Makena, As Most Influential

Makena Hayes-Gargonnu

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Makena has been a celebrity event producer for 12 years. In addition, she consults with high profile entrepreneurs, is an event marketing strategist, and a social media influencer. In 1998, Makena first got started in event production when she worked closely with an executive producer, as her registration manager, who produced conferences to empower women on everything from culture to how to deal with conflict management to finances – essentially everything that a woman has to deal with. Before that, she put on community workshops for young girls to help them with self-esteem issues.

Believing that comedy is a healthy part of life and that it's time for audiences to see more positively influenced comedy shows that are clean, classy, and uplifting, Makena created her own production called “Conscious Comedy Explosion!” This is a production that shares the positive and conscience side of comedy. Being able to teach other women how to become entrepreneurs themselves and have a viable business is Makena's greatest passion. She feels fortunate to be able to inspire women through her own business and immensely enjoys encouraging others to find their entrepreneurial passion as well. Live Love Laugh – that's Makena's drive in life, what she lives by. She feels that people need to fill their lives with love and laughter; that's why she loves comedy. She also gets great satisfaction from making people feel good. Read entire story www.sdmonitornews.com