I was only 24 years old when I opened my tuxedo rental store and I became a speaker at the same time. I look back and I realize how young I was! I wanted to showcase my tuxedos in a local bridal tradeshow and I was turned away. I thought, “Ok, I will produce my own show then.” And I did. I worked so hard to produce a show that would support our local businesses and give couples a place to start their wedding planning. It became our family business and our children grew up working at the show. My heart is heavy today to say that after 27 years, we made the obvious and safe decision to cancel the show this fall. Stupid COVID!

Like many of you, our businesses have been affected. Our lives have been affected. It can be so defeating knowing you have to give into something you have no control over. So, what are some 90%s today? My family is safe and protected. Our staff, booth participants and wedding families will be safe. My calendar will open up another chunk of time to get ready for 2021. I will use that time to continue to truly “pivot.” When this is all over, I will be ready. I never let anything stand in the way of my success at 24 years old and I am sure not going to start now. I refuse to let COVID get the better of me.

There has never been a better chance to fully practice "Focusing on the 90%". Take out your magnifying glass each day and ask, “What is good today?”

We will be back better than ever, our show will be back better than ever.

This too shall pass,