Keeping Up With Events

Charessa, originally from North Carolina, discussed her transition to Atlanta and her work in the film industry and event planning. She highlighted the importance of mental health awareness in the event industry and the steps taken by Event Therapy to promote this issue. Charessa shared her personal strategies for maintaining self-care and work-life balance, and emphasized the role of social networking and relationship sustainability in enhancing one's thought process and career growth. She also discussed the support systems available for those facing challenges, and the updates about Event Therapy, including the launch of a new magazine and the return of group sessions.

Mark spoke with Darriun Hayth, the Event and Communications Manager for Everflow, a Sas company that provides a smart marketing platform. They discussed Darriun's role in managing global events and trade shows, the importance of mutually beneficial partnerships with sponsors, and the success of their recent conference event held in New York City. They also touched on the benefits of outsourcing venue services, the strategic decision to engage a sourcer for larger events, and upcoming projects, including a new initiative due to launch at the end of January.

Sepideh Eivazi from Elevated Meeting Solutions joins Mark to discuss Health and Wellness, Post covid Era

Mariles Krok with Visit Anaheim met with Mark to discuss DMO/CVB Best Practices.

Fausto with Blue Elephant Events and Catering joined mark to discuss Creating and Nurturing Professional Relationships

Nicole Hankton with Visit Walnut Creek joins Mark to discuss Making good use of limited resources and managing change.

Brian Green By BrianGreen met with Mark to discuss the importance of Managing with Empathy.

Kate Patay with Patay Consulting sits down with Mark to discuss IMEX and the recap of 2021. Kate talks about upcoming events in 2022 you can find her at.

Ashley Lawson joins us on Keeping Up With Events to discuss Safe travel around the world, the complexities of being an event planner making protocol rules, and SITE Midwest ⁠

Jamie Quickert with Allseated joins Mark to talk about how she joined the Allseated team and how Allseated platform in helping the industry with their new technology.

Charles Eide with EideCom met with Mark to discuss best practices and tips for Hybrid Events

Mark is joined this episode by Kristin Banta with Kristin Banta Events. Mark and Kristin catch up about how TSE went and how Kristin Banta Events is moving forward with events. Kristin talks about how workforce labor is impacting events and changes through business workflows to accomplish upcoming events. One important topic discussed in this episode is mental how and advice for people moving forward.

Jennifer Bertolino Director of Catering Sales with Levy Convention Centers discussed with Mark how important associations are and how to make the most of your membership

Zena Phillips, CMP, CPCE Sr. Director, Catering & Events Americas Sales Operations joins Mark to discuss how Hilton Hotels have created Hilton CleanStay & Hilton EventReady. One important topic that was discussed is communication and consistency.

Keeping Up with Events is joined by Terrica Skaggs of Cocktails & Details & Terrica inc. Terrica sits down with Mark and talks about 2020 and moving forward in the wedding industry.

Steve Moore joined Keeping Up with Events for a conversation on how AFFAIRS to REMEMBER, Atlanta’s most sustainable and luxurious catering and event producer got creative and kept their business and client happy during this time

Join Erika Lomar, CSEP, and Mark as they discuss How are event planners/producers are approaching hybrid and virtual in the future

Join Jackie Noreña with Northwest Event Show as she talks about how Northwest Event Show adapted and moved forward in this ever-changing events world

Mark Catuogno talks with Kayleigh Star about how Wizard Studios is currently running in person events. Kayleigh talks about how important collaboration between clients and their staff has been so important during this critical time. Wizard Studios is truly leading the charge with in person events during this covid time period.  

Keeping up with Events had Tiffanie Rosier on to discuss how Northern Virginia Community College NOVA SySTEMic has been running student virtual events.