How the hell did I get here?
Arleen Van Londen
Experiential Event Producer | Brand Activations | Live Events | B2C expert |Summit member | TEDx Speaker
Hello there! I'm Arleen Van Londen, and I reside in Brooklyn, New York. I work as an Executive Event Producer, and I originally come from Holland. Through this monthly newsletter, I want to share my journey from waiting tables in Rotterdam to creating globally recognized experiential events from my office in the vibrant city of New York. Sometimes, when I gaze at the city skyline, I can't help but wonder how I ended up here.
It's pretty simple. I boarded a plane with just two suitcases and a dream. Since then, my life has been a rollercoaster ride.
Today, I take great pride in where I stand. Even after 28 years in this field, I still feel passionately in love with my profession. What I adore most is that every project is unique, and each day presents an opportunity for personal growth and skill development. Being in New York plays a significant role in this process, as the standard of excellence is exceptionally high here, motivating me to continuously strive for greatness.
Coming from a small town, I never received any guidance on how to survive in the concrete jungle. So, it often feels like I navigated through the Grand Canyon and emerged as a successful female producer in a predominantly male industry. At times, my mind needs to catch up with my body.
Through this monthly newsletter, I'll provide a glimpse into my life and work while throwing in some lessons for the fun of it. ;-)
I hope you'll enjoy this journey as much as I do!
XO