Power Half Hour: Leaning into the Chaos

Weddings, Corporate Events & the Chaos in Between

Event planning is never just about logistics—it’s about managing emotions, high expectations, and last-minute surprises. In this episode of The Power Half Hour, Rocio and Greg sit down with Jen, a seasoned event planner who’s navigated both the wedding and corporate event worlds.

From the one-shot stakes of weddings to the fix-it-next-year flexibility of corporate events, they break down the key differences (and surprising similarities) between these two chaotic worlds. Jen shares stories from her journey—starting as a wedding planner in Chicago to managing large-scale corporate events, dealing with investment bankers’ helicopter moms, and why weddings might just be the best bootcamp for high-pressure corporate gigs.

They also dive into:
• The absurd requests corporate planners get (salted or unsalted nuts, anyone?)
• Why women in business are embracing poker nights as the ultimate networking move
• The never-ending debate: Can AI really plan an event? (Spoiler: It still can’t book a restaurant that actually exists)
• The food truck dilemma every planner has faced—because of course they call you when no one else can make it happen

Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s talk about the chaos, the laughs, and the lessons of event planning.