Adventures of a Gala Guru is a laugh-out-loud romp through the unpredictable, drama-filled world of event planning, where disasters become comedic gold and every party is an opportunity for mayhem. Why was this an important book for you to write?

I thought it was important to write this book to pull the curtain back on how pandemonium becomes the perfect party. Coming from a theatrical background, I see every event like a grand performance, where vision becomes reality right before your eyes. These flawless moments don’t just happen. Like theater, every celebration is a production where countless details merge into one breathtaking show, leaving guests spellbound by the magic.

What was the most challenging part of the book for you to write?

With over 3000 events to choose from, selecting which stories best illustrated the transformation was the most challenging part.

What do you hope readers take away from Adventures of a Gala Guru about resilience and finding humor in chaos?

I hope readers walk away with a newfound respect for the event-planning wizards who turn chaos into elegance, understanding that behind every flawless moment lies an army of quick-thinking professionals who’ve mastered the art of invisible problem-solving.

What’s the best advice you’d give to someone navigating high-stakes, high-pressure work like event planning?

Stay calm in chaos and remember no one dies from a fallen soufflé. Build a reliable network, trust your instincts, and make crisis management look effortless. Never let them see you sweat!

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