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When Work Drama is a Good Thing...Ft. Traci DePuy at Salesforce.org Jul 02, 2021

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

How to Be the Best for Your Team ft. John Hart, Director of Events at Marriott Int'l Jun 18, 2021

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

Hybrid Events: The Musical! ft. Wendee Lee Curtis Jun 11, 2021

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

We Should All Be Sponges ft. Sunita Devi at NYU Jun 04, 2021

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

Creating Touchpoints for Your Audience ft. Storey Pryor May 28, 2021

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

Are You Being Vulnerable Enough? ft. Josh Hotsenpiller May 21, 2021

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

Return to LIVE EVENTS (Safely!) ft. Heather Seasholtz at DIA May 14, 2021

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

Creating a Destination ft. Christopher Jaskiewicz, President and CEO of ICON Park Apr 30, 2021

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

A Rainbow Explosion in Times Square! ft.Marissa Piper Apr 23, 2021

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This week on Meeting Minds we speak with the Director of Events at Outside Interactive, Inc, Marissa Piper. We talk about what it was like to work for Tony Robbins, how to stay calm when organizing a huge event, and producing WorldPride in NYC. Make sure you listen to this episode!

Building an Event 'Culture of Care' ft. Megan Henshall at Google Apr 16, 2021

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

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