The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
The Blueprint Has Been Built 🏗️✨
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Hi Reader, We are still recovering from February — and honestly, that says everything. Here's the recap from The Blueprint Here! It was a day we will not forget — and we are still sitting in all of it in the best way possible. Coming up on the next Crown Connection, we're going to be talking more about events — and not just events in the traditional sense. We're going to get into what it really takes to go from simply managing an event to truly producing something meaningful. Something that leaves a mark. There is a real difference between the two, and we here at Crown have a lot to say about it. With that in mind, I want to remind you that grant season is here. My Bagged Platform is still open for those looking to secure funding, structure their ideas, and move strategically in 2026. Whether you’re working on events, creative projects, business growth, or community initiatives, there are grants available — and support to help you access them. If you’re looking to work with me this year — whether on events, grants, strategy, or production — please make sure you complete the Crown intake form so we can move forward with clarity and intention. This helps ensure we’re aligned before we build. I know some of you have been waiting on things from me in the events realm— I hear you, and I promise, everything is coming soon. We are getting serious about our branding over here, and I want everything we put out to reflect that intention. So thank you for your patience. Thank you for sticking around. It means everything. Stay Tuned, Rachael |
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The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
Hi Reader, If you've noticed things have been a little quiet on my end, that's because I've been heads down in the middle of event activations. No complaints. This is exactly where I like to be. But I didn't want to leave you empty-handed while I'm in the thick of it, so I pulled together 10 tips to help you roll out your event in 30 days. These are things I actually use. 10 tips to launch your event in 30 days 🗓️ 📌 Lock your date before you do anything else. Everything else builds backward...
Hi Reader, April 2016. I started Crown Management with more belief than blueprint and I had no idea what the next ten years would actually look like. I was an artist manager then. A year after the pandemic, everything shifted. Crown shifted. I pivoted into project and operations management for entertainment and business, and something clicked into place that I didn’t have language for yet. Now, ten years in, I do. Here are the three things this decade taught me: 1. The best leaders are the...
Hi Reader, I wanted to share something special. One of our clients just secured funding after their first year of working with Crown Management on grant writing. And honestly… this one means a lot. Because I’ve seen the work behind the scenes. The patience, the pivots, the commitment to getting it right. This is what happens when strategy meets consistency So to our client—congratulations. You earned this ✨ Moments like this also remind me why I built Crown the way I did. We’ve never just...