Mic Drop Events

It's no secret that MANY (if not most) companies have experienced extended time apart since 2020. Our client, Georgia's Own Credit Union, hadn't gathered in person in over 2 years! When they decided to plan a retreat for their leadership team, they called Elevate to help bring a high level of engagement and LOTS of meaningful moments to their event.   

In this episode of the Mic Drop Events Podcast, Billy breaks down the Georgia's Own Leadership Retreat experience and shares some of his insights into executing this event - including having to pivot in order to create the best possible experience for everyone in attendance.

The main focus of this event? Teamwork and brand growth.

PLUS - Elevate Experiences Founder & President, Billy Boughey, led many sessions throughout this retreat, incorporating some of his keynote talks.

To learn more about Billy as a keynote speaker, check out his website: billybspeaks.com

Can supporting/producing an event from a remote location actually work? 

In this episode, Elevate team member Sarah Cait Sawyer shares how she best prepares to support our clients and their events, even from across the country.

Spoiler Alert! It all boils down to 2 powerful questions we ask when planning any event: 

1. What do you want your attendees to feel when they leave?

2. What do you want them to remember?

In this episode, you'll also learn about one of our amazing clients, Cardlytics. We are honored to partner with Cardlytics on a monthly basis, helping to make their monthly town hall gatherings a success. These virtual gatherings are streamed across the globe! We also recently partnered with Cardlytics on a special "Women's Fireside Chat" event where powerful female CEOs shared insights, lessons learned, and so much more.

Did you know that Elevate offers retainer packages? If you/your company have monthly gatherings, regular meetings, or just know you want to make remarkable events a part of your calendar, we'd love to help! Click here to connect with a member of our team to learn more. 

Heart For Africa is an incredible organization that focuses on fighting hunger, helping orphans, decreasing poverty, and providing education in the country of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). Throughout the year, the organization hosts several fundraising events.

We recently partnered with Heart For Africa to help them bring one of their annual fundraising events, a comedy night, to life! 

The annual comedy night event is focused on bringing people together in a fun way to raise money for Heart For Africa's mission. 

In this episode, Alison discusses how this event came together alongside Heart For Africa's Director of Program Partners, Hannah Gaddis. From weather, to scheduling conflicts, and everything in between, they share insightful tips on the best things to consider when planning your own outdoor event. 

This event raised $30,000 for Heart For Africa!

Want to contact Hannah? Email her at [email protected]

And be sure to check out Heart for Africa's website and Instagram page!

Ever wonder what it takes to plan and produce the SAME event in multiple different cities? If so, you'll love this episode where we share specifics of producing several events for one of our favorite clients of all time -  All Pro Dad. 

One of the reasons we love working with this organization so much is because of the ability we have to partner with them from the initial content creation phase to the actual experience execution. And most importantly? Their mission of helping Dads (and father figures) connect with their kids in meaningful ways is one we REALLY believe in. 

Each event is based on a specific yearly theme, is held in a college or professional football stadium, and features a variety of activities for families to participate in together. Everything is designed to help them connect in different ways both "on and off the field". Each event concludes with a powerful message from coaches or former players who discuss their experience and advice for fathers and families to prioritize connection with one another. 

Check out our recent TikTok video with pictures from a recent APD event!

We recently partnered with Home Depot to create a remarkable event with the purpose to welcome their 200+ summer interns. This event took place at Home Depot's home office in Atlanta, GA, and provided a fun space for the interns to connect and enjoy time with one another. 

In this episode, we share all the details on how this event came about, the logistical considerations that went into the planning process, and WHY it's so important to welcome interns in a celebratory and unique way. 

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for even more valuable tips for your next event!

Preferred Apartment Communities knows how to throw a party, and we loved producing a fun, energetic event for their 11th birthday celebration! This episode breaks down how this event offered the best of both worlds - a 45-minute virtual hangout and an in-person carnival-themed celebration for local team members.

Oh, and the one thing you might not imagine would play such an integral part in the success of the event? 

A DUNK TANK! Give this episode a listen to hear more about how this fun addition made such a difference. 

If you're in search of great ideas for virtual, live, or hybrid events, you won't want to miss this episode. And if you're looking for a reason to celebrate your team this year, look no further than your company's birthday! Trust us, it never disappoints.

Click here to view the case study for this event!

“If I had known more about the event, I would have brought more of my team.”

In this episode, Billy recaps a one-day team member appreciation event we produced for 800 Chick-fil-A Team members who came from stores all across Southern California! The Operators of the restaurants wanted to celebrate their teams and inspire their best leaders. Our team planned and produced the entire event from scratch, bringing Chick-fil-A’s ideas to life and creating a truly unforgettable day.

Click here to view a case study about this event including photographs and more, and here to view the highlight reel on YouTube!

In this episode, we break down a recent event we produced for the Mueller Water Products team. This group was planning a fun "back to the office" event for their staff after working remote through the pandemic. Just two weeks before their event, they had to find a new event planner and contacted us. It was a quick turnaround, but we helped them put together an unforgettable rooftop experience for their team, full of awards, celebration, and LOTS of dancing!

Give it a listen to hear all about the logistics of the event. And don't forget to subscribe for more event highlights and tips!

In this special episode of Mic Drop Events, Billy breaks down a recent event we helped produce for Merry Maids. This team was looking to add energy and engagement to their event in a way they had never done before. Our initial consultation gave them some ideas around accomplishing this goal. From there, we were able to compile a complete run-of-show for everything from an awards show to group sessions to a final dance party. When the event day finally rolled around, our team had worked out all of the logistics for a successful event execution. Check out the full episode to hear all the details!

Listening, Learning, and Leading. This week's episode features Ken Sobaski, CEO of America's Thrift Stores, who breaks down some of his powerful leadership strategies. Ken does a great job of connecting with his team and making each individual employee feel celebrated. In this conversation, he breaks down some of the leadership principles he lives and leads by, as well as some of the event lessons he has learned over the years. 

If you're looking for some great leadership insights and how they translate into the event space, don't miss this episode!