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UPCOMING MEETINGS + MIXERS

JANUARY 8, 2025

2025 NACE Lunch & Learn on:

“Clear Boundaries, No B.S.: Thriving in the Event World Without Losing Your Cool”

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hosted by Venusian Gardens, 2601 Chartres St. New Orleans LA

🚨 Attention Event Professionals! 🚨

Join us for an exclusive session with the incredible Stephanie Olivares—Chair of the Chapter Leaders Council for NACE National and Senior Culinary Sales Manager at True Flavors Catering in San Antonio, TX!

As event professionals, we know the drill: last-minute changes, late-night emails, and clients who always want more... and they want it yesterday. 😩

But guess what? Burnout is REAL and it’s no joke. 💥 You don’t have to crash and burn. Instead, you can take control with one simple word: BOUNDARIES.

In this interactive session, Stephanie will share her top strategies to help you:

✔️ Set clear boundaries with clients and colleagues
✔️ Say "No" to after-hours correspondence
✔️ Carve out time for YOU—because self-care matters!
✔️ Protect your peace while delivering top-notch service

Get ready to feel empowered as a Boundary Boss, protect your well-being, and still wow your clients with your work ethic! 🌟

💥 Don’t miss out! Your burnout-free future starts here. 💥

#EventProfs #BoundaryBoss #EventPlanning #SelfCare #NACE #WorkLifeBalance #EventProfessionals #ThrivingNotSurviving #ClearBoundaries

Grab your lunch and let's dive in—no stress, just success!

Tickets are on sale now!

Members: $50 for EarlyBird (check your email for the code)

Non-Members: $65 EarlyBird

*Tickets are non-refundable.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Fun Facts About our Speaker:

Stephanie has been involved in NACE for 11 years.

“NACE members feel like family and I always know that NACE members near or far will always assist others with welcoming arms,” says Olivares. “Helping other chapters grow, thrive, and succeed with idea-sharing and mentorship has been one of the most rewarding experiences on my NACE journey.”

She’s the Senior Culinary Sales Manager at True Flavors Catering in San Antonio.

“We celebrate food and take pride in delivering customized menus paired with exceptional service,” says Olivares. “While we specialize in Interior Mexican Cuisine, we can create spectacular dishes for any occasion!

A fun fact about Olivares is that she grew up on a racehorse farm in South Texas.

“I spent my early childhood riding around on tractors with my father and grandfather, feeding horses and visiting them in stables,” says Olivares. “Such a cool experience that I'll never forget!”