Experience University Podcast

Do you want to hear the lessons we learned from planning our hybrid event, Level Up Your Event Game? In this podcast episode, I give you advice on how we created an amazing first event impression from our in-person attendees, how we gave our online attendees the ability to feel like they were actually in-person at our event, as well as what the students who planned the event would change if they were to plan the event again. 

Do you want to be involved in planning events on campus but don’t know where to start? In this podcast episode, Madison Janky interviews fellow student Jess Conrad, who is UPC’s Primary Programmer at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. UPC is the University Program Council, which is a student organization that provides diverse, educational and training programs to enhance the UNL community. Throughout this episode, Jess explains the impact UPC has had on her life, and how you can get involved! 

Do you want to know how to take your resume to the next level? This podcast episode was inspired by my many current and past students who have recently reached out to have me review their resume.  This episode discusses my best tips & tricks when it comes to resume building, what you should NOT have on your resume, as well as specific keywords you can add to your resume to help you get noticed by future employers! 

If you want to come to our April 1st event, Level Up Your Event Game, send an email to [email protected] and I will send you your own coupon code with money off of the event at registration! 

If you are interested in learning more about Level Up Your Event Game, please visit our website at levelupyoureventgame.com

In this podcast episode, I am joined by the amazing Rachel Polin. Rachel, a former student, now serves as the Director of Growth at MediaMonks. Listen and hear about how Rachel got her start in the Hospitality industry, the variety of amazing opportunities that Rachel has had during her career, as well as a story of how she had the opportunity to ride on a private jet for work at the young age of 22. 

If you want to come to our April 1st event, Level Up Your Event Game, send an email to [email protected] and I will send you your own coupon code with money off of the event at registration! 

If you are interested in learning more about Level Up Your Event Game, please visit our website at levelupyoureventgame.com

Everyone is always asking me how I got my start in the event planning industry, so in today's special podcast episode, I am finally sharing how I realized events was for me! In this episode I also discuss all of the exciting things that are happening in the month of March, how one of my Pinterest boards gave me my start working in a niche event planning industry, and how there are so many careers and events that you do not even know exist! 

If you want to come to our April 1st event, Level Up Your Event Game, send an email to [email protected] and I will send you your own coupon code with money off of the event at registration! 

If you are interested in learning more about Level Up Your Event Game, please visit our website at levelupyoureventgame.com

In this special student created podcast, Sarah Iverson explains how different people have different experiences at the events they attend. Sarah holds insightful interviews with her friend and mom, getting their input on different events they've attended,  explains how events have been impacted due to Covid-19, and things event planners can do to make events memorable for all event attendees.  

If you want to come to Level Up Your Event Game, send an email to [email protected] and I will send you your own coupon code with money off of the event at registration! 

If you are interested in learning more about Level Up Your Event Game, please visit our website at levelupyoureventgame.com 

Do you remember the moment you knew that you wanted to pursue your current career? In this podcast episode, I discuss the lessons my current advanced events operations course students are learning while planning their event, how these lessons will help them in their future career, and how planning this event is helping them decide if event planning is their passion and future career choice! 

If you want to come to Level Up Your Event Game, send an email to [email protected] and I will send you your own coupon code with money off of the event at registration! 

If you are interested in learning more about Level Up Your Event Game, please visit our website at levelupyoureventgame.com 

In this podcast episode, I have the amazing opportunity to talk with Molly Nicola, who currently works as an Event Manager at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. Molly is a University of Nebraska - Lincoln Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management  Program alumni, and still stays active in the program by speaking at a variety of classes and helping out with University of Nebraska - Lincoln events! In this insightful episode, Molly explains steps students need to take to get started in the Hospitality industry, what her day-to-day looks like at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, and how she is playing an integral role in our event taking place on April 1, Level Up Your Event Game! 

If you want to come to Level Up Your Event Game, send an email to [email protected] and I will send you your own coupon code with money off of the event at registration! 

If you are interested in learning more about Level Up Your Event Game, please visit our website at levelupyoureventgame.com 

How do you create an exclusive event experience for your event attendees? Pick the right sponsors! In this podcast episode, I explain why event sponsors should be strategic for your event, share a personal story explaining what can happen at an event if you do not have the right sponsors, as well as how you can receive a discount code to attend Level Up Your Event Game on April 1st! 

If you want to come to Level Up Your Event Game, send an email to [email protected] and I will send you your own coupon code with money off of the event at registration! 

If you are interested in learning more about Level Up Your Event Game, please visit our website at levelupyoureventgame.com 

Do you ever wish that there was a step-by-step guide on how to effectively plan your wedding?  In this student created podcast episode, Autumn O'Keefe gives a detailed timeline to follow the months prior to your wedding, what you should specifically be doing each month before your wedding to reduce stress, as well as tips & tricks to have the most enjoyable wedding planning experience as possible. 

Our Level Up Your Event Game conference registration is LIVE! Check out our website levelupyoureventgame.com for more information, and click the registration link below to register!

Registration Link: https://go.unl.edu/levelupreg