In this Alumni Voices episode, Candice Lam, Events Consultant for Mothers Choice, shares how three internships during her studies in San Francisco shaped a 20-year career in hotel event sales and nonprofit event consulting across Hong Kong and Berlin. From front desk training to navigating event logistics, Candice reflects on growth, resilience, and why being proactive matters more than ever for student interns.

📌 Key Takeaways:

• Completed three internships at major hotels, building confidence through hands-on work in front desk and event services.
• Emphasizes the importance of people skills and client interaction as foundations for a career in events.
• Advises students to be realistic about the hard work behind glamorous event roles — and to always be detail-oriented.
• Recommends having alternatives ready for clients instead of saying “no” — a service mindset she developed through experience.
• Believes interns should be proactive and thoughtful during their internship to truly benefit, especially when staff are too busy to guide them daily.