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On this week's episode... We find out which fictional home the hosts wished they lived in MPI stole the week with two big events, and I Said Yes set their sights high with an amazing event at the citrus club Champa Bay continues its run, hear what we mean in Sportsball with Selina Let’s Taco Bout your dream job, we got the gauc on the job of a lifetime. A Vegas Style Adults only show in Orlando, b...

Dave and Selina travel on down to Winter Park, not for the boat tour or the Morse Museum, but to visit with our good friends at e2 Destination and Event Management Emily Cole and Kristen Perpich combine to help us understand the creative role in destination management, new concepts in contracting post pandemic, the ins and outs of auditioning for the voice and how an internship with a late night l...

On this weeks show we sit down with Emily Reed of the Institute for Internal Auditors for a discussion on hybrid events, hiking, marketing, the O-team and graduation caps Selina shares her knowledge of swimsuits Jo Truett, find out how "she can do it" MPI WEC brought the crew out to Vegas, find out from us what it takes to survive a meeting in 119 degree weather Full boat of events to talk about a...

On this week's episode we welcome Ryan Caudill, Morgan Singletary and Joe Carlin of OMG Event Group to the studio. Hear how their love for music brought them together to offer a unique customize production experience to all their clients, plus we chat with them about our first concert experience, Atomic Walls and dive bars MPI's ignite awards takes center stage last week with a sold out event to h...

On this weeks episode we return from our post 100 episode break GMF or better known as George Fakhoury swings by to discuss, events, sponsors, the best steakhouse in Orlando and the secret behind dominos pizza Selina has the scoop on how to win a free tesla We have three week of networking event recaps to discuss Babies and Jobs highlight the late spring announcements Did sportsball turn into a hu...

For Episode 100 we took the show on the road. With the help of a bunch of sponsors we threw one rager of a party at IceBar on I-Drive in Orlando Hailey McClusky was our main guest and she got the party started with some fire drinks We also got to chat with Spencer Elliott, Steve Kliamenakis, John Gill, Tim Presley, Tierney Stecher, Kimmie Caramuta, Todd Zimmerman, Kelly Burris Amanda Schneider and...

As we close out the first century of Swag and celebrate the 100th episode this week, we welcome Luci Straub of DCE Productions to the show Luci joins us to discuss, starting a new position in a new segment of the industry, how NACE Orlando has really created a buzz this year and why Tom Brady to the Bucs was not a good thing. We find out where everyone was at midnight on 12/31/99, let's just say i...

On this weeks episode we hangout with Heidi Brumbach of Technisch Creative to discuss, Be Well TV, Octopus in Detroit, What to look for in a production recovery, Green Smoothies and a new event coming to Orlando this December Visit Orlando makes its return to live networking events, we have all the facts and figures. Universal removes temperature checks and unveils a brand new coaster. We close in...

On this weeks episode Elizabeth Pardillo charges on by to discuss the association market, Cuban cuisine, safe meetings, and the winner of the 97 world series. JW Bonnet creek, has a great rooftop bar, but they also hosted both NACE and CFHLA last week, we got the scoop on what you missed at those two meetings More details on the upcoming celebration for the 100th episode. Walmart and Kanye West, a...

Episode 96 finds us reminiscing about MySpace, AOL, and gushers, while we hear stories of our guest, Leigh Ann Krohmer, saving people from the Beluga whale tank GMF and ILEA highlighted the networking trail this week with competing events The DMC segment of the industry looks strong, and our guest provides some great insight on the opportunities ahead along with the challenges that may loom. Dave...

Joshua Veninga stops by to walk us through his journey from scooper at Jeremiah's, Firefighter, to Sales Manager at ViewStub, plus he drops some hints at a big product launch later this month A recent meeting at the Heavy for Tribe asks us "Who Cares", but what does that mean? Orlando City is back, and that means Selina also returns with her latest installment of Sportsball. We say good bye and re...

Find out what happens when our guest this week, Tierney Stecher of Printing USA brings everything bagels to the show. Hilarity ensues, and fans of Jo, well you get everything you've asked for. Selina had the week off so So Tricia Henson, or is it Teresa fills in for her.... jobs? we got none, but sportsball is action packed Global Meetings Industry Day, or GMID as it is affectionately called, high...

On this weeks episode.... Kimmie Caramuta stops by to party, she brings the energy as she explains how Paradigm Party Band formed, where you can hear the band perform, and what it takes to keep a band together and partying through a pandemic. Did we just have the best Swag takeover yet? get the recap on what you missed at vines last week and make sure the FOMO brings you out to the pub this week D...

Joining us this week we have Lindsey Kurtz and Holly Loulan of MC&A. They share their expertise on the direction of the DMC segment of the industry, provide a few laughs on putting on a 400 person hands-on virtual event across the country and what to do when the CEO wants to rappel in from a helicopter at the welcome session. Plus we get to the bottom of what exactly MC&A stands for. PCMA started...

On this week episode.... Kai Carter swings by, well actually we came on by to discuss, hanging with Jo at Home goods, felt hangers, a love for Bacon and how those got him his new position at Vines Did we crack the code on where Gordon Ramsey's restaurant might be? We share some great news on three of our previous guests! Is Selina's bracket the only one still in tack, NOPE And we got three big eve...

Laura Hartmann and Gladi Colon help to redefine another episode of #swagandrepeat. Two inseparable friends, found themselves together after getting that furlough call back in March. Instead of letting it get the best of them, they joined forces to become the storytellers of those in a similar situation. Fast forward 12 months and behind the power of their newsletter, stories, website, and now talk...

On this weeks episode of Swag, Joanne Helbourg joins us to discuss updates on Pointe Orlando, is a brunch war about to commence, We hear if our beloved Party at the Pointe will return, and what's in store for the rest of complex as it wraps up its renovation Do you hold onto your Experience Kissimmee swag? well if you do you might have won in their latest virtual activity, plus we recap PPN and Gl...

For episode 88 we go on location to check out Selina's new digs, or Casablanca, if you will. Natalie Choong, joins us for some drinks as we discuss making the most of unexpected time off, how she returned back home in her latest role and we find out just how the Bohemian Hotel Celebration came to be. Plus check out our insta for a glimpse at these awesome flamingo swag cakes she made us We recap a...

Four Score and Seven episodes ago we started this podcast, but did you know our guest today was once a history major and piano teacher, You may know her as the source for chivari chairs, tents and other party rentals but now her recognizable red hair has helped her create a new video podcast that spotlights women in the industry. Cyndi Shifrel of Orland Wedding and Party Rentals sits down with cre...

Swag takes over the Hyatt Regency Orlando, as the $1000 we raised helps put Teresa Elsayed Over the Edge. Hear how Teresa over immense fear to become the second #swagger to accomplish the feat, plus she tells us about her new address on i-drive Do prices belong on your website, let's discuss? Glittering hour returns, the i-drive chamber debuts two new adventure rides and 'i said yes" turns the bal...

Lauralee Shapiro returns to the show, telling us about her latest venture, Trucash, a product you might be incorporating into your next meeting, plus her outlook on travel, her collaboration efforts around the state and does she know the Piano Man? Did Dave eat 21 meatballs, well he got pretty darn close Swoosh! Selina successfully predicted the Superbowl, plus hear all her other great takes on th...

We kick February off with some great stories from Erin Cook, as we sip champagne, she tells about her major movie debut, how she dazzled the Oracle of Omaha, plus she makes the case for NOT putting off your goal to start a business and how her team has pivoted so much their back to in person meetings. Don't be an amateur, we get you ready for Valentine's Day with some great tips from Jo and Dave S...

Kick your week off with Orlando's best storyteller, Adrienne Six, as she makes us all laugh at her adventures with Top Golf, Northwestern Football, Catfish, a Shipt romance and her famed CMP study sessions Did Selina predict the Superbowl match up? Sportsball is chock full of goodies this week. MPI's releases their board slate and 2021-2022 is looking stacked. Has Jo finally turned on her disdain...

Its Tuesday! Time to get your shorten week started with the number 1 podcast in Orlando's meeting and event industry We bring Joe Mahoney on to discuss the logistics behind meetings in Alaska, Cold Weather wardrobes, switching gears career-wise and some solid mortgage/real estate advice Hot Dogs and Cookies are hot, hear where you can get yours Thought there were too many ways to see dinosaurs in...

It's time to kick off Season 3, and we start off with breaking news about one of the hosts! You will need to listen all the way through to get the scoop on this.... We got some new bosses in town, Visit Orlando and CFHLA shake up the new year with brand new leadership The job market is robust, and our local workforce welcomed a bunch of new jobs, we will fill you in on who ended up where Surf expo...