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Better Events204 - How to Start Freelancing in EventsIn this week's episode, we’re breaking down what it really means to be a freelancer in the event industry. From the types of roles we’ve worked recently to the pros and cons of freelance life, we’re sharing honest insights and real-world advice. We also answer listener questions about how to get started, set your rates, find your confidence, and navigate the freelance world—whether you’re fresh out of school or side-hustling while working full-time. If you’ve ever thought about going out on your own in events, this episode is for you.
SHOW N...2025-05-0735 minBetter Events203 - How to Plan A Successful Festival with Cat McDevitt of EventenyWe're thrilled to partner with Eventeny to bring you this episode where we chat with Cat McDevitt of Eventeny all about how to plan a successful festival. Cat shares the key pieces you need to get right, common mistakes to avoid, and how to manage everything from vendor relations to crowd safety. Whether you’re planning your first festival or just curious what goes into it, Cat’s tips and behind-the-scenes insights will leave you feeling inspired and ready to dive in!
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Learn more about Eventeny and get a $500 discount, a sp...2025-04-3032 minBetter Events201 - Working with Vendors: What Every Event Planner or Producer Should KnowIn this episode of the Better Events Podcast, we’re talking all about working with vendors—what that really means and why those relationships are key to a successful event. From how to find trusted vendors for a new project to what info to share upfront, we’re answering common questions we hear from both new and seasoned planners. We’ll also chat about navigating high quotes, verifying expertise, and how to wrap things up professionally after the event. Whether you’re building your vendor list or want to strengthen existing partnerships, this episode is packed with practical tips.2025-04-1633 min
"Jester" Section HikerFitness Updates, Film Festivals & Hiking Training CampRiverRun International Film Festival: https://riverrunfilm.com/events/safeandfound/ Tri State Outdoors Festival: https://www.eventeny.com/events/tristate-outdoors-fest-2025-17693/?series=0 Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions Connect With Jester: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"2025-04-0619 min
The Bubble - Celebration, FLCelebration Friday FlashIn this episode of The Bubble podcast, Scott updates listeners on notable news and events taking place in Celebration. There's been a significant change to the sanitation holiday schedule for 2025 with no interruptions to services on Memorial Day and Labor Day. In other news, the Savanna Square fountain is once again operational. Scott also highlights some upcoming community events like the Spring Porch and Yard Sale and Kids' Night Out: ShamRockin' Bash. The Garden Club has started their Pine Straw Sale which will run from March 3 to March 30. Lastly, Troop 125 of the Celebration Boy Scouts are hosting their 19th Annual...2025-02-2102 minThe Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash February 7, 2025In this episode of The Bubble podcast, hosted by Scott, various community updates, exciting events, and volunteering opportunities within the celebration community were discussed. It started with a notification about the repaired pool heater at Lakeside and decision-making townhall for dog owners. There was also an introduction of a meet and greet event with CROA Board candidates. The podcast announced family fun events such as Movie Night and Father-Daughter Dance, including a list of new courses offered by Celebration Lifelong. On a more proactive note, opportunities for volunteering and partaking in a healthy walk with healthcare professionals were mentioned. Scott...2025-02-0704 minThe Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash January 31, 2025In this episode of The Bubble podcast, Scott informs listeners about various exciting events planned in Celebration. These include a Movie Night under the stars featuring The Wild Robot, Concert in the Park featuring romantic music from Rachel Copeland and the Alley Cats, a cherished Father-Daughter Dance themed 'Never Grow Up,' and the much-anticipated semi-annual Porch & Yard Sale. He also covers some key community updates such as the Lakeside Pool Heater issues and information on a Dog Park Committee Townhall Forum and the Residential Owners Association's Annual Meeting. The episode wraps with recognition of the 60 residents who participated in...2025-01-3102 minThe Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash January 31, 2025In this episode of The Bubble podcast, Scott informs listeners about various exciting events planned in Celebration. These include a Movie Night under the stars featuring The Wild Robot, Concert in the Park featuring romantic music from Rachel Copeland and the Alley Cats, a cherished Father-Daughter Dance themed 'Never Grow Up,' and the much-anticipated semi-annual Porch & Yard Sale. He also covers some key community updates such as the Lakeside Pool Heater issues and information on a Dog Park Committee Townhall Forum and the Residential Owners Association's Annual Meeting. The episode wraps with recognition of the 60 residents who participated in...2025-01-3102 minThe Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash January 17, 2025In this episode of The Bubble podcast, host Scott gives a rundown of the latest news, upcoming events, and important notices for the community of Celebration. He highlights Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures, the Pups and Pints event, and a Dog Park Committee Townhall Forum set for February. Scott then touches on a number of events, such as the Celebration Community Chorus concert, the Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon, the Wellness Weekend program, and volunteer opportunities at Embrace of Celebration and AdventHealth. He concludes with reminders of the Celebration Lifelong Spring-Summer 2025 Term, the Walk with a Doc program, and the...2025-01-1703 minThe Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash December 27, 2025Scott, host of The Bubble podcast, provides updates on community news and upcoming events in the town of Celebration. The episode sheds light on changes in community services for New Year holiday hours and refurbishment projects at the local pools. Issues regarding refuse collection during the holiday season and future openings on the Celebration Residential Owners Association Board are also covered. The podcast concludes with a recap of community activities, such as the 'Pups & Pints' event, the 'Through the Decades' concert series and a call for vendors. A holiday gift suggestion of Celebration-Opoly is offered to listeners to bring a...2024-12-2703 minThe Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash December 20, 2024In this episode of The Bubble podcast, Scott discusses the latest happenings and initiatives in the town of Celebration. The episode touches on important community notices, including holiday hour changes at resident services and maintenance updates at Lakeview pool and Spring Park. Several town improvements were discussed, including a successful initiative to recycle Christmas boxes, a festive blog, and a successful kid's evening event. The podcast further goes into upcoming events like Pups & Pints, the Through the Decades concert series, and the AARP Orlando's Walk with a Doc program. Shoutouts were given to local businesses, and details about ongoing events...2024-12-2005 minThe Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash November 22, 2024In the episode of The Bubble podcast by Scott, listeners are updated on various community notices such as holiday hours of public amenities and town services, and park closure details due to the Embrace Music Festival. Updates were also provided on building repair plans, and an introduction to the new holiday board game, Celebration-Opoly. The podcast also highlighted a multitude of December events, from Holiday Fest to Concert Series, and the upcoming Celebration Lifelong program offering different courses and series. Additionally, Scott mentioned opportunities for community involvement such as the Embrace of Celebration Music Festival, the Walk with a Doc...2024-11-2204 minThe Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash November 1, 2024In this episode of The Bubble podcast, host Scott talks about the exciting and noteworthy happenings in Celebration. With Election Day approaching, residents are reminded to visit Heritage Hall to cast their votes. Maintenance at North Village Commons is also discussed, as is a recap of the Halloween Spooky Soiree. Scott announces the upcoming Drive-In Movie Night & Box Car Decorating Contest, various holiday events, and informs about the Veterans Day tribute and the 5th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest. The episode concludes with a note about the 'Now Snowing Nightly' event, a winter wonderland occasion with snowfalls, carriage rides, and ice...2024-11-0104 min
The Bubble - Celebration, FLFriday Flash September 20, 2024The podcast episode, hosted by Scott, includes critical updates and exciting upcoming events in the Celebration community. Discussion points include the closure dates of Lakeside Park roadway for the happening Home Improvement Expo and Porch and Yard Sale, and the North Village Pool for routine maintenance. Scott also announces the CROA Board of Directors' search for candidates to form the the new 2023/4 Master Plan Committee, and the submission details for the fantastic Holiday Concert featuring Christmas with Celts and the Halloween Home Decorating Contest. Moreover, he urges listeners to participate in the 8th Annual Superhero Race Against Cancer. He wraps...2024-09-2004 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastUsing Event Technology to Streamline Event Management with Jese GaryJese Gary, an experienced event organizer with a wealth of knowledge in the field, shares her insights on how to streamline event management using Eventeny. Drawing from years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by event planners, Jese offers a comprehensive guide to leveraging the powerful features of Eventeny to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. In this blog, Jese provides practical tips and actionable advice, covering a range of topics from automating repetitive tasks to improving vendor coordination and optimizing attendee experiences. Her expert guidance aims to empower event planners to harness the full potential...2024-09-0950 min
Grayer & GayerPride & Relevance: Why We Celebrate | S1 E2Grayer & Gayer Show: In this episode the conversation revolves around the topic of Pride events and their relevance in today's society. David & Jeffrey discuss their personal experiences with Pride and the importance of embracing one's sexual orientation and gender identity. They also interview a guest, Mitch Battersby, who shares his involvement in Pride and the impact it has had on his life. The conversation touches on the history of Pride and the need for safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. The hosts also mention the upcoming Palm Springs Pride event and encourage listeners to get involved and volunteer.
2024-08-191h 06Plan-tastic Events PodcastAnalyzing the Event with Ariel HeartWe talk with Ariel Heart, vendor, creator, and cos-player extraordianaire! We look at how to vet an event, find if it's right for you, and making sure your event selling dollars go to the events for your business.2024-07-031h 06
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2024-06-2702 minPlan-tastic Events PodcastAI and the Very Small BusinessIn this episode, we dig into AI. It’s your in-house copywriter, coder, proofreader, assistant, and more, but definitely not your lawyer. Find out why AI isn’t as invasive as people think, and Jen goes through 17 great AIs that will improve your work.2024-06-1439 minPlan-tastic Events PodcastBuilding an Event from the Ground Up with Triangle Veg FestHelene is the definition of a hard worker, from starting Triangle Veg Fest to keeping it alive through covid, she knows what it takes to make an event successful. Join us as we talk through the good and not so good parts of festival management, and hear Helene's key tips for emerging event organizers2024-05-311h 12Plan-tastic Events PodcastVendor Booths - The Good and BadIn this episode, hosts Will and Jen explore the dynamic realm of event vendor booths! They uncover a variety of setups, highlighting what works best and offering practical tips for improvement. Tune in for valuable insights that will help event vendors elevate their booth game!2024-05-1041 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastGrowing your Business as an Event Organizer with Yinka FreemanYinka, an entrepreneur in the event planning industry, understands the journey of starting from the bottom and working your way up. In this conversation, we'll explore how she founded Triple Pocket Events and the strategies she used to grow her business. Like many event planners, Yinka began with modest beginnings and implemented practical strategies that propelled her to own one of North America's most successful event planning companies. Her portfolio includes hosting diverse large-scale events, such as San Diego Pride.2024-04-1933 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastFinding Your Micro-Business Niche with Mike and CC from GVG EventsJoin us as we dive into the strategy that has allowed GVG events to skyrocket to success! 2024-04-1251 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastExhibitor Event Tips & Tricks with Whitney Coburn from Juniper Market On this episode of the Plan-tastic events podcast we discuss the nuances of planning and managing artists, vendors, and exhibitors as an event planner. As the mastermind behind Juniper Market, Whitney has knows what it's like to manage hundreds of vendors for her weekly events. See Juniper Market on Eventeny: https://www.eventeny.com/company/?c=5... Follow us on Social: / eventenyteam Follow Juniper Market: / juniper_market 2024-04-1237 minPlan-tastic Events PodcastPlan-tastic Events is Back!Welcome back to the Plan-Tastic Events Podcast, where we bring you the latest in event planning insights, strategies, and industry expertise! After a hiatus, we're thrilled to announce the revival of our podcast with new hosts from the Eventeny Team: Will, Cat, and Jen. In this special 10-minute introduction episode, get acquainted with Will, Cat, and Jen as they share their backgrounds in event management and their excitement for relaunching the Plan-Tastic Events Podcast. Discover what motivated them to bring back this podcast and get a sneak peek into the exciting content lined up for future episodes.2024-03-2509 minBetter EventsSeason 3 Guest Compilation: One Thing to Leave in 2023 and One Thing to Start in 2024In this week's episode, we revisit with some of our guests from Season 3 of the Better Events podcast to get their take on what is one thing that they want to leave in 2023 and one thing they want to add/start in 2024. It's that time of year for reflection and our guests share their insights, we share our answers, and walk you through a couple of ways you can apply this question to your event business, career, or personal life.SHOW NOTES:Register for the Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conferenceEpisode #97...2023-12-0624 minBetter EventsTypes of Events and Event Niches in the IndustryIn this week's episode, we talk all about different types of events and the niches in the event industry. We explore the differences between what we knew when we first started in events and what niches we're leaning towards now.This episode is sponsored by Eventeny - Eventeny is a that platform makes it super easy to manage every aspect of your event using one system, from vendor and volunteer management to selling tickets and creating interactive maps.SHOW NOTES:Access our exclusive deal with Eventeny of 2 months free or a $200 Visa gift...2023-10-1136 min
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2023-10-061h 08Better EventsOnsite Event Check-in Tips with Denise GlaserIn this week's episode, we chat with Denise Glaser of D&K Events about how to set up and execute onsite event check-in. We discuss the differences between onsite check-in and registration, what you need onsite to set yourself up for success, and what common mistakes we see organizers and hosts make.This episode is sponsored by Eventeny - Eventeny is a that platform makes it super easy to manage every aspect of your event using one system, from vendor and volunteer management to selling tickets and creating interactive maps.SHOW NOTES:Access...2023-10-0437 minBetter Events124. Tips for Managing Exhibitors at Your Next Event with Cat McDevitt of EventenyIn this week's episode, we sat down with Cat McDevitt from Eventeny, an all-in-one event management software solution. We dive into her go-to tips for managing exhibitors at your next event and she answers the tough questions like can you have too many exhibitors, how to deal with exhibitors who might not be the right fit, and mistakes to avoid with your exhibitor communication.There's something in here for everyone from managing partners, exhibitors, sponsors, artists, makers, and more.This episode is sponsored by Eventeny - Eventeny is a that platform makes it super easy...2023-09-2735 min
Quite Frankly"Defeating the Demonic" ft. Rev. Bill Bean 7/20/23Tonight we're joined by Rev. Bill Bean (BillJBean.com) to discuss his work as a Minister and an Exorcist, and Demonologist, Jason Mcleod. We'll take the time to learn about Bill's journey to becoming an Exorcist, the different classifications of spiritual vexation, how to diagnose a possession, questions about exorcism in different cultures, and far more. Questions and stories submitted by the audience will play a major role in driving the conversation to the deepest of depths! This may be the longest episode we have done that wasn't an Election Night or something -- and totally worth it!
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Bitch Beer PodcastRachel Kiley and Georgia Craft Brewers FestHappy Brewsday Tuesday! Today I sit down with longtime friend of the podcast, Rachel Kiley!
Rachel Kiley is COO of Monday Night Brewing and also President of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. We talk about what she has done since being named president and what she wants to see moving forward. We also talk about how to get into the C Suite positions!
Most exciting: We talk ab out this upcoming Georgia Craft Brewer's Festival happening this Saturday April 2! If you want to attend for free you can apply to be a volunteer here- https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer...2022-03-2936 min
Talk'aran'rhiod: The Wheel of Time Showcast97. Sing It Together, Louder Than EverIn this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest social media and show news, including convention talk, new logos, casting rumors and more! Then we get into the high-concept topic of tonight's episode, what if WoT was a musical? The three have different takes on this fun assignment, and you get to hear some sweet (and not so sweet) singing, too! Get egotistical as Tom loves all his songs! Get radical as Joe gets trapped in the 80s! Get confused, as Jen swaps Jafar and Javert, but saves it with singing! As always, spoilers abound, as does excitement...2021-07-1254 min
Conversations About...Episode 139 Conny Jolitz from Hawaii with Art and SuchIn this episode of Conversations About..., I get to talk to Conny Jolitz. She is a Graphics Designer and comic book artist. Whether she is drawing game cards for Kawaii Con or for Draw and bids, she is a fan of comics and such. We talk about comics in Germany and her love of Mike Mignola and Frank Miller, we talk about book adaptations to movies and so much more. To check out the marketplace for Kawaii Con and their streaming channel. Both will be active May 29-30
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Plan-tastic Events PodcastCrabapple Fest-City of MiltonIn this episode of Plantastic Events, you’ll get a chance to learn more about Crabapple Fest hosted by the City of Milton. Our guest speaker is Courtney Spriggs, the Milton Community Outreach and Engagement Manager. She creates community engagement and builds relationship through many community events. The City of Milton hosts many events and festivals throughout the year but one of their most famous festivals is the Crabapple Fest. The festival is the first Saturday in October in Milton and includes over 100 local antique and art vendors, kids' activities, local musicians, fantastic food, and more. You can spend th...2018-09-0333 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastFestivals with Community Partnerships -Heritage Sandy SpringsIn this episode of Plantastic Events, you’ll get a chance to learn more about Sandy Springs Festival hosted by the Heritage Sandy Springs. Our guest speaker is Sarah Poland, the Director of Marketing and Community Events at Heritage Sandy Springs. The Heritage Sandy Springs mission is to promote history, steward a community park, and enhance the cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Some of the popular free events hosted by Heritage Sandy Springs include the Farmers Market, Concerts by the Springs, and the annual Sandy Springs Festival. The Sandy Springs festival includes arts and crafts, live music, cultural performances, a...2018-08-2730 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastManage Your Volunteers-Duluth Fall FestivalIn this episode of Plantastic Events, you’ll get a chance to learn more about how to manage your festival volunteers. Our guest speaker is Alana Moss with the award-winning Duluth Fall Festival. Alana Moss is the Former Chairperson for Duluth Fall Festival and currently manages the volunteers for Duluth Fall Festival. The award-winning festival roots go back more than 50 years and they brings in more than 300 volunteers. From installing decorations, to unloading and loading vendor stock, to working at the Festival Concession Stand, or managing a committee, you can be sure that there is a job for you. To...2018-08-2042 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastMeet Forsythia-Forsyth-Monroe Chamber of CommerceIn this episode of Plantastic Events, you’ll get a chance to learn more about the famous and award-winning Forsythia festival hosted by the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. Our guest speakers are Cheri Lance, the President and CEO, and Priscilla Caldwell, the Program Coordinator at Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber hosts multiple festivals throughout the year but today they will talk about the Forsythia Festival. The Festival attracts 25,000 people and is held annually the second week in March in downtown Forsyth. This free, family-fun event features a two-day arts-and-crafts show, children’s fair, a 5K, sporting tour...2018-08-1332 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastSoutheast Tourism SocietyIn this episode of Plantastic Events, you’ll get a chance to learn more about the Southeast Tourism Society and what educational resources they offer for event and festival organizer. Our guest speaker is Wendy Thomas, she is the Director of Communications and Marketing at the Southeast Tourism Society and joined in 2015. Southeast Tourism Society unites all segments of the Travel and Tourism Industry including promoting tourism within the state, fostering cooperation, sharing resources and providing continuing education for the Southeast region. For more than 30 years, Southeast Tourism Society has established itself as a leader among travel organizations. ...2018-08-0645 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastChalktoberfest-Chalk Art FestivalIn this episode of Plantastic Events, you’ll get a chance to learn about Chalktoberfest and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Our guest speaker is Bobbi VanHorn, she is the Marketing Coordinator with the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art hosts award-winning events including the famous Chalktoberfest. Chalktoberfest has an exciting combination of their annual Chalk Art Festival with Marietta's premier Craft Beer and Wine Festival. You can enjoy your afternoon sampling craft beers and wines, live music from local artists, watching professional Chalk Artists chalk the streets and eating great food at th...2018-07-3041 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastJapanese Culture-JapanFestIn this episode of Plantastic Events, you’ll get a chance to learn about the Japanese culture and the history of Japan and Georgia. Our guest speaker is Yoshi Domoto and he is the Executive Director at The Japan-America Society of Georgia. He also hosts the famous JapanFest, which is a 2-day festival and draws a crowd of 20,000 people! In its 32nd year, JapanFest celebrates the culture and people of Japan. The festival is organized by JapanFest, the Japan-America Society of Georgia, and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Georgia, with support from the Consulate-General of Japan. Hot to...2018-07-2348 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastFestival Volunteers-National Banana Pudding FestivalLet’s talk about festival volunteers. In this episode, you’ll get a chance to meet Uta Colwell from the National Banana Pudding Festival. She’ll talk about how she manages over 150 volunteers for the festival and how you can do the same. Uta is the volunteer manager at the National Banana Pudding Festival. Not only is she a volunteer for the festival but she manages and coordinates volunteers for the festival. She has worked with National Pudding Festival since 2010! The National Banana Pudding Festival has won the SFEA Best Festival Award and has been named a Southeast Tourism Societ...2018-07-1636 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastProtect Your Data-Cyber Security for FestivalsFestival and events often attract large crowds and poor planning can result increase the chances of attacks whether it’s during a live event or online. In the past, we’ve covered topics about security planning during an event but it’s important to talk about cyber security as well. Our guests include Aly Hussaini and Chang Han. They’ll talk about the importance of cyber security. Aly is the CEO of Stooge and has 5 years of experience with Salesforce. He has been coding since age 9 and has full-stack development experience, especially with SAAS and marketing automation. Chang is a develo...2018-07-091h 00
Plan-tastic Events PodcastAll About Volunteers-Atlanta Beer FestivalsIn this episode, you’ll learn about how to recruit, train and retain volunteers. Our guest Kari Weaver will talk about the importance of involving volunteers for your festival. She is the is the Director of Events at Atlanta Beer Festivals. She manages the relationships with vendors, helps with social media, and coordinates volunteers for all of the events. They host over 17 events per year throughout Georgia including Atlanta Winter, Spring and Summer Beer Fest, Atlanta Brunch Festival and four Wine Festivals too. Approximately 3000 or more people attend the festivals! Hot topics for episode 29: What are so...2018-06-3038 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastWorld of Games-The Gaming IndustryIn this episode you’ll learn about the video gaming industry in Georgia and you’ll get a chance to hear about an upcoming scholarship for event and festival organizers. Our guest is Andrew Greenberg. He is the director of the Southern Interactive Entertainment and Games Expo (www.siegecon.net) and interim commissioner of the Georgia Esports League (www.ggda.org), has been organizing large-scale events both domestically and internationally, for decades. In addition to SIEGE and GEL, he also helped organize the Mythic Journeys conferences (mythicimagination.org) that brought Deepak Chopra, Janis Ian, Robert Bly, Joyce Carol Oates and...2018-06-2337 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastJust for Kicks-Sneaker CultureLearn about fun ways to host trivia at your next event fun ways to host trivia and you’ll get a chance to learn about the culture behind sneakers! Our guests for this episode are Terry Francis and Mike Baker. Both are founders of The Sneaker University and Can I Kick It. The Sneaker University is a sneaker and urban culture convention held exclusively on college campuses. The events usually feature live music, sneaker customizations, door prizes, and surprises throughout the show. Can I Kick It? Is the South’s premier culture brand and sneaker accessories. Hot topi...2018-06-1651 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastKnowledge is Power-Event AssociationsLearn about local, national and international festivals and events associations. You’ll get a chance to learn about the benefits of joining such associations and how you can join the associations with our guest Stephanie McIntyre. She is the Executive Director for the North Carolina Seafood Festival. She is also on the board of different associations including the Southeast Festivals and Events Association and the North Carolina Festivals and Events Association. She’ll also give you a glimpse about the North Carolina Seafood Festival. Hot topics for episode 26: What are the different types of festivals and even...2018-06-0950 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastGo Bananas!-National Banana Pudding FestivalLearn about the famous and award-winning National Banana Pudding Festival. You’ll also get a chance to learn how they host their famous cook-offs too. If you’re a foodie and you love banana pudding, get ready to go banana for this episode! Our guest is Peggy Owen and she is the co-chairman of the National Banana Pudding Festival which is a two-day festival in Centerville, Tennessee. At the festival, you’ll get a chance to see some of the best entertainment for all ages and live cook-offs. You can also stroll through the “Puddin’ Path” and taste ten different ba...2018-06-0239 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastThe Stressful Pass-May Mental HealthEvent coordinators are ranked the fifth most stressful jobs after firefighter and soldier! In this episode of Plantastic Events, you’ll learn about why event coordinators have one of the toughest jobs in the world but also learn about ways to reduce the stress and take mental breaks. Our guests are Nisha Khan and Dr. Fatima Wasim. They are from Raksha, which is a Georgia non-profit organization for the South Asian Community. Raksha addresses social issues such as family and sexual violence and divorce, as well as issues concerning children, senior citizens and new immigrants. Nisha is a Therapist an...2018-05-2654 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastStay Peachy-GA Peach FestivalLearn about the Georgia Peach Festival and the history of the peach in Georgia. You’ll also get a chance to hear the special recipe for the world’s largest peach cobbler. Our guest is Tisa Horton, she is not only the manager for the Austin Theater in Fort Valley but also hosts the famous Georgia Peach Festival. The Georgia Peach Festival is a week-long festival hosted in two Peach cities: Byron and Fort Valley. Georgia ranks third in the nation in annual production of peaches and are arguably the sweetest and tastiest grown in the world. The Georgia Peac...2018-05-1926 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastEvents in AtlantaEvents in Atlanta with Daniel Easton Learn about Atlantic Station and how they host their community events in Atlanta. You’ll also get a chance to learn how you can host your event or festival with Atlantic Station. Our guest is Daniel Easton, he has been the Marketing Director for Atlantic Station for six years and initially joined to create the concierge services. Prior to his role, Daniel also worked with the Coca-Cola Company for 12 years. Atlantic Station opened in 2005 and is known as a city within a city with over 35 retailers and 17 restaurants. Hot to...2018-05-1241 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastGet More Sponsors-Peachtree CornersGet More Sponsors with Debbie Mason Learn about new and exciting ways to increase your sponsorship for your events and festivals with Debbie Mason from Peachtree Corners. Debbie Mason has invested in Peachtree Corners for over 26 years! She helps the citizens of Peachtree Corners make memories through special events in Peachtree Corners. She helped create two local non-profit events, Peachtree Corners Festival in 2010 and Christmas in the Corners, Inc. (Parade) in 2013, and serves as the Chair for fundraising on both boards. Debbie also continues to serve on the boards of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, United Peachtree Corners Civic...2018-05-0535 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastGot Food-Food Vendor Pot BharoonGot Food? With Sarika and Mayuresh Mahatme Learn about how food vendors handle their business during events and festivals and get an inside glimpse of Pot Bharoon, a famous local catering business. Pot Bharoon is catering company, which includes Indo-Chinese, South-Indian, North-Indian cuisines and custom cakes. They have years of experience in this industry and have perfected their food. They cater for many large events and have their booths at many different events and festivals. They are also planning to open up their restaurant in Georgia. Hot topics for episode 020: How and when Pot...2018-04-2837 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastFood Paradise-Taste of AlpharettaTaste of Alpharetta with Emily Dillard and Hilary Lew Learn more about the famous Taste of Alpharetta with Emily Dillard and Hilary Lew and how they host over 30,000 people for their food festival. This episode of Plantastic Events will give you an inside glimpse of the Taste of Alpharetta with our guests Emily Dillard and Hilary Lew. They manage the events at the City of Alpharetta including the upcoming Taste of Alpharetta, which has over 60 different restaurants and draws over 30,000 people! The festival also includes concerts, culinary competition, kid activities, art exhibits, and so much...2018-04-2122 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastAtlanta Arab FestivalCultural Events with Alta Schwartz and Akram Ibrahim Learn more about the Atlanta Arab Festival and how they host over 5,000 people for their festival! This episode of Plantastic Events will give you a glimpse of the Atlanta Arab Festival with our guests Alta Schwartz and Akram Ibrahim. Alta and Akram are both with Alif Institute and host many different events including the well-known Atlanta Arab Festival. The Atlanta Arab Festival is a 2-day festival, which started in 2006. The festival reaches around 5,000 attendees per year! Not only do they have live music entertainment, amazing food, fun...2018-04-1426 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastOne Community-Festival PlanningOne Community with Megan Carnell and Madison Navarro Involving the community during festivals and events can not only help to boost community pride but also cut cost and time preparing the event. Learn about different ways you can involve your local community members and businesses for your next event. This episode of Plantastic Events will teach you the benefits of involving the community and tips on how to increase community pride for your festivals and events. Our guests include Megan Carnell and Madison Navarro from the City of Sugar Hill. Megan and Madison manage the...2018-04-0731 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastDuluth Fall FestivalDuluth Fall Festival with Kay Montgomery Learn more about the famous Duluth Fall Festival and how they host over 100,000 people for their festival. This episode of Plantastic Events will give you an inside glimpse of the Duluth Fall Festival with our guest Kay Montgomery. Kay is a former Chairperson for the Duluth Fall Festival since its inception. Kay has been with Duluth Fall Festival for over 38 years! The festival is one of the most successful festivals in the southeast with around 100,000 people that show up. The festival has also earned many awards for Duluth Fall...2018-03-3126 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastPump It Up-DJ WorldPump It Up! with DJ Q-Tip Having a successful event or festival is not just about having the best food or venue, it’s also about finding the right entertainment. More importantly, you need to find the right DJ for your event. Learn about best practices in the DJ world and how to book a DJ for your next event or festival. This episode of Plantastic Events podcast will you teach you about the DJing world and best practices to make a memorable event with our guest Gabriel Peck. Gabriel is a DJ based in At...2018-03-2431 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastBe a Creative! - With SponsorsEvery festival provides an experience but you want to give the best experience to all your attendees. Learn how to maximize your sponsorship exposure in creative ways to leave a lasting experience. This episode of Plantastic Events podcast will you teach you how to improve your sponsorship game with our guest, Amy Doherty. Amy is the Events Manager for the City of Suwanee. Amy is responsible for over 40 events that are produced by the city and she has worked with the city for over 12 years. The events include privately planned events, festivals, races, food truck, beer/wine...2018-03-1735 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastEvents for a Cause - Non-profit (CPACS)Learn about the event planning world for non-profits and fundraisers. This episode of Plantastic Events podcast will teach you how non-profits host events for the community with our guest, Yotin Srivanjarean. Yotin is the Vice President at the Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS). CPACS is a private non-profit based in Atlanta, GA. CPACS is the first, largest and oldest organization in the Southeast to focus on issues and concerns of Asian Americans, especially women, children and families with low incomes. Hot topics for episode 013: Tips on raising money for a cause or...2018-03-1032 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastHoppy Beerday! - Atlanta Beer FestivalsLearn about the ins and outs of hosting a beer festival that leave beer-lovers always coming back for more. This episode of Plantastic Events podcast will give you a glimpse behind Atlanta Beer Festivals and how they partner with local breweries and different cities throughout Georgia with our guest, Mike DiLonardo. Mike is the Director of Operations at Atlanta Beer Festivals. He is in charge of all the Atlanta Beer Festival business operations, festival logistics, corporate partnerships, and marketing. They host over 14 events per year throughout Georgia including Atlanta Winter, Spring and Summer Beer Fest, Atlanta Brunch...2018-03-0342 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastSafety First-Event PlanningAs an event planner, it is incredibly important for you to make sure that you create a safe environment for all your guests and have a secure venue. This episode of Plantastic Events podcast will teach you how to improve your security planning to better identify security issues and to ensure a safe and secure event, with our guest, Courtney Spriggs. Courtney Spriggs is the Milton Community Outreach and Engagement Manager. She creates community engagement and builds relationship through many community events. Prior to her current role, she spent 15 years in law enforcement. Although she is not...2018-02-2444 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastSpeak Up-Public SpeakingWant to be a better public speaker and boost your confidence, especially when you're organizing events? This episode of Plantastic Events podcast will teach you how to become a better public speaker and engage with your audience so that you leave a lasting impression with our guest, Jim Cathcart. Jim Cathcart is an entrepreneur, an award-winning motivational speaker, and an author. He is a TEDx presenter with over 1 1/4 million views and his videos are on Top 1% worldwide, was inducted into the Sales & Marketing Hall of Fame by Top Sales World Magazine, and an author of 18 books including the...2018-02-1758 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastLaugh out Loud-Hosting Comedy EventsAre you interested in hosting a comedy event? Hosting a comedy event can be very exciting but also challenging! You have to attract the right audience and the right talent. This episode of Plantastic Events podcast will teach you how to successfully host comedy events with our guest, James Byndon. James Byndon is the president and CEO of JABB Pro Inc., which is a multi-media production company formed in 1996. He has produced seven short films and was called an Award Winning Producer by the film festival for his best short film. He is also a famous percussionist...2018-02-1038 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastBehind the Scenes-Meet the FounderStartups are often built based on a bad experience and a founder just wants to fix it and not realizing how many people experience the same pain point. This is an episode of how Stooge started and why it all started. This episode is an extra episode to give you a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes and you'll get an opportunity to meet our CEO, Aly Hussaini! Aly Hussaini is the CEO and co-founder of Stooge. He specializes in developing iOS and Android apps, platform design, web integration, database management, consumer thinking, and analytics enhancement to ...2018-02-0831 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastStep Up and Dance - Dance PerformancesWe get caught up in the mesmerizing dance performance but we often don't realize what goes on to make it all come together. Organizing a dance event requires a super team that focuses on the lighting, stage setup, costume changes, and so much more! This episode of Plantastic Events is all about organizing dance performances with our guest, Shiva Turlapati. Shiva Turlapati is an entrepreneur and a producer. He is also the founder of Shiv’s Institute of Dance, a dance studio in Atlanta, GA. He specializes in a variety of dance forms and has more than 20 yea...2018-02-0335 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastFollow the Parade - Parades and FestivalsHosting parades and festivals can bring the community together and as an event organizer, you bring excitement for many people! However, organizing any parade or festival requires a super team to help bring it all together and it requires a lot of planning in advance. This episode of Plantastic Events is all about organizing parades and festivals with our guest, Dave Huffman. We'll also talk about ziplining Chick-fil-a cows! Dave Huffman is the president of Peachtree Corners Festival organizing committee. He has an electrical engineering background but since his retirement, he spends most of his time volunteering wi...2018-01-2730 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastDon't Miss a Beat - Live Music IndustryPlanning a live music event is far different than any other events. It's definitely exciting but can also get very stressful. There are some critical success factors for managing a large music event and and we'll get into that in this episode of Plantastic Events. This episode of Plantastic Events is about planning a live music event and how to work with different music artists with our guest, Justin Goodwin (Last Name Good). Justin is an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and has been in the music industry since 2007. He is also the founder of Str8outdaden and works wi...2018-01-2734 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastTag Team Marketing-SEO and SEMProduced by Stoogeapp.com. Topics include: Event marketing, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, event planning, event managing, pay-per-click, event industry, digital analytics, Google, and Bing. Guest: Sadiq Punjani and Suleman Punjani.2018-01-2047 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastThe Introduction to Event PlanningThis is an introductory episode for Plantastic Events with your host Nausheen Punjani. Nausheen will review the following topics that will be discussed in 2018 for event professionals: Event security: common and pressing security requirements all event professionals need to focus on Event planning and managing: Tips on how to plan and manage your events Event marketing: digital analytics, including SEM and SEO and how to leverage social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Event budgeting: how to stretch a tight budget Event photography: getting the most out of your event photographers Live music events: How to promote...2018-01-0708 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastEvent Marketing and Social MediaMany times event marketing can be so overwhelming and requires more time than planning the entire event. We'll talk about how to overcome these challenges. This episode of Plantastic Events is about event marketing and social media with our guest, Asif Lakhani. Asif Lakhani is the Marketing Coordinator for Prototype Prime, a hardware and software tech startup incubator in Peachtree Corners, GA. He has written articles for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Cox Media Group, and other local and national publications. Asif will talk about the following things: Top trending social media platforms How to utilize...2018-01-0636 min
Plan-tastic Events PodcastEvent Budgeting and Building Sponsor RelationshipsIt's hard to plan an event budget and sometimes, you have to make cuts where you really don't want to. Unfortunately, when you're planning an event, that's usually the first step and we'll get into that in this episode of Plantastic Events. This episode of Plantastic Events is about stretching that event budget and how to attract sponsors with our guest, Darrah Brustein. Darrah is an author, an entrepreneur, and award honoree of 40 Under 40 awards. She is the founder of Network Under 40 and Network Over 40. Darrah will talk about the following topics: Tips on tr...2018-01-0628 min