Special Event Studio: COVID Conversations

Special Event Studio: COVID Conversations

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Special Event Studio: COVID Conversations episodes

  • Episode 20 - Clyde Wagner

    On a very special 20th episode of the podcast and our last episode of 2020, we have none other than TO Live’s own President and CEO, Clyde Wagner! In addition to talking about how our company has been navigating these difficult times, Clyde shares his own experiences in the arts and entertainment, moving from Broadway to film and television, to fashion, and how all of those experiences led him to his current station with TO Live.

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    Podcast produced by TO Live with special thanks to Meridian Credit Union for their continued support.

    We wanted to thank all of our listeners for tuning in to our Podcast thus far, and we look forward to continuing the show into 2021. Have a safe and happy holiday!!

    37 min
  • Episode 19 - Tuesday-Johnson MacDonald

    Joining us for Episode 19 of the podcast is entrepreneur, event manager, and President of TAP Resources - an Indigenous owned/operated event and site selection firm, Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald. She shares her business back story with Scott, discussing the founding of TAP, her past as a social worker, and the importance of embracing hybrid, live-streamed events during the current global pandemic.

    28 min
  • Episode 18 - Jennifer Menard
    On Episode 18 of the Podcast Scott is joined by the Founder, CEO, and Director of Client Happiness at Staff Shop Inc, Jennifer Menard! Between getting creative with titles and talking about the influence her personal triumphs have had on her career, Jennifer also shares the nuances of running a global event staffing company prior to and during the current pandemic.
    25 min
  • Episode 17 - Evan Babins
    After Scott and Will talk a bit of science, Evan Babins joins in to talk about his role as manager of event planning at Equitable Bank. Evan tells us what it’s like being named one of the top 25 young event planners from Special Events Magazine, and how he’s navigating the pandemic on both a professional level and on a personal level, with a recent addition to his family.
    39 min
  • Episode 16 - Erik Joyal and Kathleen Chiu

    Joining us this week on the podcast are Erik Joyal the Owner of Ascari Hospitality Group and Kathleen Chiu their Director of Events + Catering. In this episode, we get a glimpse of the work Erik and Kathleen do at Ascari, and we learn what it’s like running multiple restaurants and catering venues in the heart of downtown Toronto, both pre- and post-pandemic.

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    As always, thanks for tuning in and if you have any questions about the Podcast, TO Live or renting out Private Event Spaces at Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre (Toronto) or Meridian Arts Centre (North York) please contact host Scott North at [email protected].

    This Podcast was presented by TO Live with Special Thanks to Meridian Credit Union.

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  • Episode 15 - Sonia Borkar and Lizz McKenna
    In this week’s episode of the podcast, we have our first guest paring with Sonia Borkar, the Manager of Weddings and Social Event Sales, and Lizz McKenna, the Corporate Event Sales Manager. Sonia and Lizz share with us their experiences working on the Steam Whistle event teams, both in the past and present and as per usual, share their perspective on the future of the industry.
    34 min
  • Episode 14 - John Sowden
    Our guest for this week’s episode is the vice-president of The Butler Did It, one of Toronto’s leading event staffing companies. John talks about The Butler’s 30-year history and the strong work relationships they have formed with numerous venues across the city, including our very near and dear Meridian Hall!
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  • Episode 13 - Phil Pritchard

    On a very special episode this week, Scott talks with Phil Pritchard, Vice President of the Hockey Hall of Fame and Keeper of the Stanley Cup! Giving us the inside scoop on life in the NHL Playoff Bubble, Phil tells us what it’s like traveling with Lord Stanley’s Cup (along with a few other trophies) and the evolution of professional hockey during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Check out our Private Rentals page for more information on our spaces and address any questions, comments or rental inquires to Scott North via email at [email protected].

    Presented by TO Live with special thanks to Meridian.

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  • Episode 12 - Peter Carruthers
    On this week’s episode, Scott is joined by Peter Carruthers, a special event entrepreneur who built up a number of businesses from Presidential Gourmet, to 43 Degrees Design and now acts as CEO for his own event consulting firm. P.H. Carruthers. Scott and Peter look back at their 27 years of friendship and as with all our guests, discuss the current and future implications of running events during the COVID pandemic.
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  • Episode 11 - Jian Magen

    We’re incredibly excited to announce that this week’s guest is none other than the multi-talented Jian Magen, film producer and founder/owner of Magen Boys Entertainment Group. As per usual, host Scott picks Jian’s brain, gathering his insights on our industry as it stands, his current and future endeavors, and (unexpectedly) the importance of a good pair of underwear. You don’t want to miss this one!

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    Learn more about the Magen Boys Entertainment Group

    Check out our Private Rentals page for more information on our spaces and address any questions, comments or rental inquires to Scott North via email at [email protected].

    Presented by TO Live with special thanks to Meridian.

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Join Scott North and Will Cook - the private events sales team at TO Live, as they gather insight opinion from special events professionals as they adapt their workload to an ever-changing industry…