Every year, I push myself and my team to elevate the experience at #SuiteWorld. This year, faced with space limitations, we decided to quite literally think outside the box and build a 90,000-square-foot tent in a Las Vegas parking lot to accommodate 7,500 attendees for our keynotes. My executives embraced this bold idea without hesitation, demonstrating their commitment to creating something truly extraordinary. Their trust in me made navigating the challenges of the toughest week in my 20+ year career possible. The outcome was a visual masterpiece, featuring the largest screen I've ever seen at a corporate event—60 feet tall—along with a stunning projection-mapped ceiling. The opening experience was one of the most breathtaking I’ve ever witnessed. Was it flawless? No. Did everyone appreciate the risks we took? Not entirely. Yet, we swung for the fences, and our audience remained (mostly) unaware of the numerous hurdles we faced. I’m left with many "I wish I had just..." thoughts, but perhaps that’s what fuels me to continue taking risks. While I was pushed beyond my limits, a greater part of me is excited to do it all again, armed with the lessons learned and eager for the challenge. A heartfelt thank you to my leaders for their unwavering support, to Space Created, Inc. for tackling this ambitious project, and, as always, to my partner in crime, Danielle Jackson, for always saying yes to my insane ideas. And lastly, to my SuiteSquad - a group of phenomenally talented women who bring the magic to life. Jenna Moore, CMM Christina Heyel Sabene Kerstin McInnis Karen Waldmann Allison Rogers Jessie Esteban Tara Elardo Denise Beavers Kate Fitzgerald Jennifer Heintz Laura Sawatzke Claire Anderson Annie Gnos Ashley Ronkowski Carolyn Kiefer and Cindy Kruse!
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