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Month: January 2022

Meet the Board: Co-Director of Programs Indya Willis

Tell us about your business or the work you do. Events by Indya is a full service wedding and event planning company where we focus on providing unique services that assist clients with different event needs.  We also focus on month-of and day-of coordination services, this service is not only offered to our brides/clients but to our industry friends, also.

How long have you been a NACE member? On the board? 2022 will be my sixth year with NACE, Newbie!!  First year on the board.

What is your personal motto? “Always stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready!”

What is your guilty pleasure? I like falling asleep watching Baby Mama (a movie) at least 3-4 times a week.  The movie is sooo very funny to me! 

Which actor or actress would play you in the movie about your life? Halle Berry, need I say more! 

What does true leadership mean to you? True leadership is displayed when you are able to create more leaders.

What is in the trunk of your car right now? I always keep items in my trunk for a picnic.  Yes, I have a blanket, plasticware, etc.   

Meet the Board: Director of Communications Kathryn Marie Krieger (AKA Mystic Kathryn)

Tell us about your business or the work you do. I am the owner and creator of Mystic Kathryn’s Event Services and Pucker Up Impressions – The Official Lip Print Reading. We provide unique event experiences both virtual & in-person including Beer & Wine Yoga, Succulent Terrarium Workshops, Burlesque Classes, Jugglers, Fortune Tellers and more!

How long have you been a NACE member? On the board? I’ve been involved with NACE on and off since 2008 & this is my first year to serve on the board after 3 years on the communications committee.

What is your personal motto? If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. 🙂

What is your guilty pleasure? Too many to name but right now my favorite is my Oculus Quest 2, wanna beat saber anyone?

Which actor or actress would play you in the movie about your life? hmmm, people used to say I looked like Jennifer Aniston but these days I have no idea.

What does true leadership mean to you? Leading without a title as Robin Sharma puts it. Doing that which you believe is correct whether or not it is the popular thing to do and not asking others to do things you are unwilling to do.

What is in the trunk of your car right now? Still boxes that need to be recycled from my children’s Christmas presents! :p