How do you build and nurture a trusted network when our industry can feel competitive, isolating, or downright overwhelming?

To explore that question, I brought on Charessa Sawyer, founder of Event Therapy and SCV Productions, licensed social worker, certified event planner, author, and all-around advocate for the humans behind the events.

About Charessa Sawyer

Charessa is the founder of Event Therapy, a mental wellness initiative created specifically for event, hospitality, and entertainment professionals. With a rare dual background as a licensed social worker and certified event planner, she brings a level of understanding that’s unmatched in our industry.

She’s also the CEO of SCV Productions, a national event services company, and the author of Event Therapy’s 10 Steps to Ultimate Event Planning.

Her mission is simple but powerful: to support the people behind the events so they can thrive both personally and professionally.

If you take one thing from this episode…

You are not alone. You deserve support. And building a trusted network is not optional, it’s essential for your mental, emotional, and creative well-being.

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