A bi-monthly virtual get together of LIVE Event Industry Pros discussing the latest topics and trends as well as the finer benefit of afternoon cocktails.

Heidi Hiller is Creative Director and Owner of Innovative Party Planners, a full service event planning firm in Baltimore, Maryland. Heidi enjoys working closely with each client to create a unique event experience that surpasses their expectations. Heidi tailors the event experiences and décor to the goal, theme, personality, budget and vision of her clients. Throughout the design and planning process, Heidi's clients feel reassured and confident. Heidi recently earned a certificate in virtual event management and has been transforming live events into online event experiences during the pandemic.

Experienced catering manager guiding her clients through all aspects of the catering process. From menu planning to execution, Glynis takes a holistic approach to catering ensuring the food is seamlessly integrated into the total event. This wedding wire review sums it up: " She is a caterer, therapist, mom, and magical fairy godmother all in one person! What more can you ask for?!"

A candid conversation between David Phillips and Jack Hartzman. From their former client/vendor relationship at Capital Camps & Retreat Center to David's move south and beyond. If you can get past the British accent and off color humor, the rest of the conversation is quite good. Enjoy.

Two large studio owners, Anna Tu and Visual WOW Host, Jack Hartzman compare the challenges facing their studios, customers rescheduling and cancelling and keeping their staff happy as well as the pros and cons of outsourcing in house studio labor.

The two seasoned pro both good friends and customers of Mark Zucker @ Zookbinders who brought them together for this podcast recording. www.zookbinders.com

Rabbi Deb loves to officiate over life cycle events such as weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. When at an event she feels that we (vendors) are all part of one event team and our goal is to make everything seamless and beautiful for the families. She recently officiated the wedding of Stefanie and Alex in English, Hebrew and Spanish as it was being virtually shared not only in the United States but also in the Dominican Republic. Her main goal was to make it as inclusive as possible and bridge the gap for a smooth path as these two families join as one.

Monica and Jack have a very candid conversation with District 17, Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan about Non-Profits, 911, Styrofoam ban, #foamfreeMD, getting out the VOTE and so much more.

Ben is the founder of Style & Story, based in Columbus, OH, and named one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the country in 2017. Ben is the host of the weekly Six Figure Photography Podcast to help inspire, empower & challenge photographers towards creating a life of abundance in joy, meaning & profits.

Ben Hartley will help you get out of your own way and design the life you want to live.

(without wasting years of your life trying)

Jack Hartzman and Monica Vidal interview Jake Sherman, Director of Marketing and Top Ranked Event DJ at The Washington Talent Agency about all facets of growing up in the event world, working for a family business and daily dealings with the fallouts of events during COVID-19.

A Shout-Out of Love to My Parents, Mark and Ruthie, on My Dad's 86th Birthday. Love you both so much!