Events: demystified Podcast

How is it going, friends? Welcome to another episode of "Events: demystified" where we aim to demystify the world of in-person, virtual, hybrid event production and technology by sharing insightful tips, tricks, strategies, and tactics that will help you plan and execute successful events of all types, formats, and sizes! In today's episode, I have my new friend, Deanna Nwosu joining me - a hostes...

During today's episode we are honored to be joined by Mahoganey Jones, CMP, DES, HMCC - founder and CEO of Events Specialists, a Canadian turnkey event management and production company. Our conversation today focuses around hybrid event experiences, event metrics and KPIs, being prepared for the unexpected, holistic event budgets for hybrid productions, risk management, and much more. Make sure t...

The ever-growing concern about the environment and climate change has accelerated the demand for conscious consumerism and sustainable initiatives. However, for event professionals, creating green events can be quite a challenge at times. You want to offer a rich, personalized attendee experience while ensuring the event also meets your sustainability targets – a tough balance! And so today, I hav...

In today's episode, you get the chance to meet Ike Singh Kehal of Social27 , who's passionate about Virtual Events that Make an Impact , and bringing the best part of in-person events to the virtual world for a greater reach, accessibility, flexibility, and insights than ever before. Ike is a fascinating entrepreneur that applies the lens of business to some of the most important decisions that ne...

In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Miguel Neves, EventMB’s Editor-in-Chief who likes to describe himself as a "curious creator and caring curator of computerized content and a conscious connector of charismatic characters'. Miguel lives and breathes the event tech sector and is deeply engaged in the global online community of event professionals. He is a Portuguese soul who built a...

With me on the “Events: demystified” Podcast , I have Carey Smolensky, a Husband, Father, "Papa C" to his grandchildren, Dynamic Businessman, Event Producer, Multi-Faceted Entertainer, Author, Recording Artist, and Entrepreneur.  Author of Living Life with Passion and Helping Others, Carey has turned his book into an annual experience; The Passion Summit, as the next logical step in sharing t...

On today's episode of “Events: demystified” I have the honor of hosting not one, but TWO featured guests, good friends of mine, event professionals, live-streamers and podcast hosts and discuss what "Community Over Competition" means, how does it actually play out in events, and why the success of an event depends highly on working with the right event professionals. "Community over Competition" i...

On today's episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events ,  your host, Anca , and her featured guest, James Cermak, host of the Tradeshow University Podcast are discussing best strategies that event organizers can take and practically apply towards the planning of a successful virtual or hybrid trade show. We'll also give exhibitors something to take home, such as ideas t...

On today's episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and your host, Anca , we are tackling all things promotional, branding and marketing and ways in which event organizers can deliver ROI to their sponsors, engage and delight their virtual/in-person audiences and market their event in a clever and creative way. And since marketing is not really my first language, or secon...

This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your host, Anca .  When you have a cause you care about and have gone as far as you can on your own to champion it, it might be time to start your own nonprofit charity to spread your work to a wider audience. Starting a charity can be a big undertaking, but there are basic steps to follow to make sure yours gets started on...

This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your host, Anca . While the work of a good planner is to make sure the event goes off without a hitch, the work of great event designers is to make that event memorable by allowing the creative juices to start flowing freely in order to create the feel, look, and atmosphere that not only matches the brand or the cause but also im...

This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your host, Anca , and on today's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Samantha Swaim of Swaim Strategies . Sam, as friends and friendors candidly call her, has more than 20 years of event planning and fundraising expertise. She founded Swaim Strategies, a fundraising event consultancy, in 2004, working with nonprofit organ...

This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events with your host, Anca . HUGE honor to feature Julius Solaris on today's episode, currently the head of engagement at Swapcard , previously known as the founder and editor in chief of EventMB , acquired in 2019 by Skift, the largest and most influential travel media company worldwide. Julius has always been (secretly, and not so secretl...

“Events: demystified” Podcast turns TWO this month - can you believe it?! With that, we're kicking off the anniversary celebration with an amazing line-up of featured guests that you won't want to miss! Tune in in this short K/O introduction to find out who our guests are, what we will be covering during each one of the new upcoming episodes to be released EACH FRIDAY in JULY ! If you're listening...

This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and I'm your host, Anca . On today’s episode I have Dan Berger , the Founder and former CEO of Social Tables - and if you’ve been in events for at least a day, you’ve most likely heard and used Social Tables for your events - which he sold to Cvent in October of 2018. Prior to Social Tables, Dan worked in management consulting and ser...

This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events  with your Host, Anca. On today's show I have Marisa Cali,  a virtual event producer from San Diego who supports the advancements of women in sports and inspires her community to be present for the conversations that matter. A few fun facts about Marisa: mindfulness & meditation has helped her tremendously and she hopes...

Well hello there! And welcome to a brand new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events . For some refreshing honest truth, authenticity, transparency in event productions - mixed with laughter - tune into today's episode with Andy Johnson of AndX with whom we get to demystify and discuss: why transparency is so important for an event’s success, why just because someone giv...

In this brand new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events , I have the honor of sharing the airwaves with the wonderful "queen bee" AJ Steinberg who will delight you with her tips and expertise in event-based fundraising as she’s set to change the world one event at the time! During today's episode we touch on:  👉 sponsorship strategies for events,  👉 treatin...

Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events , with your host, Anca. In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing a special guest: Will Curran , Head Einstein at Endless Events. Will and I had a little too much fun enjoying our newly formed connection but also touched on some very important things such as:  👉 a couple of brand new hybrid event mode...

Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events , with your host, Anca. What should you expect from this episode?  Firstly, I will share a few  thoughts with you since I just celebrated this past weekend another trip  around the Sun and I am so grateful for being here, being alive and  well!    And (not) lastly, in the second part o...

This is “ Events: demystified ” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events  and I'm your host, Anca.  On the show with me today I have Emee Pumarega of EJP Events , a veteran of the hospitality and event industry, who began working in hospitality and events over 20 years ago, bringing  a world of event knowledge in handling events as diverse as all-weekend wedding bashes; international activ...

Welcome to a new episode of “ Events: demystified ” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events , with your host, Anca. To celebrate our 30th episode in style, I’ve invited with me on the air, a featured guest that knows how to have a good time and how-to enable his audience to have a fantastic time as well!  The president and founder of California Coast Auctions and co-founder of Idaho Benefit Auction...

Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events , with your host, Anca . Today's episode features an incredible event professional that's been around the event industry for a while, probably before I was born (not to make him sound old, just very experienced!). Bruce Rosard has already proven to be an influential figure for this podcast, one of the main influenc...

Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events , with your host, Anca. Today we get to tackle the subject of virtual weddings and events, uncover marketing strategies for weddings, virtual and hybrid events and much more with my featured guest, Ashley Hawks of Forever Bride and EideCom Event Productions from Minneapolis, Minnesota. A few fun facts about Ashley:...

Welcome to a new episode of “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events , with your host, Anca. In today's episode, we're diving into the role of an Event Producer for events and seeing things from a producer’s corner (perspective), with Timothy Blackton, former Senior Event Producer at Nike World Headquarters in Oregon, where he planed, coordinated and performed World Class live produ...