What is Event Kit? The Story Behind Our Creative Pivot
Our Story: From Setback to Breakthrough
Hey there! I’m Rachella Thomas, and today I want to share how Event Kit came to life. It’s a story of adapting to change, finding opportunities in tough moments, and transforming a challenging situation into something rewarding.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the world changed overnight, and the events industry was hit hard. Festivals and events were suddenly cancelled, leaving me at a crossroads.
With a background in managing major events like the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and the Queen’s Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games, I couldn’t let this setback dictate my future.
Rather than seeing the pandemic as a roadblock, I saw it as a chance to reimagine how I could still contribute. With the industry in turmoil, I knew there had to be a way to continue helping, but on a larger scale.
So, I asked myself, "How can I share my knowledge with event planners everywhere without the high cost of traditional consulting?" And that's when Event Kit was born.
What is Event Kit?
Event Kit is an online resource designed to make event planning easy and accessible to everyone—no matter their experience or budget.
Launched in 2020, Event Kit provides a collection of affordable, on-demand event planning templates. These templates aren't just basic tools—they’re crafted from my two decades of experience creating memorable events.
Whether you're planning a small community event or a large corporate conference, our templates are designed to simplify the process.
I wanted to take my years of experience and make it available in a format that’s practical, easy to use, and visually appealing. That’s why Event Kit offers beautifully designed templates in formats like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. No complicated software, no additional training—just intuitive tools to help you plan with ease.
Creating Event Kit wasn’t a quick win; it took hundreds of hours, countless trial-and-error moments, and many late nights to perfect our event planning tools. I didn’t get it right immediately, but each setback made the next version better.
Now, these templates help clients and customers save valuable time, allowing them to plan and execute their events more efficiently and with confidence.
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Hey! I’m Rachella — founder of Event Kit and an Event Consultant with 25+ years of experience running world-class festivals and public events. I created Event Kit because I knew there had to be a smarter, less overwhelming way to plan pro-level events.
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