Your Business Nanny®

Shakila Booker is the Owner & Managing Director of SML Assisting LLC, an executive virtual support company that provides strategic planning, operations management, and administrative support to meeting, wedding, and event professionals.  Shakila, a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, has spent over two decades crafting unforgettable experiences and reshaping the landscape of hospitality.  With a keen eye for detail, an unwavering passion for service, and a natural talent for creating welcoming environments, Shakila has left an indelible mark on the industry.  

Shakila has built a reputation for helping entrepreneurs bring structure, strategy, and organization to the moving parts of their business.  She partners with business owners who are ready to reduce overwhelm, improve operations, and create sustainable systems that support long-term growth.

Known for her detail-oriented approach and ability to transform ideas into actionable plans, Shakila helps clients move from constant reaction to intentional execution.

Her mission is simple:
To help business owners create more freedom, clarity, and operational support so they can focus on the bigger vision for their business and life.

Event Professionals are Shakila’s niche because it’s the industry she loves and the work that comes naturally, so her value is heightened for clients in the events world due to her experience.  However, Shakila has supported business owners across many industries such as bakers, personal trainers, nurses, designers, and influencers.

At the end of the day, SML Assisting is your peace of mind in a world of chaos.  As the motto states “Where I’m Assisting You”™, Shakila and her team are here to do just that.

In Shakila's own words...

As Your Business Nanny® I desire to be the #1 support personnel for wedding, meeting, and event professionals by extending over 20 years of event planning expertise as a partner to our clients because my belief is that solopreneurs and small business owners deserve the ability to enjoy living their life without giving up their full earning potential in business.