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Charles MacPherson’s books make great gifts….

Tis the season! Holiday gifts are top of mind for many of us. My client Charles MacPherson has been a world authority in Luxury Goods, Household Management and Butlering fields for 30 years. I’m throwing out a plug for his wonderful best-selling books (Penguin Random House) as gifts. Available on Amazon or your favourite local bookstore they are entertaining and provide and very useful and practical advice. Charles is a contributor on CTV’s Marilyn Dennis Show, the founder of North America’s only registered school for Butlers and Household Managers and sought after internationally as a speaker. I have had the pleasure of booking these keynotes for a decade. There are currently 3 books to choose from and I can attest that people are thrilled to receive them. There’s nothing like the written word.

The Pocket Butler: A Compact Guide to Modern Manners, Business Etiquette and Everyday Entertaining

The Pocket Butler’s Guide to Travel: Essential Advice for Every Traveller, from Planning and Packing to Making the Most of Your Trip

The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping

Chef Shahir Massoud stars in CBC’s upcoming “Fridge Wars”

My multi-talented client Chef Shahir Massoud has been selected as one of the celebrity chefs on the CBC original series Fridge Wars premiering Feb. 27, 2020 on linear and on CBC Gem. The entertaining format features two different celebrity chefs facing off during each episode, with a challenge to create elaborate meals using only ingredients taken from the fridges of ordinary Canadian families. The improvised dinners are judged by two different families. Shahir hosted Around the World in 8 Meals on CTV’s Gusto and co-hosted the CBC-TV talk show The Goods for two years. He has been very busy finishing his first cookbook which will be published by Penguin Random House in 2020 plus emceeing and presenting at culinary events across Canada.

Another successful Soap Star appearance at the Calgary Women’s Show.

Michelle Stafford, who plays Phyllis on The Young and the Restless appeared at the Calgary Women’s Show on October 27, 2019, to help raise funds for Alberta Guide Dogs.

“As event producers of 22 events annually, we have worked with many celebrity booking agents. “

“Celebrity Events Network has been our go-to for the past 5 years. Lilana’s experience and knowledge in the industry has been imperative in our decision making when booking a guest. She is helpful with suggestions, accommodating with our budget and timeline restrictions; and she ensures all our bookings are made with ease.“

~ Christine Griffin, General Manager, Canwest Productions Inc., Calgary Women’s Show

Sarah Richardson named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women!

Congratulations to my client,  designer, best-selling author, entrepreneur, Sarah Richardson! Women’s Executive Network has named her one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. She has also been inducted into WXN’s Top 100 Hall of Fame! Past award winners include Canada’s most iconic women trailblazers: bestselling author Margaret Atwood, former Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean and Kathleen Taylor, chair of the board, Royal Bank of Canada. Sponsored by KPMG, the Awards Gala took place Nov. 21 at Metro Convention Centre attended by 1400 senior professionals. Sarah has created, co-produced and hosted shows on HGTV Canada and US longer than any other host. She has  extensive product lines including the launch of furniture collections with Palliser in 2020 and has recently launched her Design Life YouTube series which has had over 4.6 million views in 3 months.

2019 Corus Upfront ~ HGTV Clients

Corus knows how to throw a party! Celebrating at Corus Upfront (June 3 ’19) with my HGTV clients Sarah Richardson, Samantha Pynn, Brian McCourt and Kortney Wilson. It’s rare for me to have so many of my clients in one place. Brian’s show Backyard Builds has been renewed for a 3rd season! Kortney and husband Dave’s new show Make Your Move will soon be in production. Sarah is developing new shows and Samantha will soon have an exciting announcement!