How it all happened!!

I am often asked how and why I became an event planner!It started way way way back in high school! I was on a couple of fundraising boards and I loved it! I got to organize, be a part of a team, have an opinion and throw event where people had fun and made new connections! I met so many wonderful people over that time that I fell in love with adults and networking! I didn't know that I had fallen head over heals until I went to college to become a teacher! I love teaching almost as much as I love meeting people and networking! I love adults more than kids (some days they are two of the same and I have no clue why I left teaching).  During that time I was the Child Care Coordinator for the Dare to Dream Conference! I loved that role because I got to work with kids and parents but I also got to lead and organize! I was working with a very talented woman named Mary Mortenson, She was the head coordinator for the conference! In 2008 she decided to take on a new position with The Prison Congregations of America, she had a new passion and we applauded her on her journey! I was at a crossroads in my full time career as a do everything and get paid nothing, with a company that shall remain nameless! Mary, gave me the confidence and boost I need to start Serendipitous! She recommended me to her current clients and helped me understand the crazy business world! She has been a friend, a colleague and like family to me ever since! Without Mary there would be no Serendipitous.  I owe Mary more than I can think of.  I am grateful to her for taking me under her wing and even more grateful for her giving me the push I need to get moving! She told me she could see talent in me and trust me I need to hear that at that time.Mary if you read this, Thank You! I appreciate everything you have done for me!  and we need a photo together so I can add it to the blog!XOJessica