The Flipside TV – A Tribute

by Julie

Attention circus super fans! If you don’t already know about The Flipside by Slapmedia, check them out here. Fabulous Flipside You Tube videos feature mind-blowing ground acrobatics, parkour, cirque aerials and pretty much all things circus (along with some other random yet amazing films – like a lightning storm in slow motion – wow!) The [...]

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ISES Toronto, September 2010 Event

by Julie

“We’re better when we’re together, Ignite Creativity in your Business and in your Industry” ISES Toronto Chapter Event, September 21, 2010 As the first International Special Events Society (ISES) Toronto Chapter meeting of the season approaches, I can’t help but feel excited and inspired about our inaugural event of the year. It always feels great [...]

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Effective Leadership vs Ineffective Leadership

by Julie

In recent weeks, I’ve had the privilege of attending meetings and gatherings with leaders of two sorts: 1) Effective Leaders and 2) Ineffective Leaders. Here are a few qualities and characteristics I ‘ve observed of both classes of leaders… Effective leaders listen and speak when necessary – Ineffective leaders talk non stop Effective leaders are [...]

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The Importance of Mentorship

by Julie

“To dance is to live. To live is to dance.” ~ M.A.D Motto In life, we look to mentors to help us navigate the rugged terrain ahead. Receiving tips and advice from people who have “been there done that” is one of the most valuable lessons of all. It shows us the importance of paying [...]

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Start With The “Why”

by Julie

Each year, the meetings and events community comes together in the heart of Toronto to take part in the annual trade show – Incentive Works. For the last three years running, my partner Elisa and I have attended, participated, and connected with fellow event professionals. As always, it’s great to walk the trade show aisles [...]

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An “Event Full” Year…

by Julie

This August, as I gear up for a busy fall with my fellow company members, there is another set of responsibilities which I’ve added to my already full plate. Aside from being a co-maid-of-honour in my beautiful sister’s February cirque wedding (yes, cirque wedding – more on that in future posts), along with co-directing our [...]

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Ten-hut! Bootcamp for Event Professionals

by Julie

Ten-hut! Last year, my business partner and I attended a Toronto conference designed exclusively for special event planners, event suppliers and event entrepreneurs. Special Event Boot Camp Toronto Edition immerses conference participants in two days of non-stop learning which provides you with the opportunity to hone your skills as an event professional. I have to [...]

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Five Tips to Survive the Countdown to Showtime

by Julie

As many of you know, my partners and I recently completed and executed our second annual fund raising cirque show. In the circus, dance, and theater worlds the countdown to showtime can be both an exciting and stressful time. On the one hand you have all of the magic and beauty of the creative process, [...]

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I Believe She’s Amazing

by Julie

Last summer, while attending Special Event Boot Camp, my partner Elisa and I had the pleasure of meeting the inspirational trail-blazer and humanitarian, Kim Bourne MacGregor. This past fall, Kim launched a grassroots movement to unite and inspire 1,000,000 women around the world to recognize the amazing women in their lives-in memory of her dear [...]

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Whhhooo R U?

by Julie

She often can be found lounging on a leaf mid-afternoon, or weaving her silken cocoon (at her leisure of course), which will eventually transform her into a gorgeous butterfly. This creature doesn’t just perform the same old tricks… Not a chance. Our Caterpillar is a master hand-balancer and aerialist who specializes in the “wow” factor! [...]

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Following the White Rabbit

by Julie

Specializing in time management, marathon running and excessive jumping, our White Rabbit is as high strung as they come! Why so stressed you ask? She’s late of course! For our white rabbit, there is absolutely nothing more dreadful then being late “for a very important date.” While other rabbits are busy doing busy work, our [...]

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