selves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out the top #20ONTHERISE Event Professionals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2.webp 5600w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5600px) 100vw, 5600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2.jpg\" height=\"3733\" width=\"5600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2.jpg 5600w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/freshshots-32_2-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5600px) 100vw, 5600px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-444 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Praise Santos, Founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ethical-weddings.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethical Wedding Movement<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Praise:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi, I\u2019m Praise. I like Tuesdays, organic gummy bears, and making Google Map lists of my favorite Victorian homes around my city of San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been a pretty Type A personality my whole life (like I organized my closet for fun as a kid) and am only now learning the immense benefits of chill vibes so I would simply say to younger me: be easy on yourself. Sparkle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Praise on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/praaaise\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/justine_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-449\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Justine Broughal, Founder &amp; Lead Event Planner of <a href=\"http:\/\/togethereventplanning.com\/\">Together Events<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Justine: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lover of bursting charcuterie boards, colorful textured floral arrangements, and giant balloons, I have been planning and designing events since 2009. I am the Founder and Lead Planner of Together Events, a wedding and event planning company with a social impact. Together Events specializes in beautifully curated, people-centered gatherings that celebrate partnership, not patriarchy, and donates 10% of all sales to community organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth takes time; keep going. Trust your gut, stay true to your vision and values, keep creating, keep fighting for love and justice, and your ideal clients will find you. Don\u2019t be afraid to take risks and create something that doesn\u2019t exist yet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Justine on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/together.events\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926.webp 5616w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5616px) 100vw, 5616px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926.jpg\" height=\"3744\" width=\"5616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926.jpg 5616w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0532-IMG_9926-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5616px) 100vw, 5616px\" class=\"wp-image-450 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Erica Cote, Owner, Beauty Stylist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverimmersion.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Immersion<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Erica: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m a mom, wife, friend, supporter, and business owner. My mission is to bring beauty to women while living the values of Silver Immersion (Equality, Diversity, Individuality, Courage, and Confidence). I strive to grow and be more of the change I hope to blossom in others with love and empowerment!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t stress. None of it is that important. Just be the best version of yourself today, and you&#8217;ll be A-OK. It&#8217;s all a lesson and will make you stronger and full of wisdom to share.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Erica on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/silverimmersion\">Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6.webp 3217w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6-300x206.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6-768x528.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6-1024x704.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3217px) 100vw, 3217px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6.jpg\" height=\"2213\" width=\"3217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6.jpg 3217w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ReneeJulieOrange2_6-1024x704.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3217px) 100vw, 3217px\" class=\"wp-image-451 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Renee Dalo, Wedding Planner &amp; Designer of <a href=\"http:\/\/moxiebrightevents.com\/\">Moxie Bright Events<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Renee: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renee Dalo has been called &#8220;the no-nonsense Mary Poppins of Wedding Planning&#8221;, and it&#8217;s a moniker she loves. A SoCal based Wedding Planner &amp; Designer with her company Moxie Bright Events, Renee is also the host of the popular podcast, Rock Your Wedding Biz, and a coach for new and aspiring Wedding Planners looking to cast aside fear and step out into their business with confidence and, well&#8230;moxie.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t wait until everything is perfect to get started. Start before you&#8217;re ready, and the universe will rise up to meet you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Renee on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/moxiebrightevents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Peerspace Banner -->\n<div class=\"banner\">\n  <div class=\"banner-text\">\n\n    \n    <h2>Book the perfect location for your team-building event.<\/h2>\n\n    \n    \n    <p>\n      Peerspace is the easiest way to find venue for your team-building event. 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Masha Evans, Owner <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djmaasha.com\/\">DJ Maasha Events<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Masha: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was born in Russia and grew up mostly in Brooklyn, N.Y., and graduated from Columbia University with a degree in psychology. &nbsp;I run a DJ business in Los Angeles and am pursuing my Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology. Music, language, and connection have always been passions of mine; I speak English, Russian, Spanish, and French.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don\u2019t find it weird, but it\u2019s delightfully unexpected that I get to play and call it an adult job. In the right conditions, people of all ages will become kids again on the dance floor. I experience this every day whether it\u2019s leading an air guitar flash mob with eight-year-olds or mixing 90\u2019s hip-hop for a bride and groom. Facilitating creativity, spontaneity, and joy is the backbone of my business, and it continues to amaze me.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Masha on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/djmaasha\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428.webp 640w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428-150x150.webp 150w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428-550x550.webp 550w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428-500x500.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG_7428-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" class=\"wp-image-453 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Kimberly Gomez, Makeup Artist at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kimbakerbeauty.com\/\">Kim Baker Beauty<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Kimberly: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early childhood educator by day, makeup artist on nights and weekends, plant and self-care obsessed 100% of the time. I love connecting with people to help them feel good and be the best version of themselves no matter their age.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not going to work out the way you want, but it&#8217;ll be better- so relax!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Kimberly on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimbakerbeauty\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14947898_660377340810635_308312613550039180_n.webp 960w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14947898_660377340810635_308312613550039180_n-300x171.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14947898_660377340810635_308312613550039180_n-768x437.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14947898_660377340810635_308312613550039180_n.jpg\" height=\"546\" width=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14947898_660377340810635_308312613550039180_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14947898_660377340810635_308312613550039180_n-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14947898_660377340810635_308312613550039180_n-768x437.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" class=\"wp-image-454 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Eddie Guillen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magicuplighting.com\/\">C.E.O Magic Uplighting, Inc.<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Eddie: &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eddie Guillen is the founder and C.E.O of Magic Uplighting, Inc., a company that specializes in lighting concepts and provides Photo-booths, Drapery, Dance floors and Event furniture. Loves to travel with his wife Jessica and two maltese puppies, Benji and Bella.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would say, &#8220;Pack and prepare as many home cook meals for the road before events because eating out and buying fast food will make you gain an extra 40 pounds&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Eddie on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/magicuplighting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM.webp 954w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM-241x300.webp 241w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM-768x958.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM-821x1024.webp 821w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM.png\" height=\"1190\" width=\"954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM.png 954w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM-241x300.png 241w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM-768x958.png 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-07-31_at_12.43.55_AM-821x1024.png 821w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" class=\"wp-image-455 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Kelsey Harrison, CEO, Creative Director at <a href=\"https:\/\/ohhappydaybooth.com\/\">Oh Happy Day Booth<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Kelsey: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I started Oh Happy Day Booth in 2015 and have grown the business to specialize in weddings and corporate events. I am originally from Allen, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, and have a public relations degree from Texas State University in San Marcos. My favorite events are swanky downtown weddings and fun greek events. I live in Austin with my husband Peter and rescue pup Bailey.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re not too weird, or too &#8216;small&#8217; or too much of a nobody to introduce yourself to someone you appreciate and look up to. Just get over it and do the dang thing. (Still telling myself this.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Kelsey on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/ohhappydaybooth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9.webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9-1024x576.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/edda11c6-4f95-4ab1-9ac3-0efc19c276c9-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" class=\"wp-image-457 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Inger McDowell, Owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/withlovefrompdx.com\/\">With Love From PDX<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Inger: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Love, From PDX is a gifting company and service based in Portland, Oregon. We curate custom gift collections with locally-sourced, handmade goods for busy professionals, corporations, and everyday customers looking for a beautiful, personalized gift.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think I&#8217;d tell my younger self to not be afraid of failure it&#8217;s a natural part of growth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Inger on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/withlovefrompdx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123.webp 6016w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123-768x513.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123.jpg\" height=\"4016\" width=\"6016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/A_LA_CRATE_c_natural_intuition_photo-123-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" class=\"wp-image-458 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Sarah Mullins, Owner of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alacraterentals.com\/\">A LA CRATE Rentals<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Sarah: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarah Mullins is the owner of A LA CRATE Rentals and A LA MADE goods. Through her passion for people and products with meaning, Sarah is challenging the way people think about the event rental industry. She is a sincere Midwest girl who lives for meeting strangers, making \u201csomething from nothing\u201d and rummage sales.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would tell my younger self to \u201clet go\u201d.&nbsp; Let the water (aka: life) guide you. Plan on running into branches and cobwebs. The process will not be smooth. Life is messy. But also know that you won\u2019t get anywhere unless you take a chance and let go. It\u2019s so exciting to think about what is around the bend and you\u2019ll never get there unless you take a deep breath and float.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Sarah on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alacraterentals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022.webp 4000w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022.jpg\" height=\"2667\" width=\"4000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Sarah-0022-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" class=\"wp-image-459 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Sarah Pete Rizzi, Owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sincerelypete.com\/\">Sincerely Pete<\/a>, Co-Founder Wanderlust Wedding Co<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Sarah: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 16 year veteran of the hospitality, wedding &amp; events industry, Sarah Pete has worked in numerous capacities including working in luxury hotels, opening &amp; designing high-end event venues in Washington DC. She is the owner of Sincerely Pete where she plans weddings for equality and modern-minded couples and the co-founder of Wanderlust Wedding Co, planning weddings &amp; elopements around the globe. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s never the end. There&#8217;s always an opportunity if you choose to seize it. Failure isn&#8217;t the worst thing to ever happen, not learning from it is.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Sarah on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sincerelypete\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421.webp 6016w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421-768x513.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421.jpg\" height=\"4016\" width=\"6016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0107_AREworkshop_20180421-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" class=\"wp-image-460 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Andrew Roby, &nbsp;Event\/Wedding Planner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andrewrobyevents.com\/\">Andrew Roby Events<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Andrew: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am a Army Veteran who decided to leave the military to create an opportunity where I told the stories of my clients through the wedding and events they have allowed me to be a part of. These stories range from charitable organizations to those with life-threatening illness. It&#8217;s been my pleasure to use event planning as a way to inform my community.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would say hey younger me, be fearless. Don&#8217;t focus too much on what others say you cannot do and go out and do it anyway. If you fail at doing something, learn from it and find a better way to get the job done. Always remind yourself that you are more than enough and that you belong in any room that you walk in. Stay encouraged and never too prideful that you cannot help others on their journey. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Andrew on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intagram.com\/AndrewRobyEvents\">Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022.webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022.jpg\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/phylicia-events-022-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" class=\"wp-image-448 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Phylicia Bernard, Personal Stylist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleingenewity.com\/\">Style IngeNEWity<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Phylicia: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phylicia Bernard is a Personal Stylist and Style Blogger. She empowers women in creating an unforgettable style and unstoppable confidence!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nything you feel even the slightest bit possible in your heart, IS ACTUALLY POSSIBLE! You just need to go for it! It will all be OK, even when no one around you gets it and you feel alone, it will still be OK, they will catch up later. Just have faith and leap!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Phylicia on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/styleingenewity\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067.webp 1277w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-150x150.webp 150w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-768x766.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-1024x1022.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-550x550.webp 550w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-500x500.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067.jpeg\" height=\"1274\" width=\"1277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067.jpeg 1277w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-768x766.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-1024x1022.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-550x550.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AE53E4C3-F4FC-423A-9D00-89C42C323067-500x500.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" class=\"wp-image-461 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Nubian Simmons, President or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepinkbakery.com\/\">The Pink Bakery, Inc<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Nubian: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am a Milwaukee native who now calls Memphis home. I consider myself the uncrowned queen of inclusion! As the owner of The Pink Bakery, Inc. which is TN\u2019s 1st Big 8 Allergen Free Bakery, I am driven by the belief that, no one should be excluded from life\u2019s celebratory moments because of a food allergy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are stronger than you think, trust &amp; follow the spiritual guidance you are receiving and you will meet all of the people you worked sooo hard for, but never knew.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Nubian on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thepinkbakerydm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7.webp 3600w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7-768x513.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7.jpg\" height=\"2403\" width=\"3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/029F0C80-8CCE-49B0-B0F9-16EFB03B39C7-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" class=\"wp-image-462 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Elise Smith, Owner + Pastry Chef <a href=\"http:\/\/www.winniesbakery.com\/\">WinniE\u2019s Bakery<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Elise:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elise Smith is the owner of WinniE&#8217;s Bakery, an accomplished pastry chef and published recipe developer &amp; food writer. WinniE&#8217;s Bakery is a bake to order and small batch producer of artisanal baked goods, in Columbia, MD. Along with her entrepreneurial endeavors, Elise is committed to being actively engaged with charitable and advocacy work. She does such by working with organizations like No Kid Hungry and Black Girls Cook.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self:&nbsp; &#8220;You are more than enough.&#8221; To fiercely claim whatever gives your soul peace. &#8220;Oh, and you&#8217;re not confused, you&#8217;re definitely NOT straight \u2014 you&#8217;re Queer kid!&#8221;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Elise on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/winniesbakery\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Peerspace Banner -->\n<div class=\"banner\">\n  <div class=\"banner-text\">\n\n    \n    <h2>Book the perfect location for your team-building event.<\/h2>\n\n    \n    \n    <p>\n      Peerspace is the easiest way to find venue for your team-building event. 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Teresa Stas, Director of &nbsp;Sponsorships and Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greencactusca.com\/\">Green Cactus<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Teresa: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m an Oklahoma native living in California by way of Oregon! I spent almost 8 years working in promotions and events in the radio industry, left that to manage marketing and sponsorships for a large non-profit country music festival in Oregon, and then left that after almost 7 years to create Green Cactus in order to assist more events with sponsorships.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be your biggest fan! I wish my younger self didn&#8217;t worry so much about what others would think about what I went after or what dreams I had. I learned the hard way that if I didn&#8217;t champion and support myself, there was no reason for anyone else to do so. I know that if I&#8217;m going to go after something, then I have to put it out there and do the work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Teresa on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/greencactusca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM.webp 1196w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-150x150.webp 150w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-768x767.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-1024x1022.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-550x550.webp 550w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-500x500.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM.jpg\" height=\"1194\" width=\"1196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM.jpg 1196w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-1024x1022.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen_Shot_2018-04-09_at_10.35.00_PM-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" class=\"wp-image-464 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Shean Strong, Floral Designer <a href=\"http:\/\/sheanstrong.com\/\">SHEAN STRONG DESIGN<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Shean: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A true romantic who believes in beautiful ideas, moments, + designs. I am a wedding designer + event florist based in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Its ok if you decide not to go to medical school.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Shean on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sheanstrong\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808.webp 2400w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808.jpg\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_3808-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" class=\"wp-image-465 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Rica Sunga-Kwan, Owner of <a href=\"http:\/\/churnsf.com\/\">Churn Urban Creamery<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Rica: &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m a mother, wife, and an ice cream maker! &nbsp;I combined my design background and love of food to create my own, made from scratch ice cream brand that I serve at pop ups and events.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To think big picture and to remember that everything comes in seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Rica on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/churnsf\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015.webp 3600w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015.jpg\" height=\"2400\" width=\"3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CLEARWATER-0015-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" class=\"wp-image-467 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Natasha Thom, Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearwaterevents.org\/\">Clearwater Events &amp; Weddings<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Natasha: &nbsp;I&#8217;m a West Coast girl born and raised, which is why my love for the Pacific Northwest started from such a young age. &nbsp;My core values are community and connection, and it&#8217;s the thread that binds everything I do. I strive to foster community wherever possible and create moments of connection where it may not necessarily be expected. &nbsp;I want people to get outside their comfort zone have real meaningful conversations again!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: Don&#8217;t worry about knowing the trajectory of your career right out of high school. &nbsp;Our education system puts so much unneeded pressure on post-secondary; it&#8217;s 1000% okay to thrive in an experiential learning environment instead of the traditional. &nbsp;Take the time to explore your interests and figure out what you&#8217;re passionate about. Is that more than one thing? Then maybe you&#8217;re a multipotentialite and that&#8217;s awesome! &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with Natasha on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clearwaterweddings\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294.webp 2560w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294.jpg\" height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Martha-Carlos-Vow-Renewal-294-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" class=\"wp-image-468 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>20. Daniela VillaRamos, Love Storyteller and Wedding Officiant at <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onceuponavow.com\/\"><b>Once Upon A Vow<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More about Daniela: &nbsp;Daniela VillaRamos is a Love Storyteller and Wedding Officiant for adventurous non-traditional couples who want to kickstart their wedding with a kickass ceremony. Her mission is simple: spread love, laugh lots, and breathe heartfelt fun into wedding ceremonies one love story at a time! Crafted with the personal touch of a close friend, Daniela&#8217;s ceremonies are full of heart, laughter, and happy tears.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice I\u2019d tell my younger self: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Younger Self,<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear me out for a sec and try not to roll your eyes. Ya gotta stop, chica! Stop stifling your magic. Stop doubting your awesomeness. 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