EVENTS MENTAL HEALTH Q&A / Part Two

We're back with the panel of event and wellbeing experts from the Mental Health Roundtable Event that are tackling the questions from the event. 

This is part two of five Q&A episodes.

The panel features:

- Eugene Wong - A Stronger Narrative

- Kristie Walker - Event Mental Health

- Margo Collins - Event Mental Health

- Byron Preston - BDP Events

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EVENTS MENTAL HEALTH Q&A / Part One

A panel of event and wellbeing experts from the Mental Health Roundtable Event that will do their best to tackle the questions that weren't able to be answered during the event. 

This is part two of five Q&A episodes.

The panel features:

Eugene Wong - A Stronger Narrative

Kristie Walker - Event Mental Health

Margo Collins - Event Mental Health

Byron Preston - BDP Events

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Mental Health Roundtable event brings together experts to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing in our events, arts and cultural sector, to share practical hints and tips that you can apply immediately to support yourself or your team.

Joined by:

Kirsty Ritchie - Associate Director, Arts Wellbeing Collective

Eugene Wong - Chief Story Shaper, A Stronger Narrative

Margo Collins - Mental Health Practitioner, Event Mental Health

Anne Jacobs - Deputy National Welfare Coordinator, Support Act

In this episode of Journey Undiscovered the conversation is with Event Manager, Trainer and Author Kim Hesse from Venues 2 Events.

We discuss:

- Where her business idea started

- The challenge of pricing models when clients tighten their budgets

- Speaker and sponsorship management and best strategies

- 6-step process to running successful events from her book - That Was The Best Event Ever

- And her Ninja Training Academy 

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Welcome back to the Second Act of Eugene Wong - Journey to a Stronger Narrative.

In the second act you’ll learn about:

+ experience design from the term we used to call “love brand”

+ the Importance of Being Earnest - an immersive theatre show production and his unique recruitment process

+ how he implemented a mental health strategy - unheard of in theatre circles

+ back to his life coaching business

+ what his view for the future of events

Enjoy Act Two - welcome back, Eugene Wong

'Chief Story Shaper' is Eugene's self-proclaimed title. A life coach and consultant, he describes himself as a storyteller by nature and specialises in equipping leaders with strategies and structures to allow them to connect with their target audience on a deeper level.

Drawing upon his experience in the corporate, arts, not-for-profit and local government sectors, it includes over 25-years of teaching on and running events, and 15-years heading up his community development-driven production company.

#JourneyUndiscovered | This journey through Dior's freelance career has something for everyone. The early days riding the games chariot to understanding accessibility at the Deaflympic Games,

Dior expresses moments of the challenges she faced with a defibrillator, and what it takes to stay calm under pressure

Do not miss the conversation about a flying cow! 

Whilst you're listening to her, visit her Facebook group at

Event Network Victoria

Hear from the bubbly and lovely, Dior Sertori

Bonnie Hamilton is the Managing Director for Apex Event Recruitment. Prior to the foundation of Apex she was a 15-year Event Manager in major sporting, music and arts events spanning across three continents.

Bonnie chats with Journey Undiscovered about specialised event recruitment and why there is a need for it in Australia. She explores why mentors are key to success and the need to have an appetite for continuous learning.

Trailer to the first episode on Journey Undiscovered!

Bonnie Hamilton is the Managing Director for Apex Event Recruitment. Prior to the foundation of Apex she was a 15-year Event Manager in major sporting, music and arts events spanning across three continents.

Bonnie chats with Journey Undiscovered about specialised event recruitment and why there is a need for it in Australia. She explores why mentors are key to success and the need to have an appetite for continuous learning.

Welcome to Journey Undiscovered!

Journey Undiscovered is a brand new podcast featuring conversations with professionals in the events and creative industries.

In each episode, we explore guests untold story from memorable beginnings to what inspired them, the impact they've made and the projects they have loved, exploring the challenges faced and how they have overcome them to improve themselves towards career success. 

Ask questions via social media, tag us and use the hashtag #journeyundiscovere