Today we’d like to introduce you to Anna Collins.
Hi Anna, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Fate has blessed me with an adventurous life. I’m one of twelve children in a blended family, and grew up at various times in both the USA and Europe. In my youth I spent three seasons on a fishing boat based out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, worked as an aid volunteer in the Kosovo war zone, and had more boring turns in a corporate real estate firm in California and the headquarters of ABN Amro Bank in Amsterdam. I’m half American/half Dutch, and didn’t really settle down until my late twenties when I began a serious career in events and facilities management, After leaving that position in 2014, having my son Tom in 2016, and helping support my husband’s career, I launched Anna Collins Events. Today we host multiple events both here and in Europe, ranging from high-end boutique retreats to a 1,000 attendee conference, and are expanding our footprint into corporate events and premium planning services for elite-scale celebrations.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Ha! Juggling a haphazard career, a large family, and then starting a family of my own…..smooth wouldn’t be the word. But it has been exceptionally rewarding. To live is to struggle, but I choose to face each day with joy and thankfulness for the blessings I have received and continue to receive.
As you know, we’re big fans of Anna Collins Events. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Anna Collins Events is not just another event planning service. We specialize in getting the little things right and offering first class experience both in boutique settings and at scale. In a Temu world, we’re Louis Vuitton, never compromising on quality and always focused on attendee experience. Details matter, and that’s what Anna Collins Events stands for.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
Now that we are well-clear of the pandemic, the events industry is humming! Zoom is so 2021, and there’s almost no appetite for virtual anything anymore. In an uncertain economy, events are a bright spot, and that only augurs well for the future. We’re seeing more and more emphasis on quality over slop, and giving attendees value for their investment. That’s our specialty.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.annacollinsevents.com/
