The Collaborators
Let's learn, connect, create & share together!
Rachel
Founder of The EventTalk
Rachel founded The EventTalk with a passion for learning in the event industry. It serves as a platform for event planners across various sectors to come together to learn, connect, create, and share. Rachel curates gatherings featuring expert panelists discussing a wide array of industry topics, hosted at unique venues throughout the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Rachel's journey began during her freshman year of college when she immersed herself in sports and community service. Since then, she has dedicated herself to leveraging platforms for positive change. From collegiate and professional sports to weddings, corporate events, non-profits, and retail, Rachel embraces every opportunity to expand her event planning expertise.
Cara & Stephanie
Cara Morrison – Owner and Principal Planner
Stephanie Poure – Lead Planner
Cara and Stephanie are seasoned professionals with a combined 30+ years’ experience in the event industry; primarily in the wedding sector. Both ladies started with A Day to Cherish Weddings & Celebrations as day-of assistants under previous ownership. When the previous owner decided it was time to sell the business, Cara welcomed the opportunity with open arms and took on the task of Principal Planner and Owner. Together, Cara and Stephanie worked hard to build A Day to Cherish what it is known for today – a trusted boutique wedding planning and coordination company here to execute their couples’ plans and streamline their day so they can relax and enjoy themselves. The two have planned well over 350 weddings in their tenure from the west coast to the mid-west. Although they primarily stay in state for their weddings, they are experienced in helping couples plan from afar. Cara and Stephanie are advocates of having a trusted vendor team for their couples to ensure the planning process and event day run as smoothly and professional as possible.
Danielle
Director of Account Management
Danielle embarked on her latest professional journey in 2024 when she took on the role of Director of Account Management at NewGen, a Scottsdale-based NetSuite firm. In this position, she partners with businesses to enhance their NetSuite capabilities, while also organizing events to spotlight ConventionSuite, an advanced ERP solution tailored for the event and trade show industry. Throughout her career, Danielle has represented notable brands such as Hash Kitchen, The Herb Box, PIVOT Culinary, Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, Sur La Table Cooking School, and Icon Hospitality Group. Danielle is deeply committed to community involvement. She currently serves as a Scottsdale Ambassador and is a former Chair of the Scottsdale Chamber Ambassador Committee. Additionally, she has been a member of the Scottsdale Chamber Board. In 2018, she was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award. As a KNOW Women Phoenix alum, Danielle was featured in the 'Women to Watch' section of So Scottsdale Magazine in May 2021. She resides in Cave Creek, where she chairs the Lone Mountain Social Events Committee, alongside her husband Eric and their puppy, Cashew.
Robyn
Elite Event Management
Founder and Owner
Robyn, owner of Elite Event Management since September 2004, originally from Minnesota and now based in Arizona, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Since 2010, she has offered free instructional workshops to help over 100 non-profits integrate technology into their auctions for increased revenue. Her expertise in event planning, streamlining processes, and cost-consciousness, along with her motto "Attitude Equals Success," has made EEM Arizona a strong partner for the non-profit community.
Joy
Founder and Owner
This year marks Joy’s 23rd year as a business owner! In 2001, she started an event planning company, A Joyous Event Planning & Management, LLC, which plans and manages all types of events in the Phoenix area. She has planned events for former governor, The Late Honorable Jane Dee Hull, NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, Former NFL Quarterback, Rodney Peete, recording artist, Tamia and Patrick Peterson, a former Arizona Cardinals football player. To date, Joy has planned almost 250 events locally, as well as all over the country. She has been awarded a 2019 Living History award in "The Art of Entrepreneurship", a 2022 "Positively Powerful Woman" Award in Transformational Leadership and just recently was selected as a 2024 "Trendsetter" by Trends Magazine.
Hannah
Caesars Republic Scottsdale
Senior Catering Sales Manager
Hannah has held various roles in the hospitality industry throughout her career spanning over a decade. Upon moving to Phoenix Hannah was a manager at Desert Highlands, a private country club. She then transitioned into a sales role for an off-premise catering company where she sold and serviced hundreds of events from weddings and galas to small corporate meetings around the city. Hannah was most recently at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia where she sold more than 100,000sf of event space for both the corporate and wedding market. Hannah is currently the Senior Catering Sales Manager at the new Caesars Republic Scottsdale, the only non-gaming Caesars property in the world. Caesars Republic opened their doors to the public on March 6th, 2024 and offers over 10,000sf of indoor meeting space. She brings a wealth of knowledge, particularly in the wedding market, and has built fantastic relationships with key contacts in The Valley. After living in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area for over 7 years, the Ohio native could not imagine living anywhere else. Hannah, a graduate of Kent State University, can often be found exploring one of the area's many new restaurants, enjoying a glass of wine or a martini on her patio, preparing fresh pasta, or taking leisurely strolls with her Siberian Husky during her downtime. She also loves to travel, especially to San Diego for a quick getaway.
Kinsey
Liquid Caterers
Owner and Founder
Kinsey is a founder and owner of Liquid Caterers which serves up everything from specialty bars to cocktails with personalized accents and more all around the valley. Liquid Caterers offers a multitude of experiential, bespoke beverage services that are perfect for keeping the party going all day & night. In 2010, “Couple of Bartenders” was born on a cocktail napkin with the vision & intention to provide top-notch mobile bartending services, and that has since grown into Liquid Caterers. With aromatic smoke-tasting experiences, creative drink toppers, and custom cocktails or beverages on tap, Liquid Caterers delivers an innovative spin on the classic bar. Liquid Caterers also offers mixology classes, as well as an array of unique bar presentations, from a sleek specialty coffee bar to a vintage “Tap Truck”—sure to be the WOW factor you’re looking for at your next celebration.
Hannah
Caesars Republic Scottsdale
Senior Catering Sales Manager
Hannah has held various roles in the hospitality industry throughout her career spanning over a decade. Upon moving to Phoenix Hannah was a manager at Desert Highlands, a private country club. She then transitioned into a sales role for an off-premise catering company where she sold and serviced hundreds of events from weddings and galas to small corporate meetings around the city. Hannah was most recently at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia where she sold more than 100,000sf of event space for both the corporate and wedding market. Hannah is currently the Senior Catering Sales Manager at the new Caesars Republic Scottsdale, the only non-gaming Caesars property in the world. Caesars Republic opened their doors to the public on March 6th, 2024 and offers over 10,000sf of indoor meeting space. She brings a wealth of knowledge, particularly in the wedding market, and has built fantastic relationships with key contacts in The Valley. After living in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area for over 7 years, the Ohio native could not imagine living anywhere else. Hannah, a graduate of Kent State University, can often be found exploring one of the area's many new restaurants, enjoying a glass of wine or a martini on her patio, preparing fresh pasta, or taking leisurely strolls with her Siberian Husky during her downtime. She also loves to travel, especially to San Diego for a quick getaway.