As fashion weeks around the world draw to a close, one inevitably looks to her own wardrobe and thinks, ‘How on earth do I look like I’m wearing Prada when everything I have in my closet is H&M?’ (Yes, this is me). And, ‘How do I dress to impress at the office without looking like […]
On Thursday night, I had the pleasure of attending the Shoulders of Titans event, hosted by the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Group. Being my first interaction with this group I had no idea what to expect. I only knew that the key speaker was Joo Kim Tiah, the man behind the $360 Million Dollar Trump Tower project […]
It was my first time attending the F.W.E. (Forum for Women Entrepreneurs) Annual Fundraising Gala event though I had heard many great things, and I was not disappointed. Entering the pre-event cocktail reception I was impressed by the caliber of Businesswomen (and men!) who were in attendance. The ever busy Premier Christy Clark even made […]
It’s hard not to forget that Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day for lovers, it can also be a day to show appreciation for those in your personal and professional life (remember sending all those ‘friendly’ Valentine’s in the 3rd grade?). But, particularly in the workplace, you want to be very careful that this ‘appreciation’ […]
This was the first PWN (Professional Women’s Network) event I had attended so I had no idea what to expect as I walked through the doors of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. So I was pleasantly surprised when I was welcomed with an array of delicious food platters (Vietnamese rolls, charcuterie meats, cheeses and dips) and […]
At the last corporate event I planned, there was only one complaint. Not enough food. But how could that be possible? I thought. I had ordered more than enough with a fantastic and reputable caterer. How could there have not been enough for everyone? What I hadn’t accounted for was that when you are serving […]
When planning a themed event, there can be a fine line between overdoing it to the point that you feel like you’re in a cartoon and getting it just right. Here are a few tips on how to incorporate ‘themes’ into any event in ways that are cost effective and won’t have you (or your […]
PICKING A THEME AND VENUE: With Festive End of the Year Party planning about to start for companies in the Lower Mainland, it’s a good time to start thinking about themes. Planning an event for staff is much different to planning events or parties for friends, family or paying guests. There are different expectations, different […]
This month, I feel like I’ve been surrounded by entrepreneurship. I presented the award for the category of the same name at the YWCA Women of Distinction awards, I attended the annual Garden Party for the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (F.W.E.) and I organized and kicked off the first Young Entrepreneur series at CKNW. […]
Known as one of the most entertaining speakers in the industry, Brian Wong is the co-founder and CEO of Kiip (pronounced “keep”), an innovative mobile rewards network that is redefining mobile advertising through a platform that leverages “moments of achievement” in games and apps to simultaneously benefit users, developers and advertisers. With top clients including […]
Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times and on CNN. She recently spoke to the thousand people who attended the Art of Marketing conference and here are a few of her top tips on creating a presentation that […]
It’s a Friday afternoon, work is done for the week and I’m dressed in smart white pants and a royal blue blouse ready to enjoy the evening on the 6th Annual Pacific Club Monte Carlo Boat Cruise. Being my first time at a Pacific Club event, I wasn’t sure what to expect or what age […]
Ladies Who Lunch with Maria Kritikos – Live Your Dream, benefiting ‘Beauty Night’: building self esteem and changing the lives of women and youth living in poverty Being only my second networking event ever, and being held at the exclusive Arbutus Club, I’ll admit I was a little nervous about attending the Ladies Who Lunch […]
