Events: demystified
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A veteran woman in event productions highlighting women #BTS in AV, event productions, and technology, promoting #diversityinAV by sharing the stories of those that make behind-the-scenes magic happen while demystifying the Audio-Visual, Lighting, Tech, and Production behind In-Person, Virtual, and/or Hybrid Events. The latest season is focused on Mental & Physical Fitness for #eventprofs, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. Tune in for tips, tricks, and tactics thaAnd also share the stories of those that make the #behindthescenes magic happen! #womeninav https://eventsdemystified.com/
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IMEX SPECIAL: Demystifying Wellness at IMEX Frankfurt '23 - a candid conversation
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.
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Find Dave T Stevens and Return on Wellness here: https://www.youtube.com/@ReturnOnWellness
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“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.
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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
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May 26, 2023
115: Build Unwavering Confidence with Events and Banish Self Doubt ft Reggie Johnson
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!
* Managing the ebb and flow of events.
* Dealing with different types (corporate, social, various cultures and socio-economic) staff, clients and companies.
* What the most surprising element of running events is.
UNIQUE FACTS
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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)
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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
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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.
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Connect with Reggie here: www.reginatl.com
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“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.
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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
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May 12, 2023
114: Demystifying out-of-the-box Web 2.5 Digital Events in the Metaverse ft Ali Robinson
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.
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Connect with Ali on LinkedIn
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“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.
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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
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Apr 28, 2023
113: Demystifying broadcasting sport events, TD role, cloud tools and fitness on the road ft Michael Lange
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:
* demystify the world of Live Sports Broadcasts,
* how have Covid and the Cloud changed broadcasting events,
* what does a Technical Director do in a Sports Broadcast, and
* how does one stay fit and healthy while on the road?
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Connect with Mike on these channels:
* @tvguy2 on YouTube
* @mlange221 on Twitter
* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/langetv/
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Explore AWS Skill Builder courses here: https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn
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“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.
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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
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Apr 14, 2023
112: Small business does not mean incapable, bigger is not always better ft Heidi Jacobson
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:
* integrity, good reputation, and authenticity will carry you forward in the AV industry,
* women in the AV industry have to continuously prove themselves, regardless of their skillset and experience level,
* everything is open for discussion, everything is negotiable,
* small business does not mean incapable, bigger is not always better when it comes to AV partners,
* to last in this industry you must place your mental and physical fitness at the top of the list, always.
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Connect with Heidi on Linkedin
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“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.
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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
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Mar 31, 2023
111: Employing neuroscience and psychology knowledge and tools to improve our events ft Victoria Matey
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.
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Connect with Victoria on these channels:
* Twitter: @MateyEvents
* Website: https://matey.events/en/victoria-matey-events/
* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriamatey/
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“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.
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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
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Mar 24, 2023
110: The Speaker-Poet-TEDx Alumni on a Mission to Educate, Engage & Empower ft Anthony DeMario
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:
* The sea rips and roars and the surface, yet underneath it all there’s stillness
* The path is not there, the path is made by walking it
* Be original or die a copy “You were born an original, don't die a copy" - Einstein
* Follow your curiosity, don’t labor the art, explore it
* Language is the wardrobe of our experience
* Creativity is just taking things from the past, blending, breaking, and bending them into something novel
* We must use our passion to serve something bigger than us
* Chase the dreams that keep you feeling alive
* Learn, live it, grow it, give it philosophy, yet we can only take ppl as far as they’re willing to grow
* What we focus on, we get pulled towards, we tend to feel
* Meaning shapes our experience, it’s a tool we all have
* See it as it is, see it brighter, see it through
* "Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life." - J.K. Rowling
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.
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Connect with Ant on these channels:
* Instagram: @antdemario
* Website: http://www.demario.co/
* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-demario-64857a45/
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“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.
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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
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Mar 17, 2023
109: The key elements to building relationships with other event profs ft Faith Gladden
During today's episode with my featured guest, Faith Gladden, CMP, CEM - president of Gladden & Associates Event Management, and we will dive into:
* Relationship Building/NetworkingDiversity, Inclusion, and Equity
What should be the main focus or objective when networking
What have been some of the biggest networking mistakes and lessons learned
* Way to make your clients and your team feel appreciated.
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
* Instagram and Twitter
* Website: https://www.GladdenEvents.com
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“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.
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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
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Mar 10, 2023
108: Mental Fitness, Wellness and the Digital AI Transformation ft Janice Cardinale
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
* Have started and sold two businesses and I am on a mission to "build brave spaces to amplify the industry's conversation on mental health."
* I founded Event Minds Matter in February of 2022 and have affected event profs around the world in less than a year.
* I write content for The Meeting Professional on mental fitness and wellness.
* I am the board chair for the Creative Design and Event Management course at Seneca College
Take the Saboteur Assessment to find your mental fitness saboteurs: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview
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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_
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“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.
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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
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Mar 3, 2023
107: In business and in events everything is "figureoutable" ft Andrew Ybarra
On today's episode, I get the honor to highlight another friend and event partner of mine, Andrew Ybarra, CEO of Lifted AV, Audio Visual Wizard, International Speaker, DJ & Live Event Expert. Andrew Ybarra is a unique soul with a fascinating redemptive story, someone obsessed with healing and growth, remembering who we really are, and learning more about the life force that binds us all together.
He has over 15 years of experience in the Audio Visual Industry, working with grass-roots organizations and billion-dollar companies like CBS, Paypal, & Facebook alike! After years of studying transformational enrollment events from all angles, he now specializes in helping 6 & 7 Figure Transformational Leaders rock their events with seamless event tech, whether it’s live, virtual, or hybrid, Andrew is a PRO at them all. His specialty is creating unique events using a clear event vision process, aligned preparation, and fluid execution, so the experience is co-created, goal-oriented, and all with your brand essence being amplified! UNIQUE FACTS
* Andrew's healing journey: from alcoholic to alchemist music at events.
* He's been a DJ for over 10 years.
* He is obsessed with healing, remembering who we are, and learning more about the life force that binds us all together.
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Connect with Andrew on these channels:
* Business Website: https://liftedav.com/speaking/
* Personal Facebook: www.facebook.com/andrewcybarra
* Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrewcybarra
* Business Instagram: www.instagram.com/liftedav
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“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.
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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
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Feb 24, 2023
106: The future is all about photorealism and data visualization ft Amy Gile
Today I have the honor of talking with Amy Gile, CEO of Silverdraft. Entrepreneurship and high-performance graphics technology.
Amy began her career in the media and entertainment industry in multiple aspects of the industry, including actor and producer. Amy identified a need for a faster solution and workflow for the entire production and the artist. The demands of rendering, animation, and visual effects required a sophisticated approach to computing. Amy knew there was a better, faster way to bring complex content to the masses. She co-founded Silverdraft and has dedicated herself to enabling and accelerating the visualization workflow with complete solutions for various industries, including Automotive, AEC, and Media and Entertainment. Amy is a TEDx speaker and is passionate about technology and pushing what’s possible.
PS: I ended up ordering myself one of the plate machines Amy was mentioning that's primordial to her physical fitness. She was right, it's pretty rad.…
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Feb 17, 2023
105: The Tinder for #eventprofs is not what you might think it is ft Merijn Van Buuren
With me on the air today I have Merijn van Buuren, founder of Event Mender, on a mission to make the world a better place together 🌐 by developing a tool that takes out all the guesswork for event organizers. This tool is a fully customizable one-stop shop for organizing wildly successful and profitable events, from speaker acquisition, and marketing to AV services and virtual platforms all in one central place.
We're going to be touching on this tool as well as the importance of finding the right event platform, the future of events in 2023, what it looks like to be bringing the industry together, event tech, monetization, engagement, building a business, and much more.
A few more things about Merijn. Whilst helping physical event professionals embrace virtual events during the pandemic, Merijn realized that evaluating different platforms was taking way too much time and that there must be a better way to do this to help even more event professionals.
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Feb 10, 2023
104: Participation-rich meeting and event design ft Adrian Segar
With me on the air I've got a trailblazer in the meetings and events industry, Adrian Segar - the Founder of CONFERENCES THAT WORK. He has convened, designed, and facilitated hundreds of meetings over the last forty years, specializing in participant-driven and participation-rich events that become what attendees actually want and need. He’s the author of three books on meeting design and runs conferencesthatwork.com, the world’s most popular website on meeting design and facilitation. Adrian is an acclaimed presenter at just about every major meeting industry conference, where he leads workshops on creating truly effective meetings that people love. He's been named 3 years in a row, 2019-2021, as one of the 100 most influential people in the event industry, one of Connect Meeting's 2021 Connect Corporate 15 Trailblazers over 50, his books are selected as must-reads for event professionals by Meetings Net. UNIQUE FACTS
* Adrian has a Ph.D. in high energy particle physics, he own…
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Feb 3, 2023
103: When people come together really great things can happen ft Anh Nguyen
Excited to have Anh Nguyen - head of customer success at twine, join me on the air and discuss in a very open and authentic way the future of work as it relates to remote and hybrid event roles for #EventProfs, the relationship between event tech & event planners, new technologies that we should watch out for, important skills to develop in 2023, work-life balance, as well as the back story behind #EventProfsBreakShit and the Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) Goes Virtual initiative.
Prior to joining the twine app, Anh founded Spark Event Management, an award-winning, full-service event management firm, and the Spark Event Collective, a network of independent planners collaborating to deliver event experiences. Anh is a seasoned business event professional who possesses over 15 years of event design, production, and management experience. She has managed a vast array of events and is known for her keen eye for detail while being able to lead, inspire and manage large, global tea…
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Jan 27, 2023
102: Wellness and Fitness Tips from the Fittest #Eventprof ft David Stevens
During the last episode conversation we focus on all the #behindthescenes AV professionals and the benefits of mental and physical fitness, today we're going to talk about the same topic, only focusing on #eventprofs, #meetingprofs, and their attendees. And so, joining me on the air to continue the conversation centered around Wellness and Mental Fitness is David Stevens, a 20-year veteran planner, and the 4x self-proclaimed Fittest Male #EventProf in the Global Crossfit Open Games. He has planned meetings, events, and incentives in media, live entertainment, agency, association, and corporate organizations. He has earned a Delos Wellness for Meetings and Event Certificate, is Pandemic Meeting Event Design certified, BizBash 500, Connect 40 Under 40, and Smart Meetings Planner of the year. He credits the ability to create true experiences for event attendees to the clarity and mental breaks workouts bring to his day. He and the Olympian Meeting team, including a Medical Doctor and Nu…
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Jan 13, 2023
101: Start the new year as a Fit Wholesome New You ft Jason Brown
Welcome to a brand new podcast season, a season that is focused on a much-needed topic: Mental and Physical Fitness.
Why? Because of how important this kind of fitness is for any event professional out there that is faced with challenges and needs to build resilience as well as the ability to think clearly and make decisions effectively and efficiently.
Mental fitness, just like physical fitness is just as important and should not be neglected because it helps us prioritize and understand that just as we can improve our physical health by moving our bodies, we can improve our mental health by strengthening our minds.
Taking steps to build our mental fitness enhances our ability to cope with stress and improves our physical health, productivity at work, relationships, and overall happiness.
This Friday, Jan 13th, join me and my good friend, Jason Brown as kick off the season with this first episode during which talk about our natural bodybuilding journeys in the compe…
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Dec 30, 2022
100: Recap 2022: Where do we go from here? ft Podcast Host, Anca P. Trifan, CMP, DES
45th episode this year and the 100th episode of the Events: demystified Podcast!
So many things to say, so much to be proud of and celebrate!
So stoked about the impact the podcast has made, and especially the latest season, and the ripple effect it has had in our industry, and this is just the beginning!
So proud to see the hard work put in weekly over the last 3.5 years be recognized and the podcast catching fire, and all of you listeners have contributed to it by adding your own spark every time you shared this podcast with your friends and your connections.
You made this podcast visible to so many event professionals globally, also so grateful for every featured guest brought on that added so much value by sharing their hard-earned insightful tips, tricks, and tactics that helped so many other meeting professionals plan and execute successful events of all types, formats, and sizes!
JOIN US IN 2023 AS WE EXPAND OUR REACH EVEN FURTHER!
Connect with me for a 1-on-1 20…
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Dec 23, 2022
99: Scale Up your biz by creating a powerful & profitable Live or Virtual Event ft Shay Wheat (Grace & Ease Productions)
My last WOWman featured guest during our current running season "Women Behind The Scenes in Events and Event Productions" is Shay Wheat, a Certified Event Producer™ & creator of popular programs such as “The Powerful Event Process”, “The Ultimate Event Planner Certification Program”, and CEO of Grace & Ease Productions, Inc, which supports clients in creating Powerful and Profitable In-Person and Live-Virtual events.
Shay and her team have assisted Speak-to-Sell clients and many well-known celebrities such as Dr. Oz, Lisa Nichols, Dr. Claire Zammit, Bill Baren, Alison J. Prince, Josh Turner, etc to be extremely profitable with their events, helping her clients make over $25 million in revenue, gaining over 3,500 NEW clients and changing the lives of over 16,000+ attendees while handling all the planning, speaker & sponsor support as well as the production of Virtual Live and In-person events to create experiential, revenue-generating, and exciting events for attendees.…
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Dec 16, 2022
98: What is teleprompting and how it can add value to your events ft Michelle Michelson (Prompster)
"Rehearsals are SO Important", "Generational gaps in tech crews can be so toxic at times", "Power struggles behind the scenes are real", "If you're working an event, be there because you care, not just to collect a paycheck"...
In one of the - sadly - few last episodes of the current running season "Women Behind The Scenes in Events and Event Productions" I have the honor of talking to Michelle Michelson, Teleprompter Operator and owner of Prompster and discuss some really difficult topics to address but much needed.
Michelle was so gracious to get out of her comfort zone and join me on air, staying open and authentic in our conversation.
She is my kind of woman in events, a small business owner that just like me, is organically grown and hustling to forge her own path in events. She's from NYC with a whole lot of teleprompter expertise and branching out the business to include graphics operating, content, and production managing.
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Dec 9, 2022
97: The Unglamorous side of events ft Melva LaJoy Legrand (LaJoy Plans)
This week's woman behind the scenes and in front of the scenes featured guest is someone I admire a lot, my new friend, Melva LaJoy Legrand, founder/CEO of LaJoy Plans, an event planning firm, a self-made entrepreneur recognized for her work in the Live Events industry, as well as causes rooted in social equality as it pertains to women, health, and race & identity, Melva LaJoy Legrand is a public speaker, event producer/director, community activist, and writer. Melva is someone that is recognized nationally for her thought leadership, she has lent her expertise to topics surrounding Sexual Assault, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and Entrepreneurship, and she's willingly contributing from her wealth of knowledge to today's topics include:
* Overcoming life and business hardship,
* End-Of-Year self-reflection and evaluation of your career and business model,
* The unglamorous side of events/things people, especially women should know before entering the industry. UNIQUE FACTS…
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Dec 2, 2022
96: Adapting to a post-Covid pre-recession event landscape ft Melissa Park
I know you've been expectantly waiting for a brand new episode to drop after the LONG break in November (because November was crazy hot with back-to-back traveling for hybrid events) - and so, WE'RE BACK!!
On this new episode of the current "𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬" season,
I have invited Melissa Park to join me for a conversation centered around:
* Event budgeting and how to adapt in a post-covid & pre-recession landscape,
* Tips for going from struggling to sold-out events (with engaged attendees),
* How to beat (and come back) from burnout as an event professional - oy vey, how we need this one!
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Oct 28, 2022
95: Strong Back, Soft Front ft Jeniffer Bello (JB Experiences)
One of my favorite upcoming featured guests highlighted during the current Events: demystified Podcast's "𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬" season, is Jeniffer Bello, CMP, one of my newest friends made during the several industry trade shows, conferences, and FAM trips that we kept running into each other, which made it feel like it was meant to be, a friendship match made in heaven.
Jen is my kind of girl: different, bold, and confident in her own skin.
She doesn't apologize for who she is and she doesn't dim her light just because she might not be everyone's cup of tea.
Talking to her made me feel like I am talking to my twin self and I for once, felt like I belonged. And for someone like me, feeling like belonging to something or someone, is a HUGE deal. So, without further ado, here's Jen's bio.
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Oct 21, 2022
94: Sprinkle just a little bit of joy and see it coming back to you ft Cindi Cohn (Author)
Continuing the conversation with some amazing 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, I had the honor of interviewing back in July, Cindi☀️ Cohn, soon-to-be at the time author of "More Joy", now published, also professional emcee, and in her own words: "the Queen of JOY and overuse of exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!!!!!", and I must add, the queen of LinkedIn engagement, a woman on fire and on a mission to improve corporate performance one smile at a time.
Cindi Cohn is a dynamic, energetic, and experienced virtual educator with over 20 years in the virtual space, who now has used her gifts to help companies increase connection, creativity, and wellness for their virtual employees ( remote teams) and it is a true gift to the attendees.
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* staying joyful in dark times and how it can be done,…
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Oct 14, 2022
93: Creativity stems from limited resources ft Rumbi Chigumira (FOH Engineer)
Tune into our newest episode ft Rumbi Chigumira, from Johannesburg, South Africa, and get a look behind the scenes in the world of a house of worship sound engineer and media tech who's equal parts passionate about servant leadership as well as technology, media, learning, and growing in her skills and knowledge, as well as inspiring the next generation of women to pursue careers in live sound engineering and event production.
Today's discussion topics include:
* Growth comes with stepping out of your comfort zone,
* Maximizing value and excellence with limited resources,
* Continuous learning and openness to adapt and its connection to leadership.
Rumbi is also passionate about equipping other church tech teams in smaller growing churches which led her to start a blog, where she shares her learnings and her journey on how to use limited resources creatively, and many other topics useful to the tech and media teams, such as The Tech Team checklist
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Oct 7, 2022
92: Be Intentional. Be Impactful. Have Boundaries ft Erika Kulovitz (AKIRE Productions)
On yet another episode of the 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 series, we're featuring another kick-a$$ fantastic guest, Erika Kurlovitz, President & Executive Producer AKIRE Productions - passionate, storyteller, designer and connector who has produced many notable events, as we demystify the world of events, women in events, and the secret to creating intentionally designed impactful event experiences.
Erika Kulovitz, has developed her career in events & marketing for over 15 years. Throughout her career, she has produced large-scale corporate events and non-profit galas, across the country. Her background covers a wide span of the in-person and virtual events industry: show director, scenic set design, creative multimedia concepts, technical, stage management, and entertainment management.
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Sep 30, 2022
91: The Metaverse and how it can fit into your event strategy ft Valerie Bihet (VIBE Agency)
As we continue into our 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 journey of highlighting amazing #behindthescenes women in events, tech and event productions, we're gonna glimpse for a moment into the #Metaverse, what it is, what it can mean for your events, as well as what type of events it is for. We’re also going to dig deep into finding out what it takes for a small business and/or agency to survive during a recession with today’s guest, Valerie Bihet of the VIBE Agency, who’s a testament to the fact that it’s possible, not just to survive but to thrive.
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Sep 23, 2022
90: The Best Event Experiences Were The Ones I was Most Afraid To Work on ft Annette Jukes (Small Prints)
Our new season, highlighting 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 continues with another fantastic live event production female, a very meticulous graphic operator extraordinaire, Annette Jukes, the owner of Small Prints, a graphic designer for print, digital and live events, PowerPoint and Keynote expert, content manager, and event specialist. She used to work in publishing, web, multimedia, and promotional design before becoming a freelancer 12 years ago. Her experience covers all aspects of design from brand development and advertising to shop interiors.
Tune into this unique brand new episode… to find out what are the dos and don'ts, tips, tricks & shortcuts of live event presentation graphics, simple suggestions for compiling content assets for presenters that make a big difference, and what to do when something goes wro…
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Sep 16, 2022
89: The world of AV & Pro Audio, flash news: it's all dudes ft Samantha Potter (Allen & Heath)
As we continue with another kick a$$ woman in AV and event productions part of the SEASON FIVE - WOMEN BEHIND THE SCENES IN EVENTS AND EVENT PRODUCTIONS, it is my great pleasure to introduce to you, Samantha Potter - Audio Engineer & Install Empress, currently at Allen & Heath USA serving as the manager of the installation and commercial audio. With a diverse background in AV/IT, production management, and system design, she also serves as a senior editor and author for ProSoundWeb, Church Sound Magazine, and Live Sound International.
Growing up a classical musician, Samantha discovered live sound by way of the studio and eventually began developing curricula for houses of worship while managing the production of funk and R&B bands in the midwest.
Her show, Church Sound Podcast, can be found on all major podcasting platforms. UNIQUE FACTS
* Started in studio work
* Love the blend of computers and technology with live events/music
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Sep 9, 2022
88: The fundamentals of Producing Epic Event Experiences ft Tahira Endean (IMEX)
My next special featured guest on the Events: demystified Podcast part of the 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟓: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 is an #eventprofs I've been following for a while because she's THAT rad, Tahira Endean, CITP,CMP,DES,CED - head of Programme IMEX and author of the Intentional Event Design, Our Professional Opportunity (2017), a textbook for anyone 8in the events industry, passionate about planning and producing events designed well.
Tune into this episode scheduled to be released Friday, Sept 9th, and gather some knowledge from an event industry veteran, someone so committed to the industry that she's been recognized globally for a wide range of contributions, including a
-> SmartMeetings Women in Meetings Visionary (2021),
-> MeetingsToday Top 20 Trendsetter (2018), a
-> MeetingsNet Changemak…
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Sep 2, 2022
87: Kicking off Season FIVE: Women BTS in Events and Event Production ft Maggie Harker (Freeman)
It's with great honor that I have the pleasure to invite to join me as I kick off a brand new season:
𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟓: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
This season has been on my mind for many moons and it's been a long time in the making. I am super stoked to introduce and interview some badass women in the next few episodes and have them share their journey in the area of expertise they're championing, the challenges they had to overcome and the passion that drives them to stay and keep pushing forward in a male-dominated field.
Stay tuned for some spectacular humans joining me on the air in the upcoming weeks!
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Aug 26, 2022
Rant #11: Keeping healthy and fit during long show/event days
"You will never know your limits unless you push yourself to them".
As the world of events started to open back up, many #eventprofs (including myself) have been packing their bags a whole lot this summer after an almost two-year downtime, and so re-learning what staying healthy while on the road and long events days remains a big priority, especially amid COVID-19. Tune into this brand new rant as I am demystifying the complex dilemma of keeping healthy, eating healthy and sticking to a fitness routine during long show days and weeks that run one into each other. Throw a fitness bodybuilding competition into the mix, and let’s see how can one handle it...
PS: Do send my way your positive vibes, prayers, etc, and wish me luck as I am deep in Prep this week, in the midst of Peak Week, and I will be traveling to the WA state for the Olympic Natural INBF competition that will take place on Sept 3rd. A lot of hard work went into the package I'll be presenting on stage.
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Aug 19, 2022
85: What is Salesforce and why do your events need it ft Matt Frank (Blackthorn.io)
Coming up on the Events: demystified Podcast is our interview with Matthew Frank, the Director of Technology Evangelism & Product Marketing at Blackthorn.io, during which we take on to demystify:
- the common pitfalls in the event management space and how to solve them,
- how to get the most out of your hybrid event with Salesforce,
- strategies necessary to ensure sensitive data remains secure during the transition back to in-person events, and
- what event metrics event technology should capture and their impact.
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_Matt Frank_ is a Denver resident and avid music enthusiast, with one goal in mind: to empower organizations with apps that delight and, simply put, ‘just work.’ Connect with Matt on LinkedIn, or on his company's website.
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Aug 13, 2022
84: Changing the atmosphere around you with your abundant energy ft Angel Marie Monachelli (Shine On)
Tune into this unique brand new episode to learn from our fire-cracker featured guest, Angel Marie Monachelli, the creator of the Shine On Movement, a six-time best-selling author known to many as the energizer bunny at virtual, hybrid and in-person events,
* how to raise the energy of your events, especially in the digital and hybrid realm, and
* how to eliminate the zoomed out zombies by connecting your audience to energy, confidence and joy.
Learn There Three Secrets You NEED To Know About Raising Your Energy: _http://freegiftfromangelmarie.com/_
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Aug 5, 2022
Rant #10: Competent vs Likable - can a boss female be both?
“Women, unlike men, are rarely perceived to be both competent and likable."
Today's RANT dives deep into the likability dilemma for women leaders or boss ladies, competence vs liability, a topic very much inspired by a recent TED talk I listened to, as well as some real-world case studies and recent event experiences from the world of AV event productions.
You can fill a room with studies on leadership that hail the importance of being a likable, honest, caring, and modest boss, but the truth is, as much as we talk about it, in the marketplace, that’s not what people want most. When people have a chance to choose whom to work with, and their own success depends in part on those people, a new study finds that cold competence becomes more important and likability less so.
When money is on the line, in other words, most people would rather work for a very competent jerk than a nice but less competent boss.
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Jul 29, 2022
82: PR Tips and tricks for the event professional ft Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting)
Tune into today's episode in which my featured guest, Meghan Ely, CWIP, a Certified Wedding Industry Professional, OFD Consulting owner that loves to combine her years of in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR, will explore and demystify the world of public relations especially as it relates to events and weddings to empower you to take your business and/or event to new heights.
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Connect with Meghan on LinkedIn, or on her website.
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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.
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Jul 22, 2022
81: Building meaningful connections while becoming a master communicator ft Brenden Kumarasamy (Master Talk)
One of my biggest pet peeves in personal and business relationships is poor communication. And so I started asking myself, how does one get better at communicating? Is it nature or nurtured skill set? To answer the question I invited a MASTER COMMUNICATOR, Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of MasterTalk, where he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world. Fun fact about Brenden, he can karaoke in 8 languages, while speaking 3 fluently: English, French, and Tamil.
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Connect with Brenden on LinkedIn, or on YouTube
Check out his tips: 5 advanced public speaking tips
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Jul 15, 2022
80: Not hired but inspired to produce events that transform ft Marlene Robinson
On the show with me today I have Marlene Robinson, event producer, and personal development expert who after 20 yrs in corporate America, left her career job and moved to Idaho where she plugged herself into the community by orchestrating retreats and events that grew into city-wide events for women with hundreds in the audience. Find out how COVID-19 stopped her in her tracks, but not for long and how she managed to turn lemons into lemonade by being resourceful, resilient, and relentless in her pursuit of following her passions.
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Check out Marlene's GIFT: 10 tips for producing outstanding events
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“Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your Podcast Host is Anca Trifan.
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Original Podcast Music written and produced by Fable Score Music.
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Jul 8, 2022
Third-year Anniversary Podcast Kick-off: a recap reel
Happy 3rd year anniversary “Events: demystified” Podcast! What a ride it's been and we're only getting started!
In this kick-off episode of the 3 yr anniversary, I was thinking that one awesome way to thank many of the featured guests of the past year is by creating a highlighting reel of each of last year’s featured guests. If any of these reels, their words and the topic discussed resonates with you, I invite you to go back and listen to that episode.
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“Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your Podcast Host is Anca Trifan.
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.
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Jul 1, 2022
Rant #09: Saving Your Bacon
"No expectations, no disappointments." - Unknown
Have you ever attended an event where the expectation was so high and you were left with this yucky aftertaste, because that was not what all that hype was made about, and what you experienced instead was a watered-down version of an event you had such high hopes for?
Or, you couldn't attend an event and you were so excited to attend virtually, just to be there and partake in the experience, even if digitally, only for the stream to fail, the audio to be crappy, or the networking to be inexistent because the chat was disabled and the platform didn't allow for any other type of interaction. If you’ve experienced any of these scenarios, stay tuned, we’re diving in there for one-of-a-kind Rant!
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Jun 24, 2022
78: In life and in events, keep your "Yes, and"-ers close ft Megan McCaleb (Improv Team Culture)
On today's brand new episode we’re demystifying the power of "Yes, And" with our featured guest, Megan McCaleb, Boise’s kookiest comedian.
Megan McCaleb is an award-winning author, and an engaging improv coach, as the founder and facilitator of the Improv Team Culture.com. She teaches the power of "Yes, And" as a mindset tool, and an interactive, actionable resource to move through life's challenges with more positivity and productivity.
She is passionate about creating happier, healthier human connections through humor. She has been the recipient of such honors as Idaho Business Review's "Accomplished Under 40" and "Women of the Year."
McCaleb is an upbeat and empowering, although tired, single mother of four, a rabid Jeep enthusiast that loves to brain-dump about business, events, personal growth, motherhood, adoption, and her obsession with improv-skills-turned-life-methodology.
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Jun 17, 2022
77: A sustainable approach to Event Swag & Gifting ft Linsay Moran (unWrapIt)
On the show with me today I have Linsay Moran, Co-Founder, Unwrapit - another Canadian, aside from Mahoganey Jones, that is trying to convince me that poutine is the best dish there is, and since I haven’t yet tried it, I will give her the benefit of the doubt.
Tune into this brand new episode to learn how a non-tech event professional founded a tech startup that is offering sustainable swag and gifting options for events that have the potential to do a whole lot for the environment, what those options are and how do they have the power to engage event attendees in unique ways.
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Jun 10, 2022
76: Opportunities await those who seek them ft James Steadman (vMix op at Full EFX Streams)
In this upcoming episode of Events: demystified Podcast, I have had the pleasure of interviewing James Steadman, my nerdy friend, a live-streaming production specialist and vMix operator extraordinaire, and dive together into:
- #vMix streaming best practices for #virtualevents,
- tips for using vMix as a streaming tool for #hybridevents,
- various ways to integrate other technologies like Zoom and the vMix call into pre and post-production work-flow,
- ways to monetize your skills as a vMix tech operator.
To learn more about the vMix software and its features, check out this link here: https://www.vmix.com/software/
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“Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your Podcast Host is Anca Trifan.
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Jun 1, 2022
Rant #8: Live Event Production vs Virtual Event Broadcast
“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.”― Socrates.
Let me ask you a question. What do you think of when you hear Live Event Production? Does that ring the same in your mind, with Virtual Event Production? Today I am on a rant to discuss the two, and then some. My hope is to demystify the differences that exist between all these digital event terms and where event production intersects with technology to deliver a fantastic event.
So, if you landed on this Rant by mistake, let me assure you: you’re in the right place, you're taking the time to learn, brush up on your skills, or even develop new skills and lay down a foundation for what could be new opportunities, and I am so glad you’re here, I appreciate you for carving this time and making the time investment for yourself, but also for your team, your clients and the future of your career in the industry.
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May 24, 2022
74: It's ok to change your mind and keep evolving ft Jen Salerno
“Evolve into the complete person you were intended to be.” Oprah Winfrey
My next featured guest on the Events: demystified Podcast is someone that has been in the event industry for a minute or two, an amazing person you feel drawn to the moment you meet, my dear friend, #eventprof, and fellow event industry podcaster, Jen Salerno, CMP, DES. You're going to very much enjoy this honest conversation, Jen Salerno is a 20-year veteran of the hospitality & events industry.
Throughout her career, Jen has worked with and consulted for many of the biggest trade shows in the country and specializes in strengthening the relationship between event planners and the hospitality community.
Today, she is the owner of JTS Connect, which provides live and virtual event host/emcee and moderating services. She is also the host of The Room Block, the podcast where hospitality and event professionals meet.
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May 17, 2022
73: Creating change in a segregated event industry ft Jason Brown (Vid-Live Events)
On the show with me today I have my dear event production friend, Jason Brown of Vid-Live Events, a multi-faced individual, proud of his almost two decades in the #eventproduction industry as a senior video engineer, LED engineer, projection specialist, and video project manager, all the while hustling like no other, pursuing many business and personal opportunities, such as building a real-estate empire in Las Vegas, competing in martial and body-building competitions, advancing #diversity #equity #inclusivity change and awareness wherever he goes, I mean this guy is amazing and seems to be doing it all, and I am super stoked to have had him on the show.
I’ve personally had the pleasure of working side by side with Jason on a large project down in So Cal and seeing him in action, tackling challenges head-on, troubleshooting on the fly while keeping his cool, acting like the professional he is, while also being so much fun to be around. Honesty and integrity, along with determinat…
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May 10, 2022
72: Keep Up so you're not Kept Out ft Sarah Soliman (Soliman Productions)
With over a decade of experience in Broadcast Journalism and Production, Sarah Soliman brings her producing and reporting experience into her own company, Soliman Productions covering the meetings industry at large, with a team of like-minded creative professionals equipped to respond to all video and photographic requirements. Currently, Sarah is the face and content creator of MPI.tv and works with MPl's publication, The Meeting Professional to produce year-round video content. Her passion for the industry is also reflected through important industry issues including sexual harassment in meetings and events, working to educate on preventative measures meeting professionals can pro-actively implement into their contingency plans. Sarah hopes to continue inspiring and educating meeting professionals in all facets of their careers through various initiatives she finds great passion in. *
In light of the latest Rant released on May 1st - which has gotten a lot of attention and many dire…
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May 1, 2022
Rant #7: Toxic masculinity on display in AV event production
Toxic masculinity refers to the notion that some people's idea of “manliness” perpetuates domination, manipulation, and aggression.
Ok, this Rant literally took me several months of consideration if I should release it or not. It's not an easy topic to address nor to talk about. In the best-case scenario, I expect to be misunderstood, maybe my motives to be called into question for releasing this episode, and for my experiences to be downplayed. Let it be so then because I know my experience is not an isolated one, and there are many women in the AV event production industry that have quietly carried the weight of their experiences and stories alone, not having the courage to speak up, or being afraid of the consequences to be paid for speaking up.
The truth is, there will always be consequences, that's the reality of the times we live in, some consequences will be larger than others, some more impactful than others. I am ready to take my share by releasing this episode. You, the…
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Apr 25, 2022
70: The Importance of strategic partnerships to elevate the underdog ft Frank Carlisi (ExV Agency)
On the show with me today I have Frank Carlisi, Co-Founder and Event Producer for the ExV Agency, where he continues to uplift and empower as many people as possible through his unique events strategies, creative thinking, and dedication to building lasting and authentic relationships with everyone he works with, as we're demystifying ways in which organizations can better equip themselves with the information, tools, and resources needed for successfully engaging a broad range of partners, other organizations and individuals in their communities to achieve their goals.
Three Fun facts about Frank:
* runs an Event Production and Business Development Agency, however, he is a classically-trained chef,
* he's building out an unscripted television docu-series department for his agency, the content will be available on network television in 2022 and beyond,
* he is the co-founder of a non-profit called WOMEN BUILDING WOMEN which focuses on creating career opportunities through mento…
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Apr 17, 2022
69: Post-Covid Contracts and Negotiation Tips ft Brittney Shea Cobb
On the show with me today I have a beautiful inside and out, equal parts sweet and sass, Brittney Shea Cobb, a Global Meeting Planner with Innov8 Meetings+Events, and a well-rounded leader in the hospitality industry with over 15 years of experience ranging in the hotel, casino, food & beverage, and special events.
Tune into this brand new episode in which we will:
* explore and demystify the world of contracts in the events and hospitality world,
* how you can negotiate a strong contract for your event that protects you and your organization,
* guidelines, value adds, must-ask questions cheat sheet, and
* how has force majeure changed our contracts for the better or worse?
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Instagram: @BrittneySheaCobb / Facebook: _https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneycobb_
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneycobb
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Apr 10, 2022
68: The future of sustainable events is Regenerative Ag ft Jason Marmon
Have you heard of the SEEDS Principle before? Neither have we until we met today's guest, Jason Marmon, Director of US Energy, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, & Social Entrepreneurship, a social entrepreneur and a humbled optimist who will talk to us today about actionable sustainability and what it takes to coordinate sustainable solutions through the SEEDS principle, as well as event coordination and organization of sustainable events and social entrepreneurship before and post-Covid.
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Learn more about the Carbon Summit here: https://www.boisestate.edu/sustainability/carbon-summit-22/
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Apr 1, 2022
Rant #6: Releasing Anca Trifan, version 4.0
The April 1st RANT features 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆: Anca Trifan (/'treefʌn/) CMP, DES 4.0 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝟒.𝟎 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧! Join me on the Events: demystified Podcast as I celebrate someone I rarely get to celebrate: myself! It's my birthday, it's a MAJOR one and I'm sharing some of the lessons learned in the last 40 trips around the sun, those are a LOT of trips around the sun, yet I've never felt better and more confident in my life, so cheers to that! 🥳
PS: Also, is it confidence or arrogance to admit you're hotter turning 40 than you were turning 20? I will let you all decide. I promise I'll be fine either way.
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Mar 25, 2022
66: Overcoming the fear of failure in events ft Thuy Diep, CGSP, DMCP, CSEP (Haute)
During today's episode, you're guaranteed to get a fresh dose of energy and optimism from a pint-size nuclear energy bomb, my featured guest Thuy Diep
Senior Experience Designer at the Austin-based full-service creative & event agency, Haute. She continues to positively impact the #EventProfs industry as the 2021 BizBash’s Top 500 Influential Event Professionals and 2020 40 under 40 honorees (which we now both have in common) and today, she's bringing a fresh perspective to our audience on these three important topics:
* how to overcome the imposter syndrome as a refugee and first-gen immigrant,
* work-life balance when you're involved in many things and live your passion in many ways,
* overcoming the fear of failure, especially in an industry where admitting failure is kind of taboo.
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Mar 17, 2022
Rant #5: Event colors, emotions and moods
"Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions" - Pablo Picasso
Did you ever feel anxious in a yellow room? Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed?
In the 5th rant brought to you by Events: demystified Podcast, I'm making the case for color and what a powerful communication tool it is, and how it can be used to signal action, influence mood, and even influence physiological reactions. I am also sharing how I am totally fond of this one particular color that inspired higher thinking in me during a situation when I was about to unleash a nuclear amount of passion onto someone that had it coming for them.
But I didn't and I'm so proud of myself, and I'm possibly crediting my self-control to this one color that you might wanna surround yourself with, during stressful situations.
Also, this if not news, artists and interior designers have long believed to be true: color can dramatically affect moods, feelings, and emotions. However, your feelings about c…
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Mar 10, 2022
64: Trade Shows and virtual, how well do they mix ft Nick Aldinger (IBL Events)
Almost to the date, beginning of 2020 I was sitting down, in my studio, with IBL Events co-founder, Anna Marie Aldinger recording Episode #10 and discussing trade shows and the news of this new virus that we didn't know much about at the time... How much has our world has changed since then?
And so, circling back on the show today I have Nick Aldinger, the CEO of IBL Events, one of Idaho’s largest producers of trade shows and conferences, and we get to answer that question, as well as explore a few interesting topics during today's conversation, such as leadership lessons learned during challenging times, embracing change and finding a new business stream during a time when most event organizers, especially in the tradeshow space, struggled to stay afloat, and how do trade shows perform in the virtual event space.
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Mar 3, 2022
Rant #4: My Event Is Better Than Yours
"I will not reason and compare: my business is to create.” - William Blake
In the 4th rant brought to you by Events: demystified Podcast, I am getting a bit annoyed at everyone that pretends that their event is better than all the other events out there, regardless if it's coming from a planner, a producer, a supplier, vendor, organizer or client. If you've been in the industry for a while like I have, the chances are there's nothing new under the sun and you've seen it all.
Living under the presumption that you are the only one capable to plan, produce, execute said event, and making it so unique, the aliens would like to get your number, it's egotism and arrogance. Somewhere down the line I also go into event platforms that are just as presumptions and once you get me started there, who knows where else I'll go?
Guess you'll have to tune in and find out!
And side note, the NEW series: "She said WHAT? The Rant Series" - is where I go off the caff and say it as it is, tackl…
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Feb 25, 2022
62: Hybrid Events in 2022: same, same but different ft Megan Martin, CMP, DES, MPA
During this episode, I get to sit down with Megan Martin of JUNO, an event strategist with advanced training and extensive experience in strategic meeting management, event development and planning, virtual and hybrid events, educational programs, and association management. Some of the topics that we will be covering:
* The economic impact of events,
* Designing hybrid event experiences,
* The need and importance of always thinking creatively/innovatively
A few things about Megan Martin. She has been working in the hospitality industry for over a decade. Megan has worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years as a business event professional, an affiliate faculty member at Metropolitan State University of Denver School of Hospitality, Events, and Tourism, and now as an account executive with JUNO. Megan earned her bachelor’s in communications from Columbus State University and obtained her master’s degree in public administration from Kennesaw State University. Sh…
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Feb 17, 2022
RANT #3: Must be aware of our choice of words
"Words are free. It's how you use them that may cost you." - Unknown
In this 3rd rant brought to you by Events: demystified Podcast, I am repeating myself, not because I've got nothing better to do, but because I just ran into a similar situation in which the AV supplier I was working with used the "AV guys" term several times during our conversation, even as I was visibly annoyed by how unaware they were and I couldn't wait to explain why them using those were in that context felt like an insult to me and all (not many, but still - and why is that I wonder?!) the amazing female AV techs that I have worked with for the past almost two decades of AV production. And if I must repeat myself like a broken record until everyone gets the memo, let it be so!
And side note, the NEW series: "She said WHAT? The Rant Series" - is where I go off the caff and say it as it is, tackling anything and everything in the AV production, technology, and event industry that not a lot of people are wil…
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Feb 10, 2022
60: Intentional Event Design that crafts meaningful event experiences ft Anthony Vade, DES
Tune into this brand new episode in which we will explore and demystify several topics related to event design, including:
* how and why intentional event design is vital to create events with impact,
* how the human-centered design is the wave of the future for all business, not just for events,
* What is intentional event design and why should we care about it?
For this topic, I brought on Anthony Vade, CED, Director North America, Event Design Collective GmbH, Innovative High-stakes Event Design. Proudly known as an instigator, creator, and change agent, for over 20 years he has helped event stakeholders create meaningful and memorable connections with attendees. He has worked with the largest audiovisual, event tech, and event production companies in the industry. Designing and executing large-scale conferences, corporate and entertainment events in virtual, hybrid, and live scenarios. He continues to push experience design boundaries in his role as the North American Dir…
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Jan 31, 2022
RANT #02: Flash-news: your crystal ball is broken
"Trying to predict the future is a loser's game." - Ken Liu
In this 2nd rant brought to you by Events: demystified Podcast, I am questioning the logic behind some of the event decisions made to go back to in-person full-steam ahead with what seemed to have been little considerations to how the attendees might feel about it, especially the ones who are not yet comfortable to join large gatherings, yet are left without an option because your event does not give them one.
I must profess from the get-go and say that some of my passion so visibly expressed does not mean harm nor ill intentions, it is my way of expressing a ton of feelings and sentiments on any particular topic which I feel strongly about. It might come across as belligerence, but rest assured, it is purely genuine passion because the NEW series: "She said WHAT? The Rant Series" - is where I go off the caff and say it as it is, tackling anything and everything in the AV production, technology, and event industry tha…
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Jan 25, 2022
58: Setbacks into comebacks, authenticity and imposter syndrome ft Courtney Stanley
“The tougher the setback, the better the comeback.” ― Bernard Osei Annang, Life, The Theory of Everything: Succeeding in the 21st century and beyond
This is by far, one of the hardest lessons to learn during a challenging season, and for the event industry, it feels like the challenging season has no end.
Tune into this brand new episode ft Courtney Stanley - an award-winning changemaker recognized globally, a keynote speaker, and event emcee - as we will explore and demystify these topics:
1. how to turn your setbacks into comebacks in the events industry,
2. the purpose behind brand authenticity, and what does it take to build an authentic brand,
3. how imposter syndrome manifests in our lives and strategies to help overcome it.
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Jan 17, 2022
RANT #01: Who the heck have I become?
“Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
Welcome to Events: demystified Podcast's NEW series: "She said WHAT? The Rant Series" - where I go off the caff and say it as it is, tackling anything and everything in the AV production, technology, and event industry that not a lot of people are willing to talk about. The Rant Series is short and spicy, comes out twice a month, in between the more tamed interview-style episodes. Today I'm tackling the hard task of figuring out what the hell did I turn from being pretty much a rockstar to a corporate 'suit', and was this turn a good or a bad one. Stay tuned as I shared, never shared before, spicy details from my 'rockstar days', all the way back to my radio Dj-ing days. I think you will find this episode quite entertaining.
This podcast is brought to you by _Tree-Fan Events_, a woman-owned boutique event production agency - and your host is Anca Trifan.
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Jan 10, 2022
S4_56: Well, hello there 2022! Here's my manifesto ft Anca Trifan, CMP, DES (V)
First off, Happy New Year (crossing fingers it's still "happy"). Secondly, welcome to our FOURTH Season, how awesome is that!
Since I decided to do something new and get off the hamster wheel where every podcast in this space is sharing what they hope the 2022 trends might be for the industry, I will just share my heart and what my hope is for this new Podcast season and brand new year. If you can take a bit of raw sharing with a small side of rambling, I will take you on a journey of what 2022 might look like for you, our loyal audience!
And since I'm not a grinch (not that I know of), here's a link to 2022 Event Trends for your reading's enjoyment.
“Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your Podcast Host is Anca Trifan.
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Dec 30, 2021
55: 2021 Year in "Rearview" Thoughts ft Anca Trifan (Tree-Fan Events)
As we approach the final days of 2021, I am incredibly grateful, inspired by, and proud of the remarkable people who make up the event industry. In this episode, I will cover seven main takeaways from the many episodes recorded and conversations had, one of the main takeaways being:
"Don’t forget the things you’ve learned in 2021".
But I have also taken the liberty to go somewhat rogue and expressed some of my professional challenges, something I have never talked about on this podcast.
This past year has tested me in so many ways, from losing family members to COVID to losing young girlfriends to cancer, to having to rebuild my business from the ground up, but it has also tested us as industry professionals in ways other people did not experience nor understand.
This has not been easy, and however, as I sit and reflect today, I remain in awe of each of our clients, partners, listeners, and our event industry as a whole.
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Dec 20, 2021
54: Mitigating risks with virtual and hybrid events ft Jazmyn Breanna (V)
Tune in this brand new episode of Events: demystified Podcast as your host, Anca Trifan, CMP, DES will be demystifying with her featured guest, Jazmyn Breanna - a passionate, skilled, and established live event producer and creative strategist with an early fascination for production and logistics, the following topics:
- some of the ways in which we can make events that matter,
- mitigate risks with virtual and hybrid events, and
- curate an elevated guest experience that your audience won't miss and ever forget.
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Dec 10, 2021
53: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Events & Small Businesses ft Andrew Roby of Andrew Roby Events (V)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. In today's episode, I have Andrew Roby of Andrew Roby Events - a proud Army Vet who happens to be a great Event and Wedding Planner who's used to adapting and pivoting, having transitioned from a successful army career with frequent moves and deployments to becoming a leader in event planning. Join us as we embark to demystify one sensitive topic today, along with a couple of others:
* Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the event industry and how we can do and be better.
* How we can improve the way we produce events and how clients experience them
* Work-life balance and what can be done to enjoy not working
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Nov 30, 2021
52: Show Calling & Production Roles for Virtual & Hybrid Events ft Heather Sharpe (Sherpa Group)
I am exceptionally giddy today to be talking about a topic near and dear to my heart: calling a virtual or a hybrid event as a show director. With the continued prevalence and increase in virtual and hybrid events, a lot of event professionals have needed to learn virtual and hybrid technical production skills to execute and deliver successful events. So today I've invited Heather Sharpe, a multi-award-winning Event Producer/ Director/ Planner, an instructor for the world-renowned Event Leadership Institute, and we'll first define a few important terms as far as event production roles go, and then get into the meat of:
* producing and delivering successful virtual and hybrid events;
* evaluating & organizing content,
* developing a cue sheet or technical script, and
* how to direct/call a virtual or hybrid show.
Tune in and let's analyze our capabilities and discuss best practices in Calling Hybrid & Virtual events.
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Nov 20, 2021
51: Tapping into the power of emotions at events ft Deanna Nwosu (Deanna Camille)
How is it going, friends? Welcome to another episode of "Events: demystified" where we aim to demystify the world of in-person, virtual, hybrid event production and technology by sharing insightful tips, tricks, strategies, and tactics that will help you plan and execute successful events of all types, formats, and sizes! In today's episode, I have my new friend, Deanna Nwosu joining me - a hostess with the mostest - a CMP since 2017, and a DES recipient, also an active member of Meeting Professionals International, serving on the RISE Awards committee globally, and the membership and marketing committees for the Ohio chapter.
Today we're demystifying these top topics:
* what does it look like to tap into the power of emotions at events,
* how NOT to be or hire a boring keynote speaker, presenter, etc
* immersive in-person or virtual experiences that delight all senses.
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Nov 10, 2021
50: Being Prepared for the Unexpected ft Mahoganey Jones (Events Specialists)
During today's episode we are honored to be joined by Mahoganey Jones, CMP, DES, HMCC - founder and CEO of Events Specialists, a Canadian turnkey event management and production company. Our conversation today focuses around hybrid event experiences, event metrics and KPIs, being prepared for the unexpected, holistic event budgets for hybrid productions, risk management, and much more. Make sure to tune in!
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Oct 25, 2021
49: Making Sustainability a Priority Again for Events ft Nancy Zavada (MeetGreen)
The ever-growing concern about the environment and climate change has accelerated the demand for conscious consumerism and sustainable initiatives. However, for event professionals, creating green events can be quite a challenge at times. You want to offer a rich, personalized attendee experience while ensuring the event also meets your sustainability targets – a tough balance! And so today, I have invited an internationally recognized trailblazer in the sustainable event field, Nancy J. Zavada, CMP - Founder and President of MeetGreen to discuss best practices and guidelines on planning and producing post-pandemic sustainable events.
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Oct 18, 2021
48: Stop leaving hot leads on the table during/after Events ft Ike Singh Kehal (Social27)
In today's episode, you get the chance to meet Ike Singh Kehal of Social27, who's passionate about Virtual Events that Make an Impact, and bringing the best part of in-person events to the virtual world for a greater reach, accessibility, flexibility, and insights than ever before. Ike is a fascinating entrepreneur that applies the lens of business to some of the most important decisions that need to be made around an event's format, especially during a time when we've been challenged the most to re-imagine what in-person, virtual and hybrid events look like in 2021 and beyond. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about Ike, who started his professional career at Microsoft where he focused on partner programs and marketing. He went on to co-found and run four successful organizations, eventually starting Social27, a virtual event platform that has been helping businesses connect digitally throughout the pandemic and beyond, thanks to its innovative virtual and hybrid event platform…
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Oct 10, 2021
47: The Importance of A/B comparison testing in Events ft Miguel Neves (EventMB)
In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Miguel Neves, EventMB’s Editor-in-Chief who likes to describe himself as a "curious creator and caring curator of computerized content and a conscious connector of charismatic characters'. Miguel lives and breathes the event tech sector and is deeply engaged in the global online community of event professionals. He is a Portuguese soul who built a career in the UK and is now raising a young family in southern Denmark.
Tune into today’s episode as Miguel and I will be discussing and
* demystifying the future of events as he sees it,
* the importance of A/B comparison testing in order to produce and host successful events,
* what a proper hybrid event should and could look like,
* content planning for the full event cycle as well as,
* the approval process that goes into generating meaningful content that informs, involves and entertains, and much more.
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Sep 25, 2021
46: Living life leading with passion ft Carey Smolensky (CSP Worldwide)
With me on the “Events: demystified” Podcast, I have Carey Smolensky, a Husband, Father, "Papa C" to his grandchildren, Dynamic Businessman, Event Producer, Multi-Faceted Entertainer, Author, Recording Artist, and Entrepreneur.
Author of Living Life with Passion and Helping Others, Carey has turned his book into an annual experience; The Passion Summit, as the next logical step in sharing the ability to live life passionately while helping others, and during this episode, we’ll be talking about how you can live with passion personally and professionally especially in a current world of events.
In Carey's own words: "Believe in yourself and know that you have what it takes. Keep moving towards your goals and never look back. Keep persevering and look for the right opportunities in life because if you don't, they will not find you.”
Download your free Blueprint for Finding Your Passion (chapter 3 of Carey's book): https://www.thepassionsummit.com/blueprint
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Sep 10, 2021
45: Community Over Competition ft Mary & Logan, Hosts of Better Events Podcast
On today's episode of “Events: demystified” I have the honor of hosting not one, but TWO featured guests, good friends of mine, event professionals, live-streamers and podcast hosts and discuss what "Community Over Competition" means, how does it actually play out in events, and why the success of an event depends highly on working with the right event professionals. "Community over Competition" is a topic very near'n'dear to my heart and the fact that I get to discuss it with Mary Davidson of EP Events LLC and Logan Clements of Logan Strategy Group, both of them the hosts of Better Events Podcast, well that is a major treat!
We will be live-streaming an extended pre-recorded video version of this episode on on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Youtube. Subscribe to these channels to receive a reminder every time we go LIVE with any of our Podcast episodes.
PS: Check out this episode where Anca got featured on the Better Events Podcast.
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Aug 25, 2021
44: The Secret Weapon to a Successful Trade Show - Virtual or Hybrid ft Jim Cermak (Tradeshow University)
On today's episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, your host, Anca, and her featured guest, James Cermak, host of the Tradeshow University Podcast are discussing best strategies that event organizers can take and practically apply towards the planning of a successful virtual or hybrid trade show. We'll also give exhibitors something to take home, such as ideas the secret weapon to having a successful experience setting up and creating booth flow that doesn't take away from generating leads and making meaningful connections.
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We will be streaming LIVE an extended video version of the audio episode on Friday (Aug 27th) at 12 pm PT/ 1 pm MT/3 pm ET on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Youtube. Pick a destination and join us LIVE. Or subscribe to these channels to receive a reminder every time we go LIVE.
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Aug 10, 2021
43: Branding Tips and Tools for your Virtual/Hybrid Events ft Swire Ho (Garuda Promo)
On today's episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your host, Anca, we are tackling all things promotional, branding and marketing and ways in which event organizers can deliver ROI to their sponsors, engage and delight their virtual/in-person audiences and market their event in a clever and creative way. And since marketing is not really my first language, or second, I have with me on the show today, Swire Ho aka #thepromoguy, from Garuda Promo, a branding solution company that serves organizations large and small with fun, out of the box, creative promotional items. A couple of fun facts about Swire:
* he is a proud SFG1 certified kettlebell instructor from #StrongFirst,
* the host of a podcast called “The Small Business Show”
We will be streaming LIVE a video extended version of this episode on Friday (Aug 13th) at 9am PT/10am MT/12pm ET on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Youtube. Pick a destination and join us LIVE. Or subscribe to our channel…
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Jul 30, 2021
42: Starting & Funding a Nonprofit or a Charity ft Travis Johnson (The Nonprofit Architect)
This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your host, Anca. When you have a cause you care about and have gone as far as you can on your own to champion it, it might be time to start your own nonprofit charity to spread your work to a wider audience. Starting a charity can be a big undertaking, but there are basic steps to follow to make sure yours gets started on the right foot and so that’s what we will cover in today’s episode with my guest, Travis Johnson from The Nonprofit Architect.
We will be streaming LIVE a video extended version of this episode on Friday (July 30th) at 9am PT/10am MT/12pm ET on LinkedIn, Facebook and Youtube. https://youtu.be/rU6ThAfsiu4
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Jul 23, 2021
41: Experience Design for Virtual & Hybrid Events ft John Pistotti (Endless Events - at the time)
This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your host, Anca. While the work of a good planner is to make sure the event goes off without a hitch, the work of great event designers is to make that event memorable by allowing the creative juices to start flowing freely in order to create the feel, look, and atmosphere that not only matches the brand or the cause but also impresses attendees and leaves them with a positive memory long after the event is over. With that thought in mind, join me for a fun conversation around experience design solutions for virtual and hybrid events with experience architect, John Pistotti of Endless Events.
A few fun facts about John:
- his first job was as banquet staff for parties at the Playboy Mansion, LA
- he worked as a sushi chef,
- he was also an adventure guide leading trips up Half Dome in Yosemite, midnight snowshoeing in Lake Tahoe, and mountain biking in Santa Cruz.
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Jul 16, 2021
40: Elevating your Fundraiser from Virtual to Hybrid ft Samantha Swaim (Swaim Strategies)
This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your host, Anca, and on today's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Samantha Swaim of Swaim Strategies. Sam, as friends and friendors candidly call her, has more than 20 years of event planning and fundraising expertise. She founded Swaim Strategies, a fundraising event consultancy, in 2004, working with nonprofit organizations to produce impactful events locally and internationally, and move missions forward. Samantha is also the co-author of “Planning a Successful Major Donor Event” and the founder of the Annual Elevate Fundraising Conference. She travels internationally to teach nonprofit professionals the tools they need to elevate their impact through events.
A few fun facts about our featured guest:
* Sam used to work for the Grammys,
* she has been producing fundraising events for 20+ years,
* she adopted two puppies during COVID.
During today's episode, we discuss topics such as:
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Jul 9, 2021
39: The current state of Hybrid Events ft Julius Solaris (Swapcard - at the time)
This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your host, Anca. HUGE honor to feature Julius Solaris on today's episode, currently the head of engagement at Swapcard, previously known as the founder and editor in chief of EventMB, acquired in 2019 by Skift, the largest and most influential travel media company worldwide.
Julius has always been (secretly, and not so secretly) one of my heroes in event tech and to interview one of the most influential individuals in the meetings industry by many magazines and media for the past 10 years has been beyond cool, especially as we're kicking off our Anniversary special month of weekly episodes!
During today's episode,
- we get some of Julius's behind the scene thoughts from MPI’s WEC in Vegas that just happened recently, one of the first in-person events that he attended since the onset of the pandemic,
- the challenge of engagement with virtual and now hybrid events,
- we take a peek into Julius's crystal…
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Jul 2, 2021
38: Kick-Off our Podcast's Two Year Anniversary from the Woods ft Anca Trifan (Tree-Fan Events)
“Events: demystified” Podcast turns TWO this month - can you believe it?! With that, we're kicking off the anniversary celebration with an amazing line-up of featured guests that you won't want to miss! Tune in in this short K/O introduction to find out who our guests are, what we will be covering during each one of the new upcoming episodes to be released EACH FRIDAY in JULY!
If you're listening to this episode, you might also want to watch this LIVE on Friday, July 2nd at 10am MT/9am PT on our Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as our LinkedIn profile, so you're fully in the know with what's happening behind the scenes, in the woods, surviving another animal attack, reminiscence of last year's episode recorded in some other Idaho forest, only this time I get to introduce our amazing line-up airing out every Friday in July but also busting into moves on our brand new remix by Fable Score of our podcast theme song!
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Jun 25, 2021
37: The Makings of Great Communities IRL & for Hybrid Events ft Dan Berger (Social Tables Founder)
This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and I'm your host, Anca. On today’s episode I have Dan Berger, the Founder and former CEO of Social Tables - and if you’ve been in events for at least a day, you’ve most likely heard and used Social Tables for your events - which he sold to Cvent in October of 2018. Prior to Social Tables, Dan worked in management consulting and served as a member of Congress.
During today's episode we get to demystify the idea of community, what does it mean for a post-pandemic world, what does it look like in the marketplace and ultimately, how do you build it for events moving forward with IRL & Hybrid.
In Dan's own words: "Belonging serves as an overall indicator of whether or not you’ve successfully built a real Community. Communities should feel exclusive to those who are a part of them. Why? Part of who we are is defined by who we aren’t. When everyone belongs, no one belongs."
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Jun 10, 2021
36: Standing in your power as a female live-streamer ft Marisa Cali (Live on Social Now)
This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your Host, Anca. On today's show I have Marisa Cali, a virtual event producer from San Diego who supports the advancements of women in sports and inspires her community to be present for the conversations that matter.
A few fun facts about Marisa:
* mindfulness & meditation has helped her tremendously and she hopes to inspire this practice in others as well,
* women in tech is something she's passionate about and encourages other women to not be afraid of,
* work/life balance is the key to business growth.
During today's episode we will touch on and discuss topics such as:
* the most significant barrier that to overcome as a woman working in a predominately male-dominated niche
* what does it mean to stand in your power as a female live-streamer
* do's and dont's of Live Streaming
* fool-proof streaming strategy
* balance work and life responsibilities
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May 25, 2021
35: The call for transparency in Virtual and Hybrid Event Production ft Andy Johnson (AndX)
Well hello there! And welcome to a brand new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events.
For some refreshing honest truth, authenticity, transparency in event productions - mixed with laughter - tune into today's episode with Andy Johnson of AndX with whom we get to demystify and discuss:
* why transparency is so important for an event’s success,
* why just because someone gives you money, you shouldn’t work with them,
* why supporting your team is doing yourself a favor as a business owner,
* what differentiates an Wow client from an Ow client,
* the main struggles when transitioning from doing in-person live events to producing virtual events and now back to in-person/hybrid events.
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Find more about Andy and the AndX team here: https://andx.us/
Find Andy Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-johnson-59890888/
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May 10, 2021
34: Transitioning gracefully to in-person fundraising events ft AJ Steinberg (Queen Bee Fundraising)
In this brand new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, I have the honor of sharing the airwaves with the wonderful "queen bee" AJ Steinberg who will delight you with her tips and expertise in event-based fundraising as she’s set to change the world one event at the time! During today's episode we touch on:
👉 sponsorship strategies for events,
👉 treating your AV production vendors as your partners "in crime" when producing successful events,
👉 hybrid fundraising events likened to houseboats, and
👉 fundraising tips and strategies on how to gracefully transition back to in-person events now that we're ready to do that.
Bring a notebook and tune into the full Podcast Episode for all the tips!
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Apr 25, 2021
33: Out-of-the-box Hybrid Event Experiences and Models ft Will Curran (Endless Events)
Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca. In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing a special guest: Will Curran, Head Einstein at Endless Events. Will and I had a little too much fun enjoying our newly formed connection but also touched on some very important things such as:
👉 a couple of brand new hybrid event models (Electron model?),
👉 the difference in mindset around Hybrid 1.0 vs Hybrid 2.0,
👉 how can you design a Hybrid 2.0 experience for your virtual and IRL audience,
👉 the difference between FOMO and JOMO in digital community models, and
👉 how crisis can be turned onto its head as an opportunity for growth and the valuable lessons learned there.
You will truly enjoy this episode so go ahead and dive right into today’s episode!
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Apr 10, 2021
32: Mental Tool to Slay Your Giant + Five Free Live-streaming Tools for Virtual Events ft Anca Trifan (Tree-Fan Events)
Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca.
What should you expect from this episode?
Firstly, I will share a few thoughts with you since I just celebrated this past weekend another trip around the Sun and I am so grateful for being here, being alive and well!
And (not) lastly, in the second part of the episode, I will share the five free tools I kept drumming about that I use frequently during my production of virtual events, especially if like me, you’re sometimes solo-producing and live-streaming events.
So, let’s dive right into today’s episode!
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Blog post related to the second part of the episode:
https://treefanevents.com/2021/04/08/five-free-live-streaming-tools/
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David & Goliath inspirational paraphrased with permission, courtesy of Marcus Taylor @unlockelevation
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Mar 25, 2021
31: The Importance of Time Management & Friendors when Planning Virtual Events ft Emme Pumarega (EJP Events)
This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and I'm your host, Anca.
On the show with me today I have Emee Pumarega of EJP Events, a veteran of the hospitality and event industry, who began working in hospitality and events over 20 years ago, bringing a world of event knowledge in handling events as diverse as all-weekend wedding bashes; international activist conferences; and corporate milestone celebrations. We will be discussing time management when planning virtual events (meetings and conferences) and other important tips related to networking and surrounding yourself with friendors that support your virtual event's production.
A few fun facts about Emee:
- she is the child of immigrants from the Philippines; herself and her siblings and I are the first of our family to be born in the US,
- she once thought she would be a scientist or researcher and studied science at Yale,
- she finds the recent surge of storytelling in business interesting, and…
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Mar 10, 2021
30: The New Role of a Benefit Auctioneer in Virtual Fundraising ft Zack Krone, BAS (Idaho Benefit Auctions)
Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca.
To celebrate our 30th episode in style, I’ve invited with me on the air, a featured guest that knows how to have a good time and how-to enable his audience to have a fantastic time as well! The president and founder of California Coast Auctions and co-founder of Idaho Benefit Auctions, Zach Krone, has designed his business with one goal in mind: to unite the world of entertainment with the world of fundraising. In 2019, Zack has done an impressive 265 in-person events and 54 virtual events in 2020. He believes that the spirit, community, and excitement of a live auction is the best way to raise money, awareness, and generate interest in an organization and that you have to give people a reason to walk through your doors, or in a virtual format, stay glued to a screen, and the best way to do that is by entertaining and inspiring people in the process. Tune in for a fantast…
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Feb 25, 2021
29: If content is King, Engagement is Queen for Virtual Events ft Bruce Rosard (ARIVAL)
Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca.
Today's episode features an incredible event professional that's been around the event industry for a while, probably before I was born (not to make him sound old, just very experienced!). Bruce Rosard has already proven to be an influential figure for this podcast, one of the main influencers to have made a really good case for us changing the podcast's name to reflect more accurately the topics discussed and capture the interest of more event professionals wanting to expend their expertise in the world of events, may they be virtual, hybrid or in-person.
During today's episode, Bruce will share a wealth of information on creating real and authentic engagement during your virtual events, as well as tips on how to generate interest for your online event with content that truly engage an online audience in this new and wild world of virtual and hybrid events.
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Feb 10, 2021
28: The Business of Virtual Weddings and Events ft Ashley Hawks (Forever Bride & EideCom)
Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca.
Today we get to tackle the subject of virtual weddings and events, uncover marketing strategies for weddings, virtual and hybrid events and much more with my featured guest, Ashley Hawks of Forever Bride and EideCom Event Productions from Minneapolis, Minnesota. A few fun facts about Ashley: she grew up in her mother-owned bridal shop where she learned hands-on everything she knows about business and marketing, she has no college degree yet has been a force in the business/marketing/sales world for almost 20 years, she designed and helped develop a fantastic virtual platform for the wedding industry (Foreverbride.com) which is now being used by EideCom to help organizations across the country produce virtual & hybrid conferences, trade shows, and multi-day meetings. The platform is called SECOND STAGE.
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Jan 25, 2021
27: From an Event Producer's Corner - a conversation ft Tim Blackton (former Nike EP)
Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca.
In today's episode, we're diving into the role of an Event Producer for events and seeing things from a producer’s corner (perspective), with Timothy Blackton, former Senior Event Producer at Nike World Headquarters in Oregon, where he planed, coordinated and performed World Class live productions and where he also worked with mentionable clients such as Nike, KFC, Cole Haan, Converse, North Face, Adidas & Freightliner to name a few. He’s a Creative Producer, Director, Writer and Actor on a fun independent short film entitled, "TECHS: Behind the Scene of the People Behind the Scene", a refreshing and hilarious comedy that first screened last fall at the _Portland Comedy Film Festival__ _where it earned a Best Comedy Film Award Nomination. Stay tuned for tips on producing & management styles that empower your team, how-to deal with an event that goes sideways, what makes…
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Jan 10, 2021
S3_26: Event Technology Trends of 2021 ft Anca Trifan, CMP (Tree-Fan Events)
Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca. Now that 2020 is behind us, welcome to 2021! Hope you all had a great holiday season, wishing you all a happy and... a different kind of new year!
In the first episode of 2021, we will cover a few emerging trends this year, such a technology and production, what will make a great hybrid experience for events, what is a micro-event experience, how is tech being repurposed to serve the current needs in the event industry as it’s embarking for a hybrid event format and more...
Stay tuned and don’t forget to hit subscribe so you get notified of new podcast episodes as they come out as we’ve got quite the line up this spring!
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Virtual Fundraising Case Studies
Please contact us here to get a free copy of the strategy roadmap for transitioning from an in-person gala to a virtual event.
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Dec 20, 2020
25: 2020 Year in Review in Virtual Events: Soundbites_part 2
Welcome to part 2 of our 2020 Year in Review episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca. Hopefully you got to listen to the first part already and you’re ready to embark on the last part of this full of wisdom-nuggets episode!
A quick overview, the premise of this episode is built around the fact that we wanted to produce a soundbite compilation out of all the amazing episodes recorded in 2020 because we've had some really good ones. With the risk of repeating myself, If you haven’t gotten the chance to listen to them all, I highly encourage you to go back and listen when you have time over the holidays.
In the first part of the 2020 Year in Review episode, we covered some of the concerns that were lurking on the horizon at the time each episode was recorded and the steps the event professionals that I got the opportunity to interview have taken to pivot their events to virtual, what type of personal and professional challenges ea…
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Dec 20, 2020
24: 2020 Year in Review in Virtual Events: Soundbites_part 1
Welcome to our last episodes of 2020 of “Event AV and Lighting, demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your host, Anca.
Happy “You’ve just made it through 2020” to you all!
In this episode we wanted to produce a soundbite compilation out of all of the other relevant episodes recorded this year because we had so many tips, insight, knowledge and wisdom shared on the air, and so we wanted to highlight that in this part 1 of today's episode. And if you haven’t gotten the chance to listen to all the previous episodes where each featured guest today has their own prime-time, I encourage you to go back and listen. And while you're there subscribe to the podcast! In this episode we will divulge some of the concerns lurking on the horizon at the beginning of the year and the steps the event professionals featured today have taken to pivot their events to virtual, we will be covering the challenges each one of them faced in the beginning and touch on audience engag…
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Dec 10, 2020
23: Overcoming Virtual Event Challenges, a 2020 Recap ft Lynn Edwards (Proper Planning)
Welcome to a new episode of “Event AV and Lighting, demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca.
Today I have the pleasure of inviting with me on the air a rockstar and veteran of the event industry, Lynn Edwards Owner of Proper Planning, bringing to the table over 30 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in the areas of event management, overall event strategy, creative event design, event marketing, sponsorship development, contract negotiations, vendor management and overall meeting production.
During today's conversation we will focus on tips and strategies on overcoming challenges in this current virtual event world. Lynn's genius way of constantly drawing parallels between the in-person event experience to the digital one, will captivate you & make things so much easier to understand. Tune in and let’s dive right in!
Mentioned in this episode: Four different types of Virtual Event Platforms
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Nov 10, 2020
22: Virtual Fundraising on Fire in 2020 ft Beth Sandefur (Beth Sandefur Events)
Welcome to a new episode of “Event: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca.
Today I have the pleasure of inviting with me on the air a special guest, Beth Sandefur of Beth Sandefur Events, a woman on fire in the fundraising virtual event arena, planning and producing several dozen virtual events so far, one more creative than the other. Beth is a seasoned event planner with a strong background in development and hands-on experience in theatrical production, her efforts focusing on the planning and execution of fundraising galas, typically with a large auction component. It has been my pleasure to carry on a candid conversation with her about emerging practices & trends that we’re seeing and have seen so far coming out of the virtual events world with a focus on fundraising and gala virtual events. In this episode Beth is going to share her hard learned tips and tricks and we’ll even cover a few ways to stay sane in the whirlwind of virtual eve…
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Oct 10, 2020
21: Strategies for Choosing a Virtual Conference Platform ft Mark Woodworth (Peerles Events)
In today's episode, I invited on the air my colleague, Mark Woodworth, an expert in enterprise grade virtual conference platforms to discuss the general strategy and factors when choosing a conference platform, as well as the different features and capabilities that should be compared and considered for the product offering you’re reviewing. If you've already tried to determine which conferencing platform is best for your group but realized the amount of time it takes to do through research, you want to tune in to today's episode and save yourself some sweet time!
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Sep 10, 2020
20: Virtual Event Glossary: must-know terminology in 2020
Welcome friend to a new episode of “Event AV and Lighting, demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, with your host, Anca, recording this episode somewhere in the deep woods of Idaho, finding her way home. Well, not really - but so it happens that our episode #20 is a special edition recorded under special circumstances. In this episode, as you're listening to the soothing sound of a nearby creek - occasionally sprinkled with chipmunks attacking our host - you will also be learning to decipher between some of the most commonly used virtual streaming acronyms as we will be going over a comprehensive list of abbreviations and staple key words from A to Z that every virtual meeting and event planner should know and understand in order to navigate the technology available to you, troubleshoot potential issues and improve the overall quality of your live streams.
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Aug 10, 2020
19: A helpful fundraising platform for your upcoming Virtual Fundraiser: Auctria
Welcome to our new episode this month! Today my goal is to introduce to you a helpful tool with a great number of features to assist in raising much needed funds during this pandemic via virtual fundraising, and for that, guess what, I have a surprise for you! I have another guest with me today and we will be talking about this tool that any organization that is looking to fundraise and raise much needed funds needs to know about. This episode is very much targeted towards the nonprofit sector more so than our general thematic episodes where we talk about event and audio-visual productions, but even so and even if this is not necessarily your interest point, I believe there will be a lot of opportunities to learn about something that normally is not part of your repertoire, if you may, so tag along and maybe learn a thing or two, and in the wise words of Jack Lewmann, “Never stop learning, for when we stop learning, we stop growing”.
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Jul 31, 2020
18: 2020 Virtual Events Overview ft Johnna Lee Wells, a Fundraising Advocate & Ambassador
As this month is coming to an end and with it our one year anniversary celebration, which if this is the first time you’re listening, we’ve celebrated this entire month with weekly featured guests that honored us with their presence, virtually, and shared from their experience tips and insights of working in this reality of planning and producing virtual events. Having had the opportunity to discuss the topics of virtual and hybrid events with my guests and hear their opinions and sometimes very different perspectives, it has provided me and I’m sure all of you listening, with a rich overview of how everyone is navigating this complex world of events quite differently, by being more resilient, and creative, than ever.
Today is our last episode of this celebration series and I couldn’t have invited a more appropriate featured guest for our last episode of the month but an amazing and very experienced Fundraising Advocate and Ambassador, Johnna Wells - propelled by momentum…
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Jul 23, 2020
17: 2020 Virtual Events Overview with a Production Manager & A/V Integrator (Hackler Productions)
Welcome to another episode of Events: demystified Podcast, where we're featuring several event professionals with different experiences and perspectives in this reality of planning and producing virtual events! If you’ve listened to our previous episodes this month, you know that we’ve been celebrating our ONE year anniversary this entire month by having conversations about this reality in the event industry that was new just a few months ago, but that now is changing yet again and we’re soon going to be navigating a new and somewhat weird transitional time into hybrid events.
Today I have with me virtually, in the studio, Canaan Hackler, the owner of Hackler Productions, also the Production Manager of Capital Church, both located in Meridian, Idaho. Canaan leads with the motto, people first process second. To find out more about Canaan, his projects and experience with virtual events and web-streaming, listen to our full episode.
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Jul 17, 2020
16: 2020 Virtual Events Overview ft a Live-streaming Production House (The AV Dept)
Ok friends, this episode is BIG big! We're having a conversation today about Virtual Events that strive to make a difference in today’s pandemic, from a Live-streaming Production House's stand-point. If you’ve followed our previous two episodes this month, you know we’re celebrating one year since coming out here on the air demystifying the world of audio visual and lighting and revealing to you all everything that’s to know related to event productions, behind the scenes tricks of the trade, as well as insightful tips, strategies, tactics and perspectives which hopefully have helped and will continue to do so, to plan and produce successful events of all types, sizes and formats: in-person, virtual or hybrid. Why is this episode is big? Because I got two very special guests that I've known and worked with for more than a decade. Our history goes deep and wide in the world of events. Listen to the full episode to find out who my guests are and the things they have to say abo…
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Jul 10, 2020
15: 2020 Virtual Events Overview from a Production POV ft Brent Berg (Valiant Prod)
In today's podcast episode, I get to speak with Brent Berg, the self-proclaimed "very important guy" at Valiant Productions located in Boise, Idaho, serving and thriving as a full-service audio-visual company in the Treasure Valley. To learn more about Brent Berg, his best-in-class, state-of-the-art production studio, and the type of events they do over there, tune in and listen to our full episode.
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Valiant Productions can be found at: https://www.valiantprod.com/ and on Social Media: @valiantprod
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Jul 3, 2020
14: 2020 Virtual Events Case Studies ft a Non-Profit Fundraising Expert (Raise Agent)
A virtual conversation about Virtual Events from a Nonprofit Fundraising Expert Point of View, because this month is a huge celebration for us! We’re turning ONE! This July we’re celebrating one year of being on the air aiming to demystify the world of audiovisual and lighting for events and revealing to you everything that’s related to event productions, behind the scenes tricks of the trade, as well as insightful tips, strategies, tactics and perspectives which hopefully have helped and will continue to do so, to plan and produce successful events of all types, sizes, and formats: in-person, virtual or hybrid. Because as we discussed in our previous episode, virtual events, in one capacity or another, are here to stay and we’re excited to have the opportunity to share from the front lines our experience with producing virtual events. In order to diversify this experience for you, our audience, and give you a wide range of what it’s like to plan events during this season, I…
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Jun 10, 2020
13: Event Details to share with your Virtual Event Producer & AV Partner
To say that a lot has changed in the event space over the last few months is an understatement, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel and we'd like to share with you a few important virtual event details that you need to provide your event producer or AV partner for a successful event. We've already seen some great requests from clients looking to dive back in and we're excited to see our industry come together to keep it strong. Over the past few months, we have served and assisted many organizations with their virtual events, especially virtual fundraising during a time when many non-profit and for-profit fundraisers have feared that they will not be able to meet their annual budget goals. By pivoting to virtual, as a matter of fact, many of these organizations have raised more than they projected or hoped that they would, some way above previous year’s fundraising. And the good news doesn’t stop there, by going virtual, they’ve opened up to an online audience that o…
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May 10, 2020
12: Virtual Event Technologies to sustain your events and your business through a pandemic
First off, a warm and very virtual HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you mothers out there! Today is a day for honoring all the women in our life who support and nurture us, from our sisters to our grandmothers to our mothers in law. Mothers, in any form motherhood might have taken for - you deserve to be celebrated especially during times such as these! Let's take a moment to stop and reflect on all of the hard work our mothers do!
COVID-19 has been devastating for most small businesses, including my own. For most event organizers, promoters, music venues, and entities in the live events industry this virus has been a complete “show stopper.” Tens of thousands of live events have been shut down and nobody knows how long the live events ban will last. Event Organizers are faced with an unprecedented crisis that is affecting every city and every state in the United States, and worldwide. The coronavirus is forcing us to make tough decisions on a daily basis.
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Apr 10, 2020
S2_11: Coronavirus Chronicles and what can be done about it
Four weeks indoors as a family can make a few things clear. You will know if your marriage is stable and if you truly love your children. You will know if you can keep yourself occupied for a lot of hours. You will also know for certain if you love or hate puzzles, science projects and board games. I always had a feeling I hated puzzles but was not 100% sure of that until recently. I am now certain; I despise them.
All jokes aside, the reality is, we are all struggling to deal with the recent outbreak of COVID-19 virus, which will have both short- and long-term impact, and moving forward with scenario planning for a range of uncertainties pertaining to the proceeding and recovering in the months and even years ahead. When facing uncertainty or crisis, identifying reliable and timely sources of information is critical to making responsible decisions. And I totally understand how this is a stressful time for everyone and people want to know what they can do now to protect thems…
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Mar 10, 2020
10: How to prepare for a successful trade show event ft Anna Marie Aldinger (IBL Events)
In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing IRL, Anna Marie Aldinger, the president, and owner of IBL Events, one of the largest producers of consumer trade shows in Idaho. We will cover topics such as personal strategies to handle multiple projects at the same time, tips to overcome event stress, the type of return an exhibitor should expect from a trade show, how to create a visually appealing booth, marketing tactics to ensure success before and after exhibiting at a trade show and of course, the growing concerns about the spread and impact of the COVID-19 virus (aka coronavirus) and the type of precautions a meeting professionals should take, if and when should they cancel their event and the type of plan that should be in place not just for the organizers but also for venues, keeping attendee's health and safety on top of mind.
This episode was a lot of fun recording and I sure hope you will tune in on any major podcasting platforms as we will be exploring this new topic t…
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Feb 10, 2020
09: Questions to ask your AV Provider/Partner
In this episode I will be talking about ways of getting the most out of your AV partner, I will be discussing AV RFPs or proposals, what it takes to hire an AV supplier or vendor and what questions would you be asking when partnering with a new AV provider. While AV provider is used quite a lot in the industry, I like to refer to this title as AV partner, because what you really want out of this relationship is a partnership, you want someone that will have your back and look out for you, will understand your vision, will work tirelessly towards accomplishing your goals, and will basically provide more than just AV. Remember, you’re hiring a provider to manage a significant portion of your event for you. If you don’t trust them as your partners then they’re not the right fit for you. A true partner will offer input based on their experience & expertise, even in areas that they’re not technically being “paid” to oversee, and that simple act can make a world of difference i…
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Jan 10, 2020
08: Event Technology Trends of 2020
Happy New Year to all of you event professionals out there! May this year, this decade even, signify the greatest successes and achievements of your life! May it be a year filled with plenty of closed deals and opportunities! As the first episode of 2020, I couldn’t find a better topic of discussion than naming and going over the top event tech trends for the coming year. So stick around as I will be going over some amazing tech trends covering different topics, including digital transformation, improved personalization, event data, and two most commonly noted: artificial intelligence (AI) and a wide array of applications for virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR). My goal with this podcast is to bring you the latest event technology tips, ideas, trends, and strategies to run successful events, a guide to better understand how event technology is used in events.
Strategy, intelligence, and ideas to make technology work for your event!
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Dec 10, 2019
07: Ten Event Project Management Tools [Review]
During today's episode, our last episode of 2019 (!), we will uncover some of the best event project management tools, and dive into ten options for your events to keep the hundreds of moving parts organized and all the planning tasks on track, because we all know that events, even the smallest of them have a lot of moving parts and so many elements need detailed management, which is why it’s so important to have a management tool to track it all. With the right tool, you can see all of your to-dos and deadlines, and collaborate with your event planning team.
If you’re not sure where to start, stay tuned to find out my list of event management tools that will help your next event go off without a hitch!
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Nov 10, 2019
06: Behind the scenes with an Idaho-based Non-Profit ft Jen Barth (Nights of Unity)
In today’s episode we get to speak with Jen Barth, the founder and director of a non-profit organization located in Boise, Idaho and serving the women of the Treasure Valley. Jen has an amazing heart for the women in her city and through events, small groups and involvement in the community, she’s doing everything in her power to reach these women, meet them where they are in their journey and support their needs in any way she can! We’ll learn what it takes to reach these women, the work behind the scenes that is necessary for a non-profit to function and touch the lives of so many people! We’ll speak about family as well as strategies to staying focused and on mission, about staying healthy and managing stress, about managing volunteers and teams that make events successful and what is the right marketing approach to reaching your targeting audience when promoting your events. Stay tuned for today’s nuggets of wisdom sprinkled throughout the duration of this episode!
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Oct 10, 2019
05: Five Tips for staying healthy during the busy Event Season [BONUS]
The levels of stress an event professional goes through are pretty incredible. CareerCast made event planning the 4th most stressful job of the year. 4th most stressful, right after Airline Pilots, Police officers and broadcasters. I mean, some days it feels like I’m landing the plane if know what I mean and some days I just ain't with how much stuff is going on. Newsflash: stress levels this high are not good for you!
While everybody in the industry (me included) goes through this especially during our busiest of seasons when we’re not just planning and producing one event, but many back to back events we all seem so focused on our work and tend to forget about the body that keeps everything going. And so, if this bonus episode will help you take one of the five tips shared and implement it as a healthy habit, my mission will be accomplished.
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Sep 10, 2019
04: Best Practices for Sound, Video, Graphics and Lighting for Events
I come to you today to have a conversation about Best Practices for Sound, Video, Graphics and Lighting for Events because rarely would you plan an event these days that doesn't require the use of some form of AV and Lighting. I won’t dive too deep into Sound as I did during my last episode, but I will spend some extra time towards the end on Lighting and how used strategically, it influences how we think and feel, so stay tuned for some insight and a better understanding on how we innately respond to lighting cues and how specific colours can create specific, immediate human responses!
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Aug 10, 2019
03: The makings of good Sound for meetings and events
In the spirit of understanding each other better, let’s start with the importance of good event sound in a venue for meetings and events, the equipment that you should have at a minimum and what are some of the common problems when it comes to sound. So here’s a true fact that many of you might disagree with: Hearing someone speaking at an event is more important than seeing them. Think about it for a moment. If you’re sitting in the audience at a sales meeting and there’s a problem with the slides, it may not be ideal, but the speaker can still deliver his presentation and hopefully carry their point across. If you’re attending a fundraising event and the benefit auctioneer can’t be heard, not only would that be very frustrating but they literally can’t do their job effectively and you just lost thousands of dollars in possible donations. If the sound is garbled, not clear, distorted or not eq-ed properly bidders won’t bid. As simple as that.
So, what does EQ-ing me…
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Jul 25, 2019
S1_02: Why is AV so important for events? ft Anca Trifan (Tree-fan Events)
If this is your first time listening to this Podcast, my hope is that you will walk away after this episode with some relevant and helpful information regarding the audio-visual and lighting technology side of events to empower you and give you some inside tech knowledge that will make it easier and much smoother for you to plan your next event! My goal is to share with you insightful tips, strategies, tactics, and perspectives which will help you plan and produce successful events of all types and sizes, regardless of your AV budget. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, I want to provide you with enough relevant information that will take your events to the next level. You don’t need to be as fluent as your technician but knowing how things work will improve your ability to identify your AV needs, and especially manage your event’s AV budget!
I’ve always been naturally a technologically curious person and because of that, tech feels very comfortable to me and while I want t…
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Jul 20, 2019
S1_01: Introductions - Who is Anca Trifan, CMP (aka Tree-Fan Events)?
I can’t believe that weeks and months of planning and strategizing have led to my very first podcast! I’m super excited to be bringing this content to you! My goal and desire over the years have always been to empower you: the event planners, the event coordinators, the executive assistants, the development directors, the marketing relation coordinators, the special event associates, the event's ambassadors – you name it, basically anyone that has ever planned an event (aside from their birthday party) and whom at one time or another had to make some big decisions regarding technology and event audio-visual. I think they’re so much to be learned and my goal is to give you one extra tool in that shiny toolbox of yours that you go-to day in, day out in your everyday hustle in this world called: events. In each episode, we will touch on a topic related to technical planning, audio-visual and lighting management, and productions of events. I’m super excited to kick this off and…
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Jul 10, 2019
00: PROMO 2022 - Events: demystified Podcast
A veteran woman in event productions demystifying the Audio-Visual, Lighting, Technology, and Production behind In-Person, Virtual, and/or Hybrid Events. In each episode, we will share our hard-earned insightful tips, tricks, and tactics that will help you plan and execute successful events of all types, formats, and sizes! And also share the stories of those that make the #behindthescenes magic happen!
Representing all #womeninav #womenineventproductions
This podcast is produced by Tree-Fan Events, a woman-led boutique event production agency that will come alongside you, offering event planning and technical consultation, strategic event design, production management, and live-streaming for live, virtual, and hybrid events.
I welcome your feedback and topic ideas via email _podcast@treefanevents.com_ or via direct message on Instagram @eventsdemystifiedpodcast.
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