Podcasts about event professionals

I almost never say yes to cold pitches. But one late night, I opened an email from Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting—and instead of deleting it, I hit reply. It was researched, personal, and actually useful. That same energy comes through in this conversation, where Meghan shares how she's helped creatives land features in The New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart, People, and more. This episode will shift how you think about PR—not as something reserved for celebrities or giant corporations, but as a powerful tool for any creative entrepreneur ready to be seen. In this episode, we cover: The real difference between PR and marketing—and why Instagram isn't PR The anatomy of a great wedding submission (permissions, vendor credits, and photo curation that tells a story) How to jump on cultural moments (like Taylor & Travis) with smart, timely commentary The truth about pay-to-play, advertising, and how to promote ethically Why rejection is part of the process and how to separate your self-worth from submissions Client success stories where press built authority, trust, and long-term bookings How OFD Collective helps creatives get quoted, featured, and speaking opportunities Meghan is smart, warm, and refreshingly candid. If you've ever wondered how to get published—or if you're tired of trying to DIY submissions—you'll love this conversation. Meet Meghan OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights. Her team's publicity efforts are regularly honored by the Public Relations Society of America, and more recently, Eventex named her one of the most influential Wedding Professionals in the Industry. A long-time industry speaker and writer, she has regularly earned clients' press in such outlets as the New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, People, Bridal Guide, Architectural Digest and Style Me Pretty, among many others. Meghan is a past national president WIPA and is a member of the Allied Council for the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals. Connect with Meghan Meghan's WebsiteOFD Collective Membership

Forget everything you think you know about fundraising events. There's a simple and creative way to get your donors excited to give, and it has nothing to do with a traditional gala. On this episode of Hey Nonprofits, host Trevor Nelson sits down with expert event planner Mary Davidson to discuss the most brilliant fundraising idea we've ever heard. Mary explains why simplifying your event with shorter, mission-centric programs and creative gamification leads to more engagement and bigger donations. She shares powerful insights on the importance of in-person connection, tips for collaborating with other leaders, and her own journey from a nonprofit employee to a successful business owner. If you want fresh, actionable strategies to make your next fundraiser a huge success, this is the conversation for you.

Welcome to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city!Kimberly Beaune is an award winning event producer, designer and serial collaborator. She is Event Storyteller & Owner of Creative Twist Inc. an award winning event planning and design firm which produces events and experiences throughout Alberta and across Canada. She was named one of the ‘TOP 250 Event Professionals in Canada' by BizBash Magazine in both 2020 and 2021, and has spoken internationally on event production and design. She is currently the immediate past chair of the International Live Events Association Canada and an active member of the World Experience Organization.Get Connected With Kimberly:https://www.creativetwist.ca/Sponsored by the Wagner Investment Management Team with Wellington-Atlus Private Wealth (https://advisor.wellington-altus.ca/wagner/)Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities.https://calpeteclub.com/https://twitter.com/calpeteclubhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclubhttps://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne interviews Wendy Porter, founder and chief events officer at Wendy Porter Events. Wendy shares her journey from corporate event management to founding her own agency, discusses her advocacy work with the Live Events Coalition, and offers insights on creating memorable experiences through detailed planning. She also addresses current challenges and future trends in the events industry.

In this episode of the Event Tech Podcast, hosts Brandt Krueger and Will Curran bring an update on the latest advancements in AI technology, focusing on deep research capabilities and AI agents. They explore how these tools have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of event planning and personal productivity, while also touching on potential future developments in the tech industry.Discussions Include:The benefits and limitations of Perplexity and it's deep research featurePotential applications of AI agents for task automation in event planningPredictions for the future of AI integration in operating systemsThe impact of AI on job roles and productivity in the events industryQuotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):"Deep research is now my favorite thing to do." - Will Curran"If you could free that time up to focus more on other things like, you know, plan more events, take on more business, be the first one to respond to the RFP..." - Brandt Krueger"We're creating these systems that will allow us to no longer have to be in the day-to-day." - Will Curran-and-"We only learn from each other. So we need to expand the people that we talk to!" - Brandt Krueger So be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn so we can do that!

This week, we listen back to our goals from January 2024, reflect on how we did, and set new goals for 2025. Listen to hear how we did, learn from our experiences, and set your own intentions/goals for the new year. We hope this helps us all create, host, and attend better events in 2025. SHOW NOTES: Buy the replays to the 2024 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Learn more about Event Pro Suite (and let them know we sent you): https://eventprosuite.com/ Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

2025 is here, and you've got big goals. January is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and start fresh—and what better way to kick off the year than with advice from those who've walked in your shoes?This special episode is a compilation of some of the most thoughtful answers we've received to the question: “What advice would you give your younger self or a young event marketer?”Here's a glimpse of what you'll hear:• Carrie Davenport: Why asking questions is your ultimate career hack.• Garrett Burnett: How to elevate conversations and showcase impactful solutions.• Christine Sionne: The secret to making yourself indispensable.• François Fournier: How to find your passion and build a lifelong network.• Lindsey Cohen and Katie Baker: Building connections that fuel your growth.• Tavar James: Balancing accountability with self-compassion.• Nancy Touhill: Why you shouldn't take it all personally (and when to step back).• Sonia Murphy: How to build tough skin in a high stakes industry. • Sam Zelitch: Don't panic—how to stay calm when things go wrong.• Jon Wolff: Why embracing failure is key to moving forward.This episode is your reminder that growth doesn't happen all at once—it's built one thoughtful move at a time.Tune in, take notes, and let these lessons guide you to your best year yet.Connect With ThemCarrie Davenport: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriedavenport83/ Garrett Burnett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-burnett/ Christine Sionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-sionne-5660718a/ François Fournier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-fournier-ctsm-cem-15981120/ Lindsey Cohen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyjross/ Katie Baker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baker-54960214/ Tavar James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavarjames/ Nancy Touhill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-touhill-2a419831/ Sonia Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniamurphy/ Sam Zelitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/szelitch/ Jon Wolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwolff/ Connect With MeOn my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-kleinrock-9613b22b/On my Company: https://rockwayexhibits.com/

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In this special year-end minisode, Corralling the Chaos host Angela Alea reflects on the journey of 2024, shining a spotlight on the dedication, creativity, and resilience of event professionals. With heartfelt gratitude, Angela explores the impact these individuals make, the teams and families who support them, and the importance of self-care as the industry transitions into 2025.

This episode of Corralling the Chaos explores the transformative power of professional networks and community building in the event industry. Host Angela Alea and guest John Barron, LASSO's Community Manager, dive into the importance of creating a “professional village” for career growth, the evolution of LASSO's community platform The Loop, and its role in fostering connections among event professionals.

The Business of Meetings – Episode 245 – Inside the Mind of a Corporate Event Production Manager: Insights for Event Business Owners with Evan Babins We are delighted to have Evan Babins joining us on the show today. Evan is the newly appointed Manager of Event Production at Scotiabank. In this episode, Evan discusses his career path and shares practical insights for business owners on the best practices for leveraging vendor networks, securing sponsorships, and optimizing trade show opportunities. Bio: Evan Babins has 10 years of experience in corporate event production. Throughout his career, he has had the chance to manage event logistics and technical event production for many world-class clients like Nissan Canada, Equitable Bank, Kia Canada, Novartis, and TD Bank, to name a few. Evan has worked in the live, virtual, and hybrid event spaces, honing his craft as a top-tier event industry trendsetter. Evan has been included in BizBash's Top 250 Event Professionals, Eventex's Top 50 Most Influential Event Technology Professionals, Bizzabo's Top 55 Event Experience Leaders & Special Event Magazine's Top 20 Young Event Pros to Watch lists.  Evan is currently the Manager of Event Production at Scotiabank, one of the top 6 banks in Canada. He works on internal and external-facing events and experiences. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Connect with Evan Babins On LinkedIn Instagram  

In this episode of "Corralling the Chaos," Angela Alea and Jason Packham, an entertainment insurance expert from NFP, discuss the critical importance of understanding and managing insurance coverage in the event industry. From common misconceptions to the nuances of adequate coverage, the conversation highlights key insights to help event companies avoid costly mistakes and ensure they are properly protected.

In this special bonus episode of Corralling the Chaos, we revisit the popular "Ask Us Anything" session from LASSO Fest, where key LASSO leaders—Angela Alea (President & CRO), Clay Sifford (Founder & CEO), and Jay Bredenberg (Chief Product Officer)—dive into audience questions about the company's rapid development, customer feedback process, mobile app enhancements, and future product plans. Learn how LASSO is scaling quickly, incorporating real-time customer insights, and evolving its mobile app to serve as a central hub for live event professionals. This episode also unveils exciting new features on the horizon, including information about LASSO Payments.

In this compelling episode of "Corralling the Chaos," host Angela Alea, President & CRO of LASSO, sits down with Anthony McCoy to discuss a pivotal shift needed in the live events industry—the shift from viewing workers as mere 'labor' to recognizing them as 'talent.' They explore the profound impact this mindset change can have on the industry, including elevating work quality, increasing respect for workers, and boosting professionalism.

Anca Platon Trifan, the leader behind Tree-Fan Events LLC, stands at the forefront of merging AI with event planning and production, elevating the business and event industry with her innovative #FIT4Events framework: Futuristic AV Production, Innovative AI Technology, Thriving Audiences, and Empowered Teams, all driven by core values of empathy, engagement, and innovation. As the voice of the “Events Demystified Podcast” and founder of two communities: Fit Mindful Mavens and Women BTS in Events, Anca has received several industry awards, including the 2023 Smart Woman in Meetings and Catalyst AI Quantum Leap Award, and the BizBash+Connect Meetings' "40 under 40" Event Professionals for 2022. Her work not only elevates event experiences through cutting-edge technology and wellness integration but also showcases her dedication to empowering women in event production and tech. Beyond being an Entrepreneur, Anca's achievements in natural bodybuilding competitions underscore her commitment to fitness and wellness, marking her as a multifaceted business leader pushing the industry boundaries. Anca's LinkedIn: Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP | LinkedIn FREE ChatGPT Guide: eBook (mailerlite.com) From James: FREE Passive Income Masterclass (profityourknowledge.com)

In this week's episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Liene Stevens Founder and CEO of Think Splendid, a global wedding market research firm. Liene discusses the impact of inflation on wedding pricing and challenges posed by supply chain issues. She emphasizes the importance of understanding luxury clients' spending habits and values, focusing on exceptional guest experiences and the role of planners. The conversation also explores cultural and economic factors influencing luxury spending, including stealth wealth. She offers valuable insights and practical advice for managing stand out wedding venues that cater to high-end clients. About Our Guest:  Liene Stevens, founder and CEO of Think Splendid, is an author, speaker, and award-winning luxury business strategist and behavioral psychologist. Named by Special Events magazine as one of “12 Young Professionals to Watch,” her research on consumer behavior has been taught in the MBA curriculum at 41 universities worldwide and cited in over 30 scientific and academic journals. Liene also founded Splendid Insights, the leading wedding market research firm publishing statistics on luxury and ultra-luxury wedding markets for HNW, VHNW, and UHNW brides and grooms. Before entering the wedding industry, she held a strategic development role as an NGO executive and led international high-stakes crisis management. An expert on the business of weddings, Liene has appeared on numerous TV programs and in major media outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, and The Economist. She serves on the Allied Council board for the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals and has held positions with the International Live Events Association and the Wedding and Event Institute. Liene authored Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace: Marketing Your Wedding Business in Today's World and Luxe Love: Marketing and Selling Luxury Weddings. Her third book, The Pricing Bible: The Art & Science of Getting Your Numbers Right, is forthcoming in October 2024. Find Her Here:  Website: https://www.thinksplendid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinksplendid TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinksplendidLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinksplendid/

Want to Speak at the Big Conferences? Here's What It Really Takes Whether you're an aspiring speaker or just curious about the truth vs. the illusion of success, this episode is for you. If you're feeling the pressure to achieve overnight success in your career, and the thought of never reaching that level is weighing you down, then you are not alone! The constant pursuit of big opportunities and recognition can be overwhelming, especially when you see others achieving it “effortlessly.” It's time to address the myths of overnight success and develop a resilient mindset to seize business opportunities. Debunking the Myths of Overnight Success in Business Success, especially in public speaking, doesn't happen overnight. The journey to achieve it is characterized by countless hours of practice, continuous learning, and resilience. Thus, the idea of instant success, often propagated by social media, is misleading and should be countered with a realistic perspective that acknowledges the time and effort required to excel. My special guest is Meghan Ely OFD Consulting owner Meghan Ely combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights. The Public Relations Society of America regularly honors her team's publicity efforts, and more recently, Eventex named her one of the most influential Wedding Professionals in the Industry. A long-time industry speaker and writer, she is a WeddingPro educator with The Knot + WeddingWire, as well as a regular contributor to Wedding Planner Magazine, Catersource, and SpecialEvents.com. Meghan is an International Past President of WIPA and a member of the Allied Council for the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals. In this episode, you will learn how to: Master the art of becoming a keynote speaker: Unlock the secrets to landing prestigious speaking opportunities and captivating your audience. Debunk the myths of overnight success in business: Discover the truth behind building a successful speaking career and the real work it takes to achieve it. Navigate the wedding industry speaking circuit: Uncover the strategies for establishing yourself as a sought-after speaker in the wedding industry. Cultivate personal development through public speaking: Harness the power of public speaking to grow personally and professionally and make a lasting impact on your audience. Thrive in high-stakes speaking engagements: Learn how to prepare and excel in high-pressure speaking situations, leaving a lasting impression on your audience. Go grab your coffee or your tea, and let's talk it out.  Connect with Meghan Ely Website Instagram What Renee's Obsessed With This Week

As event leaders, we know how to balance our lives perhaps a bit better than that of our teams, but do we model work-life balance? Do we share how we are managing our lives so that those who are coming up behind us have an idea of how to move forward in a high-pressured environment like the event industry?This episode is going to provide some areas where event leaders can model work-life balance to their event teams. Work-life balance is a word that really just represents how well we balance the ebb and flow of our lives and focus on what really matters at any given time. It can be an art form and many people can struggle with having a sense of balance in their lives.  There are four areas in that we cover in this episode and go into great detail on how event leaders can model work-life balance. Those areas are:CommunicationBoundariesBeing a Wellness AdvocateStanding Up for Your TeamModeling is important because your team needs to see how work-life balance is managed, especially in an environment where there are so many moving pieces and client demands. After listening to this podcast you'll have some great ways to model work-life balance, to support them, and be a wellness advocate in your organization.Links and ResourcesBanish Burnout ChallengeThank you so much for listening, stay on purpose.Support the show

Season is back with a vengeance!  So are the long hours that come with it.  From working with existing clients, to onboarding new clients, to finding clients at all... It can all become overwhelming.Our guest today: Carissa Kruse / Carissa Cruse WeddingsCarissa is a wedding industry maven and a marketing and conversion strategist.  She works with overworked wedding professionals to increase their profitability and cut their workload in half, using her Endless Engagement Methos.  They can have long term success with scrambling to get couples while getting lost in the weddings of running their business.Support the showBehind The Veil Crew:Host: Keith Willard www.keithwillardevents.com www.instagram.com/keithwillard Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci

This week, Logan & Mary check in on their progress on their 2023 goals and set new ones for 2024. They reflect on how they're feeling about the new year, the value of setting goals, and discuss some new ideas for the podcast moving forward. SHOW NOTES: Rewatch the replays from the 2023 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Bonus Tip: Harry Potter LoFi: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7EEo7Ypc5Fy8yt0ljcmlkb?si=4bd651d345084b15 Listen back to last year's episode on 2022 lessons learned, Episode 86: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AdxbffroT2inWQ8C2zW1m?si=r0wrqHFfR0Kd2JDgKR6plQ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

Are you Creating Community at your trade shows and events? Building communities for your business is one of the hottest trends for good reason - it works! In this episode we discuss how and why you should incorporate this powerful tool into your strategy!** Watch the video of this interview - https://youtu.be/be07vkLCfMsJoining host Jim Cermak for the second time is Evan Babins, Event Manager for Intuit.Evan has close to 10 years' experience in corporate event production. Throughout his career, he has managed event logistics and production for world class clients like: Nissan Canada, Equitable Bank, Kia Canada, Novartis, and TD Bank, and now Quickbooks. Evan has worked in live, virtual and hybrid event spaces, becoming a top tier event industry trendsetter. Evan has been named one of BizBash's Top 250 Event Professionals, Eventex's Top 50 Most Influential Event Technology Professionals, Bizzabo's Top 55 Event Experience Leaders and Special Event Magazine's Top 20 Young Event Pro's to Watch lists. We discuss:What does creating community at events look like?What are the benefits?Can exhibitors build communities?How the benefits last far after the event has endedAnd more!Listen to Evan's first interview on Trade Show University:Innovative Best Practices for Exhibitors: https://tradeshowu.biz/episodes/ep-138-innovative-best-practices-for-exhibitors-with-evan-babins/Connect with Evan Babins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanbabins/Instagram: @evanbabinsTwitter/X: @evanbabinsSUBSCRIBE! Trade Show Tips, tricks and strategies at https://www.youtube.com/@tradeshowuniversity*** Listen to 100's of episodes of the Trade Show University podcast at your favorite Podcast Platform!Mentioned in this episode:Add Greater Value to Exhibitors & Sponsors with EVA Event Tech Hub Visit www.evareg.com/TSU to get started on adding greater value to your Exhibitors and Sponsors at your next Trade Show or Event!Exhibitor Expert Review - exclusively from Trade Show UniversityReady to exhibit at your next Show? Don't make the mistake of waiting until you get to the show to learn lessons on what you can do better and tweaks you can make for next time. You can do that BEFORE this next show and accelerate your results! I can help you get locked in for Success with an Expert Review! • Having a professional set of outside "eyes" is important because You Don't Know what You Don't Know! • 30+ year Trade Show expert will review: o Design o Messaging o Goals & Metrics o Engagement Questions o Attendee journey • Identify the Gaps and Opportunities you don't even know exist! • And get you capturing more Qualified Leads than ever before • Visit Tradeshowu.biz/services

If you're looking to get your certified meeting professional designation, then you'll need to know how to study for the CMP.The Certified Meeting Designation is a prominent designation for event professionals. In order to obtain this designation, you have to be eligible and successfully submit your application, and then succesfully pass the CMP exam.Passing the exam doesn't come lightly. There are several recommended texts and many tips to study well for the exam. This episode will unpack how you should study for the CMP Exam. Naomi uncovers the 3 recommended texts that you should have in your CMP toolkit, and also provides some study tips too.Another aspect of studying for the CMP exam is to have a study partners. These partners can hold you accountable for the test. You can also have a study group or be apart of one. Planners on Purpose does host a study group that you can be apart of. Check out the link in the description to learn more.   The CMP designation can provide you with networking, salary, visibility and status in the events industry. If you're event professional, and haven't received your CMP, you may want to consider it.       Links and ResourcesIs the Certified Meeting Professional Designation for You?Events Industry CouncilThank you for listening, until next time, stay on purpose!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

What are you doing to continue your education as a wedding professional?Let's face it, you don't just sign one contract, send out one proposal, do one wedding, and know it all. You have to take time to continue to invest in yourself to grow as a business owner and wedding professional. That's why continuing education within the industry is so important, and in this episode of Design Your Wedding Business, I'm joined by Tara Melvin to talk about one way to do it: conferences! If you're looking for new ways to continue your education within the wedding industry, you're in the right place. Tara is talking all about the value of continuing education and the many elements that make a great conference, specifically for wedding professionals. Tara Melvin is an award-winning event planner in the Washington DC metro area. She is the founder and producer of The Signature CEO Conference, founder and mentor of The Executive Mentor Program, and founder and President of The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals. Topics covered in this episode include:What makes a good conference in the wedding industry Why continuing education is so important for wedding professionalsThe importance of diversifying professional spaces How to continue your education as a wedding professionalTune in for some inspiration to invest in yourself and continue your own education in the wedding industry. I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DesignYourWeddingBusiness & Instagram: www.instagram.com/design_your_wedding_business!Resources Mentioned:Visit Tara's Website: www.perfectplanningevents-dc.com Get Tickets to The Signature CEO Conference 2024: www.thesignatureceo.com Follow @signatureconceptsllc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signatureconceptsllc/ Follow @signatureceo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signatureceo/ Follow @nsbwep on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsbwep/ Show notes available at: designyourweddingbusiness.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/Want to find out which of the 8 CEO's your business needs you to be and the tasks that will benefit you the most? Take the 2 minute quiz and find out now: https://bit.ly/DWYBQuiz

Why work harder when you can work smarter? This episode talks about automation hacks that event professionals can use in order to make their lives a  little bit easier so that they can handle more important tasks.From email automation tools, to technological integrations, all of these have the potential, for being so helpful to us, personally, and to our businesses. And although many different professionals know these tools exist, due to the high volume of what we're producing, many times, we are unable to implement the very thing that is going to be providing us ease.As you're listening to this episode, consider, what can you implement in your personal or business world? Consider implementing a few of these areas, or adjusting what you currently have, and making it better. Because with every step that you take, you are one step closer to a little bit of wiggle room, and that can make all of the difference!Links and ResourcesCalendlyAcuityMicrosoft BookingInterview with Allfly (GroupAir)Interview with Group360 (Group Hotel)Zapier Integration ToolTo learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit our website. Thank you so much for listening, until next time, stay on purpose!Support the show

When we're planning events and doing this great work of event planning, we can fall into creating bad habits for ourselves especially when we are in busy environments. This episode will help you to develop good habits through some simple tips. By fostering good habits in your life, you can show up better for yourself, for your business, and for your clients.In this episode, Naomi shares how conducting distraction audits can help you to understand what is preventing you from doing what you ultimately want to do. Understanding your distractions can unlock areas that you can change.Many times are good habits that we want to foster don't get enough credit or enough attention for them to actually take root in our lives. So, having a habit tracker helps track those good habits and hold you accountable. Naomi discusses the habit tracker and how you can make the habit tracker work for you.This episode also unpack the two minute rule, and how just doing a good habit for two minutes can really create massive amount of change in your life. The episode also talks about how making your habits that you create feel good and being kind to yourself can also help you to instill good habits.Links and ResourcesAtomic Habits, James ClearThank you so much for listening, until next time, stay on purpose!To learn more about Planners on Purpose visit, our website.Support the show

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a special episode of the Events Demystified Podcast like you've never heard before! Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, the hosts of Better Events, who are taking over our show to discuss a topic near and dear to all event professionals:

Are Live Wedding Painters primarily artists, or does their participation in special events make them event service providers first and foremost?  Can both options be true at the same time?  We dive into this important duality of a live wedding painter's role through discussion of some poll questions posed on our Instagram page along with responses we received from fellow live painters.  We also chat about strategies for setting pricing.  Artists whose comments were featured in this episode include Hannah Aaron Studio (https://www.hannahaaronstudio.com/), By Elysia King (https://www.cloudstudioagency.com/our-artists/elysia-king) and Ryan Kindset Art (https://www.ryankindsethart.com).The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

This month at Diversity Alliance, we're campaigning for Disability Awareness Month. This episode offers a fantastic learning experience, packed with valuable insights that can equip event industry professionals with the knowledge they need to know on disability inclusion and accessibility in the events industry.   Together Lizzy and I covered: Lizzy's journey towards advocacy for accessibility in the events industry  The importance of event management degrees evolving to understanding the importance of accessibility and inclusion in events  Best practices, strategies and ideas to improve accessibility and inclusion  The Inclusive Event Design Playbook and how this guide can help the industry   Lizzy's Further Learning Recommendation: Ted Talk I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much | Stella Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw Ted Talk No Arms, No Matter | Mike Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2-jgpGr4Ek Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Design-Creating-Inclusive-Environments/dp/0470399139   WATCH THE BITESIZE YOUTUBE EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRL5nXNFwewbSG9xAHUR0A   Meet our contributor, Lizzy Eaton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzy-eaton/   Visit our website to access more resources: www.diversityalliance.co.uk  ® 2023 Diversity Alliance. All rights reserved --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diversity-alliance-talks/message

This thought-provoking episode delves deep into the world of event professionals and mental health. Mental health is a topic that's crucial for all of us, but it takes on a unique significance for event professionals. The demands of the industry can lead to burnout, stress, and overwhelming pressures. Naomi aims to shed light on the importance of mental well-being and how it plays a central role in our lives.In this episode, you'll discover what mental health truly means and how it impacts your ability to cope with life's stresses, realize your potential, and contribute to your community. Moreover, you'll explore the common challenges that event professionals face, such as anxiety, burnout, and exhaustion.You'll learn how to enforce boundaries in your workspace, refine your mental health plan, and explore resources available for support.If you're ready to prioritize your mental health as an event professional, this episode is a must-listen. Join Naomi Tucker as she empowers you to navigate the event industry while maintaining your well-being. Your mental health is a basic human right, and this podcast will guide you toward achieving a sense of balance and purpose in your life. Don't miss this insightful journey – tune in now!Links and ResourcesWorld Health Organization on Mental HealthCenter for Disease Control on Mental HealthSkift and Cvent - Worklife Balance for Event PlannersPCMA Mental Health and the Business Events IndustryNational Alliance on Mental IllnessBanish Burnout Challenge To learn more about Planners on Purpose, visit our website at www.plannersonpurpose.com. Support the show

In this episode, Naomi shares valuable tips and strategies for effectively managing household responsibilities, finding motivation, and alleviating the burdens of maintaining your home, even on days when you're physically and emotionally drained. She understands the struggle of missing family events and special occasions due to work commitments and offers solutions to help you feel more in control and fulfilled in all areas of life.Whether you're listening on a busy Saturday as you catch up on personal tasks or any other day, this episode is here to guide you through practical solutions that make home life management more manageable. Join us and discover ways to achieve a balance that ensures your personal life is just as successful as your professional one.Links mentioned in this episode:How to Keep House While Drowning by KC DavisThanks for listening, until next time, stay on purpose!For more information on Planners on Purpose, visit www.plannersonpurpose.com. Support the show

With only 60 days left in the year, it's time to finish strong and turn your year-end goals into reality. In this episode, we'll provide you with an action plan to make it happen.Naomi will review how you can get clear about your goals, break them into small steps that serve your purpose, establish a reasonable timeline for you to complete your goals, and of course, celebrate.The end of the year comes with a tremendous opportunity for us to finish strong, and do those things that we have been wanting to complete all year. Perhaps work has gotten in the way, or perhaps your home life is overwhelming, but the good news is that there is still time.So, let's make these last 60 days count and finish the year strong. Stay on purpose, and share your journey with us on Instagram at @plannersonpurpose. To learn more about Planners on Purpose, head over to the website at www.plannersonpurpose.com.Support the show

Finding true balance in your life can be quite a journey. Especially if you're in a high-touch, high-performing role like event management. In this episode, Naomi discusses how the concept of work-life balance can be looked at differently to show that it is very rare for a person can achieve balance in all areas of their life all at once. Naomi shares how putting focus on different areas of our lives, in different seasons might be just what you need for you to have your idea of balance. Tune in and listen in on this episode. Do you believe that you can obtain true balance in all areas of your life? We would love to hear your feedback on social! Use #plannersonpurpose or tag us on social and let us know!Until next time, stay on purpose.To learn more about Planners on Purpose, go to www.plannersonpurpose.com.  Support the show

Season is back! So are the long hours that come with it. From working with existing clients, to onboarding new clients, to finding clients at all, running a business can become overwhelming.Our guest today makes it her business to help planners become more efficient and more profitable:Carissa Kruse Weddings Wedding Industry Maven and a Marketing and Conversion Strategist. She works with overworked wedding professionals to increase their profitability and cut their workload in half using her Endless Engagement method, so they can have long term success without scrambling to get couples and getting lost in the weeds of running their business. Live Show at 2:00 PM ET on Tuesday at www.youtube.com/@BehindTheVeilPodcastThe Behind The Veil Podcast Version is available the same day, after 5:00pm EST, on most major podcast players including iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts.For a hands-free experience, ask Alexa to play the latest podcast episode of Behind The Veil with Keith Willard.The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.Support the showBehind The Veil Crew:Host: Keith Willard www.keithwillardevents.com www.instagram.com/keithwillard Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci

In this episode, I connect with Shanondoah Nicholson about many subjects, mainly event planning and how you can embellish your career as an event professional. Shanondoah shares her story of how she came into the event industry and gives some suggestions and advice for aspiring event professionals.Episode Highlights:Shanondoan shares the most important part of where you are in your career. How a great team can help you see your ideas differently for the best perspective.Getting her CMP impacted Shanondoah's career, learn how important she thinks that the designation is.How to rest and recharge during the off-season and how it is important for you to maintain your sense of well-being thus decreasing stress and overwhelm.Importance of letting your network know when you are in a season of higher stress can help you put a boundary around what is currently important.The importance of saying no, and saying yes respectfully.How doing the unexpected can light up the worlds of our customers. Shanondoah shares the reason for her starting her very own podcast, and how she loves to talk about corporate events and how they have made an impact on her career.How keeping track of your commendations and accomplishments in your role can help you as you advance your career.Also learn about Shanondoah's go-to travel accessories, favorite self-help book, and what she loves to do in her free time. Links and ResourcesBeyond the BEO - InstagramShanondoah Nicholson - LinkedinSupport the show

Getting your Certified Meeting Professional certification and designation is a big decision, and I want you to know all about the requirements. This episode will focus on providing you with why you should move forward with getting your cmp, the benefits, and the requirements. To learn more about the specific requirements to apply for the Certified Meeting Professional Designation, go to eventscouncil.org.The CMP aims to set the standard of experience for event professionals in the industry.The structure, process, and certification have maintained their designation for over 30+ years.98% of Certified Event Professionals maintain their CMP's after initial certification.In order to get your CMP you have to have applicable education and experience in the event profession and pass the Certified Meeting Professional exam.The application process requires a fee and a brief waiting period for acceptance.All of the experience and education on your application is checked thoroughly to ensure the integrity of the program.  Once approved, you can move forward to schedule your appointment for the exam within 1-year.Links and ResourcesEvents Industry CouncilPlanners on Purpose CMP Study GroupSupport the show

Episode Details:On today's episode, I interviewed Alicia Parks, who took her passion for Yoga and merged it with her career as an Event Photographer and created a new program for Event Professionals to live a healthier lifestyle.As a Wedding Photographer and a Yoga instructor she has found that her passion for telling romantic stories through photography is as equally important as sharing the  transforming benefits of Yoga.She quickly realized, Yoga is a challenging exercise that creates deep relaxation and mental clarity. She recognized a desire to share the practice with others and teach professionally.Alicia completed her Yoga Teacher Training at the Ananda Seva Mission, in Santa Rosa, CA in 2011 and since then has taught over 2000 classes. She is especially interested in bringing Yoga into the lives of those who have never experienced the practice before. Seeing the benefits of the ancient traditions being discovered for the first time, including those who believed Yoga was not possible given their injuries or age, is one of her great delights.She constantly is seeking new avenues to bring Yoga into the lives of those who have yet to discover its benefits, and to help experienced practitioners along the path to a deeper, more rewarding practice.Contact Alicia Parks:Follow Alicia's IG: @weddingvendorwellnessWebsite: https://weddingvendorwellness.com/Here is a link to my freebiehttps://weddingvendorwellness.com/freebie   Listeners a coupon code for $50 off use code TWIST23Contact Me:Follow Me IG: @heathernelson.lifeWebsite: heathernelson.life

In seasons of growth and expansion, there is always an opportunity to move to the next level. Are you positioned to get to your next-level as an event professional? How do you stand out so that you can advance in your career?  This episode highlights how you can stand out amongst everyone and get to your next.Episode HighlightsBe an event planner that stands by your word. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Do the things you set out to do.Offer your input and suggestions when they are being asked. You never know how your insight can help others with what they do.Refrain from giving unsolicited advice, always ask so that your suggestions are received well by others.Focus on managing your time well. It's important to find unique ways to handle your responsibilities so that you are able to take on more.Tie up all your loose ends well. This is helpful in times of transition. Make sure that you are transparent, and getting others what they need to be successful..Communicate often, and communicate clearly. So many challenges happen because direction or a particular situation isn't made clear. Lean into opporuntity when it arises. If there is a need for help, be the person that raises their hand to help and do it well.Earn a certificate or designation. Consider the CMP certficate for meeting planners. Links and ResourcesCMP Study Group by Planners on PurposeThank you so much for listening to this episode, and until next time stay on purpose!Looking to take your CMP? Join a study group designed to help you pass the test while networking and engaging with the event professionals on the same journey. Click here to learn more!Support the show

Michelle Loretta is a strategist for the events industry and creator of Be Sage Consulting, formerly Sage Wedding Pros. She has been educating, coaching, and consulting event professionals since 2009. With a degree in accounting, roots at the Big 4 firm Deloitte, and experience as a stationery entrepreneur, she dissects numbers to help level-up businesses' earnings. These days, Michelle primarily provides financial strategy services and Fractional CFO consulting to event business owners. She has been asked to speak at a number of industry conferences, including Coterie, Lend & Gather, Wedding Wire World, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. She was named one of the TOP 1000 Event Professionals by BizBash in 2019. Michelle is also the winner of the 2021 ILEA ESPRIT best conference award for the Be Sage Conference. You will hear all about Michelle's journey and her tips on ​'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Michelle Loretta with Be Sage Consulting Website: www.besageconsulting.com  Instagram: @besagealways  Tune into Michelle's first episode on The Confetti Hour - Listen to the podcast here! ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com!  ——— Join Our Patreon Family!  Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial!  For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Meet Marissa: Marissa kickstarted her professional career in 2012 gaining invaluable sales and marketing experience within a large corporation. She enjoyed the structure that corporate-life offered, but ultimately made the decision to transition over to a small agency focused in event design and production and immediately felt at home. After spending close to 5 years managing and growing teams, nurturing existing relationships, fostering new partnerships, and overseeing executive level operations the pandemic brought the industry that she loved to an immediate standstill. She wasn't ready to give up on the industry that fed her passion for creativity and connection. After a year of event cancellations her partner asked her “Well, what do you really want to do?”. She simply responded with “I just want to do cool sh*t and have a good time". And with that, Marissa launched Good Time Creative in January of 2021.Good Time Creative is a female-owned creative design and production agency. GTC is operated by fearless creatives who have a specialized expertise in the live event industry. We thrive on creativity and push the boundaries of experiential development.Website:  https://www.goodtimecreative.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodtimecreativecoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodTimeCreativeCoTwitter: https://twitter.com/goodtmcreativePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/goodtimecreative_coWhat You'll Learn in this Episode:Best event planning or time management tips especially when it comes to staying organized and getting everything done with trade shows.Some things she's seen whether it's clients she works with or on the trade show floor to get the most out of ExpoWest, Specialty Food Association - Fancy Food Shows, Sweets & Snacks Expo, or any food trade showsWhat you can expect from some of her 11 clients exhibiting at ExpoWest this year. What makes a good event strategy and ROI tips.Planning/goals/tips for a brand to focus on pre-show, during, post showBrand activations, pop-ups come back post-pandemic.How she nurtures professional and self development; either with new skill sets or keeping up the event industry trends.About Us - Women Who Brunch:Women Who Brunch is a community for women who love connecting, networking, and learning from each other over the most important meal of the week...BRUNCH!Visit our website for updates on events, recipes, brunch spots, product reviews and more or say hi on Instagram!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenwhobrunchWebsite: https://womenwhobrunch.com

Welcome to the I am Charles Schwartz Show! This podcast is an uncommon guide to getting you what you want, when you want it. From the guy who has been coaching entrepreneurs on how to retire for over a decade. This podcast aims at making you UNSTOPPABLE. Awaken the inner beast within you! Quash your limiting beliefs and bring out the best version of YOU. --- Today, we have JASON ALLAN SCOTT! Get to know more about him: Jason Allan Scott is a Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, investor, global citizen, and builder of people-first companies.  With over 10 years of experience in the world of tech industry spanning Proptech, DeFI, Fintech, Medtech, EventTech and CreatorTech Jason has a broad understanding of multiple verticals.  Various media and social media platforms including Amazon have called Jason a top influencer on the web, Double Dutch called him one of the most influential Event Professionals in the world as did Eventbrite. He was recognized as a top 100 small business for his podcast business and invited to Number 10 Downing Street in 2016. Forbes has written two articles about this solo founder, while also being featured in multiple books including but not limited to "Tiny Business, Big Money" by Forbes Contributing writer, Elaine Pofeldt.  Scott has built and sold several businesses on three continents.

Leah Weinberg is a perfect blend of support for event professionals being an author, a recovering event planner, and an attorney. In this episode, we'll discuss the feelings and emotions that come with an event planner's job and how to walk through them. Episode HighlightsWhen you can think through some of the big things that go wrong then you are prepared for the small things that come up.Leah's book, The Wedding Rollercoaster, is all about keeping your relationship intact through the ups and downs.What something seems to be like on the surface, isn't what it is always about. There is always something beneath the surface that underlines someone's behavior.We should be proactive about bringing up any challenges in the planning process first. Asking questions and having a conversation while planning builds trust with customers.What people say as well as what people do not say can help you when identifying how to respond to your clients. Your branding messaging and voice should portray the type of planner you are so that customers are aware of who you are as a planning professional. Everyone is truly different and meant to be working with different people.In situations that are high-touch many times, practice makes perfect. Practice how you respond to customers so that it becomes easier for you to respond to requests.Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy by not having the right systems and processes in place. If you aren't strong in an area, find someone or a tool that is so that you can have a strong front.Leah's 3-step process for handling the stress or emotional responses at an event. 1) Take the emotional response in nicely. 2) Think through it logically. 3) Check in with yourself emotionally to see how you are feeling.Lastly, after moving through this process, we have to either take responsibility or let it go and move forward.Don't isolate yourself when dealing with difficult customers. Have a team, community, or accountability partner to help you get yourself through trying times. Links and Resources:Color Pop EventsOdubergThe Wedding Rollercoaster (Leah's book)Setting the Table (by Danny Meyer - Leah's other favorite personal development bookQuiet (Leah's favorite personal development book)Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose!Support the show

Your event could be a total success from start to finish: Your first impressions wowed your guests, your program was flawless, and you might have raised more money than ever. But there's one thing that could make or break the overall impression of your event: Checkout. If people are waiting in a long line to pick up their auction items or pay their pledged donations at the end of the night, you could send them home feeling frustrated. Have a detailed plan for your checkout process, from start to finish, so you can keep things running smoothly until the last guest leaves. Don't let a long or disorganized checkout dampen all your hard work and the success of the evening.   We're describing some best practices for your event checkout process, so you can have less stress and get your guests out the door with all their purchased items and a smile on their faces.   Handbid's software will make your checkout a breeze. Tap here to find out how!   Show Notes for this episode   

Your nonprofit board is crucial to your event's success and to advancing your organization's mission. Board members are the ones who provide you with guidance and advice and who bring money, connections, and other resources to the table. But managing that board and finding the right board members can be tricky.   We brought in special guest Mike Papi, founder of the OneGoat Foundation, to talk with the Handbid team about figuring out what types of people may be suitable for your Board and how they can help to make your event successful. The group talks about the strengths and woes of board members and offers a little advice if you're already on a nonprofit Board. Let Handbid help you raise more money, dazzle your guests, and pull off a fantastic event with mobile bidding software that makes every event a smash. Tap here to learn more.   To connect with the OneGoat Foundation, visit onegoat.org

The last few years have brought plenty of change, and trade shows have especially had challenges! Our guest on this episode has a ton of experience around helping exhibitors and show organizers alike tackle ways to make their trade shows better experiences. "Relationships are the currency of business" is one of the many quotes Jeffferson gave from many sage business people. Relationships ARE at the center of everything we do, and we should keep that as the focus as we build commerce and community around our trade shows. Our guest Jefferson Davis - President of Competitive Edge Jefferson has been serving the exposition industry since 1991 as a consultant, trainer, and author. Jefferson brings a unique and in-depth experience and perspective on working with exposition producers and companies who exhibit at expos. His focus with event producers is about helping them get, keep, and grow relationships and revenue. With exhibitors, he helps them convert their exhibiting program from expensive appearances to productive, profitable investments. His client base reads like a “who is who” in the events industry, having worked with over 250 Association and for-profit show producers – many for 10, 15, & even more than 20 years. With exhibiting companies he's worked with, he's been able to trace over $800 million in results from their exhibiting investments. If there's one thing people will tell you about Jefferson is that he is extremely passionate about exhibit and event marketing, and he's results-focused and process-based. ~*~*~ The "Trade Show Talk" podcast is publishing two episodes per month, tackling the most important issues the meetings and events industry is facing. If you'd like to be a sponsor or a guest or you have a topic to suggest we cover, please let us know by emailing podcast@tsnn.com. And we'd love it if you'd SHARE, rate, and review episode 24, & the show!

Angela Alea talks with Ray Brock, director of safety services at Insperity.

January is the perfect time to reflect on past goals and set new ones for the new year. As a follow-up to Episode 86 where we looked back at 2022, we are now looking at our goals, old and new. First, we look back at how we did on our 2022 goals and set new ones for 2023. This episode is a great exercise for you to reflect on your year and think about what you want to have experienced in the next calendar year. —— SHOW NOTES: JANUARY 2023 SURVEY LINK: https://b5074ntfg57.typeform.com/to/m528Ajbj Thank you for taking 5-10 minutes to fill out the survey, we love hearing from you and your feedback is so valuable for helping us continue to create quality content! Listen back to last year's Goal Setting Episode (Ep. 36): https://hospitality.fm/show/episode/36-2022-goal-setting-for-you-and-your-business/ Logan's Zoom Masterclass (on-demand or live in January 2023) - https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/workshops Passion Planner (Logan's referral link): RWRD.IO/NWJ5XI2?C Whiteboard (aka Chalkboard) method: https://beingboss.club/podcast/episode-79-chalkboard-method Connect with Mary: Website: https://epevents.org/ Instagram: @epeventsllc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrosedavidson/ Connect with Logan: Websinte: https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/ Instagram: @loganstrategygroup_events LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganclements/ —— SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

Today's interview feature is with special guest Mark Herschberg. Mark is the creator of the Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success that No One Taught You and the creator of the Brain Dump App.Mark has also been recognized on many podcasts, and shows, and has received a plethora of awards for his Career Toolkit book. In this episode, we talk about communication and how if you use communication effectively, it can help boost your career and enhance your leadership.Episode HighlightsHaving the relevant experience for a position before you express interest, can help you to get the role you need.There are many career transitions happening within event planning. Thus, it is important for companies to be transparent and intentional in hiring and have discussions beyond the requirements of the job.If you're looking for some great questions to ask during the interview process, check out Mark's great resource from The Career Toolkit.One mistake we often make when we are onboarding employees into new role is placing them into a box, and telling them to do the job. However, you want someone to understand the full picture of the company, and the larger context off their role.Communication starts with clear guidelines on how to communicate and where resources are within a role.Understand the root "why" of conversations so that you can communicate in a way that relates to their direct "why". When you drill down to the root, there might be different assumptions and goals.The BrainBump App is an app that helps you better retain what you read and what you hear. Download and check out this app and see how it can help you in your professional life.Leadership is changing, we have to be more intentional about our leadership, and be more communicative than before. We have to be more explicit with our leadership and intentional about getting feedback from our employees. More complex and more time-consuming as a leader these days.Events are changing, there is nothing that is changed at an event today that is something that you can't pull up online and get it. So events, need to be more engaging and go beyond what you can get next door.Networking and making meaningful connections is key and needs to be fostered at events.Extending the in-person experience to online before and after an event, can help to leverage the online experiences.Mark recommends the following professional development books: PeopleWare and The Charisma MythLinks and Resources:The Career Toolkit WebsitesThe Career Toolkit TwitterThe Career Toolkit InstagramThe Career Toolkit FacebookThank you so much for tuning into the podcast. Until next time, stay on purpose!Support the show

Event Professionals from across the country have told me on many occasions — and I've personally experienced it — that event venues refuse to donate leftover, untouched food due to concerns about food safety. One planner even shared that a hotel told his organization, "Don't make us do this," in spite of the fact that the catering contract stated all remaining, untouched food would be donated. Aubrey Alvarez, Executive Director of @eatgreaterdesmoines has experienced this herself, but that does not stop her. She continues to connect nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community leaders to work to strengthen the food system in Des Moines and make sure no food goes to waste. Winner of "Iowan of the Week" in 2021 for her team's efforts in distributing almost 90,000 food boxes via one of the organization's most significant projects, "Operation Fresh Produce Drop," Aubrey is committed to ensuring the people of Des Moines don't go hungry and that they have access to fresh and healthy foods Listen as Tracy chats with Aubrey about how people (e.g. #MeetingProfs) can get involved locally to help feed their community, what food can and cannot be donated, as well as innovative ways she is seeing food access improved in her community. While there are many individual properties that donate regularly, there are still thousands that do not. It's time for the Meetings And Events industry changes its policies to ensure we are rescuing and donating food that would otherwise be thrown away. Aubrey told me, "we have enough food for everyone. The amount of food thrown away could feed all food insecure folks multiple times." Link in bio to watch it live.Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com

Events are not exclusive to any industry, business, or group of people. Every year, from sports and weddings to big banks and marketing agencies, all kinds of people have events. As event professionals, they employ specific skills to plan and engage that audience. Should HR core competencies be a part of those skills? On today's episode of the Event Brew, the Brew Crew shares their thoughts on HR competencies and the event professional's skillset. What does it look like for an event professional to employ HR core competencies in the events industry? What impact could these competencies have on your career and the planned events? Let's find out.

On this episode, Kate and Rachel talk about vendors that event planners should be partnering with for future events. After recently attending the Event Planner Expo in New York City, the ladies are inspired by the latest trending vendors on the the event scene. From edible drink toppers for custom cocktails to latte trucks, cotton candy in the shape of animals, unique "disposable cameras", and painting experiences, there are so many cool vendors that can add an extra element of flare to your next event. Companies mentioned: The Latte Royal https://thelatteroyale.com/ ReserveBar https://www.reservebar.com/ Cocktail Graffiti https://snakeoilcocktail.com/cocktail-graffiti/ Andie's Eats https://www.andieseats.com/ NPA Parties https://www.npaparties.com/party-favors.html Ichiban Japanese Catering http://www.chuangweninc.com/ Hakata Sushi Catering http://ww12.hakatagrill.com/ Artemix http://www.artemix.com/ Paintillio https://paintillio.com/ Paper Shoot https://papershootcamera.com/ Stackable Sensations https://www.shopstackablesensations.com/ Jack Nadel https://www.nadel.com/