2024 Cute Yearly Recap
✨ 2024 was a year full of firsts, amazing joy, and cute community connections. I’m so excited to look back on some of the 14+ events Cute Story Events brought to life last year! Let’s take a trip down memory lane to celebrate what we accomplished together. 🌟
🐉 Tet Vietnamese Lunar New Year
January kicked off with the Tết Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration, a breathtaking festival that welcomed the Year of the Dragon with stunning traditional performances, delicious food, and heartwarming community spirit. From lion dances to vibrant fashion and traditional performances, every detail reflected the beauty of Vietnamese culture and tradition.
🖤 First Black History Month in Fircrest
In February, Reclaiming Us, Reciprocity Consulting, and Fircrest neighbors made history with the first-ever Black History Month Celebration in Fircrest. The day was alive with delectable food, fresh juice, kid activities and community voices that came together to celebrate heritage and inspire connection. It was an unforgettable moment of pride and joy for all involved! Photos are by the lovely Merissa Humes.
💖 Galentines with Supper Sociale
February brought all the love vibes with the first annual Galentines, hosted by Supper Sociale. This cozy yet chic gathering celebrated friendship and community over an exquisite meal, creative cocktails, and interactive activities. It was an evening full of laughter, connection, and new memories.
🚀 Copperbox Core Purpose Wander Event Activation at SXSW
In March, at SXSW, Copperbox delivered an exclusive experience that offered a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle. Guests were immersed in a nature setting that encouraged meaningful connections and deeper reflection. Elite networking opportunities brought together high-level executives to tackle challenges and foster collaborations that will shape the future. Personalized coaching sessions and insightful reflection activities helped participants gain clarity on their strengths and growth areas, making this activation both impactful and inspiring.
🍂 Marketing Conference in Downtown LA
Later in March, we blended a bit of business and fun at a marketing conference in LA. This lively event featured engaging talks from top brands, innovative activations (including Shark Tank alumni!), and countless networking opportunities. Guests enjoyed a catered lunch, signature cocktails, and roundtable discussions that inspired new ideas and connections.
🧘♀️ Sculpt Bodywork Open House Event
May brought the perfect balance of calm and celebration with the Sculpt Bodywork Open House Event. This dreamy day of self-care was packed with rejuvenating activities, wellness demos, and thoughtful healthy snacks and drinks. Guests also participated in raffles to win self-care services and products, leaving them refreshed, inspired, and glowing from the inside out.
🛁 Broken Bone Bathtub: The Documentary Screening
In July + August, we teamed up with the incredible performance artist Siobhán O’Loughlin for two unforgettable screenings of Broken Bone Bathtub. The film captured Siobhán’s years-long immersive tour in bathtubs across the globe, exploring human connection in the most intimate of spaces. Guests were treated to a photo opp, an adorable merch booth, and a heartfelt talkback with Siobhán herself, making the event as interactive and inspiring as the film. Held in both Tacoma and Seattle, it was a celebration of art, vulnerability, and the power of live experiences.
🌆 Summer in the City: NYC Marketing Event
July turned up the heat with another marketing event in New York. We brought together over 700 marketing professionals for an engaging conference packed with insights and networking opportunities. Attendees explored trending topics like TikTok marketing, community building, and subscription and loyalty programs through panels and workshops hosted by industry experts from leading brands. Hands-on sessions covered practical strategies, while a lively happy hour in the kiosk area sparked meaningful connections. After months of planning, it was thrilling to see this event come to life and foster collaboration and growth in the direct to consumer marketing space.
📚 Back-to-Cool: A Grown-Up Book Fair Adventure
This September, Cute Story Events brought the ultimate throwback to Tacoma with the Back-to-Cool Grown-Up Book Fair! Nostalgia was in full swing as we transformed the classic childhood book fair into a one-of-a-kind experience for adults. Attendees browsed curated book selections, shopped quirky stationery, and indulged in delicious snacks—charcuterie anyone?
The energy was electric as local authors shared their stories with new readers, and drag queens performed and read to us.
From the heartwarming connections made during book swaps, to dancing drag queens, this event was all about celebrating the joy of reading and building community.
Seeing everyone embrace their inner bookworm was an absolute joy—thank you for making this fair a page-turning success!
Photos were taken by my biz bestie, Creative Soulutions.
🌌 Sleepless Under the Stars with Supper Sociale ✨🎥
On a dreamy summer evening, Cute Story Events teamed up with Supper Sociale to host Sleepless Under the Stars—a movie night like no other! Guests cozied up under twinkling skies with blankets by the fire, indulged in drinks from a dirty soda bar, and enjoyed fresh popcorn and a spread of delicious snacks. Goody bags filled with fun surprises added an extra touch of magic to the night.
The highlight? A nostalgic screening of Grease that had everyone singing along under the stars. From the sweet treats to the cozy vibes, this event was all about creating moments that felt like pure summer magic. Thanks for making it a night to remember! 🌠🍿
📈 Marketing Conference in LA & Seattle Amazon Conference
October brought another marketing conference - y’all know the deal! I also supported an Amazon Conference working with a team to set and break down rooms throughout the day for meetings and meals.
💖 Glitz + Glamour - Talent Managing 💫
This holiday season, Cute Story Events had the absolute best time managing some truly show-stopping talent with Maison de V. From towering stilt walkers and a dazzling champagne dress serving bubbly, to the sweetest dessert skirt, glamorous flappers bringing roaring ‘20s vibes, and breathtaking aerialists soaring through the air, every performance added sparkle and magic to the special holiday events. ✨
We loved every moment of keeping the show running smoothly behind the scenes, making sure each event was unforgettable.
📲 The Famm Connect Launch Party Recap 🎉
On December 11th Famm hosted an incredible event for the queer community, and I was honored to be their event planner. Hosted virtually to unite LGBTQ+ professionals and allies from across the globe, it spotlighted the debut of Famm Connect, the groundbreaking social networking app crafted specifically for LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners. And the buzz? It’s still going!
Within two weeks of the event, over 500+ people signed up for the app and over 4000+ connections were made, marking it as a pivotal tool for community-building and collaboration.
A major highlight of the event was the panel discussion, where Blair Imani—creator of “Smarter In Seconds” moderated an engaging dialogue. Joined by Madison Butler of Blue Haired Unicorn, Max Siegel, Director of Trans&, and Spencer Hoddeson of Gay Water, the guests tackled the idea of “professionalism” through a queer lens.
Their stories and insights deeply resonated, fostering conversations about representation, inclusion, and the power of creating our own spaces.
For this event I provided the following services:
🧡 Sponsor Outreach, Onboarding and Management
💛 In-kind/Giveway Outreach, Onboarding and Management
🩷 Speaker Onboarding and Management
❤️ Managed Technical Director
💚 Acted as host and moderator for the event
💜 Ran tech rehearsal + event rehearsals
💜 Managed assets
I can’t wait to see what Famm has up their sleeve next!
