2025 is here, and you’ve got big goals. January is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and start fresh—and what better way to kick off the year than with advice from those who’ve walked in your shoes?

This special episode is a compilation of some of the most thoughtful answers we’ve received to the question: “What advice would you give your younger self or a young event marketer?”

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll hear:

• Carrie Davenport: Why asking questions is your ultimate career hack.
• Garrett Burnett: How to elevate conversations and showcase impactful solutions.
• Christine Sionne: The secret to making yourself indispensable.
• François Fournier: How to find your passion and build a lifelong network.
• Lindsey Cohen and Katie Baker: Building connections that fuel your growth.
• Tavar James: Balancing accountability with self-compassion.
• Nancy Touhill: Why you shouldn’t take it all personally (and when to step back).
• Sonia Murphy: How to build tough skin in a high stakes industry.
• Sam Zelitch: Don’t panic—how to stay calm when things go wrong.
• Jon Wolff: Why embracing failure is key to moving forward.

This episode is your reminder that growth doesn’t happen all at once—it’s built one thoughtful move at a time.

Tune in, take notes, and let these lessons guide you to your best year yet.

Connect With Them

Carrie Davenport: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriedavenport83/ 
Garrett Burnett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-burnett/ 
Christine Sionne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-sionne-5660718a/ 
François Fournier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-fournier-ctsm-cem-15981120/ 
Lindsey Cohen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyjross/ 
Katie Baker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baker-54960214/ 
Tavar James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavarjames/ 
Nancy Touhill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-touhill-2a419831/ 
Sonia Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniamurphy/ 
Sam Zelitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/szelitch/ 
Jon Wolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwolff/ 

Connect With Me

On my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-kleinrock-9613b22b/
On my Company: https://rockwayexhibits.com/

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