The Events Insight

Send us Fan Mail Blink and just like that… Season 16 is a wrap!  What a brilliant season it’s been. A huge thank you to all of our incredible guests – Jack and Karen genuinely loved every conversation, insight, and story shared along the way. And now… the fun bit. For our final Wrap episode, Jack and Karen are joined by the fantastic Indy Marsland and Judith Rafferty – both loyal listeners of the...

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jack caught up with Roger while he was on site in Spain delivering an event, proving once again that the life of an events professional never really stops. From an early age, Roger knew the events industry was where he belonged. Following his father onto site, watching shows being built, meeting suppliers and seeing client relationships in action, he quickly caught the b...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Events Insight , Jack and Karen are joined by Emma King, an entrepreneur, event organiser, business coach and international podcast host who has built a reputation for doing things a little differently. Emma is the driving force behind CHS Events, a company well known across the meetings and events industry for its trade shows in Leeds and Birmingham. But 2026 mar...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Events Insight , Jack and Karen are joined by Adam Tetro, a man who’s spent more than two decades navigating the controlled chaos that makes live events so special. At the time of recording, Adam was Director of Production & Sales – Venues at Scene Change, bringing a wealth of experience to a national events company in Australia. Adam’s journey into the indust...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Events Insight , we’re tackling a topic that resonates across our industry, work life boundaries, not work life balance. Jack and Karen are joined by Claudia, a brand storyteller with 25 years of experience delivering award-winning work for global names including Hitachi, Amazon, PwC, PepsiCo and Audi, across sectors spanning Technology, Professional Services, FMC...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Events Insight , Jack and Karen are joined by Matt Clarke, a man whose career can only be described as truly eventful. From taking a temporary three-month role at Silverstone in 1995… to taking another temporary three-month role there in 2025, Matt’s journey spans three decades at the heart of global sport and live events. In between, he’s worked across permanent,...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of Season 16 Karen and Jack chat to the rather fabulous Adrienne Fitzgerald.  An energetic, focussed, determined Strategic Account Manager for CORT Events.   With a degree in fabrics, listen in and experience her journey from fashion to furniture.   In her current role, Adrienne’s responsibilities include managing the Midwest territory, Exhibit House programmi...

Send us Fan Mail Another season already? How can that be? Season 15 of The Events Insight Podcast has been another truly fantastic and inspiring journey, with guests from every corner of the events spectrum. For this special wrap-up episode, Jack and Karen are joined by two brilliant industry professionals, and loyal listeners Kirsty Goddard and James Molkie, who bring their fresh perspectives and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jack and Karen catch up with Sarah Bennett, a California-born event professional whose career has come full circle, back to where it all began: with the Anaheim Ducks. From her first internship with the hockey club to leading event strategy across the sports, tech, entertainment, and non-profit sectors, Sarah has spent over 15 years mastering the art of delivering...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jack and Karen speak with Ivan Mariacher, Managing Director of TROJAN SECURITY, a leader who has built his career on protecting people, spaces, and experiences. Ivan’s journey began at the frontline of London’s most high-risk venues back in 2004, where he tackled gang-related violence, drug issues, and public safety challenges head-on. Today, he leads a professional tea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jack and Karen chat with Richard Smith, a passionate events professional whose journey started with a defining moment on a balcony overlooking Hall 3 at Birmingham’s ICC. Now Chief Commercial Officer at Wyboston Lakes Resort, Richard leads the commercial strategy across a diverse 400-acre site, driving growth across training venues, conference spaces, and serviced...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jack and Karen welcome Sarah Slater, a true force in the live entertainment industry and a champion of saying yes to unexpected opportunities. Now leading the Music & Festivals division at Ticketmaster UK, Sarah’s career has taken her from production management in outreach programmes to senior roles in ticketing and e-commerce. With over 15 years of experience, she’...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jack and Karen are joined by Matt Turner, founder of Clownfish Events and self-declared Head of Team Flourishment, for an energising conversation about culture, creativity, and what it takes to build a workplace people actually love. From launching a DJ business at 18 with a shed full of kit and his dad’s Toyota Previa, to winning The Sunday Times Best Place to Wo...

Send us Fan Mail In this season opener, Jack and Karen sit down with the ever-inspiring PJ Ellis, a proud Brummie, seasoned charity campaigner, and passionate community advocate. PJ shares the story behind launching the Harry Moseley Charity Ball, co-founding LoveBrum, and raising nearly £1 million for causes close to his heart. From tackling homelessness to mentoring start-ups, PJ’s journey prove...

Send us Fan Mail As Season 14 of The Events Insight Podcast comes to a close, we’re wrapping things up in style, as we always do! Joining Jack and Karen for this special episode are two fantastic industry professionals and avid podcast listeners, Charlotte Dowdell and Rajiah Rodien, who bring their fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the conversation. Charlotte, with over a decade of experience i...

Send us Fan Mail  Get ready for a fun and fascinating episode of The Events Insight Podcast with Jack and Karen! This week, we’re joined by three-time Emmy Award winner, comedian, TV host, and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo. You might know him from Windy City LIVE , World’s Funniest Videos , or as the voice of Hugh Neutron in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius . Mark has done it all—hosting, acting, writ...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Events Insight Podcast , Karen and Jack sit down with Martin Stephens, Director of Off Limits Ltd, to explore his inspiring career journey—from a YTS trainee stacking shelves to a leader in the events industry. With over 30 years of experience, Martin has worn many hats, from hotel management trainee to Sales Director, before becoming a shareholder and Director at...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Events Insight , Jack and Karen sit down with Lisa Sweeting, an event professional with 18 years of experience in corporate, private, and charity events. Lisa is the founder of Green Sense Events , a company dedicated to minimising environmental impact while ensuring events are socially inclusive and accessible. Since launching Green Sense Events in 2020, Li...

Send us Fan Mail Adam has been working within the Events Industry for over twenty years, firstly as a Lighting technician and Rigger before moving into the Safety Role after a non-work related accident.   He specialises in large scale one-off events where he can use his role as a consultant to facilitate all aspects of the event.   His career has allowed him to work across many sectors including t...

Send us Fan Mail Karen and Jack wlecome another different voice onto the podcast this week as they welcome Charlie Gardener to the show. This episode was actually done in person out on location, so you will hear the difference in the interaction and audio.  After a decade of experience in legal, financial and sales roles, Charlie, alongside her engineer husband Lloyd, took the first step in busine...

Send us Fan Mail Drew Lasker is a former 16-year professional European basketball player. He participated in the 2018 Commonwealth Games representing England and won a total of 11 Titles in the British Basketball League. He is passionate about helping others become the Best Version of Themselves. Drew is working in media Presenting, Reporting and Commentating for the likes of Sky Sports and DAZN,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Wrap Session of Season 13! It's been a truly fantastic season as Jack and Karen have explored the globe with six incredible events industry professionals. From prop making to overlay, jet skiing to LEGO building, we’ve covered it all! For today's wrap-up, we’ve got a few changes to the lineup. Jack is currently out of the country, handling client and exhib...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode Jack and Karen are thrilled to be joined by Tom Alldread, an industry expert with over 12 years of experience at GL Events. During his time at GL, Tom has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's largest and most prestigious events, including the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, UCI World Cycling Championships, and the London 2012 Olympics. To...

Send us Fan Mail This week Karen and Jack were joined by Stephen, the visionary Founder of Clearwater Events. With a hands-on approach to event planning, client development, and legacy building, Stephen is committed to delivering excellence through diversity, equality, and innovation. His mission? To create unforgettable experiences with impeccable customer service, brilliant creativity, and cutti...

Send us Fan Mail Makenzie Stokel is the Co-Founder of EVA, an innovative platform that automates the process of booking entertainment for events.  Makenzie has been a young leader in the events and entertainment industries since starting EVA while attending Belmont University. With degrees in Music Business and Entrepreneurship, she is passionate about creating paid performance opportunities for u...