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From Cancer Diagnosis to CEO: How Stephanie McVeigh Built an Incentive Agency on Resilience, Strategy, and "Oh My" Moments

March 11, 2026

Strategic Incentive Solutions CEO Stephanie McVeigh shares hard-won lessons on building a thriving event agency—from surviving cancer to securing pro golfers at a Masters cocktail party. Here's what every planner can learn from her story.

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Planner Perspectives

From Cancer Diagnosis to CEO: How Stephanie McVeigh Built an Incentive Agency on Resilience, Strategy, and "Oh My" Moments

Real Stories from Events

Purpose-Driven Planning: Lessons From a Nonprofit Event Pro Who Does More With Less

Still Evolving After 20 Years: How This Event Planner Turned Pandemic Chaos Into His Biggest Growth Opportunity

From Accidental Start to Industry Expert: How One Nonprofit Planner Masters Complex Events on a Tight Budget

From The Scented Candle to CEO: One Planner's Unfiltered Journey Through Events

From Layoff to Launch: How Event Planner Fiona Nieman Built a Thriving Business on Relationships

From Crisis to CEO: Dana Ellis on Building a Thriving Event Agency in a Changing Industry

Building Trust Through High-Touch Event Planning: Insights from EventHouse Partners

Elevating Event Planning: Tips, Insights, and Best Practices from an Industry Pro

Purpose, People, and Places: How Gaby Margas Builds Events That Connect and Deliver Impact

Want to share your perspective?

Share Your Story

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