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

This week on Meeting Minds we dive into the world of Esports! We speak with event producer and founder of Shoutcaster Ltd, Rebecca de Freitas, who recently completed a Masters thesis on Esports. We discuss the future of events from an Esports perspective, and explain why all event professionals should care about this industry. Learn how you can use this technology to your advantage to engage your audience effectively!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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