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Meet Loni Paige
Today we’d like to introduce you to Loni Paige.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I am originally from New York (Long Island). I always knew I wanted to be an event planner and started as a kid bday party planner in high school. I moved to South Florida to go to FAU, went back and forth to the city. I have had many lives! Internship at Ocean Drive Magazine in its heyday, Promotional Model, Flamingo, South Beach event director, Liquor sales, Cruise lines, Vitaminwater.
Loni Paige - CEO of Mixology Mixer & Loni Paige Events
In this episode, Steve is joined by Loni Paige, the CEO of Mixology Mixer and Loni Paige Events. When the global pandemic began two years ago, Loni's event planning business was put on hold and Mixology Mixer was born, providing cocktail kits and Zoom mixology classes for at-home happy hours. Today, both Mixology Mixer and Loni Paige Events are thriving and influencing the hospitality industry. Throughout this conversation, Loni talks about her career journey that led her to starting her own business, what it is like planning events for Bitcoin and Formula One, the story behind Mixology Mixer, and so much more.
She Needed A Pandemic Pivot For Her Hospitality Skill Set
Loni Paige is the founder of Mixology Mixer, a company that enables everyone to become their own at-home mixologist.
Her company began shipping at-home cocktail kits, with all the mixers, garnishes and bar tools needed, to create unique libations with the help of expert mixologists through virtual cocktail making classes. The Miami, Florida-based entrepreneur’s business obviously hit a pandemic niche, but a huge plus side of the whole endeavor for Paige has been being able to give work to her fellow hospitality industry friends through the mixology classes and cooking classes her company offers.
Architectural Digest Celebrated Their AD100 List with a Glamorous Miami Cocktail Party
On Tuesday night, Architectural Digest threw a party during Art Basel Miami Beach to celebrate 2021’s AD100, the annual list that names the top talents in interior design.
The decor, as one would expect, was not to be missed. Held at Strawberry Moon, the expansive Ken Fulk (an AD100 member) designed pool deck at the Goodtime Hotel; glamorous guests gawked over the famed interior designers’ maximalist Miami touches. The glowing orbs floating in the pool made it onto many Instagram stories.
Five Questions for Loni Paige
Loni Paige is Founder and CEO of Loni Paige Events – one of the leading event management agencies in South Florida. With an innovative approach and a keen eye for all things luxury, Loni has partnered with leading brands across the entertainment, lifestyle and hospitality sectors to curate unforgettable activations. An industry expert, Loni offers a broad range of services, including event production, showroom management, wedding planning, event support and more.
Recently, Paige sat down with SocialMiami’s Cristina Mas to answer five questions regarding the industry and her latest endeavor.
Loni Paige of Mixology Mixer: The Power of Flexibility
“How I Was Able To Pivot To A New Exciting Opportunity Because Of The Pandemic”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Loni Paige.
Loni Paige is the Founder of Mixology Mixer, a company that was born out of the Coronavirus pandemic at a time when the hospitality industry was hit with a force no one could have predicted.