She recently started an Internet radio show and asked me to be one of her first guests – I was thrilled. We had a :30 minute discussion on why it’s so important to hire a professional MC and how they can make sure your event goes well but can help behind the scenes and not even know it.
Take a listen by clicking on this link: http://charmainehammond.blogspot.com/2012/02/why-having-skilled-emcee-creates.html

When you see someone you think will make a difference, don’t hesitate to recommend them! Charmaine, thanks so much for your very kind words:

“It was a pleasure to interview Seanna Collins on my Conversations with Charmaine radio show. Seanna has extensive expertise and skill in media and in emceeing events. The information and tips Seanna offered will make a difference to leaders, business owners and event organizers. Seanna is a professional emcee that leaves people talking about the event… long after the event, and signing up for the next one.”

Seanna’s interview and tips can be found at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/charmainehammond/2012/02/15/guests-david-irvine-and-seanna-collins

Charmaine Hammond
Hammond International Inc.
Best selling author On Toby’s Terms
www.hammondgroup.biz

For many, any kind of chocolate will do .. but as we approach Valentine’s Day, here’s why you should consider buying your Sweetheart DARK chocolate. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

 “I have worked with Seanna for many years and for each project she has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and is always prepared to bring her best. She has even had to step into a couple of last minute situations and provided the same high standard I have come to expect from her. Along with her valuable input, she understands the roles of everyone on a project and demonstrates a high level of team spirit. I will continue to work with her at every opportunity.” JOHN CHYWL /Marketing Director Kingsway Mall

 “I have known Seanna Collins for a very long time through our mutual media backgrounds and find happy to say that she is truly one of the most professional and skilled broadcasters around both in radio and television experience in Canada.  Seanna did it the right way starting as a receptionist at a radio station and worked her way all the way up through various departments to become a top notch and highly respected broadcaster in both visual and audio media. She is congenial – very client savy – and versatile to say the least. I would be happy to ‘highly’ recommend Seanna Collins at any time!  Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time for any further confirmation”.  MARTY FORBES / President / Radiowise Inc. / mforbes07@shaw.ca

 “I am pleased to recommend the Emcee and Host Services of Seanna Collins. As a professional speaker I have spoken at events where Seanna has been the Emcee and host. Her ability to engage an audience and set the tone and pace for the event is skillful, professional and very effective. It is evident that Seanna takes time and care in carefully researching the speakers, the audience and the theme of the event as the messages are woven into her emcee commentary.  Seanna is a pleasure to work with, and extremely skilled in her role!” CHARMAINE HAMMOND / Hammond International Inc. / Bestselling Author and International Speaker

I have been a supporter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation for years! I think it’s safe to say that we all know someone who has either had a stroke and lived .. or a heart attack and died.  The scary thing is, some of these people are not that old. I’m sure you’ve seen the new radio and TV commercials for Heart and Stroke Foundation .. the MAKE DEATH WAIT campaign. They are hunting, chilling, and very scary. Whenever I hear that piano and that male voice start talking, I know what’s coming – a reminder that death could be around the corner if I don’t start taking better care of myself. It’s made a huge impact on me and so many people I know .. spreading the message that we all need to hear. We need to do more to MAKE DEATH WAIT. That voice on those commercials, is the voice of death. Death is the stalker watching us – people are talking about them ..they remember them and who they are for – the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

After doing some research, it seems we believe heart disease and stroke only affects older men when, in reality, it truly affects us all.

• One in three Canadians will die before their time as a result of heart disease and stroke – in fact, every seven minutes someone dies
• Heart disease and stroke is the number one killer of women
• Almost 70,000 Canadians die each year from heart disease and stroke
• Nine in 10 of us have at least one risk factor and most of us don’t know it
• 80 per cent of premature heart disease and stroke onset is preventable

This month, make a point of going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation website (www.heartandstroke.com)  for all kinds of great information on heart health. Lowering your risk can start with knowing your cholesterol number. Becel is offering free tests across Canada all month – go to www.becel.ca for testing locations.

Thanks to Sharon, Donna and the entire staff at the Calgary and Edmonton offices for the invitation to be part of the DEATH DEFYING WEEKEND this year. And of course to the entire staff and the thousands of volunteers across the country who do what they can to bring awareness and extra funds to this amazing organization.

MAKE DEATH WAIT.

Dream Home #32 is amazing .. well, all the Dream Homes have been amazing! Again this year it’s been built by Avanti Homes .. it’s just over 3,800 square feet of living space. It’s a bungalow this year which is perfect for the growing family or if the kids have moved away, you’ll love the basement for when they visit. As always it’s been professionally decorated and everything you see if the way of furnishings, stays in the home for the winner to enjoy.

Tickets are on sale now and the Grand Prize Draw is May 11^th.  Thanks for your support of Big Brothers Big Sisters!  They also need adults to be “bigs” to the kids which only takes about four hours a week or mentors where we need a one hour commitment a week. Or maybe, you simply want to volunteer for events – we need you for that as well.

And thanks to Liz, Ruth and the entire team at BBBS for taking such great care of me and allowing me to be part of such a FABULOUS organization.