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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Erica Maurer, partner at EMRG Media, joins the podcast this week to talk about building connection in a virtual world. As a leader of this full-service marketing company, Erica knows the ins and outs of events, and how to create a space that builds...

Karen Groppe, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at HIMSS joins the show this week for a great episode of Meeting Minds! Can you imagine planning an event for the President of the United States? And, even crazier, you imagine cancelling it?...

We sit down with the legendary Lee Cockerell, the former Executive VP of Walt Disney World, to discuss his business methodologies, discipline, and a tattooed Cinderella!  Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years,...

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

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