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President, OFD Consulting, Richmond, VA

Meghan Ely is the owner of wedding PR and wedding marketing firm OFD Consulting. Ely is a sought-after speaker, adjunct professor in the field of public relations, and a self-professed royal wedding enthusiast.

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Business & Operations

Setting Expectations for the Holiday Season

Meghan Ely

December 06, 2022

Shorter days and frosty windows can only mean one thing—the holidays are upon us! Yet, for many busy event professionals, the end of the year isn’t...

Business & Operations

Having Tough Conversations With Your Employees (the Right Way)

Meghan Ely

November 28, 2022

Hiring a team and delegating your business tasks is all fun and games until something goes wrong. When a team member makes an error or creates a...

Business & Operations

You've Pivoted: Now What?

Meghan Ely

October 24, 2022

Every business owner can attest that entrepreneurship is a journey filled with highs and lows. You can go from having the best month on record to a...

Business & Operations

Everything Pros Wish They Knew When They Started Their Business

Meghan Ely

September 06, 2022

Hoping to start your own business? With more than 4.4 million new businesses created in the U.S. in 2020 alone (a 24.3% increase from 2019!),...

Business & Operations

What to Do with Negative Client Feedback

Meghan Ely

August 11, 2022

For business owners, receiving negative feedback is one of the most disheartening experiences. It can cause you to question everything, from the...

Business & Operations

Communicating Costs & Pricing with Clients

Meghan Ely

August 02, 2022

Just as the industry emerges from the pandemic downturn, economic pressure is keeping event professionals on their toes. With terms like “recession”...

People

Q&A with Chanda Daniels

Meghan Ely

June 28, 2022

For Pride Month, we sat down with Chanda Daniels, recognized as one of the nation's leading LGBTQIA+ Wedding Experts. As Owner and Creative Director...

Weddings

Supporting LGBTQ+ Clients & Vendors in the Event Industry

Meghan Ely

June 15, 2022

It has been seven years since Obergefell v. Hodges granted the freedom to marry to all Americans, yet inclusivity gaps remain throughout the wedding...

Business & Operations

Mid-Year Check-In: Are you on Track for 2022?

Meghan Ely

June 13, 2022

As we hit the midway point of the calendar, it might feel like the first half of 2022 has gone by in a whirlwind. You’ve been busier than ever...

Business & Operations

Fixing Your Time Management Strategies with Multiple Brands

Meghan Ely

May 16, 2022

Every entrepreneur is familiar with the many challenges faced when building a business. Staying on top of all the moving pieces can feel like a lot—...