Oops! I (mis) planned it again

05/29/24 • 15 min

Episode two, the spotlight is on...not being perfect and the time we almost had ZERO food to feed 60 guests. You can plan until the cows come home (and where did the cows even go?), but even seasoned event planners have their day of mistakes.
From garbage cans to completely forgetting a catering order - these are some of my most 'memorable' misses from throughout the years.

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Previous Episode

Introducing your new event bestie

You only get one chance to make a first impression - and that is especially true for a live event. Episode one, the spotlight is on...the host! Learn how Tanya went from dreams of law school to being a part of some of the biggest events in North America.
Everyone has been to an event (either forgettable or memorable), or wanted the scoop on how to plan one. The Event Bestie is here to pull the curtain back and take you behind the scenes of wonderful and magical world of event planning.
Each episode will be a cheat code from a seasoned event planner on how to plan better events for work or for play, and gain FOMO-type insights into the biggest events in the world.

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Next Episode

Yes, events need DEIR too.

I’m going to say the letters DEI and you’re going to raise your shoulders to your ears.

1,2,3 - DEI!

This is the physical reaction many inwardly have when they hear those letters. My goal is to not have your shoulders be your earrings. There’s no pointing of fingers here, just a important but casual conversation that will help you sell more tickets to your event.
Episode three, the spotlight is on... how you can AUTHENTICALLY add diversity to your lineup. Key word is authentically.

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