Today, I’m joined by Tamara Schroeder, Business Development Manager at Epic Party Rentals. Arizona’s most dynamic event rental house.

Tamara shares what’s new and hot in event rentals, how she started in the business and some of the crazy stories on event set ups.

On this episode we talk sweets! Tricia Arce of The Toasted Mallow Arizona’s famous gourmet marshmallow and confections bakery. Tricia shares her story on how she got into this unique but so sweet life. Growing from just a neighborhood stop to a nationally known provided of these amazing sweets!

Tricia Arce had a vision to redefine a classic treat that would bring together people of all ages from around the world. And she was right! Tricia used all their savings to get a small location that would become the world’s first Marshmallow Cafe in Gilbert AZ.Today our marshmallows are kind of a big deal! They’ve gone viral over the years and have been featured on the Cooking Network, Food Channel, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Sweet Pete’s Candy to name a few.

Talking Points:

• What is a marshmallow
• Gowing pains of a small business to a nationally known wonder
• Life Balance owning your own business.
• Lets talks flavors

Tricia M. Arce
Owner and Founder
The Toasted Mallow
(480) 686-9071
Hello@thetoastedmallow.com
https://thetoastedmallow.com

You can get in touch with our host David Twigger
David Twigger david@vermilionevents.com
310) 383-2065
www.vermilionevents.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_twigger_/?hl=en
Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukmXDxkpLH3iwukw9grJyQ

This week's guest is Hannah Cissell, Sr. Director, Operations at Chateau Luxe. Chateau Luxe is one of the most unique private event venues in the Southwest. Hannah has a classic story in the events industry. She stepped into special events as a side deal and got hooked. Diving straight in to this industry at a stand alone venue is one of the most trickiest but rewarding ways to learn about special events . We also get a great sneak peak into the new Speak Easy that is opening up inside Chateau Luxe… listen in and get the scoop!

Talking Points:

• Ways to get started in the events industry.
• New Speak Easy Opening Up
• Differences in hotel vs venue operations
• How to change the public’s perception

How to get a hold of:
Hannah Cissell
Phone 623-266-8747
Address 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85024
Email hannah@chateauluxeaz.com