Better Events

In our final episode of Season 2 of the Better Events podcast, we went back and asked all of our guests from this year to answer one of two questions:

Learn what our guests had to say as well as our answers!

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SHOW NOTES:

Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod

Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V

Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117

Mary's Company Website: https://epevents.org/

Logan's Company Website: https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/

Example of Korfball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUtJB5jBOis

Featured Guests' Episode:

Ep. 43 - How to Secure Hosted Opportunities as an Event Planner with Vanessa Loney

Ep. 45 - Mentorships vs. Advice vs. Coaching in the Event Industry with Lynne Reznick

Ep. 48 - How to Ask Better Questions for First Impressions, Interviews, and More with Jen Mueller

Ep. 60 - Legal Resources for Small Business Owners with Lauren Boyd

Ep. 69 - Celebrating AANHPI Cultures in Events with Jolene Jang

Ep. 75 - From TV to the Olympics: Freelancing as an Event Producer with Kelly Brown

Ep. 80 - Event Niches: Transitioning from Corporate Events to Weddings with Vanessa Narvios

Additional Guest Episodes in Season 2:

Ep. 37 - Embrace Your Value & Worth as an Event Professional with Allison Pieter

Ep. 38 - Leveraging Yourself to Become Referral Worthy with Bron Hansboro

Ep 39 - Microweddings with Gretchen Culver

Ep. 41 - How to Transition to Full-Time Entrepreneurship with Jasmine Smith

Ep. 51 - How to Scale an Event Business with West Peek Productions

Ep. 52 - What is a Virtual Event Technician/Streaming Engineer with Luke Clements

Ep. 54 - Exploring the Virtual Attendee Path with Arianna Black

Ep. 56 - Producing Large-Scale Sporting Events with Kelly Reed

Ep. 58 - Attendee Engagement with Remo's Founder Hoyin Cheung

Ep. 64 - Easy Google Analytics for Busy Event Pros with Christie Osborne

Ep. 66 - How to Build Your Dream Team with New Hires with HUSTLE + GATHER

Ep. 73 - Community Over Competition with Natalie Franke

Ep. 77 - Celebrating the Black Community in Events with Keneisha Williams

Ep. 78 - Level Up Your Instagram Marketing in 5 Simple Steps with Maria Oliva

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This week, Logan & Mary dive into imposter syndrome and how it's played a part in their event careers and businesses. From sharing examples of imposter syndrome to talking about when it can be good (even if it fells bad), and tools and tips for how to leverage it in your career. But most importantly, you're not alone and imposter syndrome is something that we all deal with on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

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SHOW NOTES:

Mary's Podcast Rec:

Making it in the South Sound:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-in-the-south-sound/id1621104989

Logan's Podcast Rec:

New Heights podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights-with-jason-and-travis-kelce/id1643745036

Love to See It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-to-see-it-with-emma-and-claire/id995039015

Meetings Skift Article: https://meetings.skift.com/event-professionals-can-cope-imposter-syndrome/

Episode 73: Community Over Competition with Natalie Franke: https://open.spotify.com/episode/10QVfcCfk6WHdjbQL2GgKB?si=HLBZmjypQaKDIov1xARRFA

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This week, Logan & Mary share a case study of hosting a virtual conference on the new Zoom Event platform. You'll learn more about what Zoom Events is, some of the pros and cons of the platform, and when it's the right fit for your next virtual or hybrid event.

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SHOW NOTES:

Zoom Events: https://explore.zoom.us/en/products/event-platform/

Zoom Events Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoomeventpros

Luke's episode - "Episode 52 - What is a Virtual Event Technician/Streaming Engineer with Luke Clements": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-what-is-a-virtual-event-technician-streaming/id1561944117?i=1000558854024

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This week, Logan & Mary discuss the different ways to express gratitude after an event, for your event team, your clients, and other event pros/vendors. You'll walk away with ideas for your next event and end-of-the-year client/team gifts.

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SHOW NOTES:

Logan's Chex Mix Recipe: https://www.chex.com/recipes/original-chex-mix

Postable: https://www.postable.com/

Cheryl's Cookies: https://www.cheryls.com/

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This week, we're talking all about learning as an event professional. With guest co-host Jaclyn Sobel of PlanMeAway, Logan breaks down the different ways we can learn, both formally and informally. We'll share our experiences learning in events, why you should always be learning, and even touch on some bad ways to learn.

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SHOW NOTES:

Episode #3 - COVID Compliance at Hybrid Events with Jaclyn Sobel: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLICK5634147416.mp3?updated=1656018673

Logan's post-event feedback report template: https://www.loganstrategygroup.com/posteventreport

"Art of Gathering" book by Priya Parker: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-gathering-how-we-meet-and-why-it-matters-priya-parker/588739?ean=9781594634932

CMP Certification: https://www.mpi.org/education/certificate-programs/cmp-certified-meeting-professional

University of Florida MBA in Events: https://business.fau.edu/departments/marketing/hospitality-management/

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In this week's episode, we interview Vanessa Narvios, founder and lead planner of Finerr Weddings and Events, a wedding and events company based out of southern California. Vanessa made the switch from working international corporate events to producing weddings in the last three years. You'll learn more about the differences and the similarities between corporate and social events, how to break into a new market, and advice for new planners/event pros looking to learn their niche.

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SHOW NOTES:

Connect with Vanessa Narvios

Website: www.finerrweddingsandevents.com

Instagram: @finerrweddingsandevents

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finerrweddingsandevents

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

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We talk offline about the pros and cons of freelancing all the time so we figured we'd turn it into an episode with lots of lessons learned! From what freelancing in events even is to the pros and cons of freelancing and our tips for listeners who are thinking about getting into it.

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SHOW NOTES:

Related Episodes:

Episode #74 - How to Start an Event Planning Business https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SLICK2387861427?selected=SLICK9687138846

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In this week's episode, we interview Maria Oliva, the CEO & Founder of SMS Media, an Instagram coaching business for event professionals in the DC area. Maria wants to change the way event pros approach Instagram and have fun while they're at it. We tackle her go-to tips, including how to optimize your profile, the impact of the Instagram algorithm, the power of Reels, and more. You'll walk away with ideas that you can apply today to your business account or get your creative juices flowing as you prepare to launch your new ideas on Instagram

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SHOW NOTES:

Connect with Maria Olivia

Website: https://smsmediapr.lpages.co/our-services/

Instagram: @sms_mediapr

Book a Content Power Hour: https://calendly.com/smsmediapr/content-power-hour

Boundaries Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Workbook-Practical-Understanding/dp/0593421485

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In this week's episode, we interview Keneisha Williams, event professional and founder of the Black in Events Network. We talk about how we can create more inclusive spaces for the black community, diversify your vendor list, challenging unconscious bias and more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Connect with Keneisha Williams:

Website: www.keneisha.co

Instagram: @getkaywill

LinkedIn: hhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/keneishawilliams/

Twitter: @getkaywill

The Black in Events Network: Globally inclusive network for black professionals working in the events industry. Our mission is to bring opportunities and awareness to an underrepresented group that continues to grow and support the events industry.

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/blackinevents

Twitter: @blackinevents

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackinevents/?hl=en

Books to Read to Educate Yourself on Race: https://time.com/5846732/books-to-read-about-anti-racism/

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In this episode, event producers Mary and Logan break down 10 event trends and whether they're hot and you should think about them for your next event or not and maybe skip them this time around. We cover everything from plated dinners to events on Zoom and high end photography. It's a fun episode sharing our takes on some of the hottest trends in 2022.

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SHOW NOTES:

Event Tech Podcast Hot or Hype Episode: https://audio.eventtechpodcast.com/e/etp-hot-or-hyped-on-event-technlolgy-trends/

Passion Planner (Logan's Referral Link): RWRD.IO/NWJ5XI2?C

Walkie Talkies on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3M5ueyd

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