What if the fastest way into iconic events isn’t waiting to be hired but learning how those worlds were built first? In this episode, I’m taking you to Paris and inside the history of fashion to unpack what Fashion Week, legacy brands, and iconic environments can teach us about event careers today. From Coco Chanel and Russian influence to Place Vendôme, runway origins, and why calendars don’t move, this isn’t just fashion trivia, it’s career strategy. If you want to work inside legacy driven major events, this episode is about learning how to read the room before you’re invited into it.

For a more detailed read, check out my blog:

https://lauralloydevents.com/2026/01/12/what-studying-paris-fashion-history-taught-me-about-fashion-week-and-iconic-events-careers/

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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A festive and relaxed end of year episode! I’m sharing answers to fun Christmas questions that nobody asked, reflecting on the personal and professional highs and lows of 2025, and pulling together the key lessons and takeaways I’m carrying into 2026. A simple episode that you may find relatable to help you wind down the year!

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support Laura:

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Connect with Laura:

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How do you go from junior to senior event pro? This isn’t about how many events you’ve done or how long you’ve been in the industry. It’s about what actually moves you from junior to senior in iconic events - how you show up, how you communicate, how people experience you, and the mindset that makes them trust you. If you’re ready to take bigger roles, lead with confidence, and finally be seen as the pro you already are, this one’s for you.

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support Laura:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauralloydevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lauralloydevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aflairforvipevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@laurayarbroughlloyd⁠

If you’ve been feeling like your career’s slowed down but you’re still capable, still delivering, just not growing the way you used to, this one’s for you. I’ve been in that space where work’s going fine on paper, but inside, it feels flat. You know you’re capable of more and want more, but it’s not quite clicking. In this episode, I’m talking about what that plateau really means, why it’s normal, and how to start building momentum again without pretending everything’s perfect.

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support Laura:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauralloydevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@laurayarbroughlloyd⁠

Guest lists at events are power, politics, and multimillion dollar relationships. In this episode, I am talking about how last minute additions, surprise VIPs, and table changes (…11 times…) can make or break an iconic event. Learn how to stay in control, keep sponsors happy, and protect the reputations that matter all while looking completely unbothered. If you want to get hired for bigger gigs or elevate your credibility in high stakes environments, this one’s for you!

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠⁠⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠⁠⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠⁠

Support Laura:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauralloydevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lauralloydevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aflairforvipevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@laurayarbroughlloyd⁠

Front of house can make or break any VIP or iconic event. In this episode, I walk you through my approach to prepping FOH teams from volunteers and last minute temps to uniform checks, dishing out their tasks, and empowering the team. You’ll get my insider tips that ensure your team shows up confident, aligned, and ready to deliver a seamless guest experience every time.

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠

Support Laura:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauralloydevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lauralloydevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aflairforvipevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@laurayarbroughlloyd⁠

Freelance life in major events isn’t glamorous all the time, but it’s uniquely rewarding. From schedule freedom and rapid growth to isolation, temporary teams, and hitting ceilings, I share what’s really happening. Whether you’re freelancing, aspiring to break into iconic events, or just curious about freelance realities, I'll talk you through my highs and lows of being a freelancer in the events industry.

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠

Support Laura:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauralloydevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lauralloydevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aflairforvipevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@laurayarbroughlloyd⁠

The iconic events ecosystem isn’t like corporate events, and if you’ve been trying to land these event roles with a corporate mindset, that’s why you’re getting stuck. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I mean when I say “iconic events” (and what they are not), why these events operate completely differently from the corporate events world, how careers are actually built in this ecosystem and what you can start doing now to position yourself for global stages like Wimbledon, the Oscars, the Olympics, and beyond.

If you’re serious about stepping into an iconic events career and you want to go deeper, A FLAIR for Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you cross over into the iconic events world with strategy, network, and confidence. Enrollment is open now!

https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/

Support Laura:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauralloydevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lauralloydevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aflairforvipevents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@laurayarbroughlloyd⁠