Podcast appearances and mentions of megan powers

In this episode, host Megan Powers sits down with the dynamic Courtney Stanley to explore the multifaceted concept of brand impact. Courtney offers insights into how personal and corporate brands can evolve and thrive in an ever-changing landscape.Learn About...- Defining Brand Identity: Discover the three key components of personal branding: self-perception, brand perception, and brand impact, and how they interconnect to shape your professional presence.- Navigating Brand Challenges: Gain valuable strategies for managing the complexities of personal branding, especially when working within corporate environments that may stifle your individuality.- The Importance of Authenticity: Explore how to remain authentic while curating a positive brand identity, and learn to balance vulnerability with professionalism in your messaging.- Engaging Your Network: Understand the significance of staying top of mind through consistent communication and engagement on platforms like LinkedIn, and how to effectively share your evolving story.- Practical Exercises for Self-Reflection: Courtney provides actionable tips for assessing how others perceive you and refining your brand through targeted feedback and introspection.Our Guest...Courtney Stanley is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and public speaking coach with a passion for empowering individuals to elevate their self-awareness and drive meaningful change. As the creator and host of the podcast "Dared to Interrupt," she engages professionals in impactful conversations that inspire growth and connection.~._.*._.~Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events for more than ten years. Check out episode 164, and if our show moves you, please share it and let us know your thoughts! Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify! **

In this rare and brief solo episode, host Megan Powers takes us through the concept of grounded confidence, referencing the theory shared in Brene' Brown's book "Atlas of the Heart."  Megan gives some of her personal background, including her unique upbringing as the youngest of nine children and how it shaped her extroverted personality and approach to learning. She reflects on her academic struggles and eventual success, highlighting the importance of leaning into one's strengths and embracing personal growth.  Learn About...  - Grounded Confidence: Discover how grounded confidence is important for meaningful connections.  - Self-Assessment and Growth: Explore the idea of "I'm here to get it right, not to be right," and how self-assessment can lead to personal and professional growth.  - Embodied Awareness: Understand the significance of listening to our bodies and how it relates to grounded confidence.  In exploring Brown's theory, Megan explores looking at self-awareness and practice in building grounded confidence, and connecting better with others.  ~._.*._.~ Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events. Check out episode 162, and if our show moves you, please share it and let us know your thoughts! Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE ** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify! **

This episode was based on the following micro blog Megan wrote recently. It sparked some interest, so she decided to make it a quick solo show! Networking working. When I googled the definition of networking, the following came up: "the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts." And then when I looked on Dictionary.com, it said this: "a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest." I think the second definition is closer to the mark. Perhaps it still doesn't fully get there (for me) because it doesn't include the words consistently or regularly. Maybe in my brain it should also include - then what? But perhaps that is another word. What's a word for what you do after you have made those contacts? Working your network... Communication? Relationship-building? You see, I think if we have regularly or consistently continued to "work our network" or kept up with people, then folks are top of mind when opportunities come about. This week I (almost) simultaneously got a reach-out from a former colleague to catch-up and a message from a friend who has been looking for a job for a bit. The former colleague had a potential advisory/consulting opportunity for me... and my job-seeking friend was reminding me she was still out there looking. The timing of this caused me to look and see if the colleague's company had any job openings that might work for the job-seeker, and they did. Bingo! Now, I'm not saying that means this will be a perfect match and she will get hired, but we wouldn't know if I hadn't looked. Perhaps there is some serendipity involved here, but my point is that keeping in touch with former colleagues is a great idea - and not just when you need something. The more we stay top-of-mind, the more potential we have to help others and ourselves. Keep building those relationships by the random reach-out, by commenting on their posts, sharing their content... and always keep an open mind about how we can help each other! Work that network.  ~._.*._.~ Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events. Check out episode 149, and if our show moves you, share it and let us know your thoughts! Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE ** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify!**  

Talking points: parenting, children, attachment, psychology You may have heard me mention Duey before. He co-facilitates the ManTalks Men's Weekends with me, and his work is absolutely incredible. I was thrilled to sit down with him last week, just before our sojourn to Texas. We dive into all things attachment. How children and adults experience it, when it starts forming, and how my own son has taught me some incredible lessons on it. Also, listen in for Thunderbutt. No, I'm not kidding. (00:00:00) - Intro and Duey's take on why real elders don't seek power (00:10:08) - How do we begin to truly understand our partner? (00:15:49) - On the importance of curiosity and not assuming you know someone—especially your partner (00:21:28) - What are the building blocks of really healthy attachment? (00:30:52) - Attachment is somatic, and how children are inherently, incredibly sensitive (00:45:27) - What “interrupts” attachment? Duey Freeman, MA, LPC is co-founder of the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies, director of the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, and owner of his psychotherapy private practice. After teaching for 24 years at Naropa University he has decided to move in a more creative direction. Most recently, in collaboration with Kimberly Beck M Ed, he has created: The Coming Home Project and Relational Rewilding Retreats. A licensed psychotherapist, teacher, and consultant, Duey has extensive training and experience in gestalt therapy, equine therapy, family therapy, bioenergetics, and counseling with children and adolescents. Duey joined Naropa in 1992 and has been extensively involved in the creation of the Gestalt, Human Development, and Family Systems programs. He has helped to develop the Equine section of the Wilderness Therapy certification and degree. He taught for the University of Northern Colorado, traveling across Colorado teaching and working with schools systems supporting teachers to better understand and work with the children they teach. Throughout the year, Duey partners with professional therapists and skilled horsemen and women worldwide to provide psychotherapy, Gestalt Equine Psychotherapy, parenting and human development workshops, and Relational Horsemanship classes. Some of Duey's partners include Joan Rieger, Duane Mullner, Erika Friess, Megan Powers, Rosemary Wyndham-Jones, Rob Pliskin, Kristi Moon, Kimberly Beck, and Amy and Steve LeSatz. *** Build brotherhood in person. Join a Men's Weekend Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance.  Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Minnesota's own Megan Powers (C.R.I.S.P) stops by her former town to talk Mickey D's fountain Coke! She shares how caffeine doesn't affect her & why buffalo sauce does  We then chat about shutting down HS parties, Pup cones, and why Zack Morris is Trash. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money at checkout 

We need more diversity and representation on stages, at events, behind the microphones, and in the executive boardrooms.But just stating that obvious fact and taking real action to make that a reality are two separate things.The truth is the only way change can occur, is by not only educating but empowering people in power to take action for change by aligning those investments, those initiatives, and those advances with what everyone wants more of: money.In this episode, I explain why more representation isn't just the right thing to do, it's the best financial thing to do. I share snippets from my interview with Megan Powers on the Trade Show Talk Podcast expressing my feelings on social impact, on the need for more women and diverse individuals with a seat at the table, and even got very personal regarding my experiences, vantage point, and reflection as a speaker, business owner, business leader, creator, and as a black man.Let me be crystal clear, black is not only beautiful, black is not only powerful, black is profitable!  Beyond The Episode Gems:Ready to delegate to accelerate? Get top fractional admin talent without breaking the bank using Virtual Gurus! Listen to the full interview on the Trade Show Talk Podcast here.Buy my book Strategize Up to maximize the growth and profitability of your business.Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM PlatformClick Here For Free HubSpot Marketing ToolsSee all of the podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast NetworkGet Two Free Months of Agorapulse on me: Social.Agorapulse.com/FindTroyRead my article on HubSpot's Marketing Blog : 3 Reasons So Many Business Strategies Fail (And How To Succeed)#####Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy: • Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews• Get Strategy Solutions & Services: FindTroy.com•  Buy Troy's Book, Strategize Up: FindTroy.com/Strategize-Up•  Follow Troy on Twitter: Twitter.com/FindTroy

It's two shows in ONE! This week, Jeff and Grace are joined by Megan Powers and Jen Cole from the Making a Marketer podcast for a digital marketing roundtable! We're breaking down what's going at Twitter (and what it means for your social media planning). Then discuss Meta's new direction in Q4 2022 and share our expert opinions on Instagram vs. TikTok. You won't want to miss our show!

Megan Powers is an esthetician and business owner. She and Kaylene talk about how she got started, how her business(es!) are going, and her plans for the future. She gives sage advice about how important it is to stay true to yourself and what success means to her.Follow Megan on Instagram @meganmarleneskincare!

All the latest analysis and predictions on the 2022 Election --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-morrow/support

Join Jeff Sieh and Grace Duffy as they recorded live from Podcast Movement! Guests Lou Mongello, Megan Powers, Christiana Comer from Descript, Colin Gray, Jim Fuhs, and Erik Fisher discuss the state of podcasting and live video.

My solo shows have been quite popular and work well with my schedule (having to schedule just me!), so this is the third and final one of those in season five. Every Monday, with one exception since February 8th of 2021, I have posted a “Monday Musing.” These musings are typically a story that include what I see as a business lesson. Sometimes they are just about something interesting intended to get people thinking! In this episode I talk about two that have really resonated with people on social media, and I also talk about progress and recognition in the meetings and events industry after two difficult years (the meat of this "sandwich"). Optimal Confusion  Have you considered confusion can make you smarter? That it might fire-up a part of your brain that might have been dormant? This will get you thinking! Events Progress We are absolutely NOT where we were in 2019, nor should we be. We have had our challenges, but the progress the meetings and events industry is making AND recognition of those in it is important to talk about! There is data to support the progress--more can be learned on this episode of the Trade Show Talk Podcast - Episode 7 with Doug Emslie -- CEO of Tarsus and Kai Hattendorf -- CEO of UFI. Awe & Wonder You might not believe in symbolism, but you'll probably still think what happened to me was pretty cool. Do you ever just sit with yourself in the quiet? Amazing things can happen, and when they fall in line with a book you are reading? Even better! This resonated with a lot of people. Our guest? Do you know me? Let's connect! Here's my latest bio... Megan Powers is a creator and strategist who thrives on helping people learn. She has spent the majority of her career working in meetings and events, primarily serving in planning, sales, and marketing roles. Working for software companies, in a venue, in event production, and then running her own marketing agency all served as a foundation for her latest venture. She is now working for Event Marketing Partners as Senior Director, Corporate Event Marketing.  Megan has loved hosting and producing podcasts since 2016–she thrives on hearing stories and lessons from guests who get us all thinking in a different way. Her podcast Making a Marketer has been going strong since 2017, and she is delighted to be hosting Trade Show Talk for TSNN. Megan's Book Reco (again): "Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience"   ~._.*._.~ We are "Making a Marketer"... in all ways. Check out episode 103 - and please take a minute to follow, rate, & review us on your podcast platform of choice & get each ep. when it drops! https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW ::: This episode is made possible by Powers of Marketing - emPOWERing amazing podcast experiences & online events ::: ** Our show music is provided by our GIFTED editor, MUSICIAN, Avri. Check out his song, "Too Close"! THIS show was edited by Megan:)**

Forgive the occasional sound blips. Sometimes Zoom behaves badly! Whether you've just dipped your toes into therapy or have been a long-time adherent, have a listen to this. I love Duey's no-nonsense yet compassionate approach. It's rooted in connection and relationship—a result of his extensive training in gestalt therapy. We cover what gestalt therapy is, what men typically struggle with and why, and how we're all just trying to protect ourselves. Forgive the occasional sound blips. Sometimes Zoom behaves badly! Duey Freeman, MA, LPC is co-founder of the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies, director of the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, and owner of his psychotherapy private practice. After teaching for 24 years at Naropa University he has decided to move in a more creative direction. Most recently and in collaboration with Kimberly Beck M Ed, he has created: The Coming Home Project and Relational Rewilding Retreats. As a licensed psychotherapist, teacher, and consultant, Duey has extensive training and experience in gestalt therapy, equine therapy, family therapy, bioenergetIcs, and counseling with children and adolescents. In 1982, Duey joined and revived the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, he co-founded the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies in 2008. This institute sprang out of the need for thorough training in working relationally with horses as therapeutic partners. GEIR is one of the only Institutes that require competence therapeutically as well as competence in relational horsemanship. Duey joined Naropa in 1992 and has been extensively involved in the creation of the Gestalt, Human Development, and Family Systems programs. He has helped to develop the Equine section of the Wilderness Therapy certification and degree. He taught for the University of Northern Colorado, traveling across Colorado teaching and working with schools systems supporting teachers to better understand and work with the children they teach. Prior to working in higher education, Duey was a therapist in the school system and a principal of a school. Throughout the year, Duey partners with professional therapists and skilled horsemen and women throughout the country and world to provide psychotherapy, Gestalt Equine Psychotherapy, parenting and human development workshops, and Relational Horsemanship classes. Some of Duey's partners include Joan Rieger,  Duane Mullner, Erika Friess, Megan Powers, Rosemary Wyndham-Jones, Rob Pliskin, Kristi Moon, Kimberly Beck, and Amy and Steve LeSatz.   Connect with Duey -Website: http://www.dueyfreeman.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seeing lessons from everyday life requires some reflection. Do you take time to sit and think about the lessons or stories you can pull from what seems like "every day"? After a very interesting few weeks the lessons for this episode were not difficult to pull out! Being snowed-in taught me one... The never-give-up mentality of my QB / team taught me another... And, finally, after quite a few "new" adventures being kicked off in '22 - there was another... This is another solo show with host Megan - just about 12-minutes again! Let us know what you think and lessons you might have learned by tweeting at us or via DM on the @MakeAMarketer Twitter or @MeganPowers Twitter accounts. Megan's Blog - she's a writer too (blog post on this ep to come)! Book reco (read while being snowed-in!): Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown   We are "Making a Marketer"... in all ways. Check out episode 97 -- and please take a minute to follow, rate, & review us on iTunes & get each ep. when it drops! https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW ::: This episode is made possible by Powers of Marketing - emPOWERing strategic communication ::: ** Our show music is provided by our GIFTED editor, MUSICIAN, Avri. Check out his song, "Too Close"! **

This our very first "no guest" episode! It's an idea host Megan has been toying with -- to add a third episode each month that's a very brief recap on recent marketing news or a "what I learned" recently sort of thing. We really look forward to your feedback if this is something you'd like more of as a supplement to the two episodes per month we normally publish. Megan had a BIG birthday recently and through that adventure there were a few things that occurred to her that are life / business lessons. It's just about 12-minutes long, and she also did the editing herself on this one, so please forgive if it's a little less smooth than normal:). Let us know what you think via DM on the @MakeAMarketer Twitter or @MeganPowers Twitter (she also gives her email you can get if you listen).   Megan's Blog - she's a writer too! Book recos: Cumulative Advantage - Mark Schaefer's (past MaM guest!) new book It's Not Just Who You Know by Tommy Spaulding   We are "Making a Marketer"... in all ways. Check out episode 89 -- and please take a minute to follow, rate, & review us on iTunes & get each ep. when it drops! https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW ::: This episode is made possible by Powers of Marketing - emPOWERing strategic communication ::: ** Our show music is provided by our GIFTED editor, MUSICIAN, Avri. Check out his song, "Too Close"! **

Season 2, Episode 8 Featured Guest: Megan Powers, Chief Strategist, Powers of Marketing How often do we pause to appreciate the life we have, and are we really experiencing the best life we can? Megan Powers, Chief Strategist at Powers of Marketing, shares her story of uniting the events community to celebrate and honor the legacy of industry leader and friend, Elizabeth Glau.

Jeff and Chris dive into their favorite conspiracies, deep underground with the Hollow Earth Theory, and way back to the 90s with the Alien Autopsy Video. Where's the Weird is a WeirdyBeard Production It is written and hosted by Jeff Powers and Chris Hopp. Research assistance by Megan Powers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherestheweird/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wherestheweird

I am sure at some point, you've probably felt overwhelmed and embarrassed about your situation. You may try and hide your addiction from your community, but the pain it causes inside of the home is all encompassing. Megan has suffered from addiction for many many years. She has tried to recover on her own many times. She wanted to be a better mom, a better wife, a better human. But the addiction to alcohol and pills played a vital role in keeping her from being "the woman she wanted to be." She needed to experience freedom from addiction. In early 2020, Megan finally made the decision to seek help. With the assistance of her amazing husband Pat and her wonderful children, Megan began walking the path of sobriety smack dab in the middle of a pandemic. Megan and Pat share there road of redemption, recovery and never giving up on one another. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brock-m-bevell/support

There's a place where the physical, emotional, spiritual, and energy boundaries touch each other and that creates contact. This contact is important because it is the one that is going to create a connection between every being, and that is what our today's guest is going to be talking about. The first-class healer Duey Freeman and I had an incredible conversation about contact, the power, and control in a relationship, and the creation of trust in them through trauma. I recommend you to not miss this episode because it is going to blow your mind. About Duey Freeman: Duey Freeman, MA, LPC is co-founder of the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies, director of the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, and owner of his psychotherapy private practice. After teaching for 24 years at Naropa University he has decided to move in a more creative direction. Most recently and in collaboration with Kimberly Beck M Ed he has created: The Coming Home Project and Relational Rewilding Retreats. As a licensed psychotherapist, teacher, and consultant, Duey has extensive training and experience in gestalt therapy, equine therapy, family therapy, bioenergetIcs, and counseling with children and adolescents. In 1982, Duey joined and revived the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, he co-founded the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies in 2008. This institute sprang out of the need for thorough training in working relationally with horses as therapeutic partners. GEIR is one of the only Institutes that require competence therapeutically as well as competence in relational horsemanship. Duey joined Naropa in 1992 and has been extensively involved in the creation of the Gestalt, Human Development, and Family Systems programs. He has helped to develop the Equine section of the Wilderness Therapy certification and degree. He taught for the University of Northern Colorado, traveling across Colorado teaching and working with school systems supporting teachers to better understand and work with the children they teach. Before working in higher education Duey was a therapist in the school system and a principal of a school. Throughout the year, Duey partners with professional therapists and skilled horsemen and women throughout the country and world to provide psychotherapy, Gestalt Equine Psychotherapy, parenting, and human development workshops, and Relational Horsemanship classes. Some of Duey's partners include Joan Rieger, Duane Mullner, Erika Friess, Megan Powers, Rosemary Wyndham-Jones, Rob Pliskin, Kristi Moon, Kimberly Beck, and Amy and Steve LeSatz. Connect with Duey Email | dueyfreeman@gmail.com Website | dueyfreeman.org What you'll hear: 1:38 "What I want is the people to be powerful": Duey talks about the definition of power. 3:51 Power and control in a relationship 5:46 The definition of contact by Duey Freeman 9:38 Making contact through trauma 14:35 Creating trust to create a connection. 20:11 The safety in relationships 30:47 The difference between a man and a woman's life experiences 34:27 Duey advice to create an opening sensation in a relationship 36:58 Man's challenges to create openness in a relationship 42:00 The men's softness structure. 51:00 Join the UNcivilized nation 52:04 Healing through trauma 1:11:06 Humans as prey and predators. 1:21:34 Why men are so obsessed with the analogy. 1:28:28 Where to find Duey. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

Download our new free ebook on event-data personalization: https://l.swapcard.com/event-personalization-with-data/  In the first half of this show our host Megan Powers, from Powers of Marketing, discussed meeting and event industry news with Swapcard Senior Data Scientist, Vincent Kurta.  Megan and Vincent discussed the recent move by Marriott to take on Airbnb. Airbnb has disrupted the meetings and event industry, and this is a way for Marriott to try and compete, even on a small scale. This CNN article is worth a read (or watch!).  Also discussed in the news is the emergence of 5G, and how it’s going to affect the events industry. Brandt Krueger and Will Curran did a session on it at PCMA Convening Leaders in mid-January. We aren’t there yet, but we will get there… and could potentially have the same issues we have now because the use will increase. Our guest Stephan Forseilles is Head of Technology and Digital Transformation with EasyFairs. EasyFairs prides themselves on focusing on the future. Their Website says “Let’s visit the future together! What will your life and business look like in the future? Our aim is to take you there. With a perfect mix of information, education, entertainment, and networking opportunities.” They love tech, but they are also ALL about the human touch, and focusing on the customer’s needs.We discuss many aspects of AI and how technology is being used to personalize events--which puts a focus on the customer but also helps the organizations that use it for their events. We are at a sort of turning point with apps and there is a difference between B2B and B2C shows… We would love to hear what you think about using tech to personalize events!

Y'all, the 49ers are playing the Chiefs in the BIG GAME on Sunday, and these two podcast hosts are pretty passionate about their teams... Megan Powers' team is the 49ers & Jen Cole's team is the Chiefs. But, wait! This is EPISODE 49... coincidence? Megan doesn't think so. If you've listened to this podcast before, you have likely heard about our fandom! The stars have aligned, and our teams are playing each other in the BIGGEST FOOTBALL GAME of the year... We discuss the social media of the two teams, we trash talk, and we laugh a LOT.   This one was recorded LIVE three days before the BIG game.... The full experience comes through the video, so you can go ahead and watch that over on YouTube - Episode 49.   We are "Making a Marketer"... in all ways. Check out Ep.49 -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops! ::: This episode is sponsored by Powers of Marketing - your communication should be strategic and POWERful :::

How To Find Great Leads at Conferences with Megan Powers #302 In this episode Megan Powers and I talk about the unique networking situation shares the in and outs of work a trade show as an exhibitor and how to ind leads as an attendee. We talk about prep

Inside Events Podcast, hosted by Megan Powers; Episode #6 - “The Present & Future of Event Technology" with Adam Parry of Event Industry News and Brian Fanzo.In the first half of this show our host Megan Powers, from Powers of Marketing, discussed news with millennial pager-wearing keynote speaker and tech evangelist Brian Fanzo of iSocialFanz.  Megan and Brian discussed the growth of meetings and events, particularly growth that was discussed and made evident at IBTM World in Barcelona last month. At a time where the potential for virtual events is more possible than ever before, the demand to meet in person is very strong… partially sparked by newer generations. Also discussed in news was a retail show called Shoptalk, which is making the move to have every session speaker and keynote be a WOMAN at their 2020 show. This isn’t a permanent move, but makes a statement that more women need to be at the front of the room, and it shouldn’t be an afterthought, but purposeful. Megan and Brian round-out news discussing two very innovative technologies that can be used to help both event organizers and exhibitors to be more successful.Our guest Adam Parry has strongly put event technology in the UK and beyond at the forefront in the meetings and events industry. Not only is he a co-founder of a media company, but also of the only technology show dedicated to event tech in that part of the world.We discussed the evolution of the Event Tech Awards and Event Tech Live… and how innovation in technology has slowed - what Megan refers to the “elephant in the room.” Adam has very interesting insights as to why event tech is in a slow-down, and what that means for attendees and the industry at-large. Adam and Brian are kindred spirits on the tech front, which makes for an incredibly thought-provoking conversation.

Inside Events Podcast, hosted by Megan Powers; Episode #5 - “Understanding Sustainability in the Industry with Informa’s Ben Weilgus,” with guests Ben Weilgus & Elizabeth Glau.In the first half of this show our host Megan Powers, from Powers of Marketing, discussed news with industry colleague Elizabeth Glau. Megan and Elizabeth also talked about an article from Skift in which the airline industry was called out for not being as eco-friendly as they purport. This was a perfect precursor to the discussion on sustainability in the second half of the show.Our guest Ben Wielgus has been in the meetings and events industry for less than four years, but he worked in sustainability for a dozen years before that. He brings a ton of experience from his years of working with KPMG, and he’s made a concerted effort to learn from industry pros like Jeff Chase.There’s a “big, hairy, audacious goal” that Ben talks about towards the end -- make sure to listen all the way through for the final nuggets! 

On this week's show, we talk to Jen Cole from Depict Media & Social Media Examiner chatting with Alan all about Building Communities Organically on Social. Jen is a Social Media Specialist and Community Manager with a confident history in digital marketing. While she is the co-founder of the social media marketing firm DEPICT Media based in Wichita, KS, she is also the Community Manager for Social Media Examiner and Producer of Social Media Examiner’s #smechat. Jen has made guest appearances on several Twitter chats, to include #SEMRushChat, #TwitterSmarter, and #Digital360Chat, and has also appeared as a guest on several podcasts. Her own podcast, Making A Marketer co-hosted by Megan Powers, has hosted many world-renowned industry experts such as Brian Fanzo, Madalyn Sklar, and Michaela Alexis. Jen has a strong belief that social media channels should be utilized to grow tight-knit, organic communities of followers who genuinely identify with a brand.  

Inside Events Podcast, hosted by Megan Powers; Episode #4 - “Changing Leadership & Futurecasting the Industry with Michael Dominguez,” with guests Michael Dominguez & Shannon DeSouza.In our first half our host Megan Powers, from Powers of Marketing, discussed news with event technology industry colleague Shannon DeSouza. Initially they discuss how climate change is actually an opportunity for making money. The importance of providing some relief for the planet (our industry is one of the biggest offenders of waste and affecting the planet as a result, which we will talk about in episode 5) can not be overstated, but money talks! We also discuss how “highjacking” our attendees phones in the sessions at our meetings is a way to get them more engaged, and all that goes with that (resistance included).In the second half of the show our very “in demand” guest Michael Dominguez does not predict all of the future, but gives great insights for where our industry is currently, and what to consider moving forward (it’s actually a very tough time to make “predictions,” as he explains). He’s in a new role at Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), so he explains why he made the BIG switch from MGM to ALHI, and shares a bit about how the independent hotel experience (brands) is different from the rest of the hotel industry.

Inside Events Podcast, hosted by Megan Powers; Episode #3 - “The State of the Meetings & Events Industry with a Key Leader,” with guests Christy Lamagna & Annette Gregg. In our first half our host Megan Powers, from Powers of Marketing, discussed the news with Christy Lamagna. Some big news was announced during IMEX America, including Event Manager Blog being acquired by Skift, and Annette Gregg (guest for the show) having started in a new position at MPI Global as Senior VP of Experience that week. MeetingsNet came out with a great article on how we can use neuroscience-based tips to improve your attendees' learning, which tied into a session Megan attended on Smart Monday at IMEX. In the second half, our guest is Annette Gregg, Senior Vice President of Experience with Meeting Professionals International. Her many years of experience designing events, and educating event professionals positioned her perfectly for this position with  MPI. Annette joined Megan and Christy onsite at IMEX in talking about Annette’s transition from being Chair-Elect (volunteer) to being staff now. We also talk through the state of the industry, the role technology plays in these experiences we create, and about the priority being placed on “women in events.”*****************************************************************************  

We are so excited to have Jen Cole on the show today. Jen Cole is a Social Media Specialist and Community Manager. She is a co-founder of the social media marketing firm Depict Media based in Wichita Kansas. She is also the Community Manager for Social Media Examiner and produces their #smechat. Jen has been a guest on a lot of Twitter chats, including Madalyn’s #TwitterSmarter chat. She co-hosts the Making A Marketer podcast with Megan Powers. Fun fact: Jen is also an internationally ranked pinball player. Podcast show notes available at http://communitiesthatconvert.com/episode103

In our first half our host Megan Powers, from Powers of Marketing, discussed news with Swapcard CEO Baptiste Boulard. Boulard and Megan discussed a couple of developments within the event industry with regard to exhibitor satisfaction and data theft.In the second half our guest is Simon Foster, CEO of Comexposium. He joined Megan and Baptiste in talking about marketing and sales, and the use of data the industry. Two excellent Exhibition News article quotes from guest Simon Foster:“I think marketers often get underestimated.” “I don’t know how many years the exhibition industry spent debating whether digital was a threat,” Foster tells EN. “It’s obviously an opportunity.”We discuss the blurred lines (and opportunities) between marketing and sales, and quite a bit about DATA. The discussion between Baptiste and Simon flows with some agreement and differing opinions, and one thing is for sure - event professionals will benefit from listening to this show! *******************************************************************************  

This podcast is dedicated to the event industry, with the aim to save meeting and event professionals time learning about the latest news and key personalities in the industry. In our first half our host Megan Powers, from Powers of Marketing, discussed the news with Nick Borelli from Borelli Strategies. Borelli gave his opinions on the latest developments in the event industry. In our second half, we brought in a star guest Julius Solaris from Event Manager Blog. He joined the co-hosts in talking about ongoing projects and the prospects of the industry.

HUMAN Marketing = The perfect topic for Episode 17 - our final episode of Season 1! Join host Megan Powers and co-hosts Jen Cole and Elizabeth Glau on this illuminative episode. We don’t do business with businesses. We do business with people. Always keeping the HUMAN element in everything we do is crucial to success, and these two have made a living of helping brands, agencies, entrepreneurs, and more, leverage the human element. Our stellar guests on this episode... Bryan and Courtney Kramer  Bryan KramerCo-Founder, President/CEO - PureMatterBryan is a Social Business Strategist, author, speaker and President/CEO of PureMatter in Silicon Valley. His first book, “There is no B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human #H2H” reached the Top 1% of business books its first week on Amazon. In ‘16 he released his second title “Shareology: Understanding Sharing to Power Human Business”.Check out his books. Courtney KramerCo-Founder, Executive Creative Director, Author & Consultant - PureMatterCourtney Smith Kramer is a Marketing Consultant, Executive Creative Director, Strategist, Designer, and author of “21 Reasons Creativity is Like Sex: Why Everyone Can Do It, Have a Sense of Humor About It, and Use It To Make the World a Better Place” (only 9 left in stock on Amazon!), which launched in November 2016 at the #1 spot in Business Humor books on Amazon. Courtney was recently named a “Top 200 Global Influencer in Content Marketing”, earning the #17 Top spot in Agency Strategy by UK-based Onalytica. Every person within an organization now has an opportunity to be “the voice” of their brand because of social media. So now we aren’t just being “human,” but the emergence of social over the last ten years has changed how we communicate. We now live in an environment where SHARING is powering the human economy, which is something we also dive into with Bryan and Courtney. Honestly, these are now two of the smartest people we know, and this is a must-listen no matter what your role is in your organization.   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.17 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops!  ::: Show sponsor: Powers of Marketing -- your communication should be strategic and POWERful! :::

Many of us were HOT on Pinterest when it first came out. It was really easy to go down the rabbit hole of spending hours in there creating the house, wedding, whatever of our dreams! Here’s the thing -- it’s a stellar business tool. On Episode 15 host Megan Powers, along with her co-hosts Elizabeth Glau and Jen Cole, welcome two Pinterest EXPERTS who give us SO many knowledge bombs about the platform! Pinterest is not social media, it’s a traffic-driving machine. You’ll likely listen to this show more than once -- even we will, and we were on it! That’s how much value this episode provides about marketing your business using Pinterest. Our guests... JEFF SIEH is a visual marketing consultant, specializing in Pinterest, Instagram, and video.  Jeff is the owner and Creative Director at His Design, Inc. where he has worked to help clients market themselves in the best way possible using a variety of mediums for over 14 years. He is also “Head Beard” at Manly Pinterest Tips where he is the creator and host of The Manly Pinterest Tip Show. With top tips, comedy, storytelling, and just plain fun, Jeff teaches Pinterest techniques like no other. Jeff is also on the Social Team at Social Media Examiner and manages their Pinterest and Instagram as well as appearing in and producing much of their live video content. Visit www.manlypinteresttips.com where Jeff explores visual marketing with character as big as his beard.  CARA CHACE Pinterest Marketing + Squarespace Design are her JAM. She started in social media marketing in 2011 by managing 13 million fans across 17 social media accounts for a worldwide band. Since then, she’s gone on to create hashtag campaigns for cities and their tourism boards, websites for entertainers and small businesses, and online courses to help online entrepreneurs like YOU figure out this whole digital marketing puzzle for your business. When she’s not geeking out on Pinterest and Squarespace, she’s listening to music, reading in fuzzy slippers, or entertaining her kiddo with dance parties and doing the "funny faces" on Snapchat. Grab your favorite note-taking tool -- you’re going to need it for all the awesomeness these experts share on this Making a Marketer episode.   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.15 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops! ::: Show sponsor: Powers of Marketing -- your communication should be strategic and POWERful! :::

On episode 10 host Megan Powers chats with guest Will Curran - a heavy-duty #eventprof… He’s Founder and Owner of Endless Events, AKA their “Chief Event Einstein.” He's also host of his own show EventIcons and current president of the AZ chapter of ILEA. On this 30-minute show we talk about marketing automation. When people hear “Inbound Marketing,” they might think they know what it is based on the name, but it’s multi-layered. Will breaks it down, and likely makes us all believe we should be using a marketing automation tool! These tools aren't cheap, but they can replace many tools we’re already paying for. Give this quick episode a listen, and see how you can automate your marketing and sales processes.   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.10 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops! ::: Show sponsor: Powers of Marketing -- your communication should be strategic and POWERful! :::

Megan Powers and her co-hosts Elizabeth Glau and Jen Cole - along with their guests - talk exhibiting on this one. This is part of the marketing equation, so we thought we should speak with two meeting industry (and marketing) pros on this important topic. Guests... Danalynne Menegus is a B2B Marketer, Writer, and Storyteller. She currently works as an Editor and Writer for Corporate Event News and as a freelance writer, editor, and marketer. Terence Donnelly is Vice President of Sales for Experient - has been there more than 13 years. He’s especially passionate about the technology that accompanies the events space, and within exhibiting in particular. He’s also one of the hosts of TSNN’s weekly “Tweet Chat” called #ExpoChat - every Wed. at 1pm EST. Having exhibiting at tradeshows in your marketing mix is certainly something that makes sense for many businesses. We talk quite a bit about that, but we also talk about how to select which shows to participate in, and what else you might be able to do alternatively as part of a trade show. We also discuss hosted buyer programs, including social media as part of your communication plan (sponsor benefit!), and more. Sit back and enjoy this insightful conversation with two of the best folks in the industry.   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.9 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops! ::: Show sponsor: Powers of Marketing -- your communication should be strategic and POWERful! :::  

On Episode 8 host Megan Powers talks with professional speaker Thom Singer. Thom is a certified speaking professional (CSP) via the National Speakers Association (NSA), and is very well respected in many industries. He is going strong with his “Paradox of Potential” program, and is really well known in the meetings and events industry for being the “Conference Catalyst.”  We talk about his start via training attorneys in marketing and sales, and his current work as a speaker and a podcaster. This fun 30-minute show is a must-listen! How to reach Thom: @thomsinger ThomSinger.com & his podcast is "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" If you'd like to see the video recording, here you go - http://bit.ly/MaMEp8vid   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.8 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops!   ::: Show produced by Corey Moss of Convergent AV Radio. :::

Join host Megan Powers on Episode 7 as she welcomes her event industry professional guests: Scott Vitale – Founder and CEO of Spigot Labs Spigot Labs’ product uses RFID to streamline how you attend, organize, and engage at job fairs, conferences, and food & wine festivals. This technology allows you to take immediate action on the leads you collect in the platforms you’re already using. Rachel Stephan – Chief snoballer at snöball Event Influencer Marketing snöball helps event professionals cultivate trust and authenticity by putting word-of-mouth to work. snöball gives an event’s ambassadors an easy-to-use, automated event marketing tool that allows them to amplify the event reach while tending to their own digital brand. Megan talks with her guests about their startup origin stories, marketing a startup, and more in this 30-minute MUST listen episode!   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.8 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops!   ::: Show produced by Corey Moss of Convergent AV Radio. :::

Join host Megan Powers, Elizabeth Glau and Jen Cole on Episode 6 as they welcome their guests: Liz Lathan – Program Director, IBM Analytics & Hybrid Cloud Marketing Events, and a founding partner of Haute Dokimazo – a new kind of event conference. Nicole Osibodu – Co-Founder of Haute Dokimazo and Owner/CEO, Pink Pineapple Event Design. The Making a Marketer crew talk about this unique event Haute Dokimazo – an “un-conference” – with Liz and Nicole. They’ll explain what an “un-conference” is, and talk through how you actually market an event without a pre-set agenda. While events are marketing tools in and of themselves, having the opportunity to explore ideas and truly talk with other attendees is the best part. Make sure you listen to two great pros in the industry, along with the crew (also comprised of events marketing professionals)!   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.6 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops!   ::: Show produced by Corey Moss of Convergent AV Radio. :::

Join host Megan Powers and her Event Marketing professional guests on Episode 5: Nick Borelli – President, Borelli Strategies. Nick is an event marketing consultant, providing eventprofs with strategies to market their events more successfully. Alex Plaxen – President/Founder Little Bird Told Media. Alex is passionate about using social media to amplify the reach of events. Little Bird Told Media’s tagline is “Where Online Meets Offline.” All discuss some best practices about event marketing, the current state of event marketing, some of the different conference examples, and more.   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.5 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops!   ::: Show produced by Corey Moss of Convergent AV Radio. :::

The 4th episode of the Making a Marketer show is all about Twitter, sharing best practices, and even some hidden treasures you might not have known about. Join host Megan Powers with her co-hosts Jen Cole and Elizabeth Glau as they welcome their guest: Madalyn Sklar – Social Media Speaker & Consultant and Twitter Marketing Expert Do you take part in “Twitter Chats”? Madalyn is the master, and we talked quite a bit about how she and her team handle her weekly high-volume #TwitterSmarter chat (Thursdays, 1pm EST). We also talked about the great importance of having your social media included in a crisis communication plan for events… Is she “team 140” or “team 280”? (If you don’t know what that means, you must listen!)… and so much more (even Netscape getting a mention on this one). Sit back, plug in and enjoy this one!   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.4 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops!   ::: Show produced by Corey Moss of Convergent AV Radio. :::

The third episode is our first of the mid-month 30-minute live shows! This one is recorded on Facebook LIVE on the "Powers of Marketing" page. Join crew members Megan Powers and Jen Cole as they talk about LinkedIn — video, and "Active Status on LinkedIn Messaging."   Has LinkedIn gotten better or worse? Do the new features make it more appealing? They talk about the overall changes, and the value LinkedIn has now and historically.   We are “Making a Marketer”... in all ways. Check Ep.3 out -- and if you’re so inclined, we would love for you to subscribe, rate, & review us on iTunes -- https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW. Get each ep. when it drops! ::: Show produced by Corey Moss of Convergent AV Radio. ::: 

Get your head out your spreadsheets and your binders, and learn something new. John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Megan Powers (@meganpowers) of EventCollab about managing your events using collaborative software for every person on your team.