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Feel Worthy Podcast episodes
- 44: Worth Noting In Events - Informa Acquries Clarion, ComplexCon and World Petroleum Congress
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What does Informa’s acquisition of Clarion Events mean for the future of the events industry? In this episode of Worth Noting, Kayla Worthy explores event-industry consolidation, the participatory brand activations at ComplexCon and the growing influence of social running clubs. She also examines the World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh and the leadership decisions required when safety concerns threaten an event. Discover the strategy, creativity and duty of care shaping corporate events, trade shows and experiential marketing.
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Music: Corner Store
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Cover Photography: Regina Salazar
11 min - 43: The Mental Load Event Professionals Carry on Solo Work Trips
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Kayla Worthy discusses the mental load women, especially event professionals, carry during solo work trips, safety considerations, and how leaders can foster a culture of support and safety for traveling teams.
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Music: Corner Store
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Cover Photography: Regina Salazar
19 min - 42: Worth Noting In Events: CEIR - Exhibition Industry Data, Victoria Secret Fashion Show
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Kayla Worthy explores the recovery of the exhibit industry and innovative approaches by Victoria's Secret to engage audiences through participation and community-building, emphasizing the importance of making events worth attending.
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Music: Corner Store
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Cover Photography: Regina Salazar
6 min - 41: Get In Event Prof, We're Going Hobby Shopping
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Hobby Shopping List
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Kayla Worthy explores the importance of hobbies for event professionals and how they can enhance well-being, creativity, and work-life balance. She shares personal stories, practical tips, and encourages hobby shopping as a way to reconnect with joy and reduce stress.
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Music: Corner Store
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Cover Photography: Regina Salazar
18 min - 40: Worth Noting In Events: Dreamforce, IAEE
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Kayla Worthy explores how Dreamforce and IAEE’s attendee-behavior research are shaping the future of events. A practical listen for event professionals, organizers, and association leaders focused on event strategy, measurement, and proving the impact of experiences.
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Music: Corner Store
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Cover Photography: Regina Salazar
6 min - 39: Busy Is Not A Badge of Honor: Rethinking Productivity for Event Professionals
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Kayla Worthy explores the pervasive use of the word 'busy' in our lives, especially among event professionals, and how it often masks deeper issues of exhaustion, identity, and the need for rest. She offers practical strategies to redefine productivity and embrace stillness without guilt.
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Music: Corner Store
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Cover Photography: Regina Salazar
33 min - 38: Worth Noting In Events: CookUnity, The Emmys, Fashion Week
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Kayla Worthy explores three events worth noting including iconic events like the Emmys, Fashion Week, and an inspiring brand activation by Cook Unity featuring celebrity chefs in the heart of New York City aka Bodegas. She identifies how these events demonstrate the importance of cultural relevance, environment, and storytelling in event strategy.
Brands Mentioned: CookUnity, Savage x Fenty, Burger King, YSL
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8 min - 37: Influence Isn't A Dirty Word: How Event Professionals Gain Stakeholder Buy-In
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How do you influence stakeholders when you have the event expertise but not the final authority? Kayla explores the difference between persuasion, influence, manipulation, and bullying, then shares practical strategies. Learn how to position your event recommendations and become a trusted strategic partner.
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33 min - 36: Worth Noting In Events: Oprah is Going to the Sphere!
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In this new weekly segment - Worth Noting - Kayla Worthy explores how Oprah's innovative use of the sphere venue exemplifies strategic thinking in event design, emphasizing the importance of environment, curiosity, and purpose in creating transformative experiences.
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Music: Corner Store
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Cover Photography: Regina Salazar
11 min - 35: Finding Joy In the Messy Middle of Moving
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Kayla shares her personal journey through moving, highlighting the challenges, lessons learned, and strategies to stay positive and focused during a stressful transition.
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Cover Photography: Regina Salazar
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About Feel Worthy Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Feel Worthy Podcast is the space to pour into the event pros who pour into everyone else.
Hosted by Kayla Worthy, CMP each episode weaves together personal stories, candid…
conversations, and practical strategies that focus on you before the logistics and timelines. Thriving in the events industry isn’t just about flawless events, you can do that in your sleep. It is about becoming a whole, grounded person behind the scenes, so you can lead yourself, your team, and your partners with clarity and confidence.
From leadership insights to wellness, relationships, and self-care, Feel Worthy is your space to grow, lead, and live fully without losing yourself along the way.
If you’re ready to feel seen, valued, and worthy in every part of your life this podcast is for you.
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