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"We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps." – Proverbs 16:9 As a planner, I love having all the details wrangled—the strategy, the timeline, the logistics, the budget. Excel spreadsheets, to-do lists…they make my planner heart happy. But if there's one thing I've learned, it's that God doesn’t always hand over the full blueprint. Okay...he rarely hands over the full blueprint. Instead, He reveals the plan one step at a time. That waiting? That uncertainty? It’s hard. But every time I’ve tried to forge ahead with my plan…I’ve missed something He was preparing. And every time I’ve trusted His timing, I’ve seen doors open that I never could have opened myself. #enlargemyterritory If you’re in a season of waiting, focus on taking the step in front of you (even if it doesn’t make any sense). Trust His guidance even when you can’t see the whole path. His plans are always greater than ours. 💜 How do you focus on one step at a time when you are in a season of waiting? #Proverbs169 #TrustTheProcess #FaithOverPlanning #faithoverfear #organized #detailwrangler #planner

 Happy FriYAY! How y'all doing? It has been the craziest week. I have been as busy as a one legged man in a butt kicking contest this week. But don't worry, I've been kicking butt, taking names. I've been doing all the things this week, creating some fun new resources for you guys. I've been speaking, I've been networking, I've been having some great connection calls, booking clients, all of it. And I'm super excited about what's coming in the next few weeks. So just checking in with you guys to see how you're doing. How was your week? Do you have big plans for the weekend? Let me know in the comments. And don't forget, Wildcard Wednesday starts in 4 days! So if you have burning questions about events, speaking, me, life in general, whatever your burning questions are - what do you want to know? Drop them in the comments. They'll go on the Wheel of Topics next week. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! #buttkickingcontest #networking #events #speaking #doingitall #resources #connects #busybusybusy

A huge THANK YOU to Lauri Smith for having me for a Speaker's Studio event today. I was thrilled to present the workshop "Soulful Speaking Strategy: Level Up Your Impact and Your Income" to your group today. What an honor and privilege to have this opportunity! 💜 I loved sharing actionable steps to create a strategy to ignite your income with speaking. And you know me. You know I shared how to organize the details and evaluate every event for profitability. Yes...it did involve a spreadsheet. 😘 It was a fun, interactive workshop. It was exciting to see the participants share their A-ha moments. I can't wait to see their success as they implement their takeaways! That's what it is all about! Lauri Smith, your dedication to helping speakers shine is truly inspiring. Grateful to be part of this journey! And thank you for allowing me to be part of this journey! #ThankYou #SoulfulSpeaking #SpeakerStudio #EventSuccess #Gratitude #SpeakerSuccess #MoreImpact #MoreIncome

Feeling Stressed? Here’s How I Combat It! As an event expert, stress is part of the job—but I don’t let it take over! Here’s my go-to stress relief strategy: ✔️Plan & Prioritize: When everything feels urgent, I break it down and tackle what truly matters first. ✔️Pause & Breathe: A deep breath can work wonders. Sometimes, slowing down is the key to speeding up. And this is why Ellie the Sloth is my assistant. She is a great reminder that sometimes we need to slow down to go fast. ✔️Walk in Nature: Fresh air, movement, and a change of scenery can reset my mind and will help me refocus on my priorities. ✔️Prayer: I lean into my faith for clarity, strength, and peace. ✔️Reading: A great book shifts my mindset and offers a break from feeling like I am racing from one task to another. Even as little as a 5-minute pause can make a world of difference. Stress happens, but it doesn’t have to run your day. What’s your favorite way to reset when stress takes over? #StressRelief #MindsetMatters #StayGrounded #plan #prioritize #breathe #prayer

  Hey, y'all! Wish you could ask me anything and get your burning questions about events, speaking, me, Ellie, or even my sloth stuffie sanctuary answered. Here's your chance. Every Wednesday in March, maybe beyond will be Wild Card Wednesday. I'll spin a random wheel of topics and answer whatever question the wheel picks. These will be your questions. So it could be expert advice on events behind the scenes, look at my business, or something totally unexpected like, Why do I have a sloth stuffie sanctuary? Want your question on the wheel? Drop it in the comments. No topic is off-limits. Mostly. First spin happens Wednesday, March 5th. See you there. #askmeanything #events #speaking #organized #profits #strategy #elliethesloth #WildcardWednesday

Ellie & I had a great day yesterday! We started the day with two friends at The Cracked Egg. Coffee cake and omelet - so good! Then we headed down to The Strat to meet a friend in person for the first time. So fun!! Then off to Starbucks to do a little work and refuel before we hit Rustic House for a double margarita! Rustic House for the win on margaritas!! Enjoy the photo roundup from our day! How was your Saturday? #elliethesloth #busysaturday #margarita #thestrat #connections #friends

It's National Margarita Day!! I'm so excited to be grabbing a margarita with my bestie later today. My favorite flavor is a spicy jalapeno watermelon. Soooo good!! I'll post a pic later!! Are you celebrating? What's your favorite flavor? Let me know in the comments! #margarita #watermelon #jalapeno #frozen #sugarrim #celebrate

Are you ready for tip three on how to get butts on the list for your next event? Leveraging your network and power partners. Here's how it works: Reach out and ask them to share about your event. Most people are more than willing to help, but they don't know you need it. Until you ask. Keep it simple. A message like this works well: "Hey, I know your audience is all about [fill in topic]. I'm hosting an event that will help them [benefit]. I'd love to offer an exclusive [bonus/discount/freebie] to your audience. Would you be open to sharing?" Offer to send them the copy and the graphics. Make it easy. Make it valuable. And watch those butts get on your list. I hope this week's tips have been helpful and your next event is standing-room only. Stay tuned for next week. We're going to dive into three events that any business can host that have phenomenal impact with itty bitty expenses. #buttsinseats #registrationprocess #profitability #organized #FillTheRoom #WorkYourNetwork #powerpartners

 How many times have you spent weeks planning an event and then heard, "oh wow, I didn't even know about it." How frustrating is that? Don't worry, we can fix it. If you're hosting an event, here's a simple trick. Use video. Instead of just posting a graphic, which most people scroll past, do this. Grab your phone, record a quick 15-second video answering one big question about your event. ✔️What will people walk away with? ✔️Who is this event perfect for? ✔️What's one thing that's going to blow their mind? People connect with people, not graphics. So get in front of that camera and tell them why they need to get their butt on your list. 🔥Flamin Tip. Remember last week when we asked your attendees the one thing they wanted to learn? Use those questions to tease the event. Don't forget to ask your audience to comment with their question for your next video and remind them to tag someone who needs your event. Let's get visible and let's get more butts on your list. #visible #registrationprocess #events #profitable #buttsonthelist #usevideo #registrations

Hey Ya’ll! Last week we talked about how to get more butts in seats…how to get them from just signing up to showing up. But what if you need to get more butts on the list? How do you get more signups? I’m glad you asked… Let’s dive in. We’re going to Gamify it! Create incentives for people to register early—like bonus content or VIP perks. You can even take it up a notch with a leaderboard for attendees who share your event or refer friends. The more they engage, the more points they earn—and the closer they get to winning prizes. It’s all about making the process interactive and rewarding. Because who doesn’t love a little competition and a chance to win? 🔥 Flamin' Tip: Make sure you include any prizes in your budget. 😉 Let me know in the comments what prizes your audience would love to win! #gamifyit #buttsonthelist #registeration #signuptips #events #profitablity #moneyinyourpocket #budget