My gift isn’t celebrity impersonation, it’s connecting with people and inspiring them to lighten up, laugh and have fun. My tribute shows are unique because they aren’t all about me or the divas I portray. People feel special when I’m walking through the audience, looking them in the eyes as Cher, Katy Perry and others. When I bring people onstage at corporate events, I want them to steal the show. My purpose is to inspire people to play and be present in the moment with me while we connect joyfully as co-stars. Do you play along when your child is pretending...

In the corporate realm, events are taken very seriously. Hiring a headline performer can be a stressful job or it can be fun and exciting. After 26 years of specializing in corporate special events, I thought I’d share important traits for entertainers and their clients to consider....