Engage 11 Cayman: Day 2 and 3

The Engage Conference was such a unique experience.

I would love to be able to sit here and say it was always fun and easy. I would also like to be saying to you that the superstars in the industry who are working with clients that trust them with hundreds of thousands of dollars per event and I were nodding and raising our glasses to each other. I met incredible people. Some of them were industrywide superstars, some were on their way. I was humbled sitting in a room of so much talent and hope (and style!). I was pleasantly surprised at the kindness of the speakers and attendees and in some cases I was surprised of the opposite. It brought me back to that high school "wheredoifitin?" feeling. Both kinds of people reminded me of something priceless: kindness wins!

If I can be absolutely honest the conference made me want to excel and be the best and it made me want to quit at the same time. I had to step back and ask myself if I am cut out for this. I refocused and decided I am. The conference was such a kick in the pants. Don't get me wrong, I love getting kicked in the pants for the sake of growing as a person and as an entrepreneur. (Of course, not at that specific moment, but afterwards I find it is a good way to grow. I'm not even kidding.) Being stretched, having a change of perspective, and having this new experience was worth it. Going into the conference everyone said to me, "it will change your life!" It did, but not in the fluffy and pretty way I was anticipating. It caused me to do some soul-searching and ask myself "why" in relation to my dreams, which I think is a healthy thing to do.

To some up the whole experience it was like a good movie: I laughed, I cried, and in the end it was heart warming and inspiring. I would do it again and will in the future. What is the point of going to an event if it's not going to change you?

Here are a couple videos from the conference to give you a better idea of this beautiful and creative event. (I even made it in the 2nd video)

engage! 11 Grand Cayman // Part One from Elysium Productions on Vimeo.

engage!11 Grand Cayman // Day 2 & 3 recap film from Elysium Productions on Vimeo.

And here are some photos from the event: (keep in mind I was pro camera-less, so photos are borrowed or from a point and shoot camera)

Me and the hubs:

Below we are with Nicole Riley of Studio Wed, and Barbara Corcoran who you may have seen on ABC's Shark Tank.

Below I am with one of the sweetest and funniest couples

, Sylvia and Ben Weinstock, who are famous for their amazing wedding cakes.
Below I am pictured with Randy Fenoli, who is best known for his show, "Say Yes to the Dress."
Me and my honey:
Some more industry friends: Gabi Lavor of Planner 1 Events, Tamara Gollob of I do Linens, and Anne Kilcullen of Blade Floral and Event Designs, LLC.
Here we are below with Ann Jager of Ann Elizabeth Custom Graphic Design and Printing and her hilarious hubby, William.
Below we are with Nicole Riley of Studio Wed and her hubby Ian.
And last, but not least here I am with my friend Leona Morelock, of Lasting Impressions.
Have a great weekend!