Okay, so Kathleen Kern has a broad range of skills, but she's not a lawyer or a financial expert. She's an entrepreneur and event planner, which means she's got some business acumen. However, her experience is mostly in the service industry, which tends to pay less than corporate or finance roles. I'm estimating her rate based on the skills she's listed, which are quite general. I'm also considering that she's not in a high-demand field like tech or healthcare. Let's look at some benchmarks. Event planners and entrepreneurs can charge anywhere from $25 to $100 per hour, depending on their experience and the type of event. Since Kathleen's skills are quite broad and she's not a specialist, I'll err on the side of caution and estimate her rate at $35 per hour.