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3 ways to handle information overload

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There’s so much unwanted noise buzzing around in day-to-day life – too many darn distractions!

With constant stream of data at our fingertips and the ability to ask anything and get answers instantly,  it’s easy to find yourself swamped and sidetracked.

We’re one push notification away from a mental breakdown.

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So how do you calm the noise and keep yourself from getting overwhelmed? Well, here are a few suggestions…

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Meet our backers! Stacey Hoyt CMP, CSEP – Blanton Museum of Art

By | ISES, kickstarter, working with interns | No Comments

We spoke to another superhero who has backed The Apprentice Program thru our Kickstarter campaign – Stacey Hoyt CMP, CSEP – Special Event Manager at Blanton Museum of Art.

Stacey supported The Apprentice Program because she believes in our mission to revolutionize the events industry:

we want to STOP horrible internships

With two decades of experience, Stacey is both a Certified Meeting Professional and a Certified Special Events Professional. She has a long-standing involvement with the International Special Events Society,  including holding the position of President at the Austin chapter 2010-2011. As well as working with Blanton Museum of Art, Stacey owns her own event management firm, Stacey Hoyt Events.

Learn how Stacey got to where she is today, as well as the biggest reason that inspired her to support The Apprentice Program…

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“I have complete faith in Mary’s vision” ~ Stacey Hoyt CSEP, CMP – Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX

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Our Intern Manifesto.

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We are on a superhero mission to STOP horrible internships.

In order to do this, both mentors and interns must take a stand to work together and join us in this revolution.

We have a duty to reshape how internship programs are administered by businesses and alter how interns are recognized and valued by the outside world.

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We want to STOP the exploitation of interns, for good.

Together, we aim to succeed in this mission and in order to make this happen, we believe the following core values must be held true:


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Meet our backers! Josie Littlepage – Cosmopolitan Events

By | CSEP, ISES, kickstarter, mentor POV | No Comments

We spoke to another one of our amazing backers from The Apprentice Program Kickstarter campaign – Josie Littlepage, CSEP – Owner and producer at Cosmopolitan Events.

Josie believes in The Apprentice Program. She’s helping us achieve our mission, while using her time more efficiently and helping her company become more profitable.

We’re on a mission to revolutionize the events industry: We want to STOP horrible internships.

With over two decades experience of planning and producing events, Josie has a passion for creating beautiful and lasting memories. She has also dedicated many years on the board of the International Special Events Society – St. Louis chapter, where she has held several positions including Chapter President.

We discover what she’s learned as Owner of an event planning firm, her best life hack tips and what the biggest reason was she decided to support The Apprentice Program by The Simplifiers!

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“I believe in Mary and have seen how her ideas have grown and flourished…” ~ Josie Littlepage, CSEP – Cosmopolitan Events, St. Louis, MO

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Meet our backers! Erica Prewett – A Big To Do Event

By | CSEP, ISES, kickstarter, mentor POV | One Comment

Today, we talk to one of our backers from the Kickstarter campaign – Erica Prewett, CSEP – CEO of A Big To Do Event and current 2015-16 chapter president for the International Special Events Society, Atlanta chapter.

By supporting our campaign, Erica is joining us on our mission to revolutionize intern training:

We want to STOP horrible internships, for mentors and interns alike!

She’s been in the business of creating live events since 1999.  Organizations such as IBM, AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity, United Way of Mississippi as well as hundreds of brides and families have experienced stress-free weddings, social and corporate events because of this Checklist Queen.

We find out her best life hacks, insider tips for planning events and she will reveal the biggest reason she decided to back The Apprentice Program by The Simplifiers!

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“I believe that the more of us support each other, the best ideas will come to fruition.” ~Erica Prewett, CSEP – A Big to Do Event, Atlanta, GA

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