Today is a 'special event' episode... Simon Nedelko interviews Zoe Sparks, Director & Owner of Spectacular Events, and Founder of SHINE Business Women & SunSHINE Boxes, as Spectacular Events is celebrating it's 25th Birthday.

This celebratory episode is SHINE'ing the Spotlight on Spectacular Events, and Zoe talks about her 25 years in business and shares the tips, tricks and insights into what makes this business not only tick but constantly thrive, expand and adapt, especially over the past few years where things in travel and events have been particularly tough as they have been for many others.

This is an episode not to miss as we celebrate 25 Years of Spectacular!

About Spectacular Events:

Spectacular Events Pty Ltd focuses on the professional planning, management and delivery of group movements from 20 to 2000 delegates/attendees.
Creations includes conferences, expos/exhibitions, specialised group tours and team building experiences, golf days, launches, business meetings, workshops and cocktail functions/Gala dinners.

Their dedicated fully accredited travel division creates tailored travel packages for major events, held throughout Australia and around the world, and also puts together the travel logistics and partner program elements around all types of events.

ADAPTING TO CHANGE & EMBRACING OPPORTUNITIES

Check out Natalie Tink’s bio below and you will instantly know that she is a hard-working, forward-thinking entrepreneur who has certainly made her mark in a number of businesses on the Sunshine Coast. She has a talent for bringing people together, supporting local and doing all she can to promote our community, whilst also being a powerhouse of a business woman who thrives on a challenge, a new venture and making a difference.

Natalie has changed and adapted to the landscape around her, not only during COVID 19 but over a number of years, and without a doubt, Natalie mastered the ‘pivot’ long before it became a buzz word!

We talk to Natalie about how she has adapted to change, pursued her passions and followed her dreams to become the popular, award-winning business woman that she is renowned for. Natalie is always candid, honest and authentic so she will share her trials and tribulations as well as her successes.

About Natalie Tink

Meet Natalie Tink founder of Miss Monogram, Member Manager of the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network and driven Real Estate Agent at Ray White Maroochydore.

Having spent 20 years in real estate marketing and publishing, Natalie has refocused her passion for property into her role as Sales & Marketing Consultant at Ray White Maroochydore. Natalie’s extensive background in real estate ensures she has a thorough understanding of the Sunshine Coast property market.

Natalie is also the Founder and Managing Director of the fashion retail business, Miss Monogram which opened it’s online store in November 2016 & Sunshine Plaza retail store in November 2018. Miss Monogram gives women an opportunity to express their individuality and femininity with bespoke fashion accessories, including personalised leather bags, wallets, wedding gifts, travel and office accessories.

Passionately motivated and a high-achiever, Natalie has been praised for her accomplishments as 2012 Sunshine Coast Young Business Woman of The Year, and more recently 2019 Sunshine Coast Small Business Woman of the Year.

Natalie is a trailblazer, arranging paid marketing campaign partnerships with major retailers including Lendlease, Westfield, Mirvac and Vicinity. Natalie previously ran a successful national magazine for 20 years, giving her invaluable marketing insight and Natalie has established a loyal customer base all over the world and leverages every touchpoint to nurture customer connections and build brand affinity.

In her spare time, Natalie enjoys exploring her beautiful home that is the Sunshine Coast with her family (Kooper 11, London 6 and wife of 18 years to Brad) as well as training at boot camp.

HOW TO BUILD AN AWARD WINNING BUSINESS

After only three years in business, Lisa Versaci and her business, Cheeky Little Monkeys, are smashing goals and winning awards! Recently, Lisa took out three QLD AusMumpreneur awards – Making a Difference Award Community (Winner), Service Business (Silver), and Customer Service (Bronze).

An incredible powerhouse of a lady, Lisa is making her mark in the business world and providing a service which is a life-saver for parents.

Cheeky Little Monkeys hosts 340 little ones each week and that’s not taking into account the six parties they usually host each weekend.

Join us as we chat to Lisa about the secrets to her success, how to build an award winning business and what's next for this powerhouse of a lady!