We had the good fortune of connecting with Kathryn Johann and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kathryn, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
I am extremely passionate about planning an event that other people can benefit from attending. I find other talented and successful people in Southern California and I love to design a gorgeous environment that everyone that attends can create new connections at. I make sure that the food, flowers, lighting, music, every detail of the party is perfect for my guests and clients. My network can benefit from creating new friendships, business opportunities of potential dating partners. The possibilities are endless!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am very much looking forward to what is to come for my event planning career. I started the company in Los Angeles and moved to Newport Beach and expanded my network, created relationships with yacht charter groups and have had incredible press opportunities. I am being featured in Vanity Fair as one of the four “Women of the OC” and Rivieria Magazine’s Dynamic Women of the Year. I will also continue to help plan events for The Real Housewives of the OC, Selling Sunset and look forward to what is to come as my hard work is noticed throughout Southern California.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
When I have guests coming to visit Los Angeles or Newport Beach I rent a boat so we can go out on the ocean, have cocktails while enjoying the stunning coastline of California. I work with yacht charter groups where I can arrange a wide variety of options for my clients and take care of all of the details to make sure they just have to sit back and enjoy!

From Malibu to Newport Beach, I can give you the list of all of the restaurants on the ocean are the best for out of town guests. Nobu, The Sunset and Geoffrey’s in Malibu are the absolute best. Elephante and Calabra have the best food and views in Santa Monica. When you head down south…. Shorebird, Louie’s, Nobu and all of restaurants in Lido Marina Village are the best of Newport Beach.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I started my event company, Parties By The Sea because I love to entertain and cook for others. My passion for designing the tables, flowers and making people happy all contributed to the start of a now very successful company. I found the best chefs, florists, photographers and musicians to work with who have all contributed in different ways to expanding my client base throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Gina Clarke, The Malibu Seaside Chef has been an inspiration for how she built such a successful career and following of famous clients and faithful friends. She’s stunning, vibrant, talented, creates the most incredible food while bringing a positive energy to every party she is a part of. I feel lucky to have her as a best friend and mentor.

Website: www.partiesbythesea.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/partiesbythesea.la

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/partiesbythesea

Yelp: www.yelp.com/partiesbythesea

Image Credits
Benjamin Paul Benoit @benjamin_paul

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