YOUTUBE ALERT! NSBWEP Business Spotlight | Episode 8
We’re thrilled to feature Shakila Booker, Owner & Managing Director of SML Assisting LLC! ( @smlassisting ) Known as Your Business Nanny®, Shakila brings over 20 years of hospitality and events experience to her executive virtual support company.
From logistics and contracting to event management, she helps meeting, wedding, and event professionals stay organized, strategic, and stress-free. Her mission? To turn chaos into masterpieces and she does it with style, clarity, and unmatched energy.
In this episode, Shakila shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she’s learned, and how she’s reshaping the landscape of event support. Trust us, you’ll walk away motivated and ready to tackle your own goals!
Head to our YouTube channel now to watch Episode 8 of the NSBWEP Business Spotlight featuring Shakila Booker of SML Assisting!
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Association of Bridal Consultants Wednesday Wedding Webinar
Time to put action behind the lesson!!
On Wednesday, I’ll be breaking down my best tips to ensure you’re setup for success in implementing what you’ve learned.
With @abcassoc World of Weddings conference and @theweddingmba back-to-back, I know you have a notebook full of juicy takeaways!!
#educate #implement #execute #smlassisting #yourbusinessnanny #shakilasays
Success is found in your actions!
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Time to put what you've prepared to work... When onsite at the conference be sure to maximize your opportunities
1- Network Strategically
2- Use Social Media to Engage
3- Take SMART Notes
4- Reflect Daily
5- Highlight Takeaways to Implement
Association of Bridal Consultants #abcwow2025 #EventProTips #Productivity #YourBusinessNanny #CEOmindset #eventprofessional #smlassisting #shakilasays #eventplanner #ceo
IT IS CONFERENCE TIME!!!
Are you prepared to get all you need to receive from your attendance?
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No matter what conference you are attending in this season, here are some tips to get you positioned to receive the most out of your investment.
Stay connected as I'll be sharing tips throughout the week of Association of Bridal Consultants #ABCWOW2025 in New Orleans.
#smlassisting #shakilasays #eventsupport #CEOmindset #EventProTips #eventplanner #leader #eventprofessional #efficiency #YourBusinessNanny #Productivity
CHANGE IS GOOD!
The best way to determine what works is to TRY IT OUT. You heard me, it doesn't have to be perfect from the start JUST START!
I say this to the person who
1- is waiting until they know for sure the way they are thinking of setting up a process will work for them
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2- started one way and isn't sure how to make a shift
Two years ago I implemented CEO Day for Monday of each week and for two years it's pretty much worked. THEN our service offering at @smlassisting changed a bit and thus our availability also changed. Instead of offering primarily administrative services we now provide mostly Fractional COO services.
This means we're needed on Mondays - the start of the work week - more than we are needed on Fridays - the start of event weekend.
By providing Fractional COO services, we are there to support your team daily with the nuances of the workload. This service offering alleviates you from having to deal with the minutiae when you can be closing contracts instead.
Trust me, YOU ARE the boss so you make the rules. What changes are you going to make today?!
Signed, Your Business Nanny®
#changeisgood #yourbusinessnanny #smlassisting #shakilasays #CEO #CEOmindset #CEOday #bossup
See any familiar faces??
If you've attended an event where @smlassisting was hired to manage onsite, you have likely met my daughters. Let me formally introduce you to them...
Amani - 11th grader that gives a run for my money, while she spends ALL of my money :)
Shaniya - #iBirthedMyPilot YES you've read that right, my 23-year-old daughter is a pilot
My daughters are generally my first hires for onsite events because they know my standard and have seen and heard the backend of planning the events. You would be surprised how easily my 16-year-old can read a ROS and be ready to execute. She doesn't like meetings and since I record my final planning calls to share with volunteers and staff, she watches at her leisure and is ready to GO once she gets onsite. Shaniya is me and that is precisely why she was "me" on my wedding day. I needed someone to look with my eyes to see that my wishes were met - mostly that we stayed on time.
There you have it, more "behind the scenes" of who Shakila is!
Signed, Your Business Nanny®
#nationaldaughtersday #shakilasays #yourbusinessnanny #smlassisting #eventsupport #events #eventmanagement
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In just one day, we’ll work together to create and implement a customized strategic plan, so you can make immediate progress toward your goals.
#ImplementationIsKey #SuccessYourWay #YourBusinessNanny #ShakilaSays #smlassisting #CEO #Entrepreneur #SmallBusinessOwner #VisionToAction #StrategicPlanning
Happy National Women’s Day!
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere—especially those making an impact in business and beyond.
At @smlassisting , we believe in the power of women-led businesses and the importance of strategic support in helping them thrive. As women who uplift and assist others daily, we are honored to be part of a network of strong, capable, and inspiring professionals.
To every woman paving her own path—keep going, keep growing, and keep making waves!
These photos are of the Owner & Managing Director and the Events Administrative Coordinator of SML Assisting… The women who support our clients daily.
#NationalWomensDay #WomenInBusiness #SMLAssisting #YourBusinessNanny #ShakilaSays
It’s here…A space where you can network, gain exclusive resources, and learn from fellow entrepreneurs who’ve been there.
No more guesswork, no more trial-and-error… just a clear path forward with support from people who get it.
That’s what we’re bringing to YOU as a member of @ybnnetwork !
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Your Business Nanny™ Network Launch Party
12 Days of Virtual Support that we can provide you!
December 24, 2024
On the 12th day of Christmas, @smlassisting gave to me…
Twelve stress-free days because everything’s under control!
#va #yourbusinessnanny #executiveassistant #administrativesupport #strategicplanning #operationsmanagement #eventmanagement #smlassisting #12daysofchristmas
12 Days of Virtual Support that we can provide you!
December 23, 2024
On the 11th day of Christmas, @smlassisting gave to me…
Eleven contracts reviewed to protect my business.
#va #yourbusinessnanny #executiveassistant #administrativesupport #strategicplanning #operationsmanagement #eventmanagement #smlassisting #12daysofchristmas
