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Woof You! Podcast#13: Barking Up The Right Tree with Julia Hawkins and Barbara PatersonJulia Hawkins and Barbara Paterson are the brains and beauty behind the Barking Up the Right Tree Festival 2024Dr. Barbara Paterson is a professional dog trainer and specializes in dog sports foundations and reactivity. She is based in Namibia.Julia Hawkins is a dog trainer and behaviourist based in Cheshire in the UK. Julia has also been a guest on this podcast a couple of times. Having known her for a few years now, it did not surprise me in the slightest when she shared with me her and...2024-03-0154 min
Christian Faith and FictionEpisode 182: What’s New in CHRISTIAN FICTION? — February 2024Here are all the books that I could find that are releasing in February 2024 and listed as Christian fiction.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/YFixJiO3OR0
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2024/01/25/whats-new-in-christian-fiction-february-2024/
Books mentioned:
One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey
Fatal Witness by Patricia Bradley
One Final Target by Janice Cantore
8 Down by Kimberly Woodhouse
Deadly Treasure Hunt by Sommer Smith
Kidnapping Cold Case by Laura Scott
Lethal Mountain Pursuit by Christy Barritt
Missing in Montana by Amity Steffen
Protecting the Littlest Witness by...2024-01-2626 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Strategic Planning of Events with Janie Jordan from the Scone Literary FestivalThis is a brilliant conversation with Janie Jordan, President of the Scone Literary Festival in New South Wales. Prepare to be inspired as Janie shares her treasure trove of event planning tips and strategies, accumulated through years of enriching experiences in the industry.
Key Takeaways:
Essential event planning tips
Audience perspectives and feedback
Budgeting, fundraising and revenue streams
Strategic thinking and planning
Collaboration and community engagement
This episode is your gateway to event planning excellence, infused with the wisdom and passion of Janie Jordan. Join us for a journey...2023-10-1047 minTalking Regional EventsTalking Inclusive and Accessible Events with Vicky Lowry from the Deniliquin Ute MusterThis is an enlightening conversation with Vicki Lowry of the Deniliquin Ute Muster in New South Wales, talking all things accessible and inclusive events. Uncover the strategies for gathering attendee data, setting accessibility priorities, and embedding inclusivity into every facet of event planning.
Key Takeaways:
Evolution of accessibility
Inclusive event planning
Addressing diverse needs
Communication and feedback
Advice for other events planning for accessibility
This episode is a testament to the power of empathy, foresight, and innovation in creating events that embrace diversity and leave no one behind. Join...2023-10-0323 minTalking Regional EventsTalking Attracting and Managing Volunteers with Tom White from Murrumbateman Field DaysWe sit down with Tom White, the manager of the Murrumbateman Field Days, as we delve deep into the remarkable world of volunteer management. Explore the challenges of recruiting and coordinating over 700 volunteers and the ingenious solutions implemented to navigate the post-pandemic volunteer landscape.
Key Takeaways:
Volunteer engagement and evolution
Community collaboration and local insights
Innovating with communication and induction
Overcoming challenges and proactive planning
Advice for other events managing volunteers
This episode is a treasure trove of insights and strategies for anyone involved in event planning and volunteer m...2023-09-2835 minTalking Regional EventsTalking Post-Event Review with Pam Burley of Jumpers and Jazz FestivalFrom jazz to jumpers, blues to soul, Pam unveils the secrets behind this quirky winter festival, which has been enchanting audiences since 2004. Discover the festival's journey of growth, the impact of community involvement, and the focus on delivering unforgettable experiences.
Key Takeaways:
Attendance, Growth & Evolution
Community Connection
Debriefing Insights
Listening to Feedback
Advice for Smaller Events
Tune in and let the magic of Jumpers and Jazz Festival inspire your event planning journey! 2023-09-0521 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Regional Events with Pam Burley from Warwick Jumpers and Jazz in JulyIn this episode of Talking Regional Events, Linda speaks with Pam Burley from Warwick Jumpers and Jazz in July. This conversation was first recorded in 2021.2022-08-1217 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Regional Events with Meegan Jones from the Sustainable Events AustraliaIn this episode of Talking Regional Events, Linda speaks with Meegan Jones from the Sustainable Events Australia. This conversation was first recorded in 2021.2022-08-1218 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Regional Events with Greg Donovan from the Outback Music Festival GroupIn this episode of Talking Regional Events, Linda speaks with Greg Donovan from the Outback Music Festival Group. This conversation was first recorded in 2021.2022-08-1212 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Regional Events with Dale McIver from Alice Springs Event ManagementIn this episode of Talking Regional Events, Linda speaks with Dale McIver from Alice Springs Event Management. This conversation was first recorded in 2021.2022-08-1208 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Regional Events with Chris Griffin from Tourism Northern TasmaniaIn this episode of Talking Regional Events, Linda speaks with Chris Griffin from Tourism Northern Tasmania. This conversation was first recorded in 2021.2022-08-1210 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Regional Events with Cathy Treasure from the Parkes Elvis FestivalIn this episode of Talking Regional Events, Linda speaks with Cathy Treasure from the Parkes Elvis Festival. This conversation was first recorded in 2021.2022-08-1209 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Regional Events with Bruce Wright from Prime Field DaysIn this episode of Talking Regional Events, Linda speaks with Bruce Wright from Prime Field Days. This conversation was first recorded in 2021.2022-08-1210 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Regional Events Andrew Squires from Noosa Alive FestivalIn this episode of the Talking Regional Events podcast, Linda speaks with Andrew Squires from the Noosa Alive Festival. This conversation was first recorded in 2021.2022-08-1210 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking event sponsorship with Grant from Adina WatchesAdina was founded in 1971 by Australian watchmaker and current managing director Robert 'Bob' Menzies. A determined businessman, Bob had a dream to create a watch capable of withstanding the rigours of the Australian lifestyle. Today the business has grown from one dedicated man to a staff of twenty, including Bob's son Grant, building the craft of quality Australian watchmaking through the generations. Each year Adina produces over 40,000 artisan watches from its Brisbane factory, available in over 300 retail outlets across the country.
In this podcast Grant talks with us about what sponsors expect and look for when sponsoring an event. He...2020-03-1720 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking event logistics and operations with Anthony from BlerterBlerter is a simple, easy-to-use platform that helps you centralize your communication, operations and safety processes - connecting your entire event team in one place. It allows events of any size and scale to manage risk, streamline delivery and increase engagement at their event.
We understand running major events involves juggling complex, dynamic environments along with managing a diverse workforce and the public in mass. Inadequate technologies haven't succeeded in meeting these challenges. Until now.
With Blerter, you can reduce your response time to operational issues, by deploying resources faster, reacting to situations as they arise and keeping your events...2020-03-1630 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking event renewal with Canada's Calgary StampedeToday I have the pleasure of talking with Vern Kimball, CEO of Calgary Stampede Canada from 2006 to 2015 following 20 years in other positions in the organization - that's a total of 29 years with the Calgary Stampede.
The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates western heritage, cultures and community spirit. Led by over 2,300 passionate volunteers, the year-round events, programs and initiatives invest in youth, support agricultural programs, celebrate western culture and make a lasting economic impact on the city.
Each year, Stampede Park hosts over 1,200 business, tourism, sporting, hospitality and community events and welcomes more than two...2020-01-2749 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking event sponsorship and philanthropic funding with Perth FestivalIn this episode I talk with Nathan Bennett from the Perth Festival on sponsorship and alternative funding models for festivals and events. Nathan shares great tips and insights into how events can develop sound propositions for partners, both corporate and philanthropic.2020-01-2733 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking event operations and risk management with Safety Net Consulting and BlerterIn this episode we talk to our international friends about the importance of effective operation and logistic management to better manage risk and incident at your event. Anthony and Warwick share their insights and tips on how events can be more efficient and streamlined with operations, logistics and on site communications, and how this can assist the event with improved risk management and mitigation strategies.2020-01-271h 28
Talking Regional EventsTalking event marketing with Birdsville's Big Red BashIn this episode I speak with Greg Donovan, the founder and organiser of the most remote music festival in the world, Big Red Bash. Greg shares his insights into the power of events to promote and build a brand for a destination, providing tips on how other regional events can more successfully market their event and build the profile of their destination. He talks about undertaking your ideal attendee and what he believes to be the most effective marketing channels for his event.2020-01-2749 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking event grant funding with Alice Spring's Henley on Todd festivalHaving received multi year record state government funding in 2019, event manager of the quirky Henley on Todd event Dale McIver talks about how they achieved this and how other events can learn from this process. Dale shares tips and insights into how regional festivals and events can be more successful in achieving grant funding to support growth and development.2020-01-2717 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking event finances with Portland Rose Festival USAIn this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Curtis, the CEO of one of largest festival organisations in the US - Portland Rose Festival, based in the City of Roses Portland Oregon USA.
With a festival budget of over $3 million and attendance by over 1.2 million event attendees, I will be exploring with Jeff the topic of FINANACE and how such a large festival remains sustainable and rides out the tough patches.
In the early 2000's the committee, the volunteer non-profit Portland Rose Festival Association, created a strategic plan that challenged traditional thinking and gave the festival a ne...2020-01-2743 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking post event review with Parkes Elvis FestivalOne of regional Australia's most successful festivals believes that the post event review process is the most important part of their event management process. In this episode we talk to Cathy Treasure from Parkes Elvis Festival about the importance of visitor feedback and event review to the growth and development of their event. Cathy shares great tips and insights into how they manage this process and the outcomes they have achieved as a result of a thorough and strategic post event review process.2020-01-2724 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking data collection at events with Glenn Hardy from IERIn this episode we talk to Glenn about the importance of data collection for regional events. A key message from Glenn is that whilst events need to find out how they can attract more visitors to their event, just as important is how they can encourage them to spend more at the event. With tips and insights galore, this episode will leave you excited about data collection and what it can help you achieve for your next event.2020-01-2741 min
Talking Regional EventsTalking Volunteer Management with Woodford Folk FestivalToday we are talking with the inspiring and bubbly Karen McBride, the Citizenship Manager (aka volunteer manager) of the amazing Woodfordia - organizers of the Woodford Folk Festival, The Planting Festival and Festival of Small Halls.
The annual Woodford Folk Festival is the largest of the three events, which requires a small army of over 2,700 volunteers (including 150 department heads and an org structure that will blow your mind!).
The Woodford programme features concerts, dances, street theatre, writers' panels, film festival, comedy sessions, acoustic jams, social dialogue and debate, folk medicine, an entire children's festival, an environmental programme featuring talks, debates...2020-01-271h 02
Talking Regional EventsManaging risk at your event - prevention is better than cure!Risk management is something many event committees avoid. 'Those things will never happen to us,' they say. I call BS. Risk can happen to any event, no matter what size or scale. I believe it is the lack of awareness around what risk is for events that creates this apathy.
Risk is so much more than the health and safety of event attendees - think environmental risk, financial risk, marketing or reputational risk.
Understanding all of the different types of risk for an event can be overwhelming and quite frankly may make you reconsider running the event ...but with...2018-09-3016 min
Talking Regional EventsMaking event sponsorship and grant funding fun!Following on from episode 3 where we looked at financial sustainability of events lets dig deeper into one of the core funding sources for all events - sponsorship and grant funding.
We love it and we hate it right?!
In this episode, Linda shares about
• How you can be more efficient and effective in attracting funding support for your event
• Systems and processes to use in securing sponsorship and grant funding
• Practical tips to get better at securing the right partnerships for your event
Highlights:
1:23 Getting clear on what you need and want sponsorship and grant funding for
3:02 Identifying your perfect sponso...2018-09-3015 min
Talking Regional EventsEvent Finance - Your Pathway to Financial Sustainability!In Episode 3 we are going to look at the pathway to financial sustainability, to help you transition your events to be financially-viable and self-sustaining just like many other regional festivals throughout Australia and the world are.
Having a clear and focused pathway to financial sustainability will support the success of your event. This pathway will dictate the strategy of your event and should form a large part of your decision-making.
It does not matter how small your event is or if it is a community event - an event is a business and it needs to be treated that way...2018-09-3018 min
Talking Regional EventsPre-planning to ensure efficiencies and success - the necessary evil!The pre-planning stage is the golden nugget that all event committees need - a way to systemise their event and create plans and processes that will empower the team.
This stage is the most critical in terms of being more efficient and reducing unnecessary pressure and stress.
Setting milestones, deadlines and key dates for the overarching event plan allows you to better delegate tasks and reduce the stress for all committee members. Stop overloading your mind and document the process!
In this episode, Linda shares practical tips and advice on how to effectively pre-plan for your event to save time...2018-09-2414 min
Talking Regional EventsThe importance of post event review and analysisThe first step in planning your event begins at the end!
Who is in your tribe? Do you engage with your tribe in order to grow and develop your event? In this podcast we will talk about the importance of the post review phase in the event planning cycle, providing practical insights and take aways to assist you in ensuring that you event is successful and sustainable.2017-09-0819 min