Events: demystified

Welcome to another episode of the Events Demystified Podcast with your host, Anca Platon Trifan! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Kalon Welch, the EVP of Business Development and Co-Owner of FastSensor, as our special guest. Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of AI, its game-changing impact on the event industry, how unsupervised learning is revolutionizing event metrics, and balancing privacy and data utilization. See GUEST BIO and Unique Facts on our Website. https://eventsdemystified.com/2023/09/29/127-unlocking-event-metrics-unsupervised-ai-learning-ft-kalon-welch/ 🔍 Topics Covered: 🔥 Key Takeaways: ------------------------------ Connect with Kalon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalonwelch/https://www.fastsensor.com/ ------------------------------ Join the #EventProfs Community via this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eventprofscommunity.com/?via=anca-trifan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn page, YouTube page, Threads, X (Twitter), and Instagram to stay updated on the latest episodes and join the conversation. ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------- Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------- Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Events Demystified Podcast! In this episode we dive deep into the world of event experiences and the incredible impact of AI and collaboration. Our guest, Clare Forestier, is a seasoned event planner who shares her insights on leveraging AI technology to create unforgettable events. Join us as we explore the importance of attendee experience, seamless collaboration between event stakeholders, and the remarkable ways AI enhances event content, design, and agenda. Clare's expertise will inspire event professionals and curious listeners alike. 🔍 Topics Covered: - The Intersection of AI and Event Experiences - The Magic of Collaborative Event Planning - Navigating the Event Technology Landscape 🔥 Key Takeaways: - Insights into AI's role in the future of events - The importance of collaboration in event planning - Tips for selecting the right event technology solutions GUEST BIO Clare Forestier, Business Event Host/Emcee - Bristol, England Clare Forestier is a professional Event Host. Following a 20+ year career as a BBC journalist, she also uses her skills to help others improve their presentation skills and talk to the media. Described by her clients as charismatic, no-nonsense and lots of fun, Clare enjoys making the most complex and driest of subjects accessible and entertaining. She has hosted and moderated a diverse portfolio of events for organizations like the UN, Mitel, KPMG, PwC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, and Accenture, and across many verticals including telecommunications, technology, pharmaceuticals, logistics, FinTech, Cybersecurity, HR and Higher Education. ------------------------------ Connect with Clare: https://clareforestier.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareforestier https://www.instagram.com/clare.forestier ------------------------------ Join the #EventProfs Community via this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eventprofscommunity.com/?via=anca-trifan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn page, YouTube page, Threads, X (Twitter), and Instagram to stay updated on the latest episodes and join the conversation. ⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Page⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------------------ Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------- Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Welcome to another episode of the Events Demystified Podcast with your host, Anca Platon Trifan! In this illuminating episode, we have the privilege of hosting Massoud Alibakhsh, co-founder and CEO of OMADEUS. 🔍 Topics Covered: 🔥 Key Takeaways: GUEST BIO Massoud Alibakhsh, Co-founder & CEO, OMADEUS. With an illustrious career in tech entrepreneurship, Massoud has been a pioneer in the field of software engineering and AI. As the Co-founder and CEO of OMADEUS, he is committed to revolutionizing the way both humans and machines communicate. Prior to OMADEUS, he was the CEO and chief architect at NueMD, a cloud-based Medical Practice Management and Electronic Health Record System, which was successfully acquired in 2018. UNIQUE FACTS Connect with Massoud: OMADEUS WebsiteLinkedIn Profile ------------------------------ Join the #EventProfs Community via this link: EventProfs Community ------------------------------ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn page, YouTube page, Threads, X (Twitter), and Instagram to stay updated on the latest episodes and join the conversation. ⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Page⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below: LinkedInInstagram ------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------- Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Events Demystified Podcast! Join us as we sit down with Huong Nguyen, Founder & CEO of Shiloh Events, to explore the fascinating world of events, technology, and strategy. 🔍 Topics Explored: Strategic Event Planning AI's Impact on Events Seamless Event Execution Event Technology Trends Elevating Event Thinking The Future of Event Experiences 🔥 Key Insights Shared: Elevating event thinking from tactical to strategic The transformative power of AI in the event industry Secrets behind seamless event execution Navigating the landscape of event technology Creating unforgettable, tech-enhanced event experiences Glimpses into the future of events GUEST BIO Huong Nguyen, Founder & CEO, Shiloh Events. Expert in events and marketing. With over 15 years of expertise in events and marketing, Huong brings a wealth of experience as the CEO and founder of Shiloh Events. As the head of this full-service agency, she spearheads the management of large-scale corporate events for renowned companies such as Zoom, Microsoft, Samsung, and Philips. Huong leads a dedicated team of event professionals who are committed to delivering captivating experiences that leave a lasting impact on brands across the globe. Prior to this, Huong managed communications for NASA and organized community events at ServiceNow. Her responsibilities encompassed various aspects of event marketing, digital marketing, and community relations, positioning her as a well-rounded expert in the industry. UNIQUE FACTS ------------------------------ Connect with Huong: https://shiloh-events.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mshuongnguyen/ ------------------------------ Join the #EventProfs Community via this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eventprofscommunity.com/?via=anca-trifan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn page, YouTube page, Threads, X (Twitter), and Instagram to stay updated on the latest episodes and join the conversation. X (Twitter)⁠Instagram⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠LinkedIn Page⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------- Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Welcome to a new exciting Season of the Events Demystified Podcast, the Eventful AI, as we sit down with industry luminary Julius Solaris, founder of Boldpush. With two successful exits under his belt, Julius is a true event industry powerhouse. In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of AI and its transformative impact on events. Hosted by Anca Platon Trifan, we delve into the key trends shaping the future of events and learn how AI is revolutionizing event experiences. From unveiling game-changing AI tools to discussing the fusion of technology and human touch in events, Julius's insights drawn from his collaborations with tech giants provide a captivating perspective. Discover how AI is reshaping in-person events and gather invaluable tips from Julius on thriving in the bustling events landscape. If you're intrigued by the intersection of AI and events or seeking expert industry insights, this episode marks the start of an illuminating journey. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our exciting episodes. ------------------------------ Connect with Julius: https://events.boldpush.com/aifactor Everywhere on social @tojulius ------------------------------ Join the #EventProfs Community via this link: ⁠⁠⁠https://eventprofscommunity.com/?via=anca-trifan⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated on the latest episodes and join the conversation. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eventsdemystifiedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@eventsdemystifiedpodcast Our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/events-demystified-podcast/⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@treefan.events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreeFanEvents ------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------- Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.treefanevents.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

We're rounding off our 4th anniversary celebration of the "Events: Demystified" Podcast with the 3rd episode of our special mini-series! Join us on as we delve into the importance of Mental and Physical Fitness for everyone in the event industry, this episode is packed with all the tips that were shared during our last season, a great recap of invaluable insights and practical strategies if you haven't been able to tune into all the episodes. Don't miss our series wrap-up, where we'll reflect on the important of personal well-being. Looking forward to diving deeper with you all into this important topic! Mental & Physical Fitness for Small Business Owners Talk mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/5Vak5mfh5pY Other Podcast Episodes with the main focus being Mental & Physical Fitness: #eventprofs#mentalandphysicalfitness ------------------------------ Join the #EventProfs Community via this link: ⁠⁠https://eventprofscommunity.com/?via=anca-trifan⁠⁠ ------------------------------ Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated on the latest episodes and join the conversation. Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@treefan.events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreeFanEvents ------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eventsdemystifiedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn Page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/events-demystified-podcast/⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Welcome to the 2nd episode of our 4th-year anniversary of the Events Demystified Podcast! Join us as we continue our celebratory mini-series, dedicated to our incredible listeners and the remarkable guests who have graced our show over the past year. We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support and messages emphasizing the significance of our work. Each new listener brings us joy, and we are fortunate to have had high-value guests enrich our podcast and the global event community with their thoughts, knowledge, and expertise. In this second part of our DEI in AV production conversation, we delve deeper into The Essential Third Pillar of DEI: Inclusion. Join us as we explore actionable steps to create a more inclusive industry. This is an exciting episode you won't want to miss! As we navigate the challenges on our path towards inclusivity in AV productions, let us remember that we are shaping the narrative for future generations. Every stride we take breathes life into the change we aspire to see. We envision a future where each voice in our industry - regardless of gender, background, or identity - is recognized, appreciated, and amplified. Together, we are dismantling long-standing norms, paving the way for a future where everyone is granted an equal opportunity to excel. Join us on this journey and let's weave a fabric of inclusivity that's strong enough to hold us all, yet flexible enough to accommodate our unique differences. Together, we can create an industry that not only acknowledges our individuality but celebrates it. Together, let's shape the future of AV production! Stay tuned for our next episode, where we shift our focus to the importance of "Mental & Physical Fitness for #eventprofs". Your involvement and passion for these topics are what make our discussions fruitful. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Until next time, stay inspired and be the change you wish to see. #EventsDemystifiedPodcast ------------------------------ Join the #EventProfs Community via this link: ⁠https://eventprofscommunity.com/?via=anca-trifan⁠ ------------------------------ Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated on the latest episodes and join the conversation. Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@treefan.events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreeFanEvents ------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/eventsdemystifiedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw⁠⁠ LinkedIn Page: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/events-demystified-podcast/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

🎉 Celebrate with us as we kick off the 4th anniversary of Events Demystified Podcast! We're starting this special journey with you, our valuable listeners, in July - a month of reflections, celebrations, and exciting new beginnings. Remember when we started this journey in 2019? Look at how far we've come together! This podcast has been a remarkable platform for sharing, learning, and connecting, all thanks to your unwavering support. We're launching our anniversary series with a deep dive into Diversity and Equity in AV production. Join us as we highlight important issues, discuss challenges, and outline strategies for promoting inclusivity in the AV production environment. Stay tuned for more exciting content, and thank you for embarking on this journey with us! Join the #EventProfs Community via this link: https://eventprofscommunity.com/?via=anca-trifan ------------------------------ Connect with your Podcast Host at the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treefan_events/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@treefan.events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TreeFanEvents ------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventsdemystifiedpodcast/⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw⁠ LinkedIn Page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/events-demystified-podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

On our last episode of the season, we're diving deep into the world of corporate AV production with industry veteran, Curtis Johnson. Originally hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, Curtis found his calling in the bustling city of Las Vegas where he began his production career in 2001. With over two decades of industry experience under his belt and a strong emphasis on customer service, Curtis has carved out a strong career that led him to his current role as the Sales Director with Four Moon Productions. In our candid conversation, Curtis opens up about his career journey, revealing the ins and outs of the industry, and the trials and triumphs he encountered along the way. He also shares his passionate advocacy for diversity in the corporate AV production world, discussing the changes he's seen and the progress he's still striving for. For those looking to dip their toes into this industry, Curtis provides invaluable advice on how to get started, the opportunities available, and the future trends in the events field. Tune in and join us as we delve into the past, present, and future of event production, explore the ongoing efforts towards greater diversity, and hear from an expert about how to get your foot in the door of this dynamic industry. Don't miss this insightful episode with Curtis Johnson! --------------- Connect with Curt on ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ --------------- “Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your Podcast Host is Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the 20 min free consultation link. Original Podcast Music written and produced by Fable Score Music. ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: @eventsdemystifiedpodcast Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Hi there friends, ready to get a grip on effective marketing? Tune into this insightful episode with my special guest, Channing Muller. As the Principal of DCM Communications, Channing has crafted a stellar career coaching small business owners and event professionals to master marketing, navigating the delicate balance between sales and strategy. An award-winning coach, Channing's credentials are as expansive as they are impressive, featuring recognitions such as “The BizBash 500 Most Influential Event Pros,” “40 Under 40” by Connect, and “25 Young Event Pros to Watch” by Special Events magazine. She's not just a coach; she's an industry thought leader, contributing regularly to multiple publications and sharing her wisdom as a public speaker. However, Channing's journey is far from conventional. Having survived two heart attacks, she transformed herself into an endurance athlete, soon to be a 5x marathoner. This personal triumph echoes her resilience and determination, traits she carries into her professional life. Moreover, she's a self-made entrepreneur, who, despite not planning to tread this path, can't imagine looking back now. From launching her event career at a memorable Barton G event in Miami, which sparked off a decade-long stint of attending more than 2730 events, to her geographical journey that spans New Orleans, Denver, Miami, London, DC, and Chattanooga, Channing's adventures have left her with vast knowledge and invaluable experience. This episode promises to take you through an engaging discussion, shedding light on effective event marketing techniques, the essential role of email marketing, and the intricacies of social media strategy. Prepare to dive deep into Channing's expertise as she shares her tips to avoid the 'comparison trap' in the digital age. So, race yourself for a conversation that balances the serious, the insightful, and the unexpectedly witty. ------------------------------ Connect with Channing on these channels below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/channingmuller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcmcommunications/ (Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channingmuller/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcmcommunications ------------------------------ ⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠⁠@eventsdemystifiedpodcast ⁠⁠ Our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/events-demystified-podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Get ready for a knockout episode! 🥊🔥 A true champion and titan of the health & fitness industry, Cristy "CodeRed" Nickel, is set to be our guest on this week's episode of our podcast! Get ready to dive deep with the #2 world-ranked boxer turned celebrity nutritionist, and award-winning personal trainer. Cristy will share her extraordinary journey from food stamps to making $10 million in 3 years! From her early days competing in NPC Figure competitions to boxing her way across the globe and being named one of the "Top 3 Most Dangerous Females on the Planet," 🥊 Cristy's career has been a thrilling roller-coaster. She made waves in New York City, training A-list celebrities and top professionals, and was recognized as "New York’s Best Trainer” by Allure Magazine. Leaving the ring behind in 2010, Cristy embarked on a new mission with the Code Red Lifestyle™. Her innovative nutrition programs have helped THOUSANDS reclaim their health and transform their lives - all without relying on shakes, diet pills, diet foods, or excessive exercise. Currently, she's expanding the reach of Code Red Lifestyle™ to serve our everyday heroes - police, firefighters, and EMS workers. She's also fighting to put an end to childhood obesity with Code Red Kids. But that's not all! As a captivating keynote speaker, Cristy has inspired audiences from elementary schools to college campuses. And get this - she's currently filming a Netflix documentary! 🎥🍿 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear Cristy's empowering journey, learn her secrets of success, and get a taste of the Code Red revolution! ------------------------------ Get the Code Red "Keep It Simple" 30-Day Meal Prep Planner! https://coderedlifestyle.kartra.com/page/free-gift-meal-planner ------------------------------ Connect with Cristy on social channels via @cristycodered ------------------------------ ⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠⁠@eventsdemystifiedpodcast ⁠⁠ Our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/events-demystified-podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Get ready as we set out to "Demystify Wellness" at IMEX Frankfurt 2023. 💪🍃 In this special episode of the Events Demystified Pod, I get to talk with ⁠David T. Stevens®, PMED⁠, the host of "Return on Wellness" about the three M's, three critical elements that are often overlooked during conference schedules but can make a tremendous difference in your overall experience (🥗 Meals, 🚶‍♂️ Movement and 🧠 Mindset), the fear of missing out (FOMO) and holding each other accountable to prioritize wellness. Our intention during this candid conversation is not to hurt anyone's feelings but to have an honest conversation about the topic of wellness at industry trade shows. We're all about helping our #eventprofs community navigate through a massive conference like #imexfrankfurt in a healthier and happier way, because let's face it – we all perform better when we're feeling our best! This episode was recorded in-person at IMAX in Frankfurt, Germany. Our goal with this special? To equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to turn these three days into a power-packed journey of wellness and productivity. Stay tuned, stay healthy and see you in the comments section of the premiere! You Tube video: https://youtu.be/fmOGG-YSno4 [00:02:31] Energy exchange within three feet. [00:03:59] Trade show burnout. [00:09:19] "Fitness salad" nutrient deficient. [00:12:02] Cookie obsession and cheat days. [00:16:06] Scheduling trade show meetings. [00:21:28] Green spaces and mental health. [00:25:59] Post-party workout strategies. [00:28:18] Overworking in the industry. [00:33:16] Scheduling and maximizing time. [00:35:20] Protein in fitness salads. [00:39:45] Controlling personal wellness. [00:43:16] Event services and consultation. ------------------------ Find Dave T Stevens and Return on Wellness here: https://www.youtube.com/@ReturnOnWellness ------------------------ ⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠ ------------------------ For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠⁠@eventsdemystifiedpodcast Twitter: @DemystifyEvents⁠⁠ Our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Get ready to hit the play button! 🎧 🚀 We're thrilled to announce that our next podcast episode features none other than Reggie Johnson, the versatile maestro behind some of the most unforgettable events and concerts. Reggie's incredible journey in the industry began back in 2008 when he plunged into the vibrant world of onsite weddings and corporate events, while also working as an audio engineer for a top-tier studio in Atlanta. His career took an exciting twist in 2013, swapping soundboards for servers when he co-founded a computer business and took to the radio waves in Mississippi. ut the magnetic pull of the events world couldn't keep him away for long. By 2015, he was back in Georgia, joining the powerhouse team at Bold Events. 2018 was another landmark year for Reggie as he launched his podcast, "Reg in ATL." Initially planned as a short stint, his podcast morphed into a captivating platform where he shares stories from a diverse range of events - from heartwarming weddings to swanky celebrity get-togethers, with guests as diverse as influencers and presidents. Join us for this riveting conversation as we delve into Reggie's inspiring journey and gather insights from his trove of experiences. It promises to be a session loaded with wisdom, wit, and lots of fun! Remember to tune in - this is an episode you won't want to miss! UNIQUE FACTS I have done all types of events in all types of spaces (ranging from hole in the wall night clubs to celebrities mansions to the state capital) I have experience running every aspect of events which has made it very easy to deal with all types of clients, vendors and have seen events from several points of view I started as an audio engineer and was in the IT field before working at Bold Events. These are very different fields but both have served me well in my career running events. ------------------------------ Connect with Reggie here: www.reginatl.com ------------------------------ ⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠ is brought to you by ⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠@eventsdemystifiedpodcast ⁠ Our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

On today's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ali Robinson, Director of Business Development at The LABZ, a virtual events platform based in Atlanta that specializes in creating immersive web, mobile, and kiosk experiences. Experienced in virtual events and project management, Ali's expertise lies in developing innovative strategies and solutions that meet client engagement goals and increase ROI. During today's conversation, we're going to cover Web 2.5 virtual events, Metaverse Events, Online Engagement and opportunities for Sponsorships with Online events, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion for black-owned woman-operated businesses. --------------- Connect with Ali on LinkedIn --------------- ⁠⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠⁠ is brought to you by ⁠⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠⁠@eventsdemystifiedpodcast ⁠⁠ and Twitter: @DemystifyEvents Our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

With me on the air today I have Michael Lange - a Technical Director, vMix Op, and Broadcast Solution Architect, the owner of Lange Productions, based in Madison, Wisconsin, helping production companies solve live stream challenges by utilizing cloud solutions, with an expertise in live Sports/Entertainment broadcasts. Michael has been in the broadcast industry for over 13 years, working on commercial production, news production, live sports, and corporate events. He’s also currently providing cloud streaming facilities with AWS, which replaces a traditional remote broadcast truck. As with many of the event production experts and event specialists you’ve met on previous episodes, I have met Michael on LinkedIn, and have been fan-ing his super helpful and relevant posts to the event productions and broadcasting industry. And while I don’t call myself a broadcaster by any stretch of the imagination, I feel like after hundreds of well-executed virtual events, traditional broadcasting basics have been incredibly helpful and necessary to make these events successful. Today we’re going to: --------------- Connect with Mike on these channels: @tvguy2 @mlange221 https://www.linkedin.com/in/langetv/⁠ --------------- Explore AWS Skill Builder courses here: https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn --------------- ⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠ is brought to you by ⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠@eventsdemystifiedpodcast ⁠ and Twitter: @DemystifyEvents Our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Super stoked about today's guest, a WOWman in event productions, Mrs. Heidi Jacobson, VP of Business Development in the Live Events Industry. Heidi is someone who brings to the table everything one expects in a dynamic sales executive. Drive. Vision. Attention to detail. What you might not expect is what really sets her apart – her constant focus on client satisfaction. She thrives on the new challenges each moment brings and finds her ultimate success in turning the “impossible” into a brilliant reality. Seasoned Sales Executive with experience in leadership, sales, business development, business acumen, and product marketing. Extensive knowledge of marketing and business development with both services and products. A take-charge, dynamic individual that excels at building and managing sales teams, exceeding sales goals, with a constant focus on client satisfaction. Takeaways from today's episode: --------------- Connect with Heidi on Linkedin --------------- ⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠ is brought to you by ⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠@eventsdemystifiedpodcast ⁠ and Twitter: @DemystifyEvents Our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

My featured guest today, Victoria Matey, an event psychology advisor and co-founder of Matey Events, provides science-based solutions for your event challenges, and believes that experiences take place in people’s minds first and foremost. By offering insight into human behavior, she helps event profs deliver more remarkable events with less effort. She provides ideas, strategies, and science-backed solutions for increased engagement, retention, and revenue. Victoria is the author of the 'Event Psychology Lab' online course and the '10 Principles of Strategic Event Planning" book. She leads the Event Psychology club, a community and the top resource for event profs looking to transform events with brain science insights, and hosts the podcast "What If I Told You" where she interviews behavioral scientists and practitioners about human psychology and the mind. In addition to receiving Ford Foundation IFP Fellowships and IFP Alumni Awards, Victoria has been recognized by Smart Meetings as a Top100 Smart Women in Meetings, a ChangeMaker by MeetingsNet, and in 2022 she was named the Meeting Professional of the Year. DISCUSSION TOPICS 1. Better event experiences come from understanding human psychology. 2. Rethinking event design based on research insights. 3. Mental Fitness for busy event profs. --------------- Connect with Victoria on these channels: ⁠https://matey.events/en/victoria-matey-events/https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriamatey/ --------------- ⁠“Events: demystified” Podcast⁠ is brought to you by ⁠Tree-Fan Events⁠ and your Podcast Host is ⁠Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. ⁠ Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the ⁠20 min free consultation link. ⁠ Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠Fable Score Music. ⁠ ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: ⁠@eventsdemystifiedpodcast ⁠ and Twitter: @DemystifyEvents Our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Today's featured guest, Anthony deMario - "BE YOU" - is something else, he is a Speaker, Trained Peak Performance Strategist & Learning Experience Architect via Tony Robbins, and Certified Brain Health Strategist with expertise in cultivating educational and engaging experiences, emotion, and storytelling. During our conversation, straight-out-of-the gate he sprints into one empowering phrase after another in an engaging conversation that will make your heart and head spin from all the things being said. He has worked with leading behavioral scientists to develop enriching learning experiences, is an experienced People & Culture Strategist with an insatiable hunger to stretch who he is and what he gives, and applies science and art to his exuberant, "lightening in a bottle" delivery style. Just to give you a 'taste' of what that "lighting in a bottle" is, in the first minutes he spits out so much goodness, you better take notes: Anthony was "built" in NY, and has a colorful background of experience & training which allows him to be versatile in his ways to educate, engage & empower people to take action. He is passionate, empathetic, and infectious, and will leave your people feeling energized to take massive action and gifts them strategies to follow through on. During our conversation today, Anthony gives extensive advice to anyone new to Speaking & Storytelling, may that be a Speaker, Presenter, or Emcee. We talk about finding a purpose & missing and get into the nitty-gritty science of understanding the ingredients of emotion. --------------- Connect with Ant on these channels: http://www.demario.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-demario-64857a45/ --------------- “Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your Podcast Host is Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the 20 min free consultation link. Original Podcast Music written and produced by Fable Score Music. ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: @eventsdemystifiedpodcast and Twitter: @DemystifyEvents Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

During today's episode with my featured guest, Faith Gladden, CMP, CEM - president of Gladden & Associates Event Management, and we will dive into: Faith is no stranger to conference and event planning, with over 20 years of working with corporations, nonprofit agencies, Christian ministries, and small businesses to plan conferences, special events, and meetings both domestically and internationally. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and a Certified Exhibitions Manager (CEM) and is highly skilled in both live and digital/virtual event design, implementation, and production. Faith has always been passionate about hospitality and her purpose is fulfilled by bringing people together to do good things. She is motivated by creating opportunities to create positive change and diversity, equity, and inclusion work is modeled throughout her personal life and professional work. Faith is a member of the Reno Tahoe Customer Advisory Board and is also a member of the International Association of Exhibits and Events (IAEE), IAEE DFW Chapter, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) DFW Chapter, and serves on the Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International DFW Chapter as the Director of Finance/Sponsorships. Faith’s biggest areas of expertise are in hotel contract negotiations, sponsorship and exhibit sales, exhibit/table-top floor management, as well as finding ways to express her creativity through her design skills and putting her special “Faith stamp” on every event she plans. When not at work, Faith can be found rolling on the floor laughing with her grandsons, singing at church, or hanging with her family and friends. Faith and her husband (and G&A Co-Founder) Ken have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren and live in Texas. Connect with Faith on these channels: Facebook Business Page InstagramTwitterhttps://www.GladdenEvents.com --------------- “Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your Podcast Host is Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the 20 min free consultation link. Original Podcast Music written and produced by Fable Score Music. ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: @eventsdemystifiedpodcast and Twitter: @DemystifyEvents Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message

Super stoked to have Janice Cardinale, a heart-centric entrepreneur and founder of Event Minds Matter join me on the air to demystify the concept of mental fitness, and share strategies for having and maintaining this state of well-being that help cultivate awareness of how we think, behave and feel. Janice has been in the event industry longer than most #eventprofs I know, and in 2022, she was awarded the BizBash 15 over 50, Top 100 Smart Meetings Entrepreneur, #WomantoWatch by Courtney Stanley, and a Powerful Business Woman by Reiimagine Destination Travel. Janice considers herself a societal influencer but has also been known as a Heart-Centric Entrepreneur. In 2022 she founded a community known as Event Minds Matter. Janice writes about mental fitness and wellness for The Meeting Professional, and for United Colors of Design, a lifestyle magazine. As an advocate for wellness in the event industry, her community has built pillars for education, resources, and initiatives that support a caring culture and demonstrates that the event industry can become the first most mentally fit industry. UNIQUE FACTS build brave spaces to amplify the industry's conversation on mental health. Take the Saboteur Assessment to find your mental fitness saboteurs: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview ------------------------------ Connect with Janice on these channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-cardinale/https://www.linkedin.com/company/event-minds-matter/https://linktr.ee/eventmindsmatter ------------------------------ “Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your Podcast Host is Anca Trifan, CMP, DES. Let's chat about your event, and schedule a time that works for you via the 20 min free consultation link. Original Podcast Music written and produced by Fable Score Music. ---------------- For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trade, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: @eventsdemystifiedpodcast Our BRAND NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_hOoPp_DhYCvaH2SznPNw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eventsdemystified/message