Vicki Hamilton has returned to Michigan Business Network with her new show. It shines a light on business ‘Hustlers’ who offer their advice for growing passions into side hustles and careers, and how to balance it all. Hamilton seeks to help listeners grow their own business hustle by inviting her local and international guests to share how they have built successful business careers, fulfilling side hustles and passion projects. Guests share their winning advice and lessons learned in this personal, conversational, yet informative podcast. Topics include side hustles, business startups, franchising, entrepreneurship, and of course a whole lot of hustling.

Listen below to part 2 of 2 for Episode 3 as Vicki Hamilton hosts Ashlee Willis, in this discussion about her community impact and inclusion through innovation for event planning, in the SoundCloud podcast shared below:

100 % Hustle Podcast – 2-part Third Episode

Summary:

Vicki Hamilton talks with Ashlee R. Willis, Founder, and CEO of Michigan Premier Events

Host:

Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive Ideation 

Topic: Community Impact and Inclusion Through Innovative Event Planning

Guest: Ashlee R. Willis, Founder, and CEO of Michigan Premier Events

Guest Bio:

Ashlee R. Willis is the Founder and CEO of Michigan Premier Events, an association, corporate, and Government event management company managing events in Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit. Willis partners with associations & corporations by developing programs and events locally, statewide, and nationally to enhance both their members, clients, and the Mid-Michigan business community. Willis strives to embrace innovative and unconventional techniques through concept developments, logistics, and strategy for the events and programming department. Willis is involved with Urban development creating programs and events to help create walkability in downtowns and communities. Willis is also an active community leader and philanthropist who strives to make the community better.

Willis has over 10 years of experience in developing and managing corporate events, programs, and meetings in Michigan. She is the co-founder of Lansing Lift Up Local, has led big community events in Michigan, and worked on events with celebrities. Willis sits on several boards and committees. Willis was a part of the Merging governance committee for South Central United Way helping the merging planning process for Capital Area, Battle Creek & Jackson United Way. Willis has also assisted the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce develop the foundation of its diversity, equity, and inclusion Willis also is the first person of color to serve as Board President for Downtown Lansing Inc. Willis is a certified tour ambassador for Lansing, MI, has earned several awards including Downtown Lansing Hero Award, Entrepreneur on the move award and Ten Over the Next Ten Alumni award Recipient. Willis was featured on several radio stations, commercials, and publications including the front cover of Capital Area Women’s Life Style Magazine.

Willis is a Lansing native and well-known active leader in the community who is dedicated to the growth, collaboration, and success of the region.

Blog Summary:

Ashlee Willis discusses the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and listening to grow and strengthen our community. Willis is leading the efforts to drive positive change by designing innovative ways to meet and conduct corporate events. She reflects on how navigating Covid-19 provided many learned lessons, including how to leverage technology to provide improved accommodation and access to those who cannot physically attend events. An artist, a wife, a mother, and always an entrepreneur, Willis is ready to manage your next corporate event. For more info: www.michiganpremierevents.com

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