Valentina Ruffoni - Podcast Details

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The Event Innovator Show with Phil Mershon Event Planning Secrets: How to Create Instagram-Worthy Moments Without Breaking the Bank with Valentina RuffoniEver wonder how some events create those perfect Instagram moments while others feel completely forgettable? Whether it's the lighting, the atmosphere, or those unexpected delights that make everyone reach for their phones, there's actually a science behind making events share-worthy – and it doesn't require a massive budget.In this episode of The Event Innovator Show, international event planner Valentina Ruffoni reveals her proven strategies for creating magical moments that attendees can't help but share. With over 15 years of experience transforming ordinary events into extraordinary experiences across Europe, Valentina breaks down exactly how to:• Create authentic, shar...

2024-12-1747 min

Eating at a Meeting The Power of Pie: Connecting and Collaborating Through Culinary Delights🥧 In this episode, Tracy introduces you to Valentina Ruffoni, the founder of Beyond the Event and the PIE network. 🍴✨ With a passion for transforming typical gatherings into memorable experiences, Valentina dives deep into the culinary delights that can boost connection and collaboration at events. From the importance of offering nonalcoholic beverage options like mocktails and nonalcoholic beer in Spain to the challenges event planners face with inflexible caterers, we leave no stone unturned. Our discussion explores strategic ways to enhance attendee experiences by incorporating sensory elements and cultural touches. 🌟 Learn about Valentina's efforts to make even...

2024-11-0544 min

Be Present Events Aim for the Afterglow - Activating Senses at EventsJon and Marisa delve into the art of activating senses at events with special guest Valentina Ruffoni. The discussion centers on how using sensory activations can elevate the attendee experience, making events more engaging and memorable.Valentina shares her journey of discovering the importance of engaging all five senses at events and explains how aspects like lighting, music, and tactile elements can transform an event. They highlight the significance of personalization, such as name tag customization stations, and how creating a welcoming atmosphere with the right colors and sounds can make attendees feel comfortable and engaged.Key Takeaways:* Lighting...

2024-09-1732 min

Planners on Purpose Podcast Going Beyond the Event with Valentina RuffoniIn this episode, we chat with Valentina Ruffoni, a freelance event manager who is not only redefining herself but also what it means to create unforgettable experiences. Valentina shares her journey of launching "Beyond the Event," a new venture for her, and how her diverse experiences have all led her to this pivotal moment in her career.Key Takeaways:Diverse Career Insights: Valentina’s experiences in the cruise industry and as a flight attendant taught her the value of adaptability, creativity, and making guests feel comfortable right from the start.Cultural Adaptation: Wo...

2024-08-0949 min

Event Industry News Podcast Beyond The Event: little things that enhance the attendee experienceAfter a break in recording (and an eventful football tournament) we are delighted to welcome back the Event Industry News Podcast, host, James Dickinson is joined by Valentina Ruffoni, Founder of Beyond The Event, International Event Strategy, Production & Management. In this episode Valentina explores how following University she started her event career on a cruise ship hosting activities then when the pandemic hit she pivoted to community based events. Last year Valentina decided to purely focus on events rather than online communities following a chance panel where she stood in to deliver a panel when a speaker. Other topics covered incl...

2024-07-1839 min

Community Unlocked: The Podcast Episode 7: Community and EventsMore and more community builders are crossing the line from community-led meetups into formal corporate events. While bringing the organic, neighborly feel of the community to the company conference sounds great, there are plenty of toes to step on, bad habits to break, and assumptions to overcome as Jamie and Laura connect with fellow community veteran, Valentina Ruffoni, event strategy extraordinaire. Get full access to Community Unlocked at jamielangskov.substack.com/subscribe

2023-12-0151 min

Humans of Business (former Community Life)Community Life #20 with Valentina RuffoniWelcome to Community Life! Here we talk with the community experts about their lives, and today our guest is Valentina Ruffoni, founder of the largest online Facebook community of food and drink lovers Eat Out Madrid, podcaster, ex-flight attendant, ex-Zumba fitness instructor, and freelance community consultant & creator 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 why Valentina is a smart sharer 👉 how she lost her husband at the wedding's after party 👉 about Valentina's journey from "petrified" while hosting an evening night to "love being the center of attention" 👉 how good marketing helped...

2022-10-2655 min

In Before The Lock 🔓 81: I love a good seasonal engagement programErica and Brian explore how OpenSpace and Guru delivered great engagement programs. Community Industry News: Valentina Ruffoni joined Disciple Media as Community Experience Lead Caroline Park joined Atlassian as Senior Manager, Community Engagement Kristie Presten joined Tasktop as Community Manager Carla Doty was promoted to Community Director at Yelp Celina Zamora joined ServiceNow as Community Engagement Manager & Strategist Shane Whaley joined FareHarbor as Head of Community Ben Garrison joined Zscaler as Technical Moderator and Knowledge Manager Katie Ray joined metadata.io as Head of Community Kimberly Ndola joined Wonder as Community & Content Strategist Cat Martinez joined Twilio as...

2022-07-1945 min

Eat Out Eating Out in Madrid | Understanding the Halal way with Amena AliIn our second season, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. In this season’s episodes, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. I’d like to take a moment to recognize our Patrons Adolfo, Karen & Johlene who support the work of this growing community on a monthly basis. If you would like to become a patron visit www.patr...

2020-12-1124 min

Eat Out Eating Out in Madrid | Becoming Vegan with Orlagh HarleyIn our second season, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. In this season’s episodes, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. I’d like to take a moment to recognize our Patrons Adolfo, Karen & Johlene who support the work of this growing community on a monthly basis. If you would like to become a patron visit www.patr...

2020-12-0240 min

Eat Out Eating Out in Madrid | How to eat consciously with Kylie IvanirIn our second season, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. In this season’s episodes, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. I’d like to take a moment to recognize our Patrons Adolfo, Karen & Johlene who support the work of this growing community on a monthly basis. If you would like to become a patron visit www.patr...

2020-11-2528 min

Eat Out Eating Out in Madrid | Transitioning to Coeliac Life with Gareth SewellIn our second season, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. In this season’s episodes, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. I’d like to take a moment to recognize our Patrons Adolfo, Karen & Johlene who support the work of this growing community on a monthly basis. If you would like to become a patron visit www.patr...

2020-11-1730 min

Eat Out Eating Out in Madrid | Navigating all things vegetarian with Cepee TabibianIn our second season, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. In this season’s episodes, I will be talking to more of our community members in the capital about dietary restrictions and choices and how Madrid caters to these needs in 2020. I’d like to take a moment to recognize our Patrons Adolfo, Karen & Johlene who support the work of this growing community on a monthly basis. If you would like to become a patron visit www.patr...

2020-11-0918 min

Eat Out Eating Out in Madrid | Neighbourhood food tours with Walk & Eat SpainThe first season focuses on community members who are also business owners here in the city to give you a deeper insight into who they are, why they have a passion for food and how they are coping during this time. I’d like to take a moment to recognize our Patrons Adolfo, Karen, Johlene & Isotta & Andrea who support the work of this growing community on a monthly basis. If you would like to become a patron visit www.patreon.com/eatout On our final episode of season 1, I am joined by Margit Sperling, founder of...

2020-06-1033 min

Create Community Eat Out Madrid - Uniting Foodies With Valentina RuffoniAre you a foodie? Valentina Ruffoni sure is - that's why she founded Eat Out Madrid, a Facebook community of food lovers who share their reviews, recommendations and photos from the best places to eat in the Spanish capital. Originally from England, Valentina has spent the majority of her working life at sea for a major cruise line, in entertainment and events, and some time in the air as a flight attendant.   In this episode, Valentina and Marsha chat about scaling a Facebook community and keeping it authentic, pivoting during COVID-19 times, and Valentina's winding journ...

2020-06-0938 min

Eat Out Eating Out in Madrid | Custom Made Cakes & Bakes at The Beard and Whisk BakeryThe first season focuses on community members who are also business owners here in the city to give you a deeper insight into who they are, why they have a passion for food and how they are coping during this time. On today’s episode, I am joined by Dale Lewis, owner of The beard and Whisk Bakery, specializing in American and British style made to order baking. Find out how he was forced unexpectedly to spend time at home in 2017 allowing him to experiment in the kitchen to starting a business from home making custom cakes & ba...

2020-06-0323 min

Eat Out Eating Out In Madrid | A taste of Ireland at the James Joyce PubThe first season focuses on community members who are also business owners here in the city to give you a deeper insight into who they are, why they have a passion for food and how they are coping during this time. On today’s episode, I am joined by Matt Loughney, owner of The James Joyce Irish Pub, bringing a little piece of Ireland to Madrid through its traditional home-cooked dishes, welcoming environment and relaxed atmosphere. Find out how he went from working on a campsite in Spain as a teenager to being the only nat...

2020-05-2727 min

Eat Out Eating Out In Madrid | New York Style Bagels at MazálThe first season focuses on community members who are also business owners here in the city to give you a deeper insight into who they are, why they have a passion for food and how they are coping during this time. On our this episode, I am joined by Tamara Cohen co-owner of Mazál Bagels a NY inspired bagel shop and café that offers fresh hand-made bagels, coffees and pastries. Find out how she went from making pumpkin pies in her toaster oven at home, launching a full-time online business selling cookies, cakes and ba...

2020-05-1329 min

Eat Out Eating Out In Madrid | Social Dinners & Cooking Classes with Eatsperience MadridIn this seasons episodes, I will be talking to the community members and business owners in Madrid, about who they are, why they have a passion for food and how they are coping during the coronavirus outbreak and much more. On today's episode, I am joined by Isotta Peira and Andrea Cuevas the ladies behind Eatsperience Madrid who organise social dinners and cooking classes in their home along with online virtual classes with a twist. Find out how their Italian and Bolivian roots have inspired their love for food and cooking, with a focus on s...

2020-05-0630 min

Eat Out Eating Out in Madrid | Authentic South East Asian cuisine at Asian ArmyIn this seasons episodes, I will be talking to the community members and business owners in Madrid, about who they are, why they have a passion for food and how they are coping during the coronavirus outbreak and much more. On today's episode, I am joined by Stuart Colley, co-founder of Asian Army Madrid, a canteen-style restaurant within Mercado Anton Martin, specialising in South East Asian Cuisine with a military chic theme. Find out how he and his wife Isadora Tan went from selling street food in London and hosting supper clubs in their own home in...

2020-04-2925 min

CX Nexus Podcast Episode 018 - Guest Speaker - Valentina Ruffoni -Founder and Community Manager – Eat Out MadridValentina Ruffoni's Information: Community & Events Manager with a demonstrated history of working internationally for various companies and projects.She has created multiple online and offline communities, including Eat Out Madrid, the largest online Facebook community in Madrid connecting food and drink lovers and CMX Connect Madrid, a local program by CMX powered by Bevy bringing together community-builders based in the city.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinaruffoni/Twitter: @valentinaruffon

2020-04-0834 min

Make it Happen with Ali Meehan Make it Happen with Valentina Ruffoni - building communitiesIn the 'Make it Happen' studio, Ali Meehan of costawomen.com is joined by Valentina Ruffoni who Ali met as part of a networking challenge! Valentina is formerly from the UK and now lives in Madrid. She is the Founder of Eat Out Madrid and co-chapter host for CMX Connect Madrid which is for community builders and community curious people out there! We talk about the joy of lists, why there should always be time to eat and how having communities of people that believe in your values will help you grow.If you are in Ma...

2019-12-1038 min

When in Spain Eat Out Madrid – Talking about Spain’s food lover community with Valentina RuffoniI talk about the Madrid restaurant scene and foodie community in the Spanish capital with Eat Out Madrid founder Valentina Ruffoni. Eat Out Madrid is a Facebook community where food fans can share their personal reviews, recommendations and photos. I talk to Valentina about Madrid's restaurant scene, dining culture and culture shocks and favourite foods we miss from back home. DID YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE? PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE WHEN IN SPAIN PODCAST BY BECOMING A PATRON AT patreon.com/wheninspain FOR BEING A PATRON YOU´LL GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO BONUS CONTENT SUCH AS LIVE VIDEOS, BONUS PODCAST EPISODES, IN...

2019-10-3153 min

Crossing Paths with Ali Sternberg At Land At Sea with Valentina Hernandez RuffoniIn this episode you’ll hear my backstory - what brought me to Madrid, why I'm making this Podcast! More importantly - You'll hear our first ever interview, we cross paths with guest Valentina Hernandez Ruffoni from the UK and learn about all the things she's involved in throughout Madrid including the 5,000+ strong Eat Out Madrid Facebook group. Follow us on IG and Twitter: @crossingppod If you are a dog-lover don't forget to follow @novaktheminipoodle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cpp/message

2019-07-0229 min