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States Served

35+

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Events Hosted

500+

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Experience

8+ Years

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Available

Nationally

ABOUT KATE

Big energy. Real heart.An experience your audience won't forget.

Whether it's a corporate conference, business summit, or a high-profile entertainment event, Kate ensures every moment is engaging, fun, and unforgettable. As a former performer at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, Kate brings a unique blend of stage presence, charisma, and professionalism to every event. She has emceed for top organizations including Salesforce, the National Conference on Student Activities, NASL LEAD Conferences, Trilith Studios, Give Kids The World, and Disney.

8+

Years of experience.

500+

Years of experience.

THE KATE GARNES DIFFERENCE

More than someone
"just reading the agenda."

Great events don’t happen by accident — and a strong emcee is the difference between an event that runs “on time,” and one people actually remember.

Strategic Event Partner

Kate isn’t just the voice on the mic — she’s a strategic partner to planners and production teams. From the moment doors open to final applause, she supports the flow, energy, and emotional journey of your event.

Audience Connection

When attendees feel engaged, seen, and energized, they connect more deeply to your message, mission, and brand. Kate ensures your audience never loses that thread — from opening remarks to closing moments.

Seamless Behind the Scenes

Onstage and behind the scenes, Kate acts as an extension of your team — ensuring your event feels seamless, intentional, and unforgettable from start to finish, even when plans change.

DJ & Entertainment

Kate brings the party. As a DJ, she reads the room and keeps energy exactly where it needs to be — from cocktail hour to after-party, your event soundtrack is in expert hands.

Disney-Level Professionalism

Trained as a performer at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, Kate brings the gold standard of guest experience to every engagement — polished, warm, and always on brand.

Real-Time Problem Solving

Tech glitches, speaker delays, schedule changes — Kate handles them all without missing a beat. Your audience will never sense the stress behind the scenes. Ever.

"Audience experience matters. When attendees feel engaged, seen, and energized, they connect more deeply to your message, your mission, and your brand."

— Kate Garnes, on why every event deserves a professional emcee

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Kate on stage, in her element.

DJ & Entertainment

Corporate Emcee

Event Host

PROBLEM SOLVING ON THE FLY

When everything changes,
the room never notices.

The best emcees aren’t the ones who follow the script perfectly — they’re the ones who keep the experience seamless when the script falls apart.

The Speaker Is Running Late.

No problem.

In moments like this, some events freeze — awkward pauses, nervous laughs, or someone scrambling onstage and unintentionally tipping the audience off that something’s gone wrong.

That’s where Kate steps in. Without missing a beat, she takes the stage and keeps the room engaged, completely unrehearsed. She connects the dots from the previous session, reinforces key ideas, and maintains the energy until the next speaker is ready.

The audience will never know there was a delay. And that’s intentional.

People don't remember perfect timelines.

They remember how an event felt. Even a small disruption can break that feeling — unless someone is there to guide the room with confidence and care.

Losing the room costs more than energy.

When audiences lose focus, it impacts trust, return attendance, and your event's reputation. The momentum you worked so hard to build can slip away in minutes.

Delays happen. The difference is how they feel.

Whether your event feels steady or scattered comes down to the person holding the mic. A professional emcee is your insurance policy — and Kate takes that role seriously.

"That's the role of a professional emcee — and it's one I take seriously."

Because your event’s reputation is built on how it felt — not just how it ran.

Bring Kate to your
next stage.

Whether you need a powerhouse emcee, an unforgettable DJ, or a speaker who moves the room, Kate Garnes delivers the full experience.

✦ Right energy from the first minute

✦ Real audiences. Real reactions.

✦ The experience speaks for itself

✦ Empowering your journey & success

TESTIMONIAL

What people are saying.

“A Vibe Creator from Start to Finish! The DJ for my niece’s party was absolutely phenomenal! She kept the energy up all night, was incredibly friendly, and knew exactly how to read the crowd. From her flawless mixes to her fun and engaging adlibs, she made the event unforgettable. Everyone was talking about how great the music was and how much fun they had. I’m so happy I found her and would 100% book her again for both personal and corporate events. Her music knowledge is top-tier and her vibe is unmatched!

Octavia Samuels Event Planner

Kate did a fantastic job while DJing at our party last Saturday. She truly brought the event to life with her incredible energy and talent. Her ability to read the crowd and select the perfect tracks kept everyone engaged and entertained. Her interaction with the guests added a personal touch that made the party more special. Kate’s professionalism and enthusiasm were evident in every aspect of her performance. She were punctual, well-prepared, and always ready to accommodate any requests or changes. Thank you Kate,, for making our party an absolute hit. We couldn't have asked for better entertainment, and we look forward to having you at our future events.

Miriam Jensen Jensen’s Concrete

I can't describe how awesome Kate was!! Super energetic and patient with us in the midst of the chaos for our event. I gave her a script literally as people were walking in and she went for it without any hesitation. She really felt like an extension of our team and fun addition with the kids. With this size and type of a corporate event we are always a little on edge and nervous. Kate definitely made me feel more at ease and immediately adapted. We appreciated it so much and will definitely be reaching out to her again for future events!!

Sherah Sims Salesforce

Great to connect, and thank you for your kind note. I hope you know my shout-out wasn’t planned; I was simply giving voice to what everyone in the room was already feeling. Your energy set the perfect tone for the event, creating a sense of momentum, welcome, and shared excitement that carried through the night. At Trilith, we work hard to be intentional and to focus on care, but those values only become real when people embody them. You did that beautifully. THANK YOU! You made everyone at the event feel seen, energized, and connected, and that matters more than most folks realize!

Frank Patterson CEO of Trilith Studios

“Kate is truly one of the best emcees and DJs I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She brings incredible energy to read the room, engage the audience and keep the momentum going from start to finish. Kate is professional, organized and collaborative, making the planning na execution process seamless. Her stage presence and charisma creates an environment that feels both fun and polished. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”

Elizabeth Event Manager - Town at Trillith Film Studio

Kate is such a bright light on the stage and in her interactions with students and adults. She brings incredible energy to everything she does and cares deeply about her work. A natural encourager, Kate builds genuine connections with students through her storytelling. Working with her is a joy; she’s thoughtful, professional, and makes every collaboration feel effortless.

Laura Droms GASC Executive Director

I am in my 19th year as a student council advisor and leadership teacher. Over the years I've heard some good speakers. But you know when a great one takes the stage because your students light up and you get to see their connection to the message. Kate Garnes does just that. Kate engages, challenges and helps students to recognize their self worth and embrace who they are through an open, honest and dynamic delivery that fosters conversation, reflection and helps every student to feel seen.

Julia Topholm Lowry High School Student Council & Nevada Association of Student Councils North Executive Director

“Talking to a group of high school sophomores can very daunting and difficult. Not for Kate. soon as she started her talk, Kate was very relatable, entertaining and totally at ease. By using her own personal experiences as examples, she adeptly showed how it is so very important to critically choose our “tribe” – those people who we really want to spend time with and who will support us and help us to grow. Kate’s message on words is quite simple: use them to build up people, not to break them down. The students loved her enthusiasm and energy.”

Barry Meneghelli HOBY Florida Leadership Corporate President

“One of my students saw Kate at a national conference, and came back to school really excited and energized by her presentation. She felt that our students needed to see her, and strongly recommended her for our “Harmony Week” activities. From my initial email to hosting her presentation, working with Kate was a dream. She was professional and attentive to my school’s needs. More importantly, our students really responded to her message. They loved her energy and her relatability. I would strongly recommend her to any high school looking for a dynamic, fun, and engaging speaker.”

Amy Dubovick Oakmont High School Advisor

“Kate Garnes energized our Arizona DECA group with her charm and relatable story. She is bright, enthusiastic, personable, and positive. Our high school age kids naturally connected with her and public speaking for Kate is relaxed and easy. She was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process."

Kathy Fromer Executive Director Arizona DECA (former.. Is now retired)

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