I’m an LA native, born and raised in the suburbs of Santa Clarita. For nearly a decade, I called Brentwood and Santa Monica home — and yes, I absolutely adored my weather. These days, I’m a homeowner in Studio City and officially embracing my new title: Valley Girl.

When I think back to those childhood conversations about
"what do you want to be when you grow up?"there’s only ever been one answer from me, since as far back as I can remember.

"I want to plan something."

Not in my memory — or my mom’s — is there a recollection of me answering any differently. Little me may not have known exactly what “planning something” would eventually look like, but somehow, she knew.

This profession, "planning something", its simply been the only thing I have ever wanted to do.

Outside of events, I sprint straight toward my family. I’m an aunt to 11 nieces and nephews — my “littles” — and to them, I’m Auntie Chickie. Any extra time I can get with them is time well spent.

I love, love, love to read. Give me a good book and I’ll happily disappear until I’ve finished it. Pilates and a good HIIT class are longtime favorites, while pickleball and tennis are my newest hobbies — both of which I’ve very quickly come to love.

And how could I forget Roo? My 3 lb. Yorkie Terrier and quite possibly the wildest, moodiest, cuddliest, most opinionated little fluff of a sidekick.

My favorite moment of an event is incredibly specific: sunset.

When the timing is just right, it arrives at this perfect point in the celebration. The nerves are gone, the laughter is a little louder, and everyone is simply enjoying where they are and who they’re with.

Then the light changes. Everything softens. You look around at this celebration we’ve spent months creating, and somehow, it all looks even more beautiful.

It’s a fleeting little moment, but I look for it every time — the sign of a beautiful night ahead.