Kara Kemp is a passionate leader dedicated to supporting live event professionals. As General Manager of ECCHO Live, she champions mental health, career growth, and industry-wide education. With a background in business, performing arts, and over a decade as a Dega Catering crew chief, she’s worked alongside music legends like Bob Dylan and Keith Urban.Kara’s "Don't shrink. Bloom." philosophy drives her mission to empower others through connection and education. She’s spearheading the ECCHO Live rebrand and expanding vital programs like All Access to provide resources for touring professionals.A firm believer in balance, she promotes creative focus tools, mental health days (“No Pants Days”), and taking small, intentional steps toward progress.This episode is brought to you by Lightswitch