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Michelle Rago is the founder of Michelle Rago Destinations, a boutique planning firm that has been producing and designing weddings and international events for over 20 years. The career path that led her to travel the world and be one of the most sought-after wedding producers is fascinating. She’s a global producer and savvy business woman who stays composed, no matter the stressful or chaotic circumstance. 1:20 Career path in hospitality 2:40 Biggest learning experience 3:50 Floral designer to destination & international events producer 5:11 Tips to being a good producer for International 6:07 Clientele & producing events internationally 8:22 How to pivot, lead & mitigate when issues arise 11:34 Process in handling private clients’ budgets & emotions & keeping it all together 15:44 Benefits of being a Collaborative Producer 17:20 “My Caribbean Essay Contest” Program – lesson learned 18:00 How to be open-minded when dealing with other cultures 20:15 Process of hiring & working with Michelle Rago Destinations 24:52 Michelle’s favorite events she’s produced 25:32 Discuss Upcoming events 26:30 Life in New York City for business owners 30:34 Best ways to work with Michelle as a vendor & potential private client 32.40 Advise: how to break into the business 34:36 How to connect with Michelle Michelle Rago, Michelle Rago Destinations https://michelleragodestinations.com Instagram @michellerago Book: “Signature Weddings: Creating a Day Uniquely Your Own” by Michelle Rago Mark Testa https://www.markstephenagency.com [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-stephen-design-&-production/ Instagram @markstephenea https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK13o22i4RxQvbAgwwlh9tQ?view_as=subscriberThanks for tuning in. Check us out at on https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/