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Episode Seven: Jazmene Thomas — From Funeral Director to Wedding Planner
In this episode of Celebrate and Chill, host Kenetia Lee sits down with Jazmene "Jazz" Thomas, the CEO and lead planner of J Moton Event Elements. A Los Angeles-based professional, Jazmene shares her unique journey from serving 16 years as a licensed funeral director to becoming a premier wedding and event coordinator.
Episode Highlights
From Funerals to Festivities: Jazmene discusses how her background in the funeral industry taught her to handle high-stakes logistics with deep emotional connection and calm, noting that "funerals became like reunions" and inspired her to create joyous spaces for people to gather.
Career Milestones: Reflecting on 2025, Jazmene highlights her successful Joshua Tree styled shoot and her role in managing registration for a massive 4,000-person summit for Mayor Karen Bass.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Jazz shares her goals for the upcoming year, including expanding her team and managing her first major award show.
The "Zen" Philosophy: Throughout the conversation, Jazmene advocates for a "calm and demure" approach to event planning. She challenges the notion that events must be stressful or chaotic, instead leading with grace and class—traits she attributes to the influence of her ancestors and her personal connection to nature and music.
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By Kenetia LeeIn this episode of Celebrate and Chill, host Kenetia Lee sits down with Jazmene "Jazz" Thomas, the CEO and lead planner of J Moton Event Elements. A Los Angeles-based professional, Jazmene shares her unique journey from serving 16 years as a licensed funeral director to becoming a premier wedding and event coordinator.
Episode Highlights
From Funerals to Festivities: Jazmene discusses how her background in the funeral industry taught her to handle high-stakes logistics with deep emotional connection and calm, noting that "funerals became like reunions" and inspired her to create joyous spaces for people to gather.
Career Milestones: Reflecting on 2025, Jazmene highlights her successful Joshua Tree styled shoot and her role in managing registration for a massive 4,000-person summit for Mayor Karen Bass.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Jazz shares her goals for the upcoming year, including expanding her team and managing her first major award show.
The "Zen" Philosophy: Throughout the conversation, Jazmene advocates for a "calm and demure" approach to event planning. She challenges the notion that events must be stressful or chaotic, instead leading with grace and class—traits she attributes to the influence of her ancestors and her personal connection to nature and music.