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Catersource + The Special Event
March 2-5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA
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Leading at 30,000 Feet (While Still Wearing a Seatbelt)

Jennifer Perna  (President, Fulton Market Consulting)
Ryan Corvaia  (Founder & Owner, Dish Food & Events)
Location: 404A
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: C-Leadership & Professional Development, C-Business, Financials & Operations
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP- & ICA-approved
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: Advanced
Jennifer Perna
Ryan Corvaia
ICA
CSEP

Join catering industry veterans Jennifer Perna and Ryan Corvaia for a candid, insightful conversation about what it really means to lead from the top—without losing touch with what's happening on the ground. They will explore the delicate balance of stepping back to work on your business while still staying grounded enough to guide, support, and course-correct when necessary.

This session dives into the mental shift owners must make to move from day-to-day operator to big-picture leader. Perfect for founders and executives ready to scale, evolve, or simply reclaim their time, this conversation is a must for anyone looking to lead with vision and intention—seatbelt fastened.