We Are Family

We Are Family

Walking down the street in 1979 in Italy, I heard a young boy singing the famous Sister Sledge tune “We Are Family”—it had just been released that spring. Even though English wasn’t his first language, he shared the joy in the song, and somehow all of us...
The Power of Togetherness and Serendipity

The Power of Togetherness and Serendipity

Wow! It’s been a whirlwind of JOY! My husband and I had the great honor of gathering friends and family for our Chicago wedding a few weeks ago. Bringing our loved ones together, not only as guests, but as participants, was both powerful and memorable in ways that...
Bring Your Partners Together

Bring Your Partners Together

…And do it with consistency. As someone who specializes in multi-stakeholder engagement, I have seen this strategy deliver time and time again. Remember that both the big and small moments matter. For instance, quarterly face-to-face meetings with several...
Meaningful Sponsor Recognition

Meaningful Sponsor Recognition

It’s Business Events Industry Week in Washington, DC. I hope to reconnect with many of you there! Kudos to all the partners involved for skillfully bringing this co-located series to life. This collaborative event from Destinations...