If you have no idea on how to plan a wedding, are unorganized, not into planning, lazy, busy, have extra money to burn -any or all of those and more ...Karen is the girl to hire! My husband and I knew we would need a planner for our July 2016 wedding and went to google and Yelp to guide us to the right person. All roads led to Karen (5 Yelp stars is not an easy feat!). We met with her and decided we needed her full blown services....so worth it! We hired her around August 2015 and throughout the whirlwind year we felt she was by our side, guiding us and holding our hand. Most importantly, her vendor recs are amazing! We ended up hiring the band she recommended (45 Riots), the officiant for our ceremony (Chris Shelley), photographer (the photogenic lab), and makeup artist (Sheldon Bruck). There were more but those were the main ones. They were all very important pieces to the puzzle and all what we were looking for! We wouldn't have found them without her. Her weekly wedding Wednesday updates helped us stay on track and let us know she was always there..even months before the wedding. We had a few meeting before the wedding that lasted a few hours to iron out details we didn't even think about or consider. Then the day came...and it was truly perfect! I never understood the big deal about weddings until then. (I was definitely a lazy bride). My parents who didn't understand why we needed a wedding planner then understood and loved her for it! Karen is so sweet, helpful, organized and thoughtful and we're sooo happy with how everything turned out and it was largely because of her. read more

For almost two years, Karen Brown firmly stuck with me throughout the whole long process of making my wedding a reality. My husband and I got married on a perfect weekend last April in Brooklyn. The wedding went on without a hitch, and it was better than anything I imagined. Our guests keep saying that it was one of coolest weddings they've ever been to, but judging from that you wouldn't think that there was a long backstory involved to make it happen. Karen is a master in keeping the plan on track, and she coordinated all possibilities no matter what happened the entire time. Something new always seemed to pop up, from an unexpected wedding date and location change, to me suddenly having to move to a completely different city 300 miles away, to ceremony changes, and to us considering starting from scratch to do a city hall wedding midway (which we didn't). AND she seriously saved the day when our photographer couldn't show up at our wedding. Karen Brown's crisis management skills are the sh*t. We would've had to make do with someone's iPhone pics if it weren't for her finding another photographer at the last minute! We couldn't have been more grateful for having her as our planner that day. I thought she took care of that amazingly well: the original photographer called her the night before explaining he couldn't come, and Karen then immediately contacted another photographer, who was thankfully available, and booked her that same night. Karen handled the crisis on her own before she told me on the morning of the wedding so that I didn't have one more thing to worry about. I was completely stressed out in the days leading up to the wedding. If she called me the night before about this I would've lost my mind. So I was engaged for a long time but kept putting off wedding planning since I was always too busy. Karen got me started, making it easier for me by preparing a neat folder of all the info I needed and discussing the big picture. All my husband and I really wanted was a small casual party with good food, and Karen helped us develop a creative concept that fit our budget, which was also small. Being a former interior designer, she knows how to design good-looking events well. In working with her, I felt that she really took the time to really understand us and our needs to give us ideas that spoke to us, using her extensive knowledge of wedding places and people in the NYC area. Karen also had a great way of helping me see answers more clearly when I'm indecisive about things in the process, and that was great since being the decision maker on most everything was pretty stressful. Most importantly for me, since I had so much going on in my life, was that Karen created a personalized month-by-month checklist of what I need to do prior to my wedding date and followed up with me regularly for more than a year to make sure I created a guest list, bought my dress, sent out the save-the-dates, etc. When we were looking around for a venue and vendors, she took time out of her day to come along with us and asked them important questions that I didn't even think of. She also formulated a timeline for the wedding weekend scheduling each happening by the minute and sent it to all the vendors and the wedding party to keep them in the loop. Having everyone on the same page just made everything run much smoother. One of the best things I remember about Karen was that one day she mailed me a letter that was stuffed with exclusive sales at local wedding and accessory shops. She collected these from a recent wedding planner's gathering and thought of me. I was pleasantly surprised and so touched! Not only is Karen the most organized person I know who can be trusted to cover all the bases, she's also very conscientious in everything she does, and she's so pleasant to work with on top of all that. I had quite an exciting adventure with Karen Brown and can't believe we finally pulled it off so nicely! Needless to say, I've recommended her to everyone and will definitely get her on board for my next big party! read more

I found Karen online and was incredibly impressed with her reviews...and so now too, I am a believer. We hired Karen to help us with a company cocktail party for about 100 guests. This was party on a terrace on the 16th floor, in midtown, and had lots of moving parts to be coordinated. She found us a great caterer;worked closely with our DJ; took care of every detail we could think of (and she thought of many things we never even considered) ..and when the going got tough two days before the event, and rain showed up in the forecast, she managed to get us a tent for the event, which worked out perfectly. All in all Karen was great to work with and our party was a huge success!! Thanks Karen, for taking the responsibilities away from me and allowing me to totally enjoy our party. read more

Karen helped to plan a good friend's bachelorette party and from start to finish made the whole planning and implementation a breeze! Her ideas were great, her style was spot on, and lots of fun was had by all. From fun games, to a delicious dinner, and an awesome spot for dancing- there were no missteps. Special touches included finding out what the bride-to-be likes and tailoring every aspect of the night to her tastes. Having the guests create a scrapbook for the bride was an especially unique and sweet idea. Karen thought of everything. It was a memorable night (for those of us who didn't indulge in too many of the bride's specialty cocktail ;)! read more

To anybody thinking to themselves - "self, do I need a day-of wedding coordinator?" - let me confirm to you that yes, yes you do. The fact is that it's one of the most incredible days of your life, but it's also a complete logistical bear. And you want to be spending time with your friends and family, not dealing with caterers, venue staff, PA systems, etc. So now that we agree on that: Karen was absolutely essential for making our wedding one of the best days of my life. We chatted with Karen months in advance, but only started working more directly with her team 2 weeks before our wedding, which was exactly what we needed (we chose this more limited time frame, but she's got a lá carte options where she'll work with you many months out if that's your thing). Karen was everything we were looking for - detail oriented, kind, specific, tireless, and - importantly - really lovely to spend time around. She and her wonderful staff made our day what it was. read more

I found Karen of Karen Brown New York on yelp.com. I am so happy I did! My company was hosting their 1st ever family picnic and my event committee and I didn't know where to begin so I went scouring the internet looking for a professional event planner. Well I hit the jack pot with Karen. First of all, she is super organized, she knows her stuff, is professional and very friendly (we have a couple of divas on the committee and she handled them with grace). We hired Karen after speaking to other event planners because not only was she knowledgeable but she gave us free advise during her initial interview. Any who, Karen selected and confirmed a beautiful location in Central Park but it rained cats and dogs the day of our event. We weren't worried because Karen already had contingency plans for us. We ended up at our office and it was fantastic. We had clowns, face painting, a famous caricature artist and Virgil's BBQ catered all at our office. No one cared that we weren't outside/at Central Park. Karen took pictures, handled the hired professionals with their activities, made sure we were fed and also cleaned up after everyone!! We have since hired her to be the go to person for our holiday party this December. She is so worth it! I would give her 10 stars if I could!! Thanks Karen!! read more

Recently, I attended a destination trip for a 40th birthday party planned by Karen. It was amazing ! Her attention to detail, research and itinerary planning made the trip seamless and a blast for everyone. Her creativity ensured that every guest felt special and excited to be there. read more

Karen was in charge of my best friends wedding, and she made the whole evening go seamless and smooth. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to plan a wedding. She's pure class and a pleasure to work with! read more

I work for a nonprofit organization that hired Karen Brown NY to help us coordinate our annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The event had grown so much in both scope and size that we needed an event planner to help us with the logistics -- and Karen absolutely delivered! I found Karen to be incredibly detail-oriented, organized, and experienced. She kept us all on schedule and never wavered when we sent her last-minute tasks. During the event itself Karen kept tabs on our VIPs, coordinated our 13 volunteers, and liaised with our vendors. If anything came up, I knew that I could trust Karen and her assistant Gustavo to come up with a solution and carry it out. I'd highly recommend KBNY for your next event! read more

My wedding day was the most important and the most amazing day of my life! In large part to Karen Brown and her team. Karen helped me through my most stressful moments with ease. She is truly a gem in the wedding planning business! From mundane details to large scale planning she had it all covered. Karen and her team helped me deal with all of my vendors and small day of hiccups without breaking a sweat. I am a total control freak and I felt very comfortable relinquishing some of my control freak reins to Karen. I recommend her services to any and every bride out there! From the large planning and organizational details to small details like making sure the dress and tux were hung neatly and the bridal suite was ready after the party had ended-they did it all! read more

KBNY helped me plan my boyfriend's surprise 40th birthday party and because of her, it went off without a hitch. Her attention to detail, willingness to go the extra mile and impeccable taste are the qualities I look for in an event planner but these days are hard to find. Working with Karen was an absolute pleasure - she will treat your event as if it is her own. read more

I interviewed several planners in an attempt to find one who would help me plan my son's "special" bar mitzvah celebration. We had a few challenges going in that would make our party a bit a-typical. First, our son has autism, as do many on his guest list, so there would need to be adjustments and accommodations and understanding from our planner who would need to be sure our vendors were all on the same page. Second, we needed the whole menu to be gluten free. Third (and most challenging), we had a "small" budget to work with. Plenty to throw a nice party but convincing anyone in the NYC bar mitzvah world of this proved to be quite difficult! And then I met Karen Brown. She was the only planner I met who didn't tell me that I needed to rethink my budget. She was the only one who didn't try to talk me into things I didn't need (no I don't need dancers to try to fire up my special needs crowd or a professional logo for signage). She was only one who came to me with an attitude of positivity and being ready for the challenge. She laid out a proposed budget within my limits and helped me prioritize and figure out where and how to save. She was creative and extremely resourceful and kept track of our expenses meticulously. She hunted down and bargained with vendors and presented me with several working options for each. She gave me a weekly "to do" list and kept me organized and on track with my own tasks throughout the process. She used vendors that not only were good quality and responsible, she supported vendors who do good work in the community as well (just like Karen who give a percentage of her fee to the charity of her client's choice). We were organized and ready to go more than a week out. And then Hurricane Sandy hit NYC that week and we hit our biggest challenge yet Our original venue for our celebration was left without power so 3 days before the big day, we had to move everything from one location to another. We had to change our menu from just gluten free to kosher gluten free. We had to rearrange delivery with all of our vendors to comply with strict delivery times. We had balloons, desserts, wines and items for the party held hostage in powerless and flooded areas. It was nuts. And yet Karen took it all in stride and managed to gracefully and calmly address each issue, communicating and working with vendors and the temple, picking up and delivering items herself (driving through Manhattan with 36 inch round balloons floating out of the car window), reassuring me that everything was under control and was going to be just fine. In the end the party was perfect - our son was thrilled and loved every minute of it. Our guests had a wonderful time, everything was smooth and seamless and fun and festive. It was truly the best party we have ever been to - both a great time and a really meaningful celebration and we will remember it forever. I cannot recommend Karen highly enough. This review hardly does her justice. I would use her again in a heartbeat. She was great before the hurricane and amazing after. Do yourself a favor and hire Karen Brown New York for your event. Just don't book her May 2014--I want her available for my daughter's bat mitzvah! read more

Karen Brown NY. I knew it was only a matter of time. I met Karen over 4 years ago thru a good friend of mine (her coworker at the time). Over the course of those years, I've attended pretty much every event she's organized for her company (and friends)...be it a Christmas party, a birthday party, a farewell party or just another gathering, she's always on point. To me, what stands out the most about Karen besides her efficiency and impeccable attention to detail, her responsiveness and her professionalism, is that shealso gives back to her community (she teaches kids at a local church on Sundays) and is Eco-friendly (I've learned quite a bit from her). This is what makes her a one-of-a-kind event planner. She's great at what she does, but she cares too. read more

I wanted to host a cocktail party for 30 friends but didn't have the time. She thought of all the details and I got to enjoy my party. This would not have been possible without Karen. She's the best! read more

We had a party on our rooftop in New York in the freezing cold winter. The views were awesome. There was a band. Karen arranged the food, the drink, the heated tent on the terrace( no easy feat). It went off without a hitch. Great Party. Great party planner! Charming and young and enthusiastic. What could be better. Perfect. read more

Karen is so many wonderful things and absolutely a good investment in ensuring your event, party, or happening is a success. Her work was impressive when planning our event with attention to detail, her responsiveness, knowledge of venues, planning out food (for both quantity and quality) appropriate for the event and our attendees. Our event was intimate and had a firm budget, which she respected and did an amazing job making it all come together with flair. She's also a delightful person to work with and we were lucky to have her on our team! read more

Karen is professional, insightful, and has a very pleasant, calming demeanor- all while remaining fun and lighthearted. Recommending her to anyone looking for a planner is the LEAST I could do for all of the generosity she has shown towards me for my big day! Class act. Rare these days. read more

Karen got together with my girlfriends and planned an amazing bachelorette party for me! Every single detail was thought of from a cute name for my singnature cocktail, consideration to the types of food served by the restaurant, involving me in a huge, yet subtle way to ensure it was exactly what i wanted and she even incorporated my honey in a portion of the evening...because it's not just you in a marriage. Karen wil get things done fast and with perfection because that's the only way she functions. You will NEVER go wrong having Karen involved in any of your events. read more

OMG Karen went way above and beyond what I ever expected, I couldn't be happier with the way my baby shower turned out. When I first started working with Karen I was instantly confident about her project management/organization skills, but I wasn't convinced yet that her design skills were up to what I was looking for. I COULDN'T HAVE PUT TOGETHER A MORE BEAUTIFUL BABY SHOWER IN MY WILDEST DREAMS! Everything was EXACTLY how I wanted it down to the smallest details. And what I didn't know I wanted, she figured out for me. She really has it all, project management, design, organization, etc etc. Everything you need to put together any event. read more

When you think you can do everything on your own it's because you are not close enough to the big day! I hired Karen and Natalia as day of coordinators and it was probably the best money invested for my wedding! Even if I used their day of coordination we started planning and working together a month prior to the day of (gathering vendor information, working on the timeline etc). I had all my vendors chosen but you can't coordinate with all of them. Hiring Karen and Natalia was a no brainer! All you future brides need the KBNY team ! read more

In May of 2011, KBNY helped me throw an important milestone event that held a home base brunch followed by six additional restaurant/bar locations. The event, needless to say, went off beautifully; despite unforeseen obstacles, KBNY helped us overcome those hurdles and throw our most memorable event of the year. However, it was not as much how the event was executed but how it was planned that really impressed us. At every turn KBNY realy took the planning seriously, helping wade through tons of decisions that alone we would not have completed to nearly the quality that KBNY did. She kept us on task and pulled a complex event together. I would absolutely recommend her for any event and will certainly use KBNY again! read more

Karen was absolutely wonderful in planning my wedding that took place this past June!! She was thorough, organized and brought a ton of great ideas to the table! I couldn't have asked for more!! Don't hesitate in contacting her for ANY event planning needs. If I need to plan anything in the future, I would definitely reach out to her!! A++!! read more

My wife and I hired Karen for our wedding this past June and it was one of the best decisions we made! We wanted a DIY barn wedding on Long Island and really underestimated how much time, coordination, and effort needed to go into the planning and execution. Karen held our hand through the process and made everything very manageable for us. She was wonderful to work with, easy to communicate with, and just an overall fantastic person. We truthfully don't know what we would have done without her help, and we couldn't recommend her highly enough! read more

I hired Karen Brown to help me plan a "big" birthday party this year. She was incredibly organized and detail oriented. She listened to my wishes, provided a lot of proactive ideas and made sure deadlines were met. The event was exactly what I expected, which was unforgettable. My guests and I all had a wonderful time. As a bonus, I love that she gives a part of her profits to a non profit. Thank you, Karen!!! read more

I have had the pleasure to work with Karen Brown on two occasions. As a co-owner of a PR firm, my partner and I brought in Karen to help us execute a high-stakes PR stunt and cocktail party. Karen was responsible for a difficult build out with an artist and general contractor. She also managed the party effortlessly. She gets her hands dirty with planning and set up, and then she's one of the brightest spots in the room when it's go time. When I started to plan my wedding (Dec. 2013), Karen was the only person that I trusted. We had an aggressive schedule as my husband and I picked a date six months after our engagement. She was an incredible leader throughout the process. Her experience was invaluable as she was a disciplined planner, yet I was most impressed by her eye. I trusted her opinion on all of our aesthetic decisions, and she brought so much creativity and spirit to our day. The little details really make her stand out. She manages to take spontaneous, professional-quality photos of you when you least expect it. And she somehow knows exactly how to coach you. Thanks to all of her thoughtful planning, my husband and I were able to fully enjoy our wedding day and stay in the moment. We had already thought through all of the minutia and we knew that Karen was keeping us on target throughout the day. We are so grateful. read more

Over the course of several years, Karen organized multiple events for the 100+ employee corporate office at which I worked, which routinely meant events for well over 200 people. Each event came with its own set of logistical hurdles and unplanned challenges (thunderstorms for a picnic?). Each event was memorable and went off without a hitch, adjustments on the rare occasion they needed to be made happened effortlessly. read more

I just go married this past October, and Karen was everything I needed her to be for my wedding! Even though we didn't have a typical wedding and didn't need a lot of planning, Karen started working with us for a whole year and made sure we were having fun and stress-free during the whole planning process. There was a huge problem with the florist all the way up to the day of the wedding, and I didn't even know the problem existed until after the wedding. Karen took care of all the problems on her own, and I was able to have the best time on my wedding day. Having a great wedding planner like karen really made a huge difference. I have been a bridesmaid for many of my friends who planned their own wedding, and they all went through a very stressful planning process. I will definitely have Karen plan all of my future events, and I strongly recommend her for any events you are looking to have! read more

Karen and her assistant Deneen were so, so wonderful in helping me coordinate and carry out my wedding. She made me feel so heard, and did so much work behind the scenes so that my fiance and I could really enjoy celebrating with our friends and family. She thought of a million little details that would have never occurred to me but that turned out to be essential, and she executed everything exactly how we wanted it, but better. She was so thoughtful about our families, too. I did not think that I would ever hire a wedding coordinator, but as soon as I talked to Karen for the first time I could not believe I had not done it earlier. It was the most important part of the wedding because it allowed us to actually be present rather than managing stuff with the venue throughout the night. Thank you Karen :) read more

Karen Brown NY was amazing in helping organize our company's picnic for the 2nd year in a row. Even though our first planned date got rained out Karen was amazing in helping us move and secure everything and our vendors for the next date. Karen made sure to find all of the best vendors as well as the best caterers. Karen's staff are extremely professional and kind and were very attentive to everyone's needs at the picnic. All of the planning went smoothly and our picnic was flawless! We are looking forward to planning next years picnic. A sincere thank you from all of us here at Apollo Electric NYC! read more

Five stars are just not enough to praise Karen Brown for her hard work, creativity, dedication, and professionalism as a wedding planner! From our first phone interview, I felt immediately calmed by her Southern charm and outgoing personality. My husband and I clicked with her right away upon meeting, and she literally held our hands throughout the entire planning process. With only 7 months to put together a Manhattan wedding at The Central Park Boathouse, Karen's expertise and enthusiasm more than paid off! She listened to us, asked a lot of great questions, and truly guided us towards our vision. At times when I didn't even know where to begin, Karen was just a phone call or email away with a variety of ideas. Each one of our vendors sang Karen's praises as well, as she handled all of the correspondence during the two months leading up to the big event with ease and grace. Even when a challenging situation arose just 48 hours prior to our wedding, we had Karen batting in our corner to resolve it peacefully. The big day went off without a hitch - we were able to truly relax and take it all in without a worry, and we owe much of that to Karen. There's nothing better than having someone on your side whom you can trust impeccably during the stress of wedding planning, and we would happily suggest her to anyone looking to make their experience calm and enjoyable! read more

Of all the decisions my husband and I made in planning our wedding, hiring Karen Brown was by far the best one. Karen worked tirelessly to execute an absolutely breathtaking event for us and was an extraordinary asset throughout the planning process. Although we had a relatively small wedding (65 guests), there were a huge number of details to sort out, and we could not have done it without Karen's expertise and professionalism. From the contracts to the canapés, Karen was there each step of the way ironing out details to make sure that the day went smoothly--and did it ever! At the end of the night, our guests told us that ours was the best wedding they had ever been to, and I give Karen full credit for that. read more

Karen recently did the "day of" coordination for my wedding...but the help she provided went so far above & beyond just the wedding day. She is a total pro and very organized...the type of person even a control freak like me is comfortable handing over the reigns to. She was totally on top of my vendors to make sure everything arrived to the venue smoothly, and her creative eye for interior design came in very useful as she and her assistants set up the mountains of DIY decorations I created for the wedding. Of course on the big day there were a few behind the scenes hiccups here and there (do things ever go perfectly?), but Karen kept calm & in control and made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. Karen's hard work totally paid off and thanks to her I was able to let loose, relax, and thoroughly enjoy my wedding day knowing that all of the details were in Karen's capable hands! read more

I chose to hire Karen Brown New York because of her glowing reviews on yelp. After planning a joint 30th birthday party for me and my boyfriend, I'd like to confirm that Karen Brown deserves all of her 5 star ratings! Karen was very organized and helped us plan out when we needed to complete each task so that nothing was rushed or pushed to the last minute. Karen also has great contacts in the industry so she had several options and recommendations for each of the vendors (which all turned out to be fabulous). Karen was so dedicated to the event, she came to the party directly from a flight back home from her vacation - and was still as bubbly as ever! The most important thing Karen did that evening, however, was allow my boyfriend and I to enjoy the party by making sure everything ran smoothly. We've gotten so many complements on every aspect of the party and it wouldn't have been possible without Karen's help. I highly recommend her for any party / wedding / event you are having because she will go above & beyond expecations. Thanks Karen! read more

I recently had a 70th birthday party for my mother in NYC. I'm from Charlotte, so I knew I would need help. I knew from the first few minutes of our initial conversation that Karen was my top choice to assist with this important day. Karen is incredibly professional and knowledgeable about NYC and had some wonderful ideas for me. She was with us from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. and paid attention to every detail. Did I mention I was on a budget? Karen worked with me to determine a proposal that would meet both our needs. She exceeded my expectations! I would whole-heartedly recommend Karen to anyone who wants a flawless event. Do yourself a favor and hire Karen and team NOW! read more

You can't expect the best unless you choose Karen Brown. I was looking to set up a proposal event, something extraordinary for my girlfriend of 10 years, and, even to me, it seemed like a potentially impossible thing to pull off. I worked with Karen, directly, for months. The number of details we needed to work out was almost horrifyingly large. Karen succeeded in making all of it happen. Every element of the plan played out as perfectly as I'd imagined. Along the way, we experienced some challenges (dealing with vendors who proved difficult/careless), and in addition to handling these issues expertly, Karen consistently devoted energy to understanding my perspective, and championed my cause (highest standards and quality) every time. And so it's important to mention that, in the most basic sense, Karen executed the concept we developed together so professionally as to leave me astounded and full of gratitude. Just as crucially, though, she displayed a natural talent for mastering all of the nuances. The trust and respect upon which our working relationship was built, and Karen's unfailing sensitivity to the deeply human/emotional underpinnings of this proposal event -- all of it is impossible to honor here with paragraphs of praise. read more

Karen is an absolute pro. Our wedding in April was perfect. Thanks to Karen, I didn't need to worry about anything and actually got to enjoy the day. I started working with Karen almost a year in advance. From helping us find the perfect venue to negotiating contracts with vendors to get us the best rate, Karen had everything covered. But it wasn't until the weeks leading up to the wedding and the day of that I realized how much work and planning Karen had put into making sure that everything would be perfect. I especially appreciated how Karen handled coordination of our wedding party and families, personally reaching out to everyone, making sure that all questions were answered and calming nerves when needed! The few bumps in the road that did occur I only learned about after the fact as Karen took care of everything. She even impressed my impossible to please father! Karen is very professional, creative, personable and incredibly genuine. She truly cares about her clients and gives everyone 100%. I'm not surprised her business is growing so quickly...book her while you can! read more

I hired Karen to help plan a 40th birthday party for my husband this past November. I knew I wanted to throw him a nice party but other than creating a budget I wasn't sure where to begin. After reading the positive reviews on Yelp I decided to give Karen a call. During our initial conversation Karen helped me pinpoint my vision for the party and provided some venue ideas. Once we had a place booked she made some great, and very affordable recommendations for a DJ and cake. She also was a big help in choosing decorations and incorporating personalized touches that really represented the birthday boy. Sadly Karen had a previously booked work event the night of the party (which she told me from the beginning) so her assistant Kathryn was our go to person at the event. Kathryn was awesome, she made sure the room was setup and decorated, she coordinated with the venue staff and DJ to extend the party by an hour and took pictures for us all night. I would highly recommend Karen and her staff! read more