In this episode of At Home in Waterloo Region, Cher sits down with Christine Wolfl, a marketing strategist, storyteller, and co-founder of Honey Events and Design and The Daisy Baby Foundation. Christine shares her journey of multi-passionate entrepreneurship, from event planning to fertility advocacy. Listen as she discusses how personal experiences fuel her professional success and her vision for the future of LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and accessibility in family-building.

In this episode you will hear:

• [02:03] From wedding planning to creating meaningful experiences with Honey Events and Design, Christine shares how she and her partner fill the gap for intentional event planning
• [03:10] Christine discusses how Honey Events designs events that focus on how the event feels, not just how it looks
• [05:56] The story behind Christine's own wedding, showcasing how personal details and guest experience make a lasting impact
• [08:35] Christine shares how the lessons from wedding planning can apply to corporate and nonprofit events
• [10:01] Challenges Christine faced as she transitioned into the event planning world and how her background in marketing and storytelling has helped her navigate the industry
• [13:05] Learn about the annual fundraiser Glam As You Are, an inclusive event created to support the LGBTQIA+ community and raise funds for Grand River Pride and the Daisy Baby Foundation
• [18:25] Christine emphasizes that Glam As You Are is for both the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, creating a space where everyone feels seen and valued
• [23:37] Christine discusses her fertility journey and how it led to the creation of the Daisy Baby Foundation, which aims to make parenthood more accessible for LGBTQIA+ families
• [31:13] Christine highlights the cost of IVF and other fertility treatments and how Daisy Baby Foundation is working to alleviate some of those financial burdens for LGBTQIA+ families
• [40:48] The goal of the Daisy Baby Foundation's grant program to support LGBTQIA+ families with fertility costs, focusing on dignity and accessibility
• [43:45] Christine shares her hopes for growing Honey Events and Design, including expanding to more types of events beyond weddings, such as celebrations of life and charity events
• [47:09] Christine talks about the future of Glam As You Are, including growing the event to more cities and expanding visibility for LGBTQIA+ families
• [48:35] Christine outlines the long-term goals of the Daisy Baby Foundation, from raising awareness to providing financial grants to families in need

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