Today we’d like to introduce you to Zohe Felici.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Zohe. So, let’s start at the beginning, and we can move on from there.
I am a zealous wedding and event-preneur business mentor.
I know the wedding and special event industry inside and out. From luxury hotels, systems, website building, social media, and creative visualization. I have already done the trial and error. I thrive on extending my experience of what truly works, with a customized mentorship program just for you – exactly where you are in your business.
I was born into a family of Felici Events. Being 100% Italian born and raised, our family gathered at each meal and treated it as a celebration. And while at each meal, we were already planning our next meal, menu or gathering.
My passion for hospitality and career in the food and beverage industry started when I was three years old. I would be by my mom’s side, help prepare dinner, set the table and then play waitress. I recited the specials then would write down my family’s dinner order on (my favorite thing ever) an authentic carbon copy diner’s pad. I could not read and write yet.
My love affair with restauranteering continued into college. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of North Texas and immediately launched my career into the corporate ladder of the 5-star luxury resort industry. This gifted me with a solid foundation in business, management, forecasting, exemplary guest services and the training to lead empowered teams.
In the spring of 2006, I took a leap of faith and left the stability of corporate America to become an event manager for an established independent wedding and event planning company. I quickly quadrupled their profits.
Four years later, I launched my own company, Felici Events, with less than $500 in the bank. I WAS TERRIFIED. A powerhouse of event pro-“friend”ssional women supported me as I gave birth to my brand. They helped me find my courage to built my event production company. I was instantly planning weddings, fundraisers, corporate events, mitzvahs, and large international festivals with over 20,000 attendees.
My passion for sharing my experience and knowledge led me to serve as President of the Board of ILEA-VSB (International Live Events Association, Ventura Santa Barbara Chapter). I love nothing more than collaborating, brainstorming, and troubleshooting with fellow event professionals as they navigate their businesses. Simultaneously, I blogged weekly for www.SantaBarbaraWedding.com, and have since been recognized as THE wedding and special event venue expert for Santa Barbara by my peers.
In 2015, I became a “duo”-preneur and purchased www.SantaBarbaraWedding.com. Currently, I run the show for two profitable wedding and event businesses, and with the support of a dedicated team, I continue to grow both companies. I am an expert speaker and continue to share my knowledge at numerous event industry conferences around the United States.
I have had the honor of being nominated by my peers for numerous awards including Most Valuable Vendor (two years in a row), Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur, Best Wedding Planner, ILEA International’s Mettle Award of Excellence, and Best Overall Event Professional for my local ILEA chapter. It is always wonderful to be acknowledged by your clients, but it is an amazing feeling to be honored by your peers.
I have seen and done it all. And my calling now is to help you do the same. With a myriad of experiences and the lessons I have learned, I will teach you what you need to know to succeed in an extremely stressful and competitive event planning industry. Together we will develop and grow your brand, establish and expand your client base, charge your worth for your services and everything in between!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I am grateful for what I have received in my business world. I run three companies all within my passion, skill set, and knowledge. They have all had struggles along the way. There are learning curves, celebrations, failures, and victories! This is part of being an entrepreneur.
Number ONE piece of advice, get a mentor. Someone who will dedicate personal attention to provide the effective support you need to build momentum and to take action in order to IGNITE your dreams.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Zohe Felici – Zealous Event-Preneur Mentor – what should we know?
I am an event producer, visionary, blogger, influencer, and business mentor for event professionals. I run the show for three profitable wedding and event businesses, and with the support of a dedicated team, I continue to grow my companies. I am an expert speaker and continue to share my knowledge at numerous event industry conferences around the United States. I have been recognized as THE wedding and special event venue expert for Santa Barbara by my peers. I am most proud of my ability to juggle my businesses and passions effectively, and doing it well.
Do you feel like there was something about the experiences you had growing up that played an outsized role in setting you up for success later in life?
I was born into a family of Felici Events. Being 100% Italian born and raised, our family gathered at each meal and treated it as a celebration. And while at each meal, we were already planning our next meal, menu or gathering.
My passion for hospitality and career in the food and beverage industry started when I was three years old. I would be by my mom’s side, help prepare dinner, set the table and then play waitress. I recited the specials, then would write down my family’s dinner order on (my favorite thing ever) an authentic carbon copy diner’s pad. I could not read and write yet.
My love affair with restauranteering continued into college. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of North Texas and immediately launched my career into the corporate ladder of the 5-star luxury resort industry. This gifted me with a solid foundation in business, management, forecasting, exemplary guest services and the training to lead empowered teams.
Pricing:
- 1:1 coaching program $5000
- complimentary initial rapport meeting
Contact Info:
- Address: 836 Anacapa St. #1073
Santa Barbara, CA 93102 - Website: www.ZoheFelici.com
- Phone: 8058953402
- Email: ciao@zohefelici.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santabarbarawedding/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zealous.event.preneurs/?ref=bookmarks
- Twitter: @zohefelici
- Other: www.santabarbarawedding.com | www.FeliciEvents.com
Image Credit:
Clarissa Koenig, Jay Farbman, Cheryl Halberg, Kiel Rucker Photography, Head and Heart Photography, Willa Kveta Photography, Kiel Rucker Photography, Willa Kveta Photography
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