Kind + Co Events

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28/03/2024

Such a cool night. I'm super proud to be part of this industry an ILEA - Seattle Chapter

17/02/2024

17/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Celebrate love by giving your heart the care it deserves. This American Heart Month, let’s listen to our hearts and speak up for our health. Cheers to a healthy heart and happy Valentine’s Day! 🌹🫀

10/02/2024

Throughout my 20 yrs career in event AV production, I've often encountered a prevailing mindset among many AV production company owners: the belief that the techs working behind the scenes should remain invisible.

While I grasp the traditional rationale behind this concept,
I've always found it to be outdated.

I'm convinced that this mentality contributes to the lack of female representation in AV and in lead tech roles.

Keeping what's behind the curtain in the dark tends to perpetuate unhealthy patterns, one of which is the invisibility of those who make the magic happen.

Breaking this cycle by shining a light on our behind-the-scenes teams, empowering them to have a voice, is something I passionately advocate for.

I recently encountered another AV company's mission statement, proudly declaring their focus on both gear and people.

Yet, ironically, their website showcases the gear extensively while the people remain unseen.

Who are these invisible people?

What are their stories, and why aren't we seeing their faces?

If the people truly matter, why do you lead with your gear?

Is this critique harsh, or are we simply demanding a necessary shift in our industry? As AV production leaders, we must challenge ourselves to truly embody the principles of diversity and inclusion we so often discuss.

The framework, particularly its emphasis on Empowering Teams Behind the Scenes, is a testament to my commitment not to let this crucial issue fade into the background.

Empowering our behind-the-scenes teams means celebrating them, making them visible, and acknowledging their invaluable contributions.

It's time to bring awareness to the ongoing gender disparity in AV teams and take tangible steps towards inclusivity.

Let's not just talk about and ;

Let's actively practice it by highlighting those who have remained in the shadows for too long.

PS: below is a photo of me from 2008 at the Grove in LA, after working a 18 hrs shift throughout the night, programming lights for a runway fashion show for Christian Audigier, finally catching some Zzzz on a piece of truss.

Those are the stories we want to hear more of.

10/02/2024

February Member Spotlight!! 💡🔦 Jackie Baker is the founder and CEO of SparkWood Events. She brings with her almost 30 years of corporate marketing, strategy and event planning experience. With positions at both large corporations (such as Starbucks and Washington Mutual) as well as start-ups (such as Qpass and Kozmo), she provides the leadership, overall big picture thinking, and excellent event ex*****on that truly benefits the Sparkwood Events team. SparkWood Events focuses on corporate events, conferences, and non-profit fundraisers. Jackie is a proud graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Honolulu, Jackie’s international and multicultural perspective is a big asset to her clients. She enjoys being a member of ILEA Seattle and is ready to rock all her upcoming events in 2024!

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17/01/2024

Fun night creating magic. Kind + co events 2

15/01/2024

MONTHLY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!!! 💡🔦 Mary Davidson, MBA, owner of EP Events LLC, has over twelve years of fundraising experience which has led to deep diving into the event world and helping nonprofits raise funds for their cause. Purposeful events are her jam and she is known for event planning on a budget and working efficiently and effectively. It’s a top priority for Mary to help organizations stay true to their mission, purpose, and budget, while planning an event. Mary leads the EP Events team in non-profit, community, and corporate events, whether virtual, hybrid, or in-person. Mary is also the co-founder of the Event Pros On the Go Retreat and enjoys giving back to the event industry and spreading community over competition through her involvement as co-host of the Better Events Podcast.

13/01/2024

Looking for things to do to celebrate MLK day? Here you go.

Drinks at Pacific Science Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, and hobbits in Ballard. Plus, more films, concerts, talks, and events for January.

13/01/2024

ILEA Seattle members!! Renew your memberships by the end of this month and get $50 off your membership price! Use Code: LOYAL24 when checking out. The discounts this month have been amazing! ILEASeattle.com or click link in bio.

08/10/2023

We're only 6 weeks away from the fundraising event of the year - our GLAMPING GALA!

Come celebrate Dandylyon Drama's 15 years of providing accessible performing arts education in our community! November 18th will be a night to remember, complete with live auction merriment, games, luxurious foods, and inspiring stories.

Get your tickets today - early bird pricing ends October 11th! 👉🏽 https://buff.ly/3F5ikSl