Melissa Jakes, CEO + Founder of Rescue Event Planning, a Washington DC based boutique event planning firm to influencers, organizations and corporations. During her career she has been the right hand event guru behind some of the most epic weddings, conferences, summits, event productions, baby showers, birthday parties and other amazing events. Her clients have actually given her the prestigious title of “The Olivia Pope Events". Now that most live events are pivoting to an online/virtual format during the pandemic, Melissa’s expertise in online event planning is a hot commodity. According to Melissa, she enjoys and takes great pride in her event planning process.“Honestly, providing clients with a great experience during the event process is truly why I love my business.” In addition to Live And Online Event Planning Services, Melissa and her company Rescue Event Planning also provides several course offerings on various topics related to event planning and entrepreneurship. She gives “Mommypreneurs” the tools and services to balance career, business ownership and management with family. Melissa has spoken several events such as Facebook Boost events, conducted workshops at universities and small businesses. Rescue Event Planning has been featured in several publications and podcasts; Event Planner Association podcast, Rent My Wedding Magazine, Morgan State University, iHeart radio, CEO Blog Nation, BET Influencer, and Event Planner Expo 2020. She provides entrepreneurs with special tools to combat what she calls “FWD” (Fear,Worry,Doubt) obstacles in order to break through and become successful owners. She also provides potential professional event planners and every day novices with the tools to create epic events on their own. This includes offering an event planning template, tips & tricks not just for live events, but also for the new world online event formats, and business planning and social media management services.

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Melissa Jakes, CEO + Founder of Rescue Event Planning, a Washington DC based boutique event planning firm to influencers, organizations and corporations. During her career she has been the right hand event guru behind some of the most epic weddings, conferences, summits, event productions, baby showers, birthday parties and other amazing events. Her clients have actually given her the prestigious title of “The Olivia Pope Events". Now that most live events are pivoting to an online/virtual format during the pandemic, Melissa’s expertise in online event planning is a hot commodity. According to Melissa, she enjoys and takes great pride in her event planning process.“Honestly, providing clients with a great experience during the event process is truly why I love my business.” In addition to Live And Online Event Planning Services, Melissa and her company Rescue Event Planning also provides several course offerings on various topics related to event planning and entrepreneurship. She gives “Mommypreneurs” the tools and services to balance career, business ownership and management with family. Melissa has spoken several events such as Facebook Boost events, conducted workshops at universities and small businesses. Rescue Event Planning has been featured in several publications and podcasts; Event Planner Association podcast, Rent My Wedding Magazine, Morgan State University, iHeart radio, CEO Blog Nation, BET Influencer, and Event Planner Expo 2020. She provides entrepreneurs with special tools to combat what she calls “FWD” (Fear,Worry,Doubt) obstacles in order to break through and become successful owners. She also provides potential professional event planners and every day novices with the tools to create epic events on their own. This includes offering an event planning template, tips & tricks not just for live events, but also for the new world online event formats, and business planning and social media management services.
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February 3, 2021
S1E4 How to Run your Business while Pregnant
In Episode 4 we will discuss how to manage a business while dealing with the highs and lows of pregnancy, with our special guests Krystal Beverly. She is a Mommypreneur and ACE Certified Personal Trainer who specializes in weight loss and behavior change.

January 27, 2021
S1E3 Balancing Pregnancy, Mommyhood, and the Coronavirus
In Episode 3 we discuss the ultimate juggling act of being a mommyprenuer and being pregnant, while in a pandemic. I am excited to share some tips and tricks with you that I used to get through 2020 and balance Mommyhood.

January 12, 2021
S1E2 "How to Incorporate Your Child In Your Business"
Welcome to Season 1 of Mommyprenuer Wednesday's In Episode 2 we discuss how to incorporate your child into your business. Join me and my daughter Gabby for some tips and tricks on to make your child feel included in your business and spark their entrepreneurship by assisting you. Listen Here https://soundcloud.com/melissajakes #business #inspiration #podcasting #motivation #entrepreneur #podcasts #podcaster #entrepreneurlife #startup #itunes #love #success #entrepreneurship #inspirational #marketing #art #startuplife #entrepreneurs #hustle #smallbusiness #mindset #goals #linkinbio #girlboss #quotes #personaldevelopment #video #motivational #creative #life
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