{"id":19119,"date":"2020-11-30T13:18:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T18:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=19119"},"modified":"2020-11-30T13:18:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T18:18:35","slug":"event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell","title":{"rendered":"Ambassador Feature: Neena McConnell"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-4.png\" alt=\"event planner certification graduate, Neena McConnell\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-4.png 444w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Event-Student-Feature-Headshot-Template-4-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p><strong>Name<\/strong>: Neena McConnell<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Peterborough, ON and the Kawartha Lakes area<\/p>\n<p><strong>QC Courses you&#8217;ve taken \/ are taking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Event &amp; Wedding Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/event-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Event Decor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Floral Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallflowereventsanddesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wallflowereventsanddesigns.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wallflowereventsanddesigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com\/wallflowereventsanddesigns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wallflowereventsanddesigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.instagram.com\/wallflowereventsanddesigns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>*Headshot by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/heatherdoughtyphotography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heather Doughty Photography<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#Tell_us_a_little_bit_about_yourself\" >Tell us a little bit about yourself!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#Why_did_you_decide_to_become_a_wedding_and_event_planner\" >Why did you decide to become a wedding and event planner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#Why_did_you_decide_to_pursue_your_wedding_and_event_planner_certification_online_rather_than_in-person\" >Why did you decide to pursue your wedding and event planner certification online, rather than in-person?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#Ultimately_why_did_you_decide_to_enroll_with_QC_Event_School_compared_to_the_other_schools_out_there\" >Ultimately, why did you decide to enroll with QC Event School (compared to the other schools out there)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#You_also_have_a_remarkably_impressive_background_in_floral_design_Tell_us_more_about_that\" >You also have a remarkably impressive background in floral design. Tell us more about that!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#Your_business_Wallflower_Events_and_Designs_also_offers_clients_event_decor_services_In_your_own_opinion_why_do_you_feel_event_decor_training_is_a_strong_asset_for_any_professional_planner\" >Your business, Wallflower Events and Designs, also offers clients event decor services. In your own opinion, why do you feel event decor training is a strong asset for any professional planner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#You_also_have_been_building_quite_the_following_on_your_social_media_What_tips_do_you_have_for_beginner_planners_who_are_trying_to_establish_an_online_presence\" >You also have been building quite the following on your social media. What tips do you have for beginner planners who are trying to establish an online presence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#What_challenges_did_you_face_when_first_launching_your_own_business_and_how_did_you_overcome_them\" >What challenges did you face when first launching your own business, and how did you overcome them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#Youve_recently_joined_QCs_team_of_Student_Ambassadors_As_an_Ambassador_what_is_the_1_reason_you_would_recommend_QC_Event_School_to_those_aspiring_to_get_their_wedding_and_event_planner_certification\" >You\u2019ve recently joined QC\u2019s team of Student Ambassadors. As an Ambassador, what is the #1 reason you would recommend QC Event School to those aspiring to get their wedding and event planner certification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#How_has_your_career_been_affected_since_COVID-19_began_In_what_ways_have_you_adjusted_to_the_changes_the_event_planning_industry_has_been_undergoing_during_this_global_pandemic\" >How has your career been affected since COVID-19 began? In what ways have you adjusted to the changes the event planning industry has been undergoing during this global pandemic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#What_has_been_your_favorite_moment_to_date_in_your_planning_career\" >What has been your favorite moment to date in your planning career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#Whats_in_store_for_Wallflower_Events_Design_in_2021_and_beyond\" >What\u2019s in store for Wallflower Events &amp; Design in 2021 and beyond?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-certification-ambassador-feature-neena-mcconnell\/#Finally_what_is_YOUR_definition_of_%E2%80%9Csuccess%E2%80%9D_as_a_professional_planner\" >Finally: what is YOUR definition of \u201csuccess\u201d as a professional planner?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_us_a_little_bit_about_yourself\"><\/span>Tell us a little bit about yourself!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I was born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, and come from a long line of entrepreneurs. You can usually find me designing or planning a wedding, or creating unique and bold bridal bouquets. Otherwise, you can find me with my husband and our Australian Shepherd at our family cottage; glass of wine in hand.<\/p>\n<p>I love to travel and explore the world. It&#8217;s a privilege to be able to learn about other cultures and trends, and incorporate elements of them into my work!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_decide_to_become_a_wedding_and_event_planner\"><\/span>Why did you decide to become a wedding and event planner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve always thrived when working under pressure. Weddings and events are extremely fascinating to plan! Every client is different from the last. I wanted a career that was fast-paced, a little unpredictable, and extremely fulfilling.<\/p>\n<p>Almost all of my past jobs over the last 15 years played a part in my decision! I\u2019ve worked in <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/10\/my-event-planning-services-4-reasons-why-i-offer-floral-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flower boutiques<\/a>, men and women\u2019s formal wear stores, as well as banks and wealth management facilities. I took what I learned from each place and then began the necessary steps towards obtaining my event planner certification.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CIGBaLsHn_M\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CIGBaLsHn_M\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Neena | Weddings and Florals (@wallflowereventsanddesigns)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_decide_to_pursue_your_wedding_and_event_planner_certification_online_rather_than_in-person\"><\/span>Why did you decide to pursue your wedding and event planner certification online, rather than in-person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I chose to pursue my event planner certification online instead of in-person for multiple reasons. For starters, I already had brick-and-mortar experience from attending University. Online school, in contrast, allowed me to <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/10\/online-event-planner-certification-expectations-vs-reality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learn at my own pace<\/a> and in the comfort of my own home. Thanks to this flexibility, I was able to work two jobs, spend time training a young puppy, plan my own wedding, and travel to other countries with my now-husband.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ultimately_why_did_you_decide_to_enroll_with_QC_Event_School_compared_to_the_other_schools_out_there\"><\/span>Ultimately, why did you decide to enroll with QC Event School (compared to the other schools out there)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/about-qc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Event School<\/a> was an easy decision when it came to enrolling in an online event planner certification course. Not only was the school recommended to me by someone I trust &#8211; what stood out the most was the mentorship and encouragement received from the course tutors. On top of that, QC Event School offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCEventSchoolVirtualClassroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Classroom<\/a> where students and alumni can gather online to discuss courses, real-life scenarios, ask questions, and network with like-minded individuals.<\/p>\n<p>You can&#8217;t find that sort of community with many other online schools!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_also_have_a_remarkably_impressive_background_in_floral_design_Tell_us_more_about_that\"><\/span>You also have a remarkably impressive background in floral design. Tell us more about that!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I have always held such a passion for <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/11\/start-your-career-in-floral-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">floral design<\/a> and the creative freedom that comes with it. Even at a young age, I knew that I was born to create; I just didn\u2019t know what the \u201cmedium\u201d would be. It wasn\u2019t until I landed one of my very first jobs &#8211; a customer service representative in a local grocery store flower shop &#8211; that I found my passion for floral design. Flash forward 15 years, and I now have extensive training (both professionally and self-taught). Not only is floral design a passion; it&#8217;s also now a huge part of my career!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CFwmqK-Hcem\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CFwmqK-Hcem\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Neena | Weddings and Florals (@wallflowereventsanddesigns)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_business_Wallflower_Events_and_Designs_also_offers_clients_event_decor_services_In_your_own_opinion_why_do_you_feel_event_decor_training_is_a_strong_asset_for_any_professional_planner\"><\/span>Your business, Wallflower Events and Designs, also offers clients event decor services. In your own opinion, why do you feel event decor training is a strong asset for any professional planner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Event decor training is <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/04\/why-event-decor-training-is-essential-to-your-event-planning-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">such a strong asset<\/a> to have! It helps further your knowledge of the event and wedding planning industry as a whole. Plus, it&#8217;s an additional service for you to offer current, past, and prospective clients.<\/p>\n<p>When I first started my business, <em>Wallflower Events and Designs<\/em>, I had a good idea of how to plan and coordinate a wedding, thanks to my event planner certification. However, setting up the event space was a different story. I understood basic color theory from floral design training, and I knew what I <em>personally<\/em> found to be aesthetically pleasing. But it wasn\u2019t until I dove into the art of event decor that I realized all that I truly had to learn.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_also_have_been_building_quite_the_following_on_your_social_media_What_tips_do_you_have_for_beginner_planners_who_are_trying_to_establish_an_online_presence\"><\/span>You also have been building quite the following on your social media. What tips do you have for beginner planners who are trying to establish an online presence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If I&#8217;ve learned one thing about <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/05\/5-ways-event-planning-pros-should-leverage-social-media-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media<\/a> and building a following, it&#8217;s this: <strong>show up, engage with your followers and fellow industry professionals, and share what you know!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not about how many people you follow or how many followers you have. It&#8217;s about the content you&#8217;re able to provide your audience, and how informative you can be without losing their interest. When in doubt, a collaboration goes a long way! Collaborations will help you get your name out there, especially when building a following.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_challenges_did_you_face_when_first_launching_your_own_business_and_how_did_you_overcome_them\"><\/span>What challenges did you face when first launching your own business, and how did you overcome them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Launching your own business and committing to being your own boss is a challenge within itself. I admire anyone who decides to take that leap of faith!<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest challenges I faced when launching my business was \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5312483\/how-to-deal-with-impostor-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">imposter syndrome<\/a>\u201d. In the beginning stages of the business, self-doubt was a huge cloud hanging over my head. But by learning to trust myself, my education, my professionalism, and my desire to succeed, I was eventually able to overcome that fear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-93.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-93.png\" alt=\"event planner certification graduate, Neena McConnell\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-93.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-93-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>*Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/heatherdoughtyphotography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heather Doughty Photography<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youve_recently_joined_QCs_team_of_Student_Ambassadors_As_an_Ambassador_what_is_the_1_reason_you_would_recommend_QC_Event_School_to_those_aspiring_to_get_their_wedding_and_event_planner_certification\"><\/span>You\u2019ve recently joined QC\u2019s team of Student Ambassadors. As an Ambassador, what is the #1 reason you would recommend QC Event School to those aspiring to get their wedding and event planner certification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I am extremely excited to have joined QC\u2019s team of Student Ambassadors! As an Ambassador, the #1 reason I would recommend QC is the <a href=\"\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experience and mentorship<\/a> this school has to offer. The case studies provided in the course material are equivalent to hands-on experience, and you graduate feeling ready to run a live event! Plus, there&#8217;s also QC&#8217;s blog, <a href=\"\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Pointers for Planners<\/em><\/a>, that has proven to be quite helpful for my own business. Whenever I was looking for a quick answer on a particular subject, QC&#8217;s blog articles were there to help guide me to the right information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_your_career_been_affected_since_COVID-19_began_In_what_ways_have_you_adjusted_to_the_changes_the_event_planning_industry_has_been_undergoing_during_this_global_pandemic\"><\/span>How has your career been affected since COVID-19 began? In what ways have you adjusted to the changes the event planning industry has been undergoing during this global pandemic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When COVID-19 began affecting weddings and events, I feared for this industry &#8211; as well as all of the couples facing cancellations and postponements. For the most part, I was able to shift my business online. I started conducting <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/10\/increase-your-event-planner-salary-with-qcs-virtual-events-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">virtual consultations<\/a> over video chat, creating inspiration boards, and putting together \u201cworst-case scenario\u201d plans from my computer.<\/p>\n<p>I reminded my clients that their special day WILL come&#8230; It may just look a little different than they&#8217;d originally imagined. The weddings that were able to move forward were scaled down to elopements or micro-weddings. Honestly, though, there was so much beauty found in that process! Everyone was able to slow down, take a step back, and soak in the whole picture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_has_been_your_favorite_moment_to_date_in_your_planning_career\"><\/span>What has been your favorite moment to date in your planning career?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m the type of person that <em>every<\/em> wedding or event I\u2019m working on in that moment becomes my favorite. But if I had to choose, I would say my own business launch party back in the winter of 2019. I was surrounded by friends and family, as well as a few potential clients. It was in that moment where I knew I had made the right choice in becoming a small business owner.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-hG5vmnT4s\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-hG5vmnT4s\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Neena | Weddings and Florals (@wallflowereventsanddesigns)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_in_store_for_Wallflower_Events_Design_in_2021_and_beyond\"><\/span>What\u2019s in store for Wallflower Events &amp; Design in 2021 and beyond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SO many plans! I have big, big plans for my business in 2021 and beyond. That being said, I&#8217;m most excited about my new studio build. I am fortunate enough to have outgrown a small bedroom studio, and have since moved to a new house with my husband. The new studio will be built in our large basement, with a separate entrance for my clients to use when I am able to conduct in-person consultations again. The studio plans include a workshop, consultation area, and a large walk-in cooler for all the big and bold wedding flowers set for next year!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finally_what_is_YOUR_definition_of_%E2%80%9Csuccess%E2%80%9D_as_a_professional_planner\"><\/span>Finally: what is YOUR definition of \u201csuccess\u201d as a professional planner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are doing what you love, doing it well, and making money doing it, then that is \u201csuccess\u201d in my opinion! It doesn\u2019t matter if you have five events, twenty, or one hundred. It&#8217;s how you feel putting the work in, seeing everything come together, appreciating a job well done!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Inspired by Neena&#8217;s story? Earn your own event planner certification in as little as 3-6 months by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enrolling in QC Event School today<\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Name: Neena McConnell Location: Peterborough, ON and the Kawartha Lakes area QC Courses you&#8217;ve taken \/ are taking: Event &amp; Wedding Planning Event Decor Floral Design Your website: www.wallflowereventsanddesigns.com Facebook: www.facebook.com\/wallflowereventsanddesigns Instagram: www.instagram.com\/wallflowereventsanddesigns *Headshot by Heather Doughty Photography. Tell us a little bit about yourself! 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