We are an event-
industry network and
   education platform     bringing                         individuals
together to educate, inspire,
and 

empower success.

ambitious

LEARN TO BECOME A BIG-PICTURE THINKER, BOLD CREATOR, AND DECISIVE ENTREPRENEUR. THE PERFECT FORMULA FOR A THRIVING EVENT PLANNING BUSINESS.

We are an event-industry network and
education platform
bringing                        
individuals together to
educate, inspire, and

empower success.

ambitious

How It Works

ATTEND A WORKSHOP

JOIN THE NETWORK

ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS

Register for one of our virtual or in-person workshops (or both!) to learn how to start, scale, and level-up your business directly from our network of industry leaders. Academy for Events workshops are designed to be immediately implementable, jam-packed with useful information (no fluff zone), and filled with the material you need to get your creative juices flowing.

Become a member of our exclusive Academy Facebook community to connect and network with like-minded creative entrepreneurs, share your industry knowledge, build your skills, and continue to grow your business. You never know when you’re going to meet your next business bestie…

Armed with expert knowledge and backed by a community of creatives, you will have all the tools you need to continue to refine and elevate your work within your industry and achieve measurable results. Your business has a bright future. We are here to help you achieve greatness.

How it works

LEARN MORE

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How to become an event planner?

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Just like you, experts once spent late nights scouring the internet with search attempts like...

How to start a wedding planning business?

Where to find wedding planning clients?

Event planning certification?

OUR APPROACH

We curate creative, collaborative, and educational events and workshops that encourage students to take action towards their dreams of becoming a successful event or wedding planner. When you enroll in an Academy for Events workshop, you are handed all the information, tools, and resources that you need to take your event business to the next level.

Whether you’re dreaming of getting started, or you are a current event planner who wants to elevate and refine your business–Academy for Events is on a mission to train and support the best of the best in the events industry.

OUR STORY

OUR VALUES

OUR APPROACH

We envision a world where the standards for event professionals are set even higher, because our innovative talent is fully equipped with the skills, resources, and transformative experiences they need to produce award-worthy events every single time.

OUR STORY

OUR VALUES

CREATIVITY

EDUCATION

CONNECTION

OUR APPROACH

Academy for Events was founded by Leora Pilevar–serial entrepreneur, acclaimed wedding planner, and passionate educator. Leora launched her first event planning company, Best Bride, in 2011 at the age of 18. While building Best Bride, she received her Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism from California State University, Northridge. While it gave her the sense of security she needed at the time, she found that hands-on experience as an event planner taught her more than a Master’s ever could. At Academy for Events, Leora and her expert collaborators are teaming up to bring 10+ years of skills developed in the field directly to you. Why study theory when you could learn from real people and real problems, in real time?

Leora and the team at Academy for Events are entrepreneurs who are passionate about providing excellence in the field of events education. This passion came full circle when Academy for Events opened its digital doors in 2021. 

We are supported by lifelong relationships with a variety of industry professionals and a hardworking team of experts to ensure that the Academy curriculum includes a broad range of workshops that encompasses all aspects of event planning, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more.

OUR STORY

OUR VALUES

Our        
Students Are...

star

motivated

curious

ready

eager

Ready to invest, ready to learn, ready to grow, and ready to make their dreams come true, once and for all.

Excited to join a community that supports your growth, understands your needs, and offers guidance and innovation as you continue to elevate your business.

Fear of failure won’t hold you back any longer. You are ready to expand your horizons and take your entrepreneurial mindset to the next level.

The event industry is the place you’re meant to be. So, you’re seeking the right knowledge, skills, and tools to turn your budding event planning business into a household name.

THAT SOUNDS LIKE ME

THAT SOUNDS LIKE ME

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Big Dreamers

Designers /

Innovative Thinkers

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planners

/ Creatives

entrepreneurs

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Testimonials

I was feeling very burnt out, lost and confused when I came to Leora asking her for help. I needed to figure out a better way to do things, make more money and design weddings I am very proud of. Leora has a deep passion for events and knows so much! She changed my business in so many ways. I am making more money now, working less, and producing much higher caliber events. I can’t believe I have some this far. I would have never even believed heights like this are possible.

STEPHANIE COLLINS

Before I met Leora I thought events were just about creating pretty things. But as my business grew I realized that I needed more systems in place. Leora has taught me so much about running a business. you need to know how to deal with people, do sales, manage a budget and so much more. Leora has really so many good systems in place. She taught me confidence, she showed me what I am worth and how not to be taken advantage of. I feel like I fast tracked my business like 10 years.

Esther Manssouri 

Mushky Avtzon

I was feeling very burnt out, lost and confused when I came to Leora asking her for help. I needed to figure out a better way to do things, make more money and design weddings I am very proud of. Leora has a deep passion for events and knows so much! She changed my business in so many ways. I am making more money now, working less, and producing much higher caliber events. I can’t believe I have some this far. I would have never even believed heights like this are possible.

STEPHANIE COLLINS

Before I met Leora I thought events were just about creating pretty things. But as my business grew I realized that I needed more systems in place. Leora has taught me so much about running a business. you need to know how to deal with people, do sales, manage a budget and so much more. Leora has really so many good systems in place. She taught me confidence, she showed me what I am worth and how not to be taken advantage of. I feel like I fast tracked my business like 10 years.

Esther Manssouri 

Mushky Avtzon

Testimonials

I was feeling very burnt out, lost and confused when I came to Leora asking her for help. I needed to figure out a better way to do things, make more money and design weddings I am very proud of. Leora has a deep passion for events and knows so much! She changed my business in so many ways. I am making more money now, working less, and producing much higher caliber events. I can’t believe I have some this far. I would have never even believed heights like this are possible.

STEPHANIE COLLINS

Before I met Leora I thought events were just about creating pretty things. But as my business grew I realized that I needed more systems in place. Leora has taught me so much about running a business. you need to know how to deal with people, do sales, manage a budget and so much more. Leora has really so many good systems in place. She taught me confidence, she showed me what I am worth and how not to be taken advantage of. I feel like I fast tracked my business like 10 years.

Esther Manssouri 

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THRIVING BUSINESSES

GRADUATES

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ICED COFFEES

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