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So popular and so much knowledge, we extended Brad's visit to a second episode

Part 2 continues our discussion with Brad and all those details about wine. Does temperature really matter and how chilled? The old adage, White with Fish, red for meat is torn apart and will blow your mind!!

Key Highlights

• The history of "chilling" your wine
• You think you know how to pair wine with food? You are wrong…
• Don't be afraid to venture out of the norms…
• Food trends and how they affect wine choices

You can also watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

Get in touch with our guest:

Brad Beard Mercury Wine [email protected] https://www.mercurywine.com/

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Everything you wanted and didn't know you needed to know about wine.

This is the one to listen to. Brad Beard Owner and creator of Mercury Wine, our amazing beverage sponsor stops by to discuss… well wine.

This first episode starts off with the history of how Brad got into wine making and his landing in Sonoma County. Right off the bat we learn how much knowledge Brad has, so much so we turned this into a 2 part episode.

Key Highlights

• How does one get into wine making
• How do you choose wines
• The real ways to serve, chill and choose wines
• Food trends and how they affect wine choices

You can also watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

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Brad Beard

Mercury Wine [email protected]

https://www.mercurywine.com/

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Very excited to have nailed this incredibly busy woman. Amber Allen, Direction of Food and Beverage at the always stylish Hotel Valley Ho, Current President of the National NACE Board sits down and talk how to balance a life in this chaotic but hypnotic world of events.

Key Highlights

· Hotel special events and how they help guide the entire industry

· Balancing a life in the events industry, industry organizations and oh a life

· What's new at the Hotel Valley Ho

· NACE – The National Association of Catering and Events

You can also watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

Amber Allen, CPCE Director of Food and Beverage HOTEL VALLEY HO 6850 E. MAIN STREET SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 480.421.7820

hotelvalleyho.com

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Well, you all have been waiting for this one. Amy Simon of Amy Simon Events is the star of the Mitzvah world. Once upon a time Amy work for me at Vermilion Events, so you know she has some stories and doesn't put up with my……… Always sassy but always fun and energetic, I couldn't be more proud to sit down and just talk event this this amazing woman.

Key Highlights

· Mitzvah Planning – why its different

· Mitzvah planning why its treated different but should be

· The newest trends – and the dos and don'ts for your mitzvah

· And yes, Amy puts me in my place…. You'll love it!

You can also watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

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Amy Simon

480.251.9250

[email protected]

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Fausto is one of my favorite people in the events industry. Not only is he brilliant but he is as brass and no non-sense as I am. It was really thrilling to sit down with this event icon and pick through his mind on events, catering, food trends, and how to handle those…."special clients"

You won't want to miss this episode..

Co-Founder of Blue Elephant Events and Catering, LA Blue Wedding Brokers, and Co-owner of Real Maine Weddings magazine, Fausto began his career in catering and event planning 36 years ago in Philadelphia. He has an eye for detail and production and is passionate about creating high-quality memorable events for his wedding and corporate clients. Fausto is a member of the Leading Caterers of America, sits on the board of directors of the International Caterers Association, and a past President of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club.

Key Highlights

• · Catering – The world people think they understand
• · Oh what to do with those special clients
• · Industry organizations and how to get the most ROI
• · Food Trends

You can also watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

Get in touch with our guest:

Fausto Pifferrer [email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/faustoblue/

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This one will blow your mind with the visuals….. Yamir Perez of Cake Cakes in Palm Springs turns desserts into works of art. Coming from a background of architecture, Yamir never pictured himself a baker. But look at what 5 years and dedication turns out. Creating some of the most amazing looking and tasting, decadent dessert on the west coast. You won't find your moms fondant wedding cake here, but if you want to impress with your desserts… you call Yamir.

Key Highlights

· Dessert at Art

· How Yamir got started and how he found this artwork in the culinary world

· Are there really do's and don'ts when it comes to baking

· What's next and how you can find Cake Cakes

You can also watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

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Yamir Perez

Creator [email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/_cake__cakes_

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Sarah Levin, Vice President, Consumer Fundraising with the Muscular Dystrophy Association joins us and talks all the details of combining events with fundraising. Sarah shares how balancing helping a cause and people with an entertaining event isn't as easy as it seems.

Key Highlights

· Non-Profit fundraising and galas

· Striking that perfect balance during events

· Oh the things shes seen during a gala

· Ways you didn't know you can help any cause

You can also watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

Get in touch with our guest:

Sarah Levin Vice President, Consumer Fundraising

Phone: (480) 313.0143 MDA.org

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Emily Sadler of Etc by Emily has created one of the most used and successful event staffing companies in Arizona. And she doesn't stop there. Listen to Emilys story on staffing, her special inspiring story of sobriety and how she is passing it forward everyday.

Key Highlights

· What people think event staffing is and what the reality really looks like

· What to think of before you call for staffing

· Sobriety and the amazing message of helping others.

You can also watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

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Emily Sadler

www.etcbyemily.com

https://www.facebook.com/etcbyemily

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Its creative time. We are joined today by my good friend Adam Schiff. Interior Designer to the stars who is now creating magic here in Scottsdale. Adam and I talk design, the importance of pushing clients out of their comfort zone and some exciting stories of the celebrities he's worked with.

Key Highlights

· How design is created, nurtured and grown

· The flow of a home is very much like the flow of an event

· Knowing when to push clients creatively and when to let them find the finish line with less help.

· Celebrities – fun or infuriating….

Adam P Schiff

Adam Paul Schiff Designs

www.adampschiff.com

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David Twigger

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Today its just family… Randy and David pull their favorite tips and tricks to help everyone through those special events at home. Whether it's a large dinner party or just a game night with friends we share some ideas from several entertaining icons and our own tips that help.

Key Highlights

· Where to start when entertaining. Its less work than you think and saves so much time.

· What research says the 5 most remembered items from your guest's perspective?

· Lighting, music food and more

· Outside vs inside (what to place where)

· What to do with your guests (they don't know, so help them through out the event)

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