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Epic Events by vFairsThe Uncomfortable Truth About "Attendee Experience" (From Someone Who Actually Delivers It) | Epic Events by vFairs | Tavar JamesTavar James oversees global event strategy at Forrester, delivering Summits across three continents for thousands of professionals. With a career spanning hospitality operations at Ritz-Carlton, experiential marketing at Equitable, field marketing across EMEA/APAC/AMER at Riskified, and now leading events at a premier research firm, he brings a rare 360-degree view of what actually creates memorable attendee experiences. Expect honest takes on what works, what doesn't, and the uncomfortable trade-offs every event leader faces.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2026-02-0436 min
The CX Cast437: CX For In-Person EventsTavar James, VP global events, shares what CX leaders can learn from professional event strategists. Tavar discusses how in‑person experiences build trust, why personalization matters more than ever, how to avoid common pitfalls in hybrid formats, and what makes a standout CX event in 2026. He also previews exciting changes coming to Forrester’s CX events portfolio and offers practical advice for anyone planning to attend their first big in‑person gathering.
2026-01-2828 min
The CX Cast437: CX For In-Person EventsTavar James, VP global events, shares what CX leaders can learn from professional event strategists. Tavar discusses how in‑person experiences build trust, why personalization matters more than ever, how to avoid common pitfalls in hybrid formats, and what makes a standout CX event in 2026. He also previews exciting changes coming to Forrester’s CX events portfolio and offers practical advice for anyone planning to attend their first big in‑person gathering.
2026-01-2828 min
Event Marketing: RedefinedEP 124 | 10 Powerful Insights for Young Event Professionals: Advice from Industry Leaders2025 is here, and you’ve got big goals. January is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and start fresh—and what better way to kick off the year than with advice from those who’ve walked in your shoes?This special episode is a compilation of some of the most thoughtful answers we’ve received to the question: “What advice would you give your younger self or a young event marketer?”Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll hear:• Carrie Davenport: Why asking questions is your ultimate career hack.• Gar...
2025-01-1514 min
SOUL KANDI RADIO SHOW with DJ Geoff AllmanSOUL KANDI SHOW EPISODE 643 The Best Of 2024 (Part Two)1. Dimitris Dimopolous (Feat. Elana Fornaro) - Magic Dancefloor. 2. Randy Hall - Again & Again. 3. Leela James - Whatcha Done Now. 4. Joe Leavy (Feat. Jeanette Harris) - Find A Way To Love. 5. Norma Jean Wright (Feat. Dennis Collins) - Tear Down These Walls. 6. Dave Mascall (Feat. Harry Cambridge) - We'll Be Together. 7. The Ellis Hall Group. - Music Sweet Music. 8. Kim Tibbs - It's Alright. 9. Darien Brockington - Only One. 10. Dee Dee Simon - The Player. 11. David P. Stevens (Feat. Will Downing). 12. Kim Tavar - Not How You Get My Lovin. ...
2024-12-112h 03
Production Value Matters: The Business Event PodcastLeading Through Change: Tavar James on Building Creative Event TeamsFor additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com Tavar James brings over a decade of experience spanning high-profile programs like American Idol and NBA events, offering valuable insights for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the industry.Join them as they discuss:Tavar's journey from night auditor to events leadershipStrategies for leading creative teams through changeManaging team dynamics during budget constraintsThe importance of mentorship in the events industryIndustry standards and career path developmentThe changing landscape of event professional educationSupporting team growth and innovationIf you enjoyed this episode, m...
2024-11-0535 min
Grown Folks Music Show PodcastGrown Folks Music Show Podcast 189 Hosted By Sam Smith 2024Queen Anthony HamiltonMake It Real Bran MovayStuck In Limbo Chrissy T ft Greg OwensDay One Day 26I Wanna Be Loved By You Full Flava Ft Angela JohnsonFind A Way To Love Joe Leavy Featuring Jeanette HarrisSatisfied Leela JamesShe Keeps Calling October LondonEx Lover MitkolTwenty Four Seven Robbie LoveBack 4 More TuxedoConfident Bri Babineaux& Forever DJ Spen & ReelsoulOh I EstelleGi Gina James “Biscuit” RouseMore (Remix) Nyah GraceMoonlit Floor LizaCareful Soma...
2024-10-282h 59Grown Folks Music Show PodcastGrown Folks Music Show Podcast 174 Hosted By Sam Smith 2024Mr. Right Ced WadeForever & Eve Roi “Chip” Anthony & Keith SweatOne Day Klymaxx feat. Bernadette Cooper & Lorena StewartLet Me Love You TMFOut Of My Mind (Jazz Remix) Terrie Rimson Feat. Justin T. Young Sunspot Son of PearlIf It Feels Good We Are One X-PerienceFeelin' Kinda Funky Angie Gooden Brand New Day Cool Million ft Shaila ProspereGood Love Recipe Mr BowleggsMr Big Stuff Lysa ft Jean KnightIm In Love Sharnette HyterSummertime Alli StarrEverybody's Dancin Cindy Blackman SantanaYou C...
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Event Marketing: RedefinedEp 63 | Global Event Marketing Exec Panel: 2024 Program and Career Goals DiscussionEvent marketers are given a lot of responsibility (often >50% the marketing budget!), and expected to juggle multiple roles, but we've learned one thing they all wish to get more: mentorship.That's why we're ECSTATIC to host this panel of global events management rock stars to share their wisdom with you (and amongst themselves) about:✅ What they are trying to accomplish in 2024✅ How they are currently working on their career✅ What helped them get to where they areWhen we thought of building a community from a podcast for and by event market...
2023-11-1553 min
The Souled Out ShowThe Souled Out Show August 13th 20231 Perfection (Cool Million Remix) - Gee Bello/Jocelyn Brown
2 Sometimes - Brian Power/Cornell Carter
3 All For Love - Mike Lindup
4 Harmony - Kim Tavar
5 Ghetto Preacher - Kinsman Dazz Band
6 Watcha Gonna Do With My Lovi - Spence Morales
7 Think About - Sugar & Heather
8 Good To Be Back - King Bee Ft Andre Espeut
9 Elementary - Robert Imtume Owens
10 I Wanna Be Your Lover - Mark Knight/Beverly Knight/Sgt Slick
11 Beautiful Dreams - Acantha Lang
12 Sorry - Tom Glide/Ed Ramsey
13 Give It Right - Joe...
2023-08-141h 59
Hidden GemsHidden Gems July 2023ARETHA FRANKLIN SO SOON.ETTA JAMES CAN’T SHAKE IT.DAVID RUFFIN ONE LUCKY DAY I FOUND YOU.FONTELLA BASS JOY OF LOVE.MARVIN GAYE I WISH I DIDN’T LOVE YOU SO.JALEN NGONDA COME AROUND AND LOVE ME.MONOPHONICS LOVE YOU BETTER.APHROSE YA YA (RADIO EDIT).EMILIE IF I DIDN’T SAY (NIGEL LOWIS REMIX).G. C. CAMERON LIVE FOR LOVE.GEORGE JACKSON ONE MORE HURT.THE DREAM TEAM THERE HE IS.PERCY SLEDGE BABY...
2023-07-292h 59
Event Marketing: RedefinedEp 41 | The Value Of Tailoring Your Message To The Specific Event (And How To Execute It) with Tavar JamesWhat distinguishes a great event marketer from a good one is their strategic thinking and intentionality towards their brand's narrative. Great event marketers tailor their messaging to fit each specific event, rather than relying on a single message that has worked in the past for multiple events. They go above and beyond a "good enough" mindset and put in the necessary effort, ultimately achieving exceptional results.It's not every day you come across individuals who think on a different level, and Tavar James is certainly one of them. When Matt Kleinrock, CEO of Ro...
2023-06-1449 min
The Genie's Luxury Soul PodcastEPISODE 10The Genie's Luxury Soul Podcast Episode 10
Kea Michael - We Made It Through
Crutchfield Jones - Sunshine
D Funk - If You Want To Fool Around
Confunkshun - Text Me Tomorrow
Kia Jena - Knew It
Autumn Corin - Right Here
Chavonna Adams - Spellbound
Heidi Tann - Baby Come Back
Kim Tavar - Beautiful
Keiko Matsui feat Lalah Hathaway - Love And Nothing Less
Kathy Kosins - Won't Look Away
Genie's Gospel Goodies
Sounds Of Blackness - #URGONNAWIN
Marcus Jordan Feat Terrance James - My Life
Melvin Sanders - Love Will Find A Way
Chris Jasper - It Started With...
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2 I'm In Love (Mike Maurro) - Evelyn King
3 Just Might - Aya Ito
4 Just One More Christmas - Soulutions
5 Some Of The Time (DJ Soulchild) - 4PM
6 Back To Scat - Dave Mascall
7 Music For The Soul Pt 2 - Los Charlys Orchestra
8 Camero - Yarni
9 You'll never Know - Georgie B
10 Ocean One - Tom Glide/Umising
11 I'm OK - Lindsey Webster
12 Take The Day off - Tortured Soul
13 Keep Me In Mind (Live) - The Bamboos/Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
14 Feelings...
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The Souled Out ShowThe Souled Out Show December 18th 20221 Feelings - Chateau
2 I'm OK - Lindsey Webster
3 You'll never Know - Georgie B
4 Keep Me In Mind (Live) - The Bamboos/Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
5 More Than Friends - Bey Bright
6 The Lady In My Life - Will Wheaton
7 What Christmas Means To Me - Jeniqua
8 Get With You Tonight - Mark Knight/Lukas Setto
9 All I've been On - James Aaron
10 In The Morning Carmy Love
11 Family Time - Glenn Jones/Y'Anna Crawley
12 Natural High (Realm) - Ingram Street
13 Love One Another (Crakazat) - Crystal Waters/Soul...
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Colin Curtis PodcastCOLIN CURTIS SOUL CONNECTION SHOW NEW INDEPENDENT SOUL & GOSPEL 16TH MARCH 2021Angel Terisa Griffin You Raquel Rodriguez Stride Debórah Bond Truly For You Brandon Wattz All Things New Doobie Powell Welcome Back Home Diane Mathis Actions Kim Cruse Spread Love Pvibez Love Supreme Jesse Laine Powell (Feat. Marion Meadows) Smolder Debórah Bond Eventually Bradd Marquis Freely (Test the Waters) Lori Williams Yes I Am Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions Movin' On Antonio Neal Time Debórah Bond Can't Stop Thinking About You Endre Blaq Mojito Castella Looking Back Tristan Same Way Aga...
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