In this episode, Logan sits down with Dana Pake, founder of Lalago Experiences and death doula in training, a personal conversation about grief and it's space at events. Dana shares what three decades of lived experience with grief has taught her about connection, why grief shows up in rooms full of people more than we realize, and what most event professionals miss when it does. Logan also opens up about her own experience with loss while running her business, making this an episode that goes far beyond event planning and into what it really means to create authentic connection in the room.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Connect with Dana Pake:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danapake/

Francis Weller, Wild Edge of Sorrow and In the Absence of the Ordinary

Pema Chondren, How We Live is How We Die (explaining concept of Bardo)

Laura Lynn Jackson, Signs and Guided

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In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Vanessa Loney are back with another listener mailbag, tackling your questions across every corner of the events world. From what an event bible actually looks like to the best questions to ask your AV tech, F&B creativity, and how to celebrate your team without a monetary bonus, they cover it all. They also dig into the business side for freelancers, from raising your rates and marketing yourself to managing contractor friendships and getting a handle on your finances.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Connect with Vanessa Loney:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaloney

Website: https://www.blueribbon-events.com/

Instagram: @vee_loney

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

Logan's Pasta shape - Radiatori: https://www.mamadepandi.com/product/radiatori-dried-pasta/

Google Sites: https://workspace.google.com/products/sites/

SCORE Mentoring: https://www.score.org/about

Profit First Book: https://amzn.to/3PxXK66

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In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Vanessa Loney sit down with Brittany Carroll, Manager of Event Operations at the Library of Congress and former U.S. diplomat, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to produce events at the highest levels of government. Brittany shares what most event professionals never see: the layers of protocol, the complexity of managing global delegations, and what it takes to source vendors and navigate relationships in countries where the rules and expectations are completely different. If you've ever been curious about government and public sector events, this one will open your eyes.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Connect with guest co-host Vanessa on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaloney/

Connect with Brittany Carroll:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-carroll

Website: www.arkandsol.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyacarroll/

Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebeelifin

SAM Vendor Database: https://usfcr.com/register-renew/?utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=sam.gov&utm_campaign=SAM&utm_source=adwords&hsa_tgt=kwd-303711204891&hsa_ad=737504210564&hsa_src=g&hsa_mt=b&hsa_ver=3&hsa_cam=122161541&hsa_acc=1449812725&hsa_kw=sam.gov&hsa_grp=5341822301&hsa_net=adwords&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=122161541&gbraid=0AAAAADx-gxsUSU4bel_oTKZe1l74oD5NF&gclid=CjwKCAjw857RBhAgEiwAI-1yKMJwA6sOO3Y5hvJLsnVZFGkeFG2ndoNilWOQBMLoa8rO8gVKwmB_oBoCnNgQAvD_BwE

US Protocol references: https://www.state.gov/protocol-reference

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@epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Vanessa Loney tackle a question every event professional should be asking themselves: Are you actually staying relevant, or are you just staying busy? They dig into what relevance really means in an ever-evolving industry — from how you network and which conferences are actually worth your time to how intentional you're being about vendor relationships and your own visibility. Whether you've been in the industry for two years or twenty, this episode is designed to bring intention and awareness to how you show up and grow in the events world.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Connect with Vanessa Loney:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaloney

Website: https://www.blueribbon-events.com/

Instagram: @vee_loney

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

Logan's Pasta shape - Radiatori: https://www.mamadepandi.com/product/radiatori-dried-pasta/

Google Sites: https://workspace.google.com/products/sites/

SCORE Mentoring: https://www.score.org/about

Profit First Book: https://amzn.to/3PxXK66

Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free

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This week, Logan and guest co-host Peggy Katz tackle a question sent in by a listener who asked: how many events can you realistically manage at once? Logan and Peggy share how many events they're each currently juggling, how their capacity has evolved over the course of their careers, and how to spot scope creep before it derails your workload. They also dig into the systems and habits that help them stay organized across multiple events, and reflect on the moments they learned they had taken on too much.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Connect with Peggy on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-katz-2864bb/

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free

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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)

@epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Peggy Katz sit down with presentation designer and graphics operator Cassy Albert to pull back the curtain on one of the key roles in live event production - the slides! Cassy breaks down what a graphics operator actually does during a show, the most common mistakes planners and speakers make when preparing decks, and the best way to receive and organize slides across multiple sessions. If you've ever had a slide moment go wrong onsite, this episode will change how you approach graphics management for good.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Connect with guest co-host Peggy on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-katz-2864bb/

Connect with Cassy Albert:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cassyalbert

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistersagencyinc/

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free

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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)

@epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Peggy Katz, a veteran producer with seven Olympics under her belt, dig into what it really means to scale an event based on budget, from scrappy under-$10K productions to multi-million dollar international spectacles. They break down how budget impacts your role as a producer or showcaller, the unique pros and cons of working at both ends of the spectrum, and how event resources can shift dramatically depending on what country you're working in. Whether you're producing a local corporate event or dreaming of the Olympic stage, this episode is packed with perspective only experience can bring.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Connect with Peggy on ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-katz-2864bb/

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free

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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)

@epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Ryan Criswell tackle one of the most honest conversations in the event industry: being great at producing and planning events doesn't automatically make you great at running an event business. They explore the gap between event skills and business skills — from the early moments that revealed what they didn't know, to the systems and habits that have helped them grow on the business side. If you're an event planner or event producer who feels more confident behind a run-of-show than a balance sheet, this episode is for you.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Learn More About Ryan:

Website: ⁠www.cutestoryevents.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/cutestoryevents⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-c-048216263/kedin.com%2Fin%2Fryan-c-048216263%2F⁠

Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/cutestoryevents

Logan's YouTube Video on What to Include on an Invoice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuac6BAwD7o&t=3s

Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)

@epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode, we sit down with Tauti Kimbrough to explore what it really means to wear multiple hats in the event industry — from venue marketer to event planner to event host. Joined by guest co-host Ryan Criswell, we discuss how Tauti's unique experience on both sides of an event make her a better host, planner, and venue coordinator.

SHOW NOTES:

Connect with Tauti Kimbrough:

Instagram: @tauti.k (https://www.instagram.com/tauti.k/)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tautiauna-kimbrough/

Supper Sociale: https://www.instagram.com/suppersociale/

Connect with Ryan (guest co-host):

Website: ⁠www.cutestoryevents.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/cutestoryevents⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-c-048216263/kedin.com%2Fin%2Fryan-c-048216263%2F⁠

Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/cutestoryevents ⁠

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

THANKS FOR THE LOVE!

Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)

@epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode, Logan sits down with guest co-host Ryan Criswell to explore the unique art of producing public-facing events — and what sets them apart from ticketed or corporate experiences. They dig into what meaningful engagement actually looks like when your audience didn't plan to be there, and how to measure success beyond a headcount. Plus, Ryan shares lessons from the public-facing world that any event producer can take back to their next project.

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshop

Learn More About Ryan:

Website: www.cutestoryevents.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cutestoryevents

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-c-048216263/kedin.com%2Fin%2Fryan-c-048216263%2F

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cutestoryevents

Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6

Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest

Want our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-free

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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)

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