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#41 Christa Guglielmelli: Building a World-Class Event Business with Heart, Grit, and Magnificence


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Christa Guglielmelli is the powerhouse CEO of Magnetic Magnificent Events & Incentives. With over two decades of experience in hospitality, event planning, and sales, Christa has built a thriving business specializing in unforgettable weddings, impactful corporate events, and exclusive incentive travel.


In this episode of the PreVetted Podcast, Christa shares the origin story of her company, the lessons learned from her most challenging and rewarding events, and what makes an experience truly world-class. From handling celebrity weddings and crisis management during power outages to transforming warehouses into red carpet venues, Christa walks us through the creativity, logistics, and heart behind every event.


We also explore the power of incentive travel, the challenges of post-pandemic corporate planning, and how she balances motherhood and entrepreneurship with grace. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek into exciting upcoming projectsโ€”including her podcast Being Magnificent, a childrenโ€™s book, a wellness retreat, and a comedy show.


This episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and inspiration from someone who turns chaos into eleganceโ€”and events into lifelong memories.


About Christa:

- ๐ŸŒ Website: www.magneticmagnificent.com

- ๐Ÿ“บ YouTube: @MagneticMagnificentEvents

- ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @magnetic_magnificent_events


About Federico Ramallo โœจ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŒŽ

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- ๐Ÿ’ผ https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- ๐ŸŒ https://densitylabs.io

- โœ… https://prevetted.ai


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00:00 Introduction to Krista Guglielmelli

01:06 The Birth of Magnetic Magnificent Events

02:32 Defining a World-Class Event

04:29 The Importance of Guest Experience

07:19 Memorable Events and Challenges

10:18 Planning Destination Events

12:18 Popular Travel Destinations

18:27 Challenges in Corporate Event Planning

20:02 Understanding Incentive Travel as a Business Tool

23:44 Balancing Creativity and Logistics in Event Planning

32:06 Navigating Challenges in Event Execution

40:52 Future Plans and Innovations in Event Management

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