Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacia Greene.
Hi Stacia, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
For those who may not know, I’m Stacia G, event producer, brand consultant, victim advocate and aspiring contract lawyer.
From what I can recall, event planning was practically embedded in my DNA. I started as early as 3rd grade where I was awarded with event planner of the year. An award my teacher Ms. Lewis created solely for me. I specifically recall begging my grandmother to take me to a store called Grayshel’s (it was a staple in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn). During my mini shopping spree, she provided me with a $50.00 budget, which was just enough to execute my vision. I was able to pick out a numerous number of knick-knacks and treats for my class and I was able to create custom goodie bags for everyone. It was a class hit, and everyone loved them. School Pizza Parties was also one of my specialties, deeming me the planning guru for my elementary school. This allowed me to receive many accolades at such a young age.
My passion for event planning and branding began to emerge when I would always lend a helping hand to my mother who was the catalyst for planning all our family and close friends’ events. I would always watch as she made custom centerpieces, mass costumes and balloon arches and would always find solace when I was a part of that planning process. Celebratory events whether they were big or small, has always been a huge part of my upbringing and provided the opportunity for my family and I to bond while creating everlasting memories, which we continue to cherish.
I decided to turn my passion into reality after close friends and family would always ask me why I didn’t provide these services to other people. With just the portfolio composed of my family and friends’ events, I took a leap and embarked on my event planning and branding dreams in 2020. I stand before you today, the proud owner of Stay Selective Event Planning & Stay Selective Marketing Designs where we offer luxury event decor, styling, and branding services.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
To say the road has been easy would be a tremendous understatement. I have gone through the rebranding process twice and even considered closing down shop numerous of times.
A huge obstacle that I faced was obtaining exposure and connecting with individuals who wanted a luxury event or to take their brand to the next level. This is an obstacle that I now look back on as being so minor after being involved in an accident which caused me to walk away with a C2 fracture.
For six months, I struggled with the idea of giving up on my passion. Turning down bookings and not being able to fully execute visions due to limited mobility which really put a damper on where I wanted my business to be within the year. I struggled with the idea that I would be unable to continue with the same momentum and would also be unable to be innovative during projects for my clients. This caused me to have a stagnant mindset. But I’m proud to say that I was able to turn that obstacle into fuel. That minor setback is what kept me pushing and allowed my business to thrive once I was able to be up and running again full-time. By turning my Pain into Passion, this obstacle has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and put myself in rooms I would NEVER imagine. This OBSTACLE not only showed me that I’m STRONG but that it’s okay to be UNCOMFORTABLE. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that
“if you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
With UNCOMFORTABILITY comes growth, and during this hurdle, I knew that I had to keep pushing forward. This to me, was the core element of growth.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Stay Selective Event Planning | Stay Selective Marketing & Designs ?
Stay Selective is a full-service event planning and Branding company based out of (Brooklyn, NY). Our goal is to provide a full-service luxury experience for every event that we create while incorporating brand authenticity. This goal is achieved by curating unique branding and marketing techniques while always remaining innovative during the event styling and décor process. Our purpose is to ensure that every detail is Selected based on the client’s dream event.
My team and I offer a variety of packages and selections to best fit our client’s needs. These selections range from but are not limited to: Full-Service Planning & Design, Partial Planning, Balloon styling, Day of event coordination, Brand Marketing, Creative Direction, and Photography. We administer all events and businesses and welcome All! Always remember you’re not picky just selective!
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
Every day I thank God for allowing me to cross paths with so many different individuals from all walks of life. When it comes to being lucky, I can honestly say that I’m extremely blessed. Often, by designing events or even collaborating with other creatives, I have been provided the opportunity to connect with so many hardworking and powerful individuals who have provided me the opportunity to be a part of so many rewarding projects, as well as being exposed to monumental opportunities. I have been extremely lucky to not only have a solid relationships, family, and close friends that keep me grounded throughout my entrepreneurship journey. But I’m extremely grateful and lucky to have a foundation that would help prep for events days in advance, assist with the setting up or break down of events, or just simply listening to my million and one ideas.
Thank you Voyage ATL for the opportunity to allow the world into a glimpse of what STAY Selective is as a brand and who I truly am as a person, and a huge thank you to Zollyann for connecting me for this opportunity!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.stayselectiveeventplanning.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayselective_eventplanning/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/StaySelectiveEventPlanning?eav=Afb8d3b-kmfHLfhDzsLgKcbcCq3UrvohgxiQj95Y-nuF34Je4T4wtIfL-PiyTvZkef0&tsid=0.09561464672285891&source=result
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaySelective/videos
Image Credits
IMAGE (Personal Photo) – Valuable Creations , LLC – Instagram: valuablecreations
