Event Affairs News-Zine Edition 07 | Page 28

Inspire Network with Karen Tran Inspiration when you least expect it! The name Karen Tran evokes visions of massive and gorgeous floral designs including colourful Orchids and charming Roses defying gravity in the most impressive ways. Based in California, this passionate woman represents extravagance, opulence and all things gorgeous. A real-life example of ‘dynamite in a small package’, Karen has been travelling the world teaching those lucky enough to attend her Master Floral Class her masterful ways. Yes! Events recently hosted the Karen Tran Floral Master Class at the Taj Hotel in Cape Town and we were proud to attend such an auspicious event. Dream Big! Karen started out small, but her dreams of becoming an internationally recognised floral and event designer kept her vision big and her dream fast became a reality. The title of the conference, “Inspire! Cape Town”, rang true to itself and it definitely was a wonderful inspiration as we continue to take the Event Affairs Wedding division to new heights each year. The conference boasted international and local speakers sharing their experiences and wisdom. Success is progressive. Building success in your company is like layering a 5 tiered wedding cake - you need to start with a strong and sturdy base slowly growing it up from there, icing each layer to make sure it stays where you want it to and spending time perfecting your art. Walking through a corridor of Orchids at the entrance into the most beautifully setup conference space ever seen - the floral designs were incredible and Karen’s signature arrangements filled the room together with the sweet smells of Stargazer Lilies and Roses. Karen kicked off the conference as the keynote speaker and her story was one of humble beginnings. We were left with 5 inspirational tips to success that we would love to share with you… Success is not an overnight thing. These things take time, whether you are starting your own business or planning your own wedding, time and patience is key to a successful outcome. Social Media has a major impact. Harness this beast called social media to make it work efficiently for your brand. If you have true passion and drive, you can only be a success. If you are true to your desire and what you really want in business, and even in your personal life, this can only result in success.