We had the good fortune of connecting with Shannon Garthwaite and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shannon, what’s the end goal, career-wise?
When I got into the bartending and event business, I started for extra money. Side hustle if you will. After many many years of working countless events, I was presented an opportunity to purchase one of the companies I was working for. At that time I was working for a total of 6 companies (7 if you Include my full time accounting job)
I jumped on it, being able to purchase something and make it completely your own was an absolute amazing feeling.
My end goal would ultimately be purchasing a wedding/event venue and being able to bring to life my clients visons for the a flawless and spectacular event.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am the hardest working person I know. I take on events and weddings because I love it. Making someone’s special day even more special then they could ever imagine is why I do it. I do it for the smiles!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would absolutely take them to any place doing live music. Music is my happy place.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Honestly. I have a small group of family and friends who have stood in my corner through all the long nights and no social life to create something I am proud of. So my friends and family *they know who they are 🙂

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