MPI Potomac Cast

The conversation with Drew Dudley continues from the January 2024 e2 and explores the concept of lollipop moments, where small acts of recognition and empowerment can profoundly impact others. The Zeigarnik effect is discussed, highlighting the

Guest Speaker: Drew Dudley,

Recording Engineer: Chip Dizard, Photographer/Videographer | Chip Dizárd Studios

Takeaways

In this episode, audiovisual (AV) experts discuss the importance of AV for events and the common issues that planners face in AV planning. They emphasize the need for advanced planning and understanding of the basics of AV equipment, negotiating various charges and AV contracts, and budgeting for AV needs.

Featuring AV Experts: Deirdre "Dee" Clemmons, CMP, CAE, Chief Event Strategist, DLC, Meetings & Events and Raegan Smythe, EO Executive Producer, CYT Productions, LLC

Moderated by: Sean Byrne, Director of Individual Giving, Teach for America

Episode Highlights:

03:05 The Importance of AV for Events

06:05 Common Issues in AV Planning

09:58 Advanced Planning for Events

19:29 Advanced Planning for Large Association Events

21:11 Benefits of External Consultants or AV Brokers

22:16 The Importance of Experience in AV Planning

22:45 Negotiating AV Charges and Fees

23:12 The Complexity of AV and the Role of Meeting Planners

25:32 Scenic Elements and Stage Design in AV Contracts

28:33 Cost-Friendly Scenic Elements for Events

32:09 Key Takeaways: Advanced Planning and Budgeting

In this first episode of 2024 and in honor of Presidents Day, MPI Potomac's 2024-25 Incoming President Cheri Fairchild, CMP is joined by Phil Rappoport, Immediate Past President who shares their goals and vision for the chapter and offers advice to new and existing members.

- Benefits of Membership

- The importance of networking, volunteering, and giving back to the industry

- How giving back can elevate your leadership skills and career

Hosted by Carolyn A. Patterson-Kemper, VP of Communications

As we begin our 2022-23 year we hear from Phil Rappoport, Principal of Virlybird, and the 2022-2023 MPI Potomac Chapter President.  Phil shares with us the value of volunteering as an act of "giving to the greater good" and how this leads to industry and career security.  

Phil also shares his vision for his presidential term as he keeps the chapter on the path of "having a sense of purpose and being intentional about it."  Hear about the lessons we've learned and where we carry those lessons forward by holding onto the "anchor of MPI" and the value of our professional and social networks.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

#mindfulness #eventprofs #volunteerism

This week we have Mike Matthews, CMP, Producer, Technical Director, and President of Event Alliez, a strategic event consulting firm helping organizations and meeting planners maximize their events.

Mike shares his stories and lessons learned when working on presidential inaugurations, global summits, and various city-wide events that consist of high-profile speakers. From there he helps to explain the value of having an event production partner to work with your stakeholders, planning team, and AV company to elevate the experience for your attendees.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

#liveevents #eventproduction #eventprofs

As we come out of the pandemic “gratitude” should be on our minds as we extend thanks to our family, friends, clients, vendors, event attendees, and co-workers.  But are we showing gratitude to those that are grateful for us, and most importantly... are we showing gratitude to ourselves as well?

Join Linda Roszak Burton, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Founder of DRW Coaching as she guides us through how we can practice gratitude towards others and gratitude towards ourselves in every step of our lives.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

#eventprofs #gratitude #giveback

What is the true role of the meeting planner in events as we move toward the second quarter of the 21st century?  Hear from our members as they share their path from "falling into it" to managing some of the largest trade shows and events in the world.

This episode of "Share Your Journey" captures an exciting conversation with Andria Gibbon, CEM, Executive Director of The North American Trailer Dealers Association.  Andria shares her journey from planning consumer shows, navigating a mostly male driven industry, and moving up through the ranks to her recent transition to Executive Director.  

This podcast is done interview style courtesy of Stephanie Santini, CMP, DES, Senior Director, Education and Events with the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. 

Hosted by Nancy Rosenbaum

Intuitive Healer, Devon Whitaker, is one of a kind.  Take a listen to her gentle approach toward the New Year as she provides helpful tips on workplace stress and soul quenching advice.  

Follow Devon on Instagram @Dmindfulsoul and via Facebook.  If you haven’t booked one of her sound bath experiences, we highly recommend it.  

Thank you Devon! @MPI #mpipotomac #wellness #eventprofs

Hosted by Nancy Rosenbaum

In our first podcast of 2022 who better to kick things off than our own Chapter President, Shelli Vasser Gilliam, CMP, SEPC as she shares her own goals, the collective goals for the chapter, and how we can become more engaged and connected to one another in '22.

Shelli will also share how volunteerism motivates her and how she got involved with our chapter four years ago, eventually moving into her current position at the helm of the largest MPI Chapter in the world. 

Bonus material:  Does Shelli prefer her sandwich to be called a grinder? Hoagie?  Sub?  Find out!

Hosted by Nancy Rosenbaum

Join Dr. Assegid (AZ) Habtewold as he shares ideas from his number one bestselling book on Amazon “Overcoming First Timers Syndrome.”

In the final episode of our three-part series Dr. Habtewold helps us understand the best practices when it comes to articulating your leadership philosophy, developing a successor, and the value of volunteerism as a key element to promotion. “You have one life, one opportunity and you want to maximize that and what a better way than by stepping up to leadership.”

Dr. Habtewold is a transition and transformative strategist, coach, author, and speaker, who empowers 1st-time supervisors, managers, and executives to make a smooth transition to leadership.

“Better fathers, better mothers, better brothers, better sisters… better citizens.” - Dr. Habtewold

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS