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This week Bollotta-FIDE has a special treat and is operating at a different frequency with KYMM CIVETTA the author of HEAVEN IN MY EYES: A TRUE STORY OF HEAVEN AND HEALING. Before they get into their convo with Kymm, Alex asks Anthony for his review of Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour Show at SoFi Stadium in LA (spoiler: Anthony loved it). Anthony's TIPSY is about the PRACTICE OF GRATITUDE and Ale...

Anthony and Alex are back and thinking about the year so far as the fourth quarter begins. This week's TIPSY is about "FINDING YOUR CREATIVITY" and a YaiYai-ism about "Finding beauty through openness". Today the twosome are joined by CEO and Creative Director of AOO Events, David Merrell. They discuss designing for the client not the designer, teaching trade secrets and how the economy impacts his...

Anthony and Alex kick off this week with a TIPSY about "Assumption of Risks" and a stomach settling YaiYai-ism. This week we have Event Pro, Melody Corvalan the Director of Event Sales at Belmont Park. The San Diego Native talks about some of the varied options the San Diego theme park provides to it's group and corporate guests with rides, food options and late night capabilities. Get her perspec...

This is the second part of Anthony and Alex's interview with renowned chef and event industry professional Andrew Spurgin the Chef and Owner behind Andrew Spurgin Bespoke Event Styling and Menu Design. Here they get into Chef's thoughts on dietary restrictions, tasting the passion in the food, making YOURSELF the project and Alex cries while eating. Connect with Andrew at www.andrewspurgin.com Pl...

Anthony and Alex kick off with chatter about talking with emojis, a TIPSY and a new YaiYai-ism both involving the idea of "GRACE". This week they are joined by Andrew Spurgin the Chef and Owner behind Andrew Spurgin Bespoke Event Styling and Menu Design. Dig in and savor this delectable conversation about his formula on how he approaches a project, a mouthwatering 10 Quick Questions, establishing...

Anthony and Alex are back this week (surviving the heat of summer) with returning guest Magician, Illusionist and Hypnotist Derek Ostovani. Before they start their interview Anthony has a TIPSY all about “discovering the magic of SOLITUDE” and Alex has a Yai-Yai-ism about finding your own peace before helping others. Magician Derek Ostovani is back after 3 years to update the Bollotta-philes about...

The Bollotta-philes are back! Anthony and Alex have been on summer hiatus for the past 4 weeks and they are back (sans guest) to talk about their summer travels. Alex had an adventure on the other side of the world as she traveled through Italy, Greece, Malta and Spain and has some delightful stories about making connections with people during her journey. Cruise ship talk as Alex remembers her so...

It's SUMMER BREAK and we have another ENCORE for you. Feast on the TREATS in this episode. Anthony starts off this episode catching up Alex on his recent business trip to Charleston, SC and they talk about the nightmare getting back across the country. They are joined by event pro Sheri Karpinski owner and operator Sensational Treats to discuss all things business. Sheri and the Bollotta-philes di...

ENCORE: It’s the Bollotta Office Family Holiday Special. Originally released on Christmas Eve Eve (12.23.22) the Bollotta Entertainment Operations Manager Sam Sabbagha and Operations Coordinator Siri Elena are on the pod! The B.E Team gets to put Anthony in the hot seat with an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. Alex takes lead mic and she and the team have a question and answer segment with Anthony w...

Thank you for listening to this encore release as our Bollotta-philes are on summer break. Originally released on April 29 (Episode 110). Anthony kicks things off with a special TIPSY for anyone running an event based hospitality business and taking time to look forward. Alex then brings in the panel of Industry Icons Jaclyn Bernstein (EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS), Dorene Collier (EVENT SHOW PRODUCTIONS)...

Vertigo struck but Alex is back on her feet and Anthony has a TIPSY about legacy building, Alex's YaiYai-ism is focused on being the person your grand children proud. The Bollotta-philes are joined by their colleague Alex Freeman. Alex has recently completed a Master's In Direction of Institutional Communication, Marketing, and Event Production at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Anthony...

Alex reveals her summer travel plans and Anthony's TIPSY is all about "Working Through Fear" and a "Time for Tears" YaiYai-ism. Then they sit down with 5 time Emmy Award winner, PAT BROWN. Pat Brown has been on Bollotta's roster of talent as an emcee, host and speaker but this is the first time Anthony and Alex have been able to dive deeper into her past as a weather anchor and news personality. P...

Anthony and Alex kick off this episode recapping his recent trip to DesMoines for the House of Mercy Game Show Gala and then gives his TIPSY about the fundamental different between Production vs. AV., then Alex gives us a "Takes a Village" based YaiYai-ism. This week Zachary Grant from SEAS Productions stops by the pod to give a Bollotta-FIDE it's deepest dive in the PRODUCTION side of the industr...

This week Anthony's TIPSY contains 3 Rules of Resilience and Alex's YaiYai-ism is about Strength. The very Bollotta-FIDE Michelle Corcoran (UC Berkeley, Strategic Analyst for Southern California Major Gifts Team) stopped by the pod. Before finding her passion in fundraising in the college and university world, Michelle had an extensive and diverse experience in the event industry. Listen in from h...

This week Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about "coordination of production for Headlining Artists" and Alex's YaiYai-ism is about "saving face by communication". Then the Bollotta-philes have a sit down with Rob Barber (VicePresident of Modular Systems and Research & Design) of ATOMIC! and Spacekit. Rob is a leader of one of the most creative and forward thinking teams in the industry t...

This week Anthony and Alex have the delight of talking to the President of Viridity Entertainment Services (VES) & HJZ Productions and Emmy Winning Camera Operator HOWIE ZALES. First up Anthony kicks things off with give a quick review of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Florida after a recent trip and his endorsement of the Broadway Tour of SIX. A Tipsy about "Taking Business Person...

Happy PRIDE Month! This episode GLITZ GLAM (San Diego Legendary Drag Queen, Church of Glam , GGTV Podcast, Activist, Philanthropist) Things kick off with Anthony's recount of his recent delightful experiences hosting Black Tie Bingo for the Shoreline Community Service Pacific Beach and viewing the SDSU production of Cabaret. A TIPSY about "Integrity in public personas" and Alex's YAI YAI-ism about...

Anthony starts things today with a candid take about some of the components he experienced at The Special Event 2023 Orlando and gives a TIPSY about "Showcasing" your business. Alex gets into a YAIYAI-ism about Promises and Meaningful Talk. They are joined this week by Emcee and Event Host Amy McWhirter. Anthony and Alex ask questions around Amy's background in Dance, Improv and network television...

Anthony kicks off things with a TIPSY about release and Alex’s YaiYaism is has to deal with funerals and weddings. They are joined this week by Event Designer and University Professor of Western Civilization and History SAM CAVELL, PhD (Southeastern Louisiana University & NXT Events) Sam and Anthony have long standing friendship and working relationship and they discuss and disseminate over th...

THIS EPISODE HAS TIPS FOR MUSICIANS WANTING TO PERFORM CORPORATE GIGS! Things get started with the Alex revealing that she got a gong plus YaiYai's importance of naps and Anthony has a TIPSY for Artists and Talent about managing and holding time. The are joined today by Bollotta-FIDE musician, guitarist and singer SAM HOSKING. Sam has been part of the Bollotta family of artists for a long time as...

FREE THERAPY! This week Bollotta-FIDE has the acclaimed Marriage and Family Gottman Method Therapist, Dr Dana McNeil (The D Spot Podcast) joins the conversation for this episode; but first Anthony has a TIPSY about clear communication practices in business and Alex has a YAI YAI-ism about the importance of eye contact. Dr Dana McNeil is the founder of the Relationship Place (San Diego) and brings...

Anthony kicks things off with a special TIPSY for anyone running an event based hospitality business and taking time to look forward. Alex then brings in the panel of Industry Icons Jaclyn Bernstein (EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS), Dorene Collier (EVENT SHOW PRODUCTIONS) and Lenny Talarico (LENNY TALARICO EVENTS) to discuss an array of topics like: Transparent Relationships. Breaking points with clients. Ho...

Anthony's starts with a "purposeful" TIPSY and Alex's Yaya is keeping the devil out. Bollotta-FIDE is over 2 years old and it's about damn time they had the artist responsible for Anthony's caricature as the guest. Fine Artist and Acclaimed Caricature Artist COURT JONES stops by to talk about his experiences. Listen in on details of the process background painting for Disney's Disenchanted, stayin...

This week Alex’s YAYA-ism gives new uses for bells and salt and Anthony’s TIPSY is about getting a full site inspection including ALL the space your team will negotiate on time.  They are joined by ELVIN LAI (Owner & Operator, Ocean Park Inn Pacific Beach , Abnormal Beer and Wine & co-Founder of PB Clean and Safe) Hear from this busy multiple business owner on what keeps him up at night, r...

This week's episode is super important for everyone that posts content online! Alex kicks off this week with a YAYA-ism about keeping your moles and Anthony has a TIPSY about keeping relationships going. Get ready for a DIGITAL awakening! Our guest SHAWN WALCHEF (CaliBBQ, DIGITAL HOSPITALITY Podcast, @CaliBBQMedia ) is one of the reasons why the Bollotta-FIDE pod even exists. Shawn is more than a...