Tatiana Byron is an EO New York member,  founder of The Wedding Salon and president of 4PM Events, a dynamic, full-service special events company, concentrating on high-end weddings, charity fundraisers, private parties, fashion shows, corporate functions and luxury bridal shows.

1. How did you get involved in the event-management industry?

I attended Boston University on an academic scholarship, but I still needed additional funds for ordinary living expenses. I initially worked at Smith Barney, cold-calling for a stock broker, but I thought that I was being underpaid and overworked.