What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World

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What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World episodes

November 16, 2023 What One Thing? Finding Joy at Events with Jacques Martiquet The Party Scientist
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On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meeting's Vice President JT Long chats with The Party Scientist Jacques Martiquet to explore the concept of bringing joy to events, turning attendees from spectators into connectors and the impact of movement and music on attendees.
Produced by: Eming Piansay
23 min
October 26, 2023 What One Thing? Traveling Beyond the Stars with Ben Nemtin
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On this episode of What One Thing Smart Meetings CEO and Founder Marin Bright is joined by Keynote Speaker and Author Ben Nemtin to discuss his storied accomplishments of creating a bucket list to attain his goals, finding purpose in life and his next big goal to go into space!
Produced by: Eming Piansay
18 min
October 05, 2023 What One Thing? IMEX 2023 Sneak Peek with Carina Bauer
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On this special episode of What One Thing? Smart Meeting's Vice President, JT Long, sits down with IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer to get a sneak peek at what is in store for attendees in Las Vegas on October 17-19.
Produced by: Eming Piansay
14 min
September 21, 2023 What One Thing? Traveling for Good with Louise Bang
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On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meeting’s Vice President and Content Director JT Long sits down with Regional Vice President of Sales and Distribution for the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International Louise Bang to discuss her love of travel and its ability to be a force for good and how communicating in multiple languages allowed her to have empathy for others.
23 min
August 24, 2023 What One Thing? Considering Other People's Happiness with Lisa Messina
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On this episode of What One Thing? Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings, is joined by Lisa Messina, chief sales officer of Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, to discuss her journey through the hospitality industry, leaning into change, and keeping a perspective on the role you play in other people’s happiness.
21 min
July 20, 2023 What One Thing? Leaning into Uncertainty with Judi Holler
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On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meetings CEO and Founder Marin Bright is joined by Judi Holler, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Fear is My Homeboy. Judi speaks on leaning into uncertainty, possibility, and fear. Judi also explores how improv helped her crack open her own magic.
29 min
June 15, 2023 What One Thing? Creating Magical Experiences with Robert Strong
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On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meeting's Content Director JT Long speaks with Robert Strong, magician, comedian and speaker in addition to being an author. Robert shares with Smart Meetings on how he got started in magic, creating magical experiences for customers, and how humor can be used to help people connect. Lastly, Robert shares a memory of the time he shared the stage with the late comedian Robin Williams.
Produced by: Eming Piansay
19 min
May 18, 2023 What One Thing? Overcoming the Unthinkable with Michelle Roark
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On this episode of What One Thing? Marin Bright speaks with Michelle Roark, on her World Cup Champion experience, personal setbacks and founding Phia Lab, a ground-breaking wellness resource that helps enhance performance based on individual needs. Michelle shares her secrets for overcoming the unthinkable to be a force of nature in any endeavor.
Produced by: Eming Piansay
28 min
April 13, 2023 What One Thing? How to Follow Your Passion with Jade Simmons
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On this episode of What One Thing? Marin Bright speaks to Jade Simmons on what led her to find her purpose in public speaking, playing piano, and a look into her new book Purpose The Remix: A Mind-Blowing Reunderstanding of Purpose and How It Works.
Produced by: Eming Piansay
19 min
March 16, 2023 What One Thing? The Fine Art of Small Talk with Debra Fine
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On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meetings Editorial Director JT Long sits down with Debra Fine, author of the Fine Art of Small Talk with tips for networking and getting back to connecting with people in person.
Produced by: Eming Piansay
26 min

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Smart Meetings’ What One Thing podcast is your shortcut to the top of the events world. We interview savvy meeting planners, speakers and industry experts about the decisions that made all the…