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“WITHOUT A DOUBT, IT WAS INTERACTING WITH ALL OF THE INTERESTING SPEAKERS AND ATTENDEES. EVERYONE HAD A UNIQUE STORY TO SHARE ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE IMAGE CONSULTING AREA. EVERY TIME I’VE ATTENDED AN EVENT WITH AICI, I’VE COME AWAY THINKING HOW LUCKY I AM TO WORK ALONGSIDE SUCH A KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS.” CARRIE:
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Have fun, and don’t be afraid to take a few risks! If you think about some of the most rewarding training events you have attended, they probably included more than standard panel presentations over multiple hours. Also, a large portion of the benefit of organized training events has nothing to do with the program itself, it is the networking and knowledge-sharing with other attendees. That is necessary for any successful program, so including time for informal learning is important.
This was really a team event, and I had the best team there is. Between our Acting President, Roxy Rowton of Everyday Refinement, and our VP of Communications, Yelena Jackson of PersonaStyled, we had a lot of fun and worked hard together to make sure all of the details came together. The event was a great success because of all their hard work and past experience with putting on a chapter education day.
THEA: What was your favorite “highlight” of this daylong event, and why?
CARRIE: Without a doubt, it was interacting with all of the interesting speakers and attendees. Everyone had a unique story to share about their experience in the image consulting area. Every time I’ve attended an event with AICI, I’ve come away thinking how lucky I am to work alongside such a knowledgeable and helpful group of professionals.
THEA: Congratulations on your recent nuptials! How did you coordinate a wedding and an education day all at the same time?
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THEA: In your business, Seriously Styled, your personal passion for competing in triathlon has turned into a professional niche with “Seriously Styled Racing Kits.”Tell us about this product, how it works, and why it’s a benefit to athletes.
CARRIE: I have been a part of the triathlon and cycling communities for many years, and as a female athlete who also cares about fashion, I was frequently approached by other women who were frustrated by the all-spandex cycling and racing kits that weren’t built to flatter our figures.Working with a designer and online triathlon clothing company, we were able to design a kit that was fashion-forward and high quality. Once a few women started wearing them, the men jumped on board too.We now have a multi-product triathlon and cycling line for both men and women.There is no need to put style aside–even while you sweat!