Tree-Fan Events

It's been an exciting week so far, and it's only Wednesday! First piece of excitement was becoming part of 🤝 Meetings & Events Support Association (MESA) The second, well... I launched The EPN Community Podcast! The first episode is all about starting a podcast - how appropriate! It has three amazing guests... ▪ Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP ▪ Victoria Matey ▪ Naomi Tucker, CMP It's a great first episode with plenty of useful advice and stories. Really enjoyed doing it and looking forward to doing more! Link to the first episode on Event Planner News is in the first comment. #Podcast #EventIndustry #Episodes

//Wellness at events// is a commendable goal, and while many of us care deeply about our mental and physical health, few know how to cut through the noise and take consistent, sustainable action. Often, our attempts at improving our well-being feel like New Year’s resolutions—strong intentions that fade within weeks as old habits creep back in. //True, lasting change// requires the 3 Cs: commitment, conviction and consistency. It’s not just about waiting for a health crisis (e.g., obesity, diabetes, heart disease) to force action—it's about being proactive every single day. Imagine investing in your health the same way you do in your career. Small, daily wins today can lead to bigger health victories tomorrow, and eventually, you’re setting yourself up for a longer, more fulfilling life. ✅ Yes, eating wholesome foods, counting macros, practicing mindfulness, fitting in daily exercise, avoiding alcohol, and quitting smoking/vaping are hard choices. They take effort and intentionality, but the //long-term investment// in your future self is worth every bit of discomfort. At my upcoming talk at IMEX on "Biohacking Strategies for Event Professionals", I’ve shared 30 min worth of practical tips tailored for those who are constantly on the go—think traveling 20+ times a year, moving from event to event. I’ve provided actionable insights that you can start implementing immediately. My challenge? Choose just 1-2 new routines from the talk and commit to them for 21 days. Give yourself the permission to invest in this habit and watch how it starts to become second nature. 💪 It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. Small steps every day add up to transformative results. See you there! https://lnkd.in/gg-NDVvw #fit4events #wellness #biohacking #eventprofessionals #fiteventprofs

On my way to Phoenix, AZ, for what will be my last big event of the year as an AV production manager and lead. This year has brought so many changes, and I’ll be sharing some of those updates here soon. For now, I’m taking this time in-flight to reflect on the incredible journey I’ve had in the AV production world—deeply involved in every part of the production workflow at Tree-Fan Events. From the first client conversations, RFP processes, and budgeting to vetting partners and freelancers, managing teams, and hands-on tech roles like technical director, on site technical liason, show caller, sound engineer, video director, vMix operator, and virtual/hybrid event producer—I've done it all, and I've done it well - and I say it with modesty, and pride. I’ve never shied away from a challenge and have always aimed to excel in every role I took on. I know I’m not perfect, and I have no illusions that I ever will be, but a drive for excellence is part of my DNA. I give 100% to every project I commit to, and along the way, I’ve built some fantastic relationships—those I can call in the middle of the night for a tech question and know they’ll pick up. I’ve also encountered those who couldn’t handle my intensity, my interconnectedness, or my capacity for diverse projects, and that’s okay. I’ve never been a one-trick pony, and I never will be. I’m fueled by a hunger to learn, grow, and innovate, and that means I’ll always be moving forward. Nothing has taught me more about the value of being comfortable with discomfort than my bodybuilding journey. It’s something I openly discuss because both mental and physical fitness are deeply ingrained in who I am. As I anticipate this next wave of change, I’m excited for what’s to come. For now, I just want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone I’ve met in the AV world, everyone I’ve worked with, served, or connected with. Those invisible strings will always keep us tied together. As I touch down in Phoenix to support Emilynn (Emee) Pumarega, CMP and her team at EJP Events LLC - Event and Meeting Planning for this week’s conference, bringing in my AV team from across the nation, I’m both giddy and anxious—hoping every planned detail falls into place and that every surprise is a good one. ✅ If we’ve crossed paths in the AV world, would you drop a word below? When and where did we work together—if you remember? 👇 I'd love to reconnect and reminisce! #avproduction #avpartner #womeninav #womenintech #womenineventproductions #womeninAI #womeninAI #womenleaders #shakerandmover #wingsofchange