Let me start by saying, the best thing to come with age is everything you accumulate along the way. The pain, the knowledge, the broken heart moments, the failures. It's only through these lessons that I can use to help others.
I am a multi passionate serial entrepreneur, certified health coach and creative strategist, but it took 47 years to get here. I am redefining what it means for women to live well, in business, in wellness and the everyday.
As the founder of Occasionally Fabulous Events, author of Entertaining with Purpose, my goal is to empower women to reclaim failure as fuel, design intentional businesses, live with bold elegance in a balanced and healthy way.
Here is your invitation to: Be beautiful, be bold and be happy.
Let's make today great...on purpose!
With love,
Jenny Howard-Maxwell
Photo Credit: Studio JK Photography
Professional Bio
Career
My career started in advertising, where I quickly realized the corporate office life wasn’t for me. So, I made the bold move to quit my corporate job and launch my first business at 24, a catering company called Zone to Go that skyrocketed to 50 clients within three months. That leap set the tone for my entrepreneurial journey.
After that, I dipped my toes into the magazine world while simultaneously launching several businesses over the last 20 years, each one teaching me new lessons and sharpening my passion for marketing, creativity, and connection.
The corporate paycheck called my name off and on over the decades, as I later became Director of Marketing, for a national art school. I truly worked myself out of a job as I grew the company 54% in 9 months.
As Vice President of marketing, I was managing a busy calendar of corporate events, I started Occasionally Fabulous Events as a side hustle and let’s just say, it quickly outgrew that title.
Once I unchained the corporate handcuffs once again, I took the plunge to focus full-time on Occasionally Fabulous Events, transforming it into a boutique event planning brand known for blending strategy, style, and soul. Since then, I’ve planned unforgettable events across the globe helping brands create experiences that are as intentional as they are fabulous.
And now my latest venture is to take my 2 decades plus of career, entrepreneurial and business knowledge to help female entrepreneurs do live and business in the most successful and healthy way.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
Building a strong foundation in communication, storytelling, and brand reputation.
- MBA in Marketing
Mastering strategic marketing, business growth, and brand development to drive intentional success.
- Certified Health Coach
Certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, specializing in holistic wellness and sustainable healthy living.
Books
Entertaining with Purpose, How to Entertain with Love, Compassion and Acceptance.
Coming October 2025...Empowerment Through Failure: How to Turn Failure, Setbacks, and Burnout into Your Greatest Comeback