Meeting Minds with Charles Eide

This week on Meeting Minds we welcome Storey Pryor, the former Senior Director of Global Events at Isagenix, and now an independent event planning consultant.We discuss curating event culture, building touch points for your audience, and discovering ways  you can optimize your next event for a fantastic audience experience.

We had the opportunity to sit down (in person!) with the CEO of Arbonne at their world headquarters in Irvine, California. Arbonne is one the world's largest beauty, health, and wellness companies focusing on empowerment, sustainability, & transparency. CEO Tyler Whitehead talks about how large scale events can empower people, the importance of positive recognition, & how to help others find value and purpose through in-person interactions. CLICK HERE to learn more about Arbonne, or CLICK HERE to learn more about the Flourish Arbonne Foundation. 

On this week's episode of Meeting Minds we chat with Deanna Nwosu, professional Event Strategist and Event Emcee. We discuss how to grow and maintain an entrepreneurial mindset, how to stay focused on your goals, and ways to be create the event career you truly want. 

This week on Meeting Minds we welcome Associate Director of Meetings and Events at KPMG, Elizabeth Grove to the show! In a time where things often feel illogical and uncertain, Elizabeth shares how logic and structure brought her events from vision to execution in the past year.  Tune in for an important and helpful episode!

This week on Meeting Minds we welcome event planner Jessica Hopp, founder and CEO of The Planner Collective. We talk creating community, leading a team virtually, and break down the lies we tell ourselves. You don't want to miss this great episode!

This week on Meeting Minds we welcome Anthony DeVergillo, the Digital Communications Associate at Amicus Therapeutics.  Anthony is committed to tearing down the barriers that the pandemic has brought into the public view, and helps organizations find solutions to create inclusive virtual events for disabled people. We talk about the future of the events industry, and why hybrid events are necessary to create the best events possible. You don't want to miss this incredible episode of Meeting Minds!To learn more about the work Anthony is doing, click HERE.

On this episode of Meeting Minds we sit down with Lori Pugh Marcum, the Events Content Director at EnsembleIQ and former Head of Meeting Innovation for MPI. Lori asks the question: If we can gather such great consumer analytics, why don't our events have that capability yet? From there, we dive into the best ways to build events that give people what they need, and discover ways to build a customized event experience from start to finish. Listen now to this great episode!

On this week's special episode of Meeting Minds we welcome the wonderful Kathryn Frankson,  Director of Event Marketing at Informa, for an IN-PERSON recording! We talk about making your attendees feel welcome as events return, why attention to detail really does matter, and using empathy to build outstanding event culture. You don't want to miss this episode of Meeting Minds!

This week on Meeting Minds we chat with the Vice President of Integrated Marketing Communications at E.L.F. BEAUTY, Patrick O'Keefe and CEO of LDJ Production, Laurie Dejong! We talk about brand storytelling, ways to wow your attendees, and how to make your company's 'boring' meetings shine. Listen now to learn all about it!

This week on Meeting Minds we welcome the Associate Director at Pandora, Jessica Jennings! We cover event activations, optimizing the fan experience, and discuss how to get back to meaningful in-person events! You won't want to miss this episode of Meeting Minds! 

This week we welcome  Traci DePuy, Head of Global Events at Salesforce.org, to the podcast! We talk about what it takes to be a great leader, staying positive in challenging times, and organizing work streams to build a successful hybrid event. And, we try to answer the question: What's the best way to motivate a team? You don't want to miss this episode of Meeting Minds!

The summer heat is getting to us! Let's throw it back to a few months ago and cool down, when we sat down with John Hart, the Senior Director of Global, US and Canada Meetings + Events at Marriott International. We talk about everything under the sun, from hybrid events, to leadership, to creating a great company culture. You don't want to miss this great episode of Meeting Minds featuring hosts Charles Eide and Ashley Hawks. 

Wendee Lee Curtis, event host and emcee, joins the show this week to talk about bringing ENERGY to your next event! With a background spreading from Broadway to live broadcasting, Wendee is an expert in 'playing to the back of the house.' We discuss ways to support your audience in a difficult year, and even break into song ( a couple of times!) Plus, we discuss equity and inclusion initiatives in the events world, and what's being left on the table when your organization lacks inclusive representation. Make sure you check out this joy-filled episode of Meeting Minds! 

This week we welcome Sunita Devi, the Director of Events and Operations at NYU! We start by looking at the way events have changed in the past year, from fundraising to event operations. Later, we dive into tracking event ROI, how to implement post-event feedback, and making sure you pick the best vendor for your company. This episode is all about learning to succeed, you won't want to miss it! 

This week on Meeting Minds we welcome Storey Pryor, the former Senior Director of Global Events at Isagenix, and now an independent event planning consultant. We discuss curating  event culture, building touch points for your audience, and discover ways  you can optimize your next event for a fantastic audience experience. You don't want to miss this fabulous episode!

Can people share and be vulnerable digitally? This week on Meeting Minds we welcome Josh Hotsenpiller, founder and CEO of Juno, a digital event platform. Josh talks about prioritizing human connection in virtual and hybrid events, and tries to answer this question. Plus, we talk about building connection online, and what you can do to facilitate this ways of connection at your next virtual or hybrid event. Listen to this fascinating episode of Meeting Minds! 

To kick off Season 7 of Meeting Minds we welcome the Heather Seasholtz, the Director of Americas Operations at DIA (Drug Information Association)! We talk about how to return to live events safely,  navigating new health protocols, and she walks us through the certification she helped build, 'Pandemic Compliance Advisor', for meetings and event planners. Excited for the return to live events? Then you don't want to miss this one!

This week we speak with the President and CEO of ICON Park, Christopher Jaskiewicz! This Orlando destination is more than an amusement park, offering a variety of restaurants, attractions, and a 400 foot tall Ferris Wheel. We talk about building a memorable experience, how ICON Parks navigated the pandemic, and  Chris's secrets to success. You don't want to miss this awesome episode of Meeting Minds!

This week on Meeting Minds with speak with the Director of Events at Outside Interactive, Inc, Marissa Piper. We talk about what it was like to work for Tony Robbins, how to stay calm when organizing a huge event, and what it was like to produce WorldPride in NYC. Make sure you listen to this episode!

This week on Meeting Minds we are joined by Megan Henshall, the Global Events Account Manager at Google! We talk about building a culture of care, and ways to ensure that your next event is thoughtful, meaningful, and sustainable for your audiences. Plus, we discuss ways to build connection and engagement between virtual and hybrid audiences. You don't want to miss this episode of Meeting Minds!Find Megan on LinkedIn!https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-henshall-cmp-des-6bb2bb17/

Erica Maurer, partner at EMRG Media, joins the podcast this week to talk about building connection in a virtual world. As a leader of this full-service marketing company, Erica knows the ins and outs of events, and how to create a space that builds trust, empathy, and collaboration. We dive into the virtual world and brainstorm ways to host events that serve your company culture.  

Karen Groppe, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at HIMSS joins the show this week for a great episode of Meeting Minds! Can you imagine planning an event for the President of the United States? And, even crazier, you imagine cancelling it? This week, Karen tells us what it felt like to coordinate an event the President planned to attend! We sit down to discuss this topic, as well as the value of integrated teamwork and communication when planning a large-scale event. Make sure you listen to this episode!

We sit down with the legendary Lee Cockerell, the former Executive VP of Walt Disney World, to discuss his business methodologies, discipline, and a tattooed Cinderella!  Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years, and the Walt Disney Company for 16 years. He is the author of four books: Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic and Career Magic. Make sure you listen to this one!https://www.cockerellacademy.com/

This week on Meeting Minds we welcome the Head of Global Event Operations at Indeed, Gina Devito! We talk about how their events team navigated their pandemic, what's changed, and reflect on what we've learned in the past year. 

Do you love a good cocktail? This week we welcome the former VP of Event Marketing at Patron to the show, Pam Dzierzanowski. We talk about creating memorable experiences, prosecco in a can, and adapting brand activations to the virtual space. Make sure you check out this weeks episode of Meeting Minds!

This week we welcome founder and CEO of Studio Z Photo Booths, Zach Schiffman! Are you wondering how to increase attendee engagement and provide entertainment? Then this is the episode for you! We cover brand activations, QR codes, and bringing value to a hybrid event!

This week on Meeting Minds we dive into the world of Esports! We speak with event producer and founder of Shoutcaster Ltd, Rebecca de Freitas, who recently completed a Masters thesis on Esports. We discuss the future of events from an Esports perspective, and explain why all event professionals should care about this industry. Learn how you can use this technology to your advantage to engage your audience effectively! Learn More Here:The Pineapple Public (Instagram) SHOUTCASTER_Ltd (LinkedIn, Apple Podcasts)"Gen Z + Esports: Digitizing the Live Event Brand" (Academic Journal Publishing here)

This week we welcome event lighting expert, Pierre Marleau! With more than 20+ years in the industry, Pierre has produced lighting for Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, Showboat, and even Cirque Du Soleil. We talk about the value of great light design, why light production deserves space in your budget, and how bad lighting can make us all look like dinosaurs! You won't want to miss this episode!Learn more below!http://www.orangefrogproductions.ca/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-marleau-61788410/

This week we are joined by former co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Monty Moran! We talk about love, leadership, curiosity, and how to build a culture of success. This episode will blow your mind!

One of our favorite guests is back this week! David Horsager joins us to talk about building trust in a pandemic, how leaders communicate during times of change, and his new book, Trusted Leader.

Did you know that event planners have the fifth-most stressful job in the country? If you can relate to that, make sure you listen to this week's episode featuring keynote speaker, Rich Bracken. He explains how you can leverage EQ to promote personal and professional happiness.

Kick off the new year with some wisdom! This week, event speaker Courtney Stanley joins the podcast to talk about growth in a difficult year, building confidence, and 2020 as the year of hindsight. Make sure you check it out!

We are bringing in the new year with Tim Glomb, VP of Content and Data at Cheetah Digital! Tim shares how to get outside your comfort zone, fuel creativity, and create a head-turning event. Make sure you check it out!

William Warren, founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, joins the podcast this week. He talks about the power of visual learning, creating memorable experiences, and how drawings can take your virtual or hybrid event to the next level. You won't want to miss this one!

This week we are joined by one of the most successful event fundraising auctioneers in the business, Glen Fladeboe! He tells us the 'Do's and Don'ts' of virtual fundraising, and shares some tips and tricks to help make your next event great. You won't want to miss it!

Struggling with burnout? Award-winning global event producer Melissa Park joins our podcast to share five lessons learned in the pandemic, and how to take care of yourself in challenging times. We all need to remember self-care, so make sure you listen to this one!

Scale Up Your Business Podcast host, Nick Bradley joins us on Meeting Minds this week. How can we be more productive during this time and how can we create more productive experiences at events?! These and so many more questions are answered.

Are virtual events a result of the pandemic? Returning for the second time, Tahira Endean joins us on meeting minds this week. She has been working on virtual events for OVER A DECADE! Check out this episode for great virtual event tips from an expert!

We all have a history and how we choose to use it matters. Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco shares how you can use challenges to propel you forward, like rocket fuel, and help others reach their potential. Check it out!

“Events are not dead, they just look different.” Abby Eastman from Susan Davis International joins us this week. Find out ways things have changed and how we can continue to move forward in our industry.

What are ways you can create engagement for your virtual event? Joseph of Whitestone Branding uses kits to help! Check out this episode for kitting 101 and some great ideas for future events.

Individually we can only do so much, but collectively we can move mountains. In this special episode John O'Leary joins us to share his remarkable story and how the "we" can make a difference.

Join Charles and his guest host, Kate Patay, as they sit down with the one and only Matt Johnson of BizBash. Real industry professionals came together last week and attended an in person event. Find out how that was possible and what went into the process!

What is the difference between a webinar and a virtual event? What is a hybrid event? With the event landscape changing overnight we have all adopted these terms. Allie Magyar, an event expert, shares the ins and outs of a virtual event!

How do you continue to push boundaries and have a superpower of influence? Sean Callagy, of Unblinded Mastery joins us to share all about growth, sales, and changing your mindset!

In this special episode, Paige sits down with Kate Patay to talk through all the things we can do in the industry to help usher back large events. Do not miss this episode, there are practical things you can be doing!

With over 130 episodes created, there are some great Meeting Minds nuggets. This episode is the best of the best. We took our favorite social media clips and shared them here while chatting about them. Check it out!

Marla Diann is the mentor to the creatives. In this episode she starts to unpack how you can achieve your goal in under a year. Check this episode out!

Times like this it's extremely important to add value, but how do you do just that? Charles and Paige had the opportunity to lead a breakout discussion and shared 6 ways you can add value. These may surprise you!

Two of our favorite things: wine and events! Listen to this episode as Brianne Cohen talks about how she has combined these two things post COVID.

Keynotes can't be the way they used to. The way a speaker approaches an event has changed but that leaves room for innovation! Check out this episode to see how keynotes have changed and what to expect moving forward featuring Rene Rodriguez.