Jennifer Gilbert
Jennifer Gilbert | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 24, 1968 |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, TV personality |
| Known for | Founder of Save the Date® |
Jennifer Gilbert (born December 24, 1968) is an American entrepreneur and TV personality. She is the founder and chief visionary officer of Save the Date®, a New York–based special events planning company.[1]
Gilbert is recognized for her role on Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City and her published memoir, I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag, published by Harper Collins.[2][3][4]
Early life[edit]
Gilbert graduated from the University of Vermont in 1990 and received a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Marketing with a minor in Business.[5] She attended MIT for a fellowship program called The Birthing of Giants.[6] After graduation, Gilbert moved to New York City.[7] In 1991, at the age of 22, a stranger attacked her, stabbing her 37 times with a screwdriver before leaving her for dead.[3][8][9][10]
Career[edit]
In 1994, she started an event planning service, Save the Date®.[11][12]
In 2010, she presented the keynote on "Making It in Events: The View From Here!" at BizBash, an event Expo.[13] In 2013, she delivered a TEDx talk on the "Entrepreneurial Spirit" at TEDxBarnardCollege.[14] She is a founding member of the Forbes Impact Summit.[15]
TV appearances[edit]
She appeared as herself on the Bravo's hit TV series The Real Housewives of New York City in 2010.[16] She was the party planner for Jill Zarin.[16][17]
Personal life[edit]
Gilbert lives in New York City with her three children.[18]
Book[edit]
In 2012, her authored memoir, I Never Promised You A Goodie Bag, was published by Harper Collins.[19][20]
References[edit]
- ^ Morgaine, Briana (2016-07-13). "How to Make More Money As an Event Planner -". Bplans Blog. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ Ernst, Amanda (May 7, 2010). "Jennifer Gilbert Reacts To Her Hilarious 'Real Housewives' Debut". crushable.com. Defy Media. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ a b Palmer, Amy (May 7, 2010). "When a 20-Year-Old Secret is Revealed: 'I Refuse to Be A Victim'". HuffPost. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Cruz, Clarissa; Bailly, Jenny. "7 Authors Model Summer's Most Sizzling (Under-$100!) Outfits". Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Y Empowering -". www.savethedate.com. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ Roehm, Julie (31 October 2019). "Interview with Jennifer Gilbert, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Save The Date". Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Jennifer Gilbert". Beyond Success Online. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ "The Scars You Don't See". marieclaire.com. 30 April 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Gilbert, Jennifer (June 2, 2016). "Finally, an Anniversary to Celebrate". HuffPost. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Abbasi, Jennifer (April 11, 2014). "Jennifer Gilbert: Woman Warrior". Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "'Why I Will Never Be a Victim'". Inc. June 28, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Gilbert, Jennifer (August 6, 2012). "How I Rebuilt My Life After Being Attacked". HuffPost. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Nünning, Ansgar (2010-06-15), "Making Events – Making Stories – Making Worlds: Ways of Worldmaking from a Narratological Point of View", Cultural Ways of Worldmaking, De Gruyter, pp. 189–214, doi:10.1515/9783110227567.189, ISBN 978-3-11-022755-0, retrieved 2023-07-30
- ^ "Entrepreneurial Spirit: Jennifer Gilbert at TEDxBarnardCollege". YouTube. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ Jill, Natalie (2 May 2019). "Not Just Surviving but Thriving with Jennifer Gilbert". Natalie Jill Fitness. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ a b Rancilio, Alicia (February 6, 2010). "New 'Housewife' Jennifer Gilbert Loses Airtime, Cut From Reunion Special". HuffPost. AP. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ Eber, Hailey (April 1, 2010). "Meet NYC's new 'Real Housewives' set to shake up the show". nypost.com. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Louie, Elaine (December 1, 2002). "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS: VOWS; Jennifer Gilbert and Bennett Egeth". The New York Times. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag: A Memoir of a Life Through Events--the Ones You Plan and the Ones You Don't. Harper. 15 May 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "Jennifer Gilbert, Author Of Memoir 'I Never Promised You A Goodie Bag,' Talks Success After Violence". HuffPost. May 14, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2018.