Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Born in Rhode Island. Since junior year of college, I knew I wanted to be in Boston. I was looking for a vibrant and diverse coastal city with a wide variety of opportunities. I’ve been here for 5+ years now and am grateful for the life I’ve created here from the relationships I’ve built alongside the opportunities I’ve been blessed with.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
Carissa Corsi Events is a modern chic, Boston-based wedding and event company built on the belief that magnetic connections drive the true beauty of life’s celebrations. Although I graduated with a Marketing degree and have held various marketing, event, and project management roles, I always felt most connected to events. Throughout my career, I have organized/planned weddings of 200+ people, headed logistics for trade shows, conferences, corporate, and social events. In 2020, I started my own event planning business, launching in September.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
“Carissa is absolutely amazing and truly deserves ten stars! I knew from our first meeting she had to be my day-of coordinator, and she ended up so much more than that! She made sure everything was taken care of by coordinating vendors and drop-offs, making my last couple of weeks before the big day stress-free. On the day-of, she was a godsend, keeping everything on track. She really brought my wedding vision to life and executed it perfectly. Carissa truly went above and beyond, and I am lucky to call her a friend. Highly recommend Carissa!”
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
“The world doesn’t reward perfection, it rewards productivity.” ~ Matthew Hussey
What is your favorite book?
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, an organization method, anything?!
Day Designer Planner
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
Being selected as a vendor at both the We Are Women Owned Virtual Holiday Pop-Up and the Happily Ever Virtual Expo.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
“No one is YOU, and that’s your superpower.”
How do you enjoy your free time?
Hanging out with my partner, family, friends, and pups. I enjoy listening to audiobooks and podcasts, crafting, long walks or workouts, exploring new places, or cuddling on the couch to watch a movie/show. I also love volunteering at the St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen in Providence, RI whenever possible.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I’ve run three half marathons (Cambridge, MA; Portland, ME; Newport, RI) and am committed to two more in 2021 (Nashville & Portland, ME). I enjoy challenges, big or small, as they push me to achieve rewarding goals.