Bollotta-FIDE

Please enjoy this mini episode with the wonderful, Laura Schwartz. Last time she was on the Bollotta-philes got so caught up in the convo that we never got to the 5. Now Laura is back to answer the Bollotta-FIDE FIVE. What is Laura's Golden Rule? What is that one daily habit that contributes to her success? What does she tell herself when no one is around? What is one change she wants to see in th...

Laura Schwartz is the fabulous guest on this week's episode, but before the Bollotta-philes chat her up they kick things off with a special TIPSY where Alex introduces a new artist that has earned their way onto the artist roster, JIMMY'S BUFFET. Then we get into the artist that Alex thinks makes a great role model for her daughter, LAURA SCHWARTZ. Laura gives us details about how she came to be t...

The Bollotta-philes are back! Alex fills Anthony in on her recent experience seeing Mandy Patinkin (her fav) and Anthony has a TIPSY that is almost a RANT-SY about SURPRISES from vendors on site due to low communication. Alex's YaiYai-ism is all about Forgiving but NOT Forgetting! This week TIFFANY ROSE GOODYEAR founder and CEO of SCENTEX. Learn how Tiffany's started from a dessert company (Yours...

THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE, ORIGINALLY RELEASED March 11, 2022. Anthony and Alex are joined by Cali of PhotosbyCali.com. This week we are getting a new perspective on the event world from an artist/photographer. Cali lets us know what she's been seeing from the frontlines at both social and corporate events in a post 2020 world. Hear about the stresses of photographing Presidential Cabinet members...

This is PART 2 of the Bollotta-FIDE Meeting Goal$ episode. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). In this second part of this interview Megan and Tracy discuss the growth of their live (and now virtual) fundraising event through engagement, their atten...

THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE ORIGINALLY RELEASED: JULY 16, 2021. The House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2024 just recently happened so we wanted to drop this back on feed as Anthony and Alex are onsite this week. Anthony and Alex are off to The Special Event Conference in Miami this weekend, but don't fret they are leaving you with a special 2 part Bollotta-FIDE. They are joined for this set of episodes b...

This week musician Bobby Cressey sits down with the Bollotta-philes to discuss his career journey as a musician. He's the stadium organist for the San Diego Padres and San Diego Gulls Hockey teams and now not only a performer but also a part owner of one of the most in demand dance bands, The Might Untouchables and also a composer/producer (google: Dumosa). Anthony and Alex talk with Bobby about h...

Brad Wilson of Brad Wilson Talent is on the pod this week! Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM and Alex has a YaiYai-ism all about INGREDIENTS. Brad is known widely from his performances in the Three Waiters and HypnoTWISTs, but today get to know Brad as an agent (The Three Waiters, Showbots and Randy Andys). Brad's story is one of inspiration as he has found new...

Bollotta-FIDE is back after a month hiatus with a fantastic return guest, LOREN SMITH! Top of the show banter includes the duos oy's of smoking, a TIPSY about the "Permission to INTERMISSION" during a program and a YAIYAI-ism about intercepting the long winded. Entertainment Businessman, talent agent profession Santa Claus and musician Loren Smith "The Talent Smith" is back to talk to Anthony and...

Anthony has a TIPSY all about “SAYING, YES!” and Alex has a YaYa-ism about Courage (and how she got here). Today Jo Ann Fahlgren Mauck, Fine Artist and CEO of Fickle Finger Airbrush joins the conversation. Jo Ann’s talents spread from her skills in Plein Air and portraiture on canvas to Airbrushing. In today’s conversation Jo Ann takes us on a journey from her fine art beginnings to her lucrative...

This week starts out with a TIPSY all about "FEEDING THE TALENT" and a YAIYAI-ism about Alex wanting food. The Bollotta-FIDE hosts are joined this week by CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer of Skydiving Innovations & Tactical Drone Solutions, RON LEE. Ron's side of the special event industry is not conventional and he answers questions about the inspiration for starting a skydiving entertainmen...

Anthony and Alex get down to business from the jump, a TIPSY about Force Majeure Clauses" and a YaiYai-ism about "everyone taking a piece". Longtime personal friend of the pod hosts, Lisa DeFino Director for The Institute of Meetings and Events of the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University joins the conversation today. The trio get into Lisa and...

This episode is off to a smashing start as Anthony fills Alex in on the fate of his Mother's good china. Anthony's TIPSY about "WE ARE WHAT WE CONSUME" (not just food based) and Alex's Yaiyai-ism about the direction of your tooth brush. Today's guest is Chris Vance, Creative Initiatives Manager for Sycuan San Diego Casino Resort , They touch on his creative projects at the resort like the San Dieg...

Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about the "Willfully Wandering Welcome" and Alex has a YaiYai-ism about the ownership of Tears and Smiles. They are joined this week by Nikki Arnold (Senior Event Manager, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina). Nikki gives boots on the ground insight on the average day of a Event Manager at one of the most popular hotels in San Diego. She goes over the importance...

Anthony and Alex are in the pod with Producer (with an emphasis on Environmental and Brand Experiences and Pubic Space Consulting and Activations, Design and Hospitality Management) Brooksie Hughes from BAH Productions. The Bollotta-philes start with a TIPSY with a checklist for adding SOUND to your event and a YaiYai-ism about how her yaiyai would yell at sound guys. Now the main course, Brooksie...

Second Episode of the year and we have the one and only Bernie Gaps (CEO of Absolutely Fabulous Events & Productions INC. and Spandex USA) on the pod. Before they kick off their chat Anthony has a TIPSY about rethinking your approach to "Breakout Sessions" and Alex'i YaiYai-ism all about doing not just watching. In their research the Bollotta-philes learned how Bernie is one of the foremost in...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Anthony and Alex are back with a very Opa!-licious episode to kick off the year. Anthony has a TIPSY about “baby steps” in the new year and Alex has a YaiYai-ism about even smaller steps. Jackie Loeb (Comic/Emcee/Host) joins us on the line direct from Down Under for our first show of the year. Jackie brings the fun as she answers the Bollotta-philes questions about her first paid g...

Anthony and Alex catch up and discuss their recent holiday musical discoveries and then Anthony has a TIPSY about the importance of your local BBB and Alex has a Yaiyai-ism about parts and wholes. They are joined by Jay Sheehan (Cue One Productions). Listen in as this multi-talented university educator, mentor, production manager and author of “The Production Manager’s Toolkit-Successful Productio...

Bollotta-Fide's Bollottaphiles kick off this week with Anthony's TIPSY about taking a deeper dive into the client to benefit the sale and project, Alex has a Yaiyai-ism about listening to nothing. Bollotta-Fide Musician, Educator and Performer Bill Fleming stops in for a discussion about following the music across the country (literally). Bill talks about his passion for learning his craft, playin...

Anthony kicks off things with a TIPSY about Psychographics from an event professional perspective (article here: https://blog.hubspot.com/insiders/marketing-psychographics ) and Alex's YaiYai-ism is about a watch. Rachel Wood (CEO of RSVP EVENTS ) sits down to chat with the Bollotta-philes about her past experiences in the hospitality world and non-profit events sector lead to her eventual ownersh...

This is the second part of our interview with our guest Chris Lashua the Founder and Creative Director of Cirque Mechanics. Make sure you go back and start with part 1. In this part they discuss insurance and venue challenges with booking circus acts, audience participation good and bad (think: throwing things on stage), building the shows that he wants to build while still making the sale, and th...

Bollotta-FIDE is back after a short hiatus the Bollotta-philes are back behind the mic. Alex catches us up on her new status as an "Inked Woman" and Anthony gives us a TIPSY inspired by My Name is Barbara by Barbra Streisand and a YaiYai-ism about You. What happens when you run off and CREATE your own circus? Our guest Chris Lashua the Founder and Creative Director of Cirque Mechanics did! Hear ab...

Bollotta-FIDE is here with an early holiday nugget. Alex gushes about a recent trip to the Happiest Place on Earth Disneyland, and Anthony recounts a recent venture in Event Planning. Today's TIPSY is about about Planning the "Perfect" Holiday Party and YaiYai's perfect holiday trio and Alex's dry turkey Christmas. They are joined by San Diego's Surfin Santa (Loren Smith) and Magical Santa Claus (...

Anthony and Alex are back this week with another personal wellness themed episode, but first Anthony fills in Alex on his experience at the self-check in, Sonder Lum Hotel next to SoFi Stadium (the pros and cons). Anthony talks about "You Are What You Eat" during today's TIPSY and Alex's YaiYai-ism about food and love for the body and soul. They are joined by Master of Sciece, Registered Dietitian...

CEO and Founder of JR Global Events the one and only Jennafer Ross is back on the pod! It's been almost 3 years since the Bollotta-philes have touched down with Ms Ross and they needed to have her back after seeing her new separate venture, the #eventpro staffing service app called EVENTS ON CALL which is offering direct access to vetted and experienced onsite event specialists on an "as needed" b...