Creating lasting impressions through
Custom Events, Branding & Marketing —
providing you Time to enjoy life.
Time to Spare specializes in creating unforgettable experiences tailored to your needs. From custom events planning to website design, professional branding and social media management services, our team coordinates every detail with professionalism and creativity. We help clients expand connections while learning best practices for managing time.
Meet the Team
Mother - Daughter Duo, Deborah + Dana
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Inspirational Life Management Instructor, Author, and Motivational SpeakerDeborah McVay Williams is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and community leader with 30 years of experience in event planning, marketing, and nonprofit work. Voted Best Author and Best Entrepreneur by readers of Akron Life, she has helped more than 50 nonprofits raise nearly $20 million and has published three books. Her work has been featured in Currents of Cleveland, Voyage Ohio, and Bold Journey, and she has received multiple honors, including the Love Akron Change Maker award.
A Leadership Akron N.E.X.T. graduate, Deborah has held leadership roles with organizations including the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, KNOW of Akron, and The American Cancer Society. In 2025, she launched Time To Shine, where she helps individuals and organizations manage time, build connections, and discover their unique path to shine.
A lifelong Ohio resident, Debbie is married to John Williams and enjoys traveling, bicycling, reading historical fiction, and cooking. Together, they have four adult daughters and two grandsons, who they cherish daily.
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Events ManagerWith five years of experience in Project Management, Dana McKinney brings a unique blend of coordination, creativity, and analytical precision to Time to Spare.
Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photo Illustration from Kent State University (2020), Dana offers a fresh and artistic perspective to our event management, social media, and professional branding services.
A proud Cleveland native, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, discovering local coffee spots, and indulging in all things crafty!
Our Offerings
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Specializing in not-for-profit, small business, and corporate event management, Time to Spare brings a wide breadth of knowledge and experience to your organization to guarantee success.
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From professional photography and website design to social media management and graphic design, Time to Spare is your one-stop creative partner, providing everything your organization needs to elevate its brand and tell its story.
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Each energetic, interactive workshop offers advice and tips for achieving balance in life, whether personally or professionally. Workshops are up to two hours in length but can be adjusted to create longer or shorter sessions and customized to meet client needs.
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Author Deborah McVay - Williams showcases her knowledge and journey through life in her two best selling novels, as well as her companion inspirational gratitude journal.
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Professional speaker Deborah Williams presents her knowledge gained over more than 35 years in business, during volunteerism, and her personal life journey to a variety of groups. Each session is customized to specific areas and times in life, depending on area of focus. Home, work, family, volunteering, faith, time management, and more are topics presented.
What People Are Saying
“Your depth of experience and attention to detail provided us the assurance that our event was going to be a memorable evening. You planned and managed our event with ease, leaving us peace of mind.”
— Christy Page, CFO, International Association of Better Business Bureaus
"Dana handled all of our social media presence with ease and makes sure everything looks nothing short of amazing! Dana’s organization and delivery makes my life so much easier as a business owner - I couldn’t recommend her services more! ”
— Alex Fergason, Founder of Fergason & Co.
“I absolutely loved my branding session with Time to Spare. They made me feel confident in front of the camera and brought my vision to life in a way that felt authentic and elevated. The photos have been such a valuable investment for my business, and I can’t recommend them enough.”
— Casey Faddoul-Thorne, Founder & CEO The Pink Tangerine
"We were grateful to have you as a speaker this year! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with all of us."
— Akron Community Foundation, Non-Profit Insights Conference
"It was truly a pleasure working with you and I appreciated your help, guidance, and support with our donor engagement efforts. Your work leading up to and during our celebration month was especially appreciated and helped make such an important milestone for BXO even more meaningful.”
— Mia Klinger, Artistic Director, Ballet Excel Ohio
"I just finished the book (One Thing at a Time) - It was inspiring, thought provoking and so beautifully done! It is the most wonderful gift!"
— Rhonda Rawlings, Award Winning Journalist, Radio & T.V. Personality
Join us monthly on our Podcast, Spare Thoughts for new episodes filled with authentic conversation about work, life, staying organized, and gaining new perspectives from guest speakers! Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
