creative connections studio: strategic events with local soul.
Planning events used to be complex. Now? It’s borderline Olympic-level. Budgets are tight, teams are stretched thin, and expectations keep growing. Even the most seasoned in-house teams are running on fumes trying to meet the moment.
That’s where Creative Connections Studio comes in.
After years of leading national conferences and executive retreats for a top-tier homebuilding brand, I stepped into something new; something personal. This studio was built to help brands, planners, and hosts create experiences that don’t just look good, but actually work—for the budget, for the business, and for the people in the room.
Your Strategic Partner
I’ve sat on both sides of the table—client and planner, strategist and executor. I know what makes vendors tick, where hidden costs live, and how a little structure on the front end protects every relationship on the back.
My events have earned +73 and higher NPS scores, strengthened sponsor partnerships, and created calm in the chaos. Now I bring that same clarity and creative strategy to help teams here in Columbus—and beyond—build experiences that stick.
Local Roots. National Reach
Columbus is having a moment.
Named a 2025 Top Meeting Destination by Cvent and a Top Ten Best Big City by Condé Nast Traveler, it’s no longer a flyover, it’s a featured act.
As a native and certified Experience Columbus Insider, I help visiting planners bring their events to life here in ways that feel rooted and real. Whether it’s artist-driven gifting, immersive storytelling, or vendor connections that deliver, I help events feel like they belong here.
And when you're planning somewhere else? I bring that same principle of place and polish—no matter the market.
What I Do
Creative Connections Studio isn’t a traditional DMC or agency. It’s a strategic consultancy for brands and planners who want their events to do more.
I help you:
Align event strategy with real business outcomes
Save time and budget through smart vendor negotiation
Curate unforgettable, locally inspired experiences
Deliver intentional events; never just boxes checked
No subscriptions, no fluff—just support when and where you need it.
Corporate Backbone. Creative Soul
With a background in law, franchising, and business ops, I bring structure, accountability, and a strategic lens that most planners don’t. But I’m also an artist at heart, obsessed with moments that connect people and leave a mark.
That sweet spot between storytelling and spreadsheets? That’s where the magic happens.
Let’s Build What’s Next, together
This studio is still unfolding and I’ll be sharing more soon: behind-the-scenes glimpses, maker collaborations, and field notes from building something bold.
If you’re a planner, hotel partner, or corporate leader looking to raise the bar, I’d love to connect.
