Walking into an Ed Libby designed event; whether it be a lush wedding, an engagement reception, or a lavishly outrageous and personalized party for Kelsey Grammer or Carmelo Anthony, one is at first struck by the originality, color, grandeur, scale and magnificence of his created interiors. Libby’s “signatures” include huge floral & crystal chandeliers dripping from the ceiling, majestic columns & fountains bearing candles & profusely surrounded with floral bouquets. Full environmental experience and close attention to details are hallmarks of a Libby Event. The ever so subtle fragrance that wafts now and then, the texture of each seating design; velvets, silks, tablecloths decorated with hand sewn paillettes or feathers, silverware wrapped to look like art, media screens further presenting themed images and the statues, guests slowly realize, are models, painted, bejeweled and costumed. “Every event should be a feast for the senses. I live for each detail – it must be just so. Each aspect of the design is personally governed by me” says event designer extraordinaire, Ed Libby. “Straight off next seasons fashion runway, couture approach to atmospheric event design,” and that it is.

Audra Robinson is the founder of Rocky Robinson. She was born a dreamer, and it was her imagination, creativity and vision that brought Rocky to life. After years of working the retail marketing industry with top retailers and brands you know and love, she noticed that something was missing…a brand that was relevant and specially-made for Black girls.

To fill this gap, she began working with a talented designer, Roxanne Bradley-Tate, to create an animated character—Rocky Robinson was born! Audra’s vision for Rocky was to be undeniably— a Black girl, with deep brown skin and textured hair— who exuded positive energy and enthusiasm. Rocky is a fashionista who loves all things girly from the latest music, fashion and lip gloss. She also loves school and helping others; Rocky is about showing girls you can have both style and substance. Rocky is everything, and she was created for every girl.

Marcy Blum is an internationally sought after event planner & entertaining expert who with 30 years experience, crafts events with sanity, humor, innovation and style. With attention to detail and flair for the unimaginable, Marcy creates events that stimulate the senses and awe guests while creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for clients.

@DaraIrene is the CEO of @wise_ink and an entrepreneur, writer, and passionate publisher who speaks and writes about the intersection of storytelling, entrepreneurialism and publishing on purpose.

Her day job is mentoring authors and having purpose-driven change makers bring their books to the world. As a book nerd, she feels blessed to do this work.

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Mindy Weiss is known around the world as one of the industry’s most creative minds and calming presences on an event day. Lead by her infectious spirit of kindness, Mindy and her energetic team have been conjuring up imaginative ideas and one-of-a-kind details for clients for almost 30 years.

With a home base in Los Angeles and a portfolio around the globe, Mindy produces weddings and destination weddings, corporate and celebrity events, social celebrations, and non-profit galas. She’s had the immense honor of working with some of the world’s most notable couples and clients, including Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Russell and Nina Westbrook, and the Kardashian family. No matter the celebration, Mindy prides herself on infusing her clients into the details so that no two events ever look and feel alike.

Dr. Felemovicius is a Colon and Rectal Surgeon and founder of Colon and Rectal Surgery and Colonoscopy Services at North Clinic, P.A. in cooperation with North Memorial Medical Center and West Health.

He recently founded My BoDGuard, a one stop shop for protection and education during this time of COVID.

Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate, a Houzz-like website where leading event professionals share their work, build their brand and drive leads. Before founding PartySlate, Julie held executive positions at top-tier digital agencies such as Razorfish, Vibes Mobile, and Agency.com. With over 20 years of digital marketing experience with some of the biggest brands in the world, Julie is excited to bring this expertise to the events industry. Julie received an MBA in marketing and finance from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Coach Val AKA Val "I am Zumba" is motivated, excited and committed to empowering health and wellness in urban communities. After a corporate career with a six-figure income, Val chose to devote her time and resources to providing fitness classes to those who may otherwise not have attended without her motivation and support.

Georgia Fort is a two time Emmy nominated Media Producer and Television Correspondent. Her reporting has been published on CNN, ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS affiliates. Her mission as a storyteller is to amplify truth, inspire, inform and agitate change.

Most recently she produced a short documentary “George Floyd: It Happened Here”, which amplifies the voices of individuals who are from the neighborhood where George Floyd was killed. Prior to that Fort, co-directed and edited the award winning documentary “Rondo: Beyond the Pavement” which is now available on Amazon Prime.

Outside of media, she’s in the process of changing maternity leave laws in Minnesota after losing her job as an anchor because she wasn’t eligible for FMLA. A true advocate for change, the Minnesota native has over a decade of broadcast experience that spans from public radio government television to national commercial television broadcasting.