A Dash of Me
Hey There!
My name is Whitney, and I'm so excited that you are reading my blog!
Truly I am!
I’m the heart and soul behind Whitney James. I had a dream for the last 6 years to have my own event planning company. At first it was just an idea, but slowly over time it evolved into a fire burning inside of me that I could no longer ignore. I love design, events and working with people!
I am a strong supporter of being your authentic self and love to promote anyone out there chasing a dream. I try to be a positive impact on the world, which I think is needed now more than ever. I love horror films, cooking vegan food and putting it on social media in hopes of converting others to veganism. I like going on adventures and traveling, but also lounging on the couch and watching Dateline for hours on end. I love to laugh and live life to the fullest!
Now, how did Whitney James come to be? It has been a very long and adventurous journey.
Growing up my parents always threw the most amazing parties and I loved helping them any way I could! My mom was always so organized down to the most minute details. She is solely responsible for my organizational skills and finding an excuse to celebrate everything. As I grew up the love to entertain did too. My sister and myself are responsible for some epic house parties in high school and college, sorry Mom and Dad!
After college I was a nanny, worked in sales, major league sports, and non-profits. I was constantly chasing happiness and purpose and was never finding it. After going through corporate event jobs I realized it was what I was destined to do. But I wanted more creative control and to be my own boss. I finally decided to do something about it. Around the same time I got engaged, woohoo, and the plan began to take form.
Over the course of planning my wedding for 3 years (yep you read that correctly, 3 years), I also started working on my event planning company. And simultaneously we started to design and build our venue, Gladden Farms. I clearly like to be busy! I left my corporate job, started babysitting my nephew to pay my mortgage, and networking with Minnesota vendors. I dedicated any free time I had to building what is now Whitney James. The hustle is real!
Now that we know how I got here, a little more insight into me. My style of work is fun!
I BELIEVE THAT THE PLANNING PROCESS SHOULD BE FUN, EXHILARATING, AND COLLABORATIVE AND THE EVENT ALL ABOUT THE COUPLE’S LOVE, LAUGHTER, AND FAMILY.
I love living in Minnesota, but love being able to spend time at my family’s home in Arizona. When I am not planning or designing events, I spend time with my hubby Jim and dogs Bubba, Zoey and Cooper.
I’m also starting a blog with my sister called Salt and Pepper. It is all about our love of travel, life and food.
This is just a small glimpse into me, Whitney! If you want let’s grab coffee! Well, I don’t drink coffee (other fun fact about me), but I will get a tea and chat! Or wine. Wine is more fun! Let’s get wine. And fries go great with wine. Fries are my favorite food.
I can’t wait to get wine and fries with you!
Thank you for visiting my blog and I can’t wait to share more with you!
These are a few of my favorite things!
