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Today's guest is legendary event planner AJ Williams, the owner of AJ Events and one of Boston's most influential event planners. When the event industry shut down during the pandemic, AJ knew how to pivot; she continued to raise millions for charities virtually. The challenges she faced did not stop her when it came to her professional career or in love. In this week's episode, AJ discusses how important it is to have confidence in your abilities, why a can-do attitude is a must, and why being resilient is crucial in any success. AJ shares the most valuable lessons she learned while dating; why you should date all types of people because sometimes it's the most unlikely pair that works out.
AJ Williams is the creative visionary behind AJ Events'. Her work is ambitious and often unconventional. AJ masterminds' cutting-edge experiences for corporate and private events while being recognized as the "Top Event Producers of the Year" by Biz Bash and Biz Bash Top 500. Top Event Planning Companies by the Boston Business Journal and Boston Herald's Top 10 event planners. AJ executes press-worthy fundraisers with celebrities like Jennifer Hudson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Queen Latifah, President Clinton, Michael McDonald, Vanessa Williams, The Eagles, Run DMC, and Jimmy Fallon's the Roots, to name a few.
She has worked in publishing, catering, fashion, and marketing. Some fun facts about AJ – she was a contestant on the second season of Master Chef. Was runner up for Miss Massachusetts (Teen) under Erin Bartlett, who is married to Oliver Hudson, and Miss Massachusetts (USA) runner up to the famed Maria Menounos.
Kerry Brett and AJ Williams cover a lot of ground in this episode topics include:
How to stand out and get noticed.
The importance of being memorable.
AJ's dating experiences while she was building her event planning empire.
How to use your voice and own being a bad ass.
AJ's advice for someone who's struggling to find love.
Why it's important to date all types of people.
The importance of keeping an open mind while dating.Why you should know your non-negotiables when looking for a partner.AJ's advice for navigating an interracial relationship.Why being resilient is the key to finding love.Why AJ's work hard play hard philosophy is the key to finding balance in work, life, and love.Why sometimes it's the most unlikely pair that works best.How to be open to the unexpected while letting go of what you think you want in another person.Why you should look for someone who can't get enough of you has a tremendous amount of admiration for you personally and professionally.
