Hi, this is Elisa Likt, and this is Leave Your Mark the podcast, where I brew fresh career advice with some of my most inspiring and successful friends.

It's professional advice that you can action immediately, whether you're just starting out in your career or well on your way.

With a massive to-do list and a large cup of coffee, I promise that you can get it all done and still

have time to post about it.

Today's guest is the definition of global style and elegance.

Marina Lurie Clark is the owner and creative director of Marina Lurie events.

She has offices in New York, Connecticut, and Italy, and she spent over two decades

designing extraordinary events across the U.S. and Europe, from high-profile weddings to

private island gala's and birthday parties featuring performances by major, major celebrities.

Her events are nothing short of spectacular. But before she became one of the

most sought after event planners in the world, Marina got her start in fashion PR, and that's how I

know her, working with iconic luxury brands like Donna Karen, Hermes, Renee Coviela and Brioni.

Her fashion background deeply influences her aesthetic. She is bold yet timeless,

detail obsessed, yet fluid, and it shows in the way she brings art, design, innovation, and

personal storytelling into every celebration. Marina, I'm so excited to have you on Leave Your Mark.

Welcome to the show. Thank you. Thank you so much for having me.

First of all, I know you from obviously our old world and fashion PR. What was the impetus to be like,

you know what? I want to completely change my industry, my career, my function, everything you're doing.

What was that spark?

I don't think it was really completely changing everything because I feel like the world's

fashion and design and art always blend together in some way, shape, or form. You know,

working in fashion, we were working on fashion shows and new store openings

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