Nothing Is Wasted: Reinvention and Confidence with Annette Naif
Episode 21: Nothing Is Wasted: Reinvention and Confidence with Annette Naif
Annette Naif has spent nearly four decades producing events that mark the biggest moments in people's lives. In this conversation, she and Dvora explore what a nonlinear career path really teaches you, why confidence is something you practice rather than possess, and what it looks like to advocate for yourself in healthcare when the people around you are not listening.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How decades of experience across film, television, legal work, and corporate operations built the foundation for Annette's event business, even when none of it felt connected at the time
- Why Annette started her company at 47, what it cost her to underprice herself early on, and how she found her footing by surrounding herself with people who reflected her value back to her
- The importance of being in rooms with other women who are aging with confidence and vitality, and why that kind of community is a health practice, not just a social one
- What Annette did when she woke up at 2 a.m. with excruciating calf pain, why she pushed back when a medical professional was ready to send her home, and what women need to understand about self-advocacy
- How Annette coaches aspiring event planners through her Dreams to Dollars Masterclass, and what she sees holding women back from trusting the dream they have been carrying
About Annette Naif:
Annette Naif is the founder of Naif Productions, a strategic event planning, design, and production firm based in New York City. She has produced over 100 million dollars in events for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and private clients worldwide. She teaches event production at NYU, hosts the podcast "A Turn of Events," and coaches aspiring event planners through her Dreams to Dollars Masterclass.
Connect with Annette Naif:
naifproductions.com
Instagram @annettenaif
Dreams to Dollars Masterclass
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