My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was watching the sun rise over the Taj Mahal with only our team and clients for company – we were so busy organising a high-profile event in India that I hadn’t anticipated how breath-taking it would be to see this wonder of the world in such a special way.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was when I saw a family of Lions playing in the sun while in Botswana after finishing a project for a client. That beauty of nature that I was only witnessing thanks to my amazing job made me realise how lucky I am in my career. 

My pinch me moment

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was wading ashore on One Foot Island, a picture-perfect tropical atoll and the setting for a truly memorable event in the Cook Islands. Completely uninhabited with sand whiter than snow and towering tropical palm trees disappearing into the distance, it was a paradise that I had assumed existed only in fiction.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was trekking an eerily deserted Great Wall of China during a site inspection; with a surprise champagne stop en-route! Enjoying the pit-stop amidst spectacular views whilst feeling like the only people on the planet was a truly special moment. (I did share the bottle… promise). 

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was getting into the Taj Mahal before opening to the public and being able to absorb the calm and tranquillity of that magical place after an extraordinary 10 days long event that took us to amazing places around India!  A well-deserved end with the best team ever! 

My pinch me moment

My favourite pinch-me moment was hosting a farewell dinner for a client in the middle of the African bush with the soundtrack being a heady combination of local performers around the fire, crickets, and the roars of lions in the distance, all with a backdrop of a million stars twinkling away in the clear night sky.  

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment comes at the end of every event... bleary eyed and with achy feet, tidying up the final remnants of the occasion in the early hours, the rewarding feeling knowing every guest is heading safely home having had an amazing experience because of the effort and commitment from the team and I.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was flying from a chateau to Le Mans for a car launch on the main start finish straight of the circuit only hours before the race. Standing on the track with all the guests looking out to the grandstands is a moment I will never forget.

My pinch me moment

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was soaking in the breath-taking sunset in the small Balinese island of Gili, after a long day scuba diving the crystal-clear waters, eating delicious Balinese delicacies and showing clients around the wonders of this tiny island. Witnessing from the distance the small volcano eruption in the mainland, I was in awe and thought myself lucky to be calling this my job.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was getting to enjoy a very intimate and sensational music set from Mark Ronson during a Four Seasons client event. The set was a surprise for the guests, and he performed so brilliantly – I felt incredibly lucky to call that kind of thing my day-job. 

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was a group of dolphins jumping around my zodiac at the Indian Sea! We were returning to the cruise after a day excursion with clients, suddenly our guide sped-up and told us that there is a group of dolphins swimming ahead of us. We finally met those dolphins, and it was the first time I saw dolphins so close and in the wild! 

My pinch me moment

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My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was when I had been looking for an idea for a tricky brief for over a month. One day I received a cold-call during my most busy time and thought I could use some stranger talk to de-stress myself. It turned out to be a partnership collaboration that got my client’s approval right away! That was the time when I realized the best idea starts as conversation and conversation is where opportunities hide! 

My pinch me moment

Wearing a triple strand of near flawless yellow diamonds because our very generous client insisted they select a piece to match my yellow gown… and realizing that the diamonds came with their own security guard who became my de facto cocktail partner for the evening!

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was witnessing the Bryant Park Movie Night lawn rush when we partnered with a luxury Sparkling Wine brand for an activation for the Bryant Park Movie Night series summer of 2019. Bryant Park Movie Night is an iconic NYC summer activity and felt like a true New York moment!

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was being given the unique task in my career to create, design and produce one-of-a-kind gifts and once in a lifetime experience for our clients across the globe alongside our QX regional offices.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was welcoming our first guests to Camp Hisma 2021 – a luxury desert camp designed, built and brought to life with bespoke events and experiences by our incredible team for NEOM’s first ever Tourism project.

My pinch me moment

In 2013 I was a Project manager for setting up a world class art exhibition in Saudi. At the time we didn't have an arts transport company to handle very expensive and important art. Had to coordinate with the Air Force to manage the transport of the art works from Europe! James Bond style top secret mission ! Was just amazing and bizarre!

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was leading a Guest Management project for a luxury brand commemorating International Women’s Day – seeing our team’s hard work, planning and commitment come to life and feeling the fantastic energy onsite. Memories and friendships were created, it was incredible to watch the project evolve and see the success the team delivered.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was hiking a mountain 1,013 meters above sea level and traversing through a multi-layered waterfall in the Philippines after finishing a roadshow. Experiencing the breathtaking view of the picturesque rugged hills and dipping in the falls’ cold blue water is my pinch-me moment.

My pinch me moment

In 2019, I took part in the “Hanami” experience in both Kyoto and Tokyo and got to see national parks and areas transform into the most surreal of spaces. Getting to see them was definitely my “pinch me moment” and I was lucky enough to get to do it right before the pandemic.

My pinch me moment

After finishing a project for a client on Mount Kilimanjaro, while watching the sunrise from the rooftop of Africa soaking in its extraordinary, rich and vibrant colors. Greeted by the spectacular views of the stunning glaciers, leaving me in awe at their majesty.

My pinch me moment

Stevie Wonder singing happy birthday to me in the beautiful surroundings of Buckingham Palace.

My pinch me moment

My pinch me moment

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was when I went on a fam trip to Turkey. I had the chance to live a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a hot air balloon flying over Cappadocia. In that moment, I could really feel extraordinary and unforgettable emotions.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was when I managed to have a client meeting his favourite sport news tv host. The joy and the emotion in his eyes when he got to meet his idol made me think how great is a job that make amazing things possible in people’s life.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was during the organization of an event in Rome while I had the chance to set up a private dinner inside the Sistine Chapel. Not everyone has the opportunity to have access to such magnificent places in the world and even organise a private dinner in them.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was during the organization of a high-profile event for a fashion brand in Zermatt, in the middle of Swiss Alps. I was so busy that I hadn't relised the beauty of Mount Matterhorn, which I could admire directly from my room.

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was when we won the call for the three years renewal deal with one of our main corporate client at the end of 2020. After almost an entire summer spent working hard on such a challenging project, getting this news during the lockdown was really of comfort and stimulating!

My pinch me moment

My pinch-me moment was when I organized a marriage proposal for a client, which included a diamond ring at Tiffany's boutique, a dinner overlooking the sea in Portofino and a violinist to make it all romantic. I received the video from the member and I thought that I love my job, it is so amazing.