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We have a very Social Event focused episode this week with Bollotta-FIDE Event Planner and Entrepreneur Lydia Krasner (Charming Expressions CEO, Mitzvah Event Productions CEO, BESA President) is BACK on the pod! Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about Gift Tables. Lydia Krasner is a master in the field with a focus specifically on social events. This episode has so many great ideas, tips and nuggets to take away in this episode. From "BEADS" to Gift Receptacles to staying relevant with young people Lydia shines a light on so much of her experience like the rise of the BAT mitzvah.

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This week Bollotta-FIDE starts out with Anthony's TIPSY all about ARTIST RIDERS and they they hit the ground running with their special guest. DANI ROVENGER (CMP) is in the pod to discuss her career shift into a Project and Product Management direction. Anthony had the pleasure of meeting Dani in their cohort at SDSU Masters in Event Management program and knew he needed to dive deeper into her experiences. They get into her past experiences working with the US Military as a government contractor, her onsite experiences and challenges in her work travels around the world and how she is taking her further educational pathway and applying the things after over 20 years in the biz.

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Alex kicks things off with a Yaya-ism about sisterly love and Anthony gets TIPSY about music selections. Then the Bollottaphiles are joined by Event Producer, Strategist and Facilitator of Fun JOY D'ARIA! With a well rounded background in hospitality, nightlife, F&B and special events Joy finds her focus on what is important based on the client need. Alex asks about client pushback and how to handle that when dealing with a corporate team as a freelance planner/producer. Hear what this strategist is working on in her downtime to enhance her client experiences and how she's investing in her own personal growth.

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Anthony kicks off things with a TIPSY about using cover songs for events and Alex tells us why YAYA knows Best. This week musician Joseph Eid joins the conversation. Bollotta-FIDE gets a moment with the singer songwriter to discuss finding his voice in college and what goes into his process of making music for himself or for hire. Hear about getting his music placed on movie featuring Sharon Stone and his real life interaction with the star, past lives and vibrating with the room.

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This week Bollotta-FIDE has the pleasure of a sit down conversation with the Director of Facility Administration for the San Diego Symphony, Paige Satter. Alex kicks things off with a Leap Year YaYa-ism and Anthony gets TIPSY about assigned seating. Paige gets into her favorites part and challenges of managing and contracting a (RAIN or SHINE) facility like the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Copley Symphony Hall at the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center. Enjoy this upbeat conversation about the behind the scenes operations of the iconic San Diego Symphony facilities.

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THE 100th EPISODE! Anthony kicks off things with a SECURITY focused “TIPSY” and Alex is talking YAYA and sprinkling salt. 

This week GRETCHEN YERKE (EPIC Meetings & Events, Managing Partner and Founder) joins the podcast with a conversation about sustainability and waste she has witnessed onsite at events and venues and how she’s striving to make a change. She discusses her effort in making simple and effective changes concerning the environment by raising her client’s awareness and consciousness around their addiction to “single use” items (Look at your BEO and DOUBLE CHECK!). Listen in on how she sets her boundaries and keeps herself engaged in honoring her health and work/life balance in one of the most stressful industries. Gretchen also speaks about some alternative medicines have benefited her personal and professional like like the benefits of macrodosing psyllasybin, cold plunging, breath work, sound therapy and her new certification in EXPRESSIVE DANCE. (She reminds our audience to please seek the guidance of a professional before trying). 

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This week Alex’s Yaya-ism is about the perils of giving knives and Anthony GETS TIPSY about Celebrity bookings. They are joined by Brian Palmer (Senior Vice President of the National Speakers Bureau) Anthony recently a graduate of the SDSU Masters in Event Management had the pleasure of being mentored by Brian Palmer for the last 18 months. Bollotta-FIDE digs into how he makes an impact on the event industry based on the success of his event contributions. They get into the importance of follow through with volunteer responsibilities and taking advantage of your network of referrals. Find out about how Brian finds balance between his work and personal life, the importance of the simple act of determining a client’s goal for a speaker and his family bond with Marilyn Monroe. Stop reading, start listening. ENJOY. 

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This episode critically acclaimed musician and bonafide Bollotta-FIDE flutist LORI BELL joins the conversation. Before the duo dive into Lori Bell’s experience Alex has a “Plate Smashing” Yaya-ism and Anthony GETS TIPSY about getting the dance floor going. They divulge from the 10 Quick Questions in to a conversation about her experience playing the Kennedy Center stage and how she’s is currently preparing for her 12th studio album. Lori Bell even talks about her production and writing process and how practice makes progress. They get into the technical aspects of playing flute and the importance of the instrument’s quality and maintenance (including a few stories about the complexity of repairs), retooling her teaching process post pandemic, and keeping a healthy balance. 

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This week we have the very Bollotta-FIDE, Mandi Graziano (Author, Sales Coach, HPN Global) on the show. Before they get to the nitty gritty, Alex gives a very ODD Yaya-ism and Anthony GETS TIPSY about gamification of your event. Anthony recently read Mandi's book: SALES TALES: The Hustle, Humor, and Lessons from a Life in Sales. Mandi is all about finding the fun and $ucess in sales. Find out how she got in the mix with someone from Millionaire Match Maker, how she's not being afraid of being told "no" and how she gets attention from potential clients. ENJOY!

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This week Neal Rubinstein (Broadway, Theater, Television & Film Producer).is back to kick off 2023 with Anthony and Alex with a continuation of their Broadway Behind the Scenes discussion (Part 1 on Episode 94). Neal is back to talk more about DANGEROUS: A New Musical (Broadway's New Mystery) with insight on the music and the timely process of mounting a show. They get further into the details of his role of the "Lead Producer" and assembling a talented and diverse team to push the project forward (during a pandemic). Neal also answers questions about his perspective on what is winning Tony Awards and filling the seats, the sustainability of a show on Broadway vs. Tour and he talks about an offer he has currently for investors of a new production.

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