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Tayler is the owner of TAYLRD Media + Designs, a Co-Founder of Sourced Co., Contributing Editor at WeddingPro, and the former Marketing Director at Aisle Planner. As an industry marketing consultant and copywriter, she's spent over six years working with wedding pros to help them develop the skills, strategies, and stuff they need to market their businesses and build their brands. When Tayler's not talking shop, you can find her talking politics with anyone who will listen, whipping up something from scratch in her kitchen (ask her for her short ribs recipe), or out on her mountain bike (don't worry, she has all the pads).Company Website: https://www.taylrd.co/Company Website: https://www.sourcedco.com/

About Our Guest: Erin Dennis, CPCE, is the Director of Group Sales & Celebrations for the Hyatt Centric SouthPark in Charlotte that opened in June 2021. Erin's career started in hotels and expanded into other areas of the hospitality industry. For 18 years she was an adjunct instructor at Central Piedmont Community College for the Hotel & Restaurant Management School. In 2020 Erin earned her CPCE (Certified Professional in Catering and Events) designation which identifies her as a true professional in her field. Erin is a member of the Charlotte Chapter of NACE (National Association for Catering & Events), Visit Charlotte Partners in Tourism, The North Carolina Business Travelers Association, ILEA (International Live Events Association), and the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce. Erin's passion is networking and mentoring and she created a seminar to coach event and association partners on the skills of networking and building relationships.Company Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/north-carolina/hyatt-centric-charlotte-southpark/cltct

About Our Guests:An experienced venue and catering manager with a demonstrated history of working in hospitality, Jenna Morrow is a leader, connector, and friend to many in the industry. She is currently the Senior Venue Sales Manager for the CRVA in Charlotte, NC. Jenna is also the NACE Charlotte Chapter president. She's a strong and energetic sales professional skilled in catering, hotel and venue management, event management, and the hospitality industry in general. Jenna has held leadership positions with brands like Hilton and Marriott, and she's held various leadership positions with NACE for over a decade. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University. Well-respected and adored by her peers, Jenna is always smiling, laughing, and inspiring others to do the same. When she's not connecting with clients and colleagues, she's all smiles at home with her husband and two children.Michaelina is a near-native of Charlotte and returned to the city after attending East Carolina University for under and post-graduate studies. She holds a BA in Public Relations, a Masters in Public Administration, as well as a Masters in Sustainable Tourism. She started with the CRVA in a part-time position at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and worked her way up to Venue Sales Manager. In her current role she is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships to secure meeting and event rentals at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Bojangles Entertainment Complex, and Charlotte Convention Center. Michaelina is the current chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance's Young Professionals and the immediate past president of Charlotte's Chapter of the International Live Event Association. She volunteers with her church's youth group, loves to travel, and entertain friends & family at her home which has been in short supply over the pandemic!Company Website: https://www.nascarhall.com/

About Our Guest:Sommer started Elegant and Classy Events in 2014 as an event rental company with smaller rental items and draping. Since then, the company has added planning and floral services. In 2020, the rental side of Elegant and Classy Events launched Charlotte Event Rental Company which can handle all of your rental needs from tables, chairs, draping, lounge furniture, etc. In 2017, Sommer purchased the Providence Cotton Mill and since then, the venue has grown tremendously and hosts over 130 events per year along with numerous photoshoots throughout the week.Company Website: https://elegantandclassyevents.com/Company Website: https://www.theprovidencecottonmill.com/

About Our Guest:Owner and operator Kim Lloyd joined Celine and Company Catering as Executive Chef in 2006. She was formerly Executive Chef of Pawley's Plantation Golf Resort and Thoroughbreds Restaurant. She is a graduate of The Florida Culinary Institute and an American Culinary Federation Gold Medalist. Kim has led numerous award-winning teams in regional culinary competitions. She's also had the pleasure of assisting her mentors in an acclaimed Caribbean-influenced dinner at Manhattan's celebrated James Beard House. Building on her over 25 years of culinary and business expertise, Kim has found her passion in downtown Asheville helping people celebrate their once-in-a-lifetime moments. In addition to owning & operating Celine and Company Catering, she also owns & operates "The Hideaway" event space in downtown Asheville, NC.Company Website: https://celineandcompany.com/

About Our Guest:Company Website: https://cluxflorals.com/

About Our Guest:Born and raised in Indiana, Tina has called Charlotte home since 1998. She's had an interest in working around events for as long as she can remember. Being the daughter of an artist, you might say planning and designing events has always been in her blood. As early as 10 years old, she can recall helping her Dad serve drinks at his business events and always wanting to find a way to be involved any way she could! In 2013 after spending a couple of years at home following the birth of her daughter, she decided she was ready to get back to work doing what she loved most - helping people host great events. Armed with a background in hospitality and marketing, an eye for design, and some good old fashion know-how, ASA Events has quickly become one of the go-to planning firms in the Carolinas.When she's not hard at work you'll most likely find her outside appreciating the Carolina weather, relaxing with family and friends, or shopping. I mean, what girl doesn't like to shop, right?Company Website: www.simpleaffairevents.com

About Our Guest: Aisha Thomas is an event producer and destination specialist who embodies a dash of corporate savvy with a heaping helping of fun! For over a decade, Aisha has orchestrated extraordinary all-encompassing corporate and destination celebrations with equal parts precision and passion with her company, Aisha Thomas Events. Aisha is passionate about providing a voice to those who do not have one. With a degree in Accounting from UNC Charlotte and an MBA concentrating in Hospitality Management, she lends her expertise through service and volunteerism and was honored as a Charlotte STANDOUT in 2019 for her leadership and philanthropic efforts.  She led the Junior League of Charlotte's (JLC) Little Black Dress Initiative, a campaign to raise awareness of the challenges facing families living in poverty. She has served on board of the Charlotte chapter of the International Live Events Association (ILEA) for six years as President, VP Membership, VP Education and Programming. She is also a current board member of Camp Blue Skies. Aisha resides in Charlotte,NC and when not traveling, she enjoys entertaining at home with her fiance and exploring the emerging craft food and cocktail scene with loved ones. Company Website: https://aishathomas.com/

About Our Guest:I'm just Candace, book and series geek, love lover, coffee addict, and serious snacker. I moved from 'Small Town USA' Arkansas to 'Big City' North Carolina in 2013 and haven't looked back. Shortly after that long drive, I met my husband and we wed in spring 2019. Our life is a roller coaster of backroad driving, snow cone eating and long-distance love. We have incredible families who support us along the way and two adorable pups.Company Website: www.starshollowevents.com/

About Our Guest:Born and raised in the small southern town of Harrisburg, NC, Crystal always had a niche for noticing details and have a great passion for making things "sizzle." Because of her unique ability to manage details succinctly while adding her own "pop of contrast," she knew early on she had a great passion for planning, organization, and design.After a 16-year stint in Corporate America, she put experience and creativity to the test and thus followed my passion into the events industry. Was she scared, HELL YEAH! But she also knew that inaction breeds fear and if anyone was in charge of making her own dreams come true, it was her. So, eight years later, here she is- living life without regrets and driving a passion and mission to create moments that people will remember for a lifetime.Company Website: https://wearefabcreated.com/home

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