Episode 011 – Vanessa, Luxury Event Planner and Producer, CEO and Founder of East End Taste
In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Gordon, Luxury Event Planner and Producer, CEO and Founder of East End Taste, to talk about how she built a media brand rooted in culinary culture, refined travel, and unforgettable experiences—both in the Hamptons, and all over the world.
Vanessa shares how she found her way from teaching into publishing and events, turning her love of storytelling and the East End lifestyle into a thriving digital publication and the exclusive annual Hamptons Interactive Brunch.
This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at entrepreneurship, event production, and building a life that supports both ambition and family. We get into the rhythm of her work — what the off-season looks like versus the intensity of event days — and how much planning, coordination, and calm-under-pressure it actually requires.
In this episode, we cover:
How Vanessa broke into publishing and built a niche media brand
How she builds relationships with her clients (along with the NDAs required to work on high profile events)
What running large-scale events looks like behind the scenes
The difference between off-season prep and day-of event execution
How to reset after demanding days, city commutes and international events
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to pull off beautiful, high-profile experiences, this episode is for you!
📸 Find Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessapgordon/
📖 Explore East End Taste: https://www.instagram.com/eastendtaste/
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