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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How Event Marketers Can Empower Their True Potential

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Overcoming imposter syndrome was part of Courtney Stanley when she made a bold shift in her career at the end of 2019 and early 2020. She decided to pursue the path of entrepreneurship. She is a keynote speaker, event emcee, podcaster, and coach. Her humility is personable, and her approach is empowering. “It’s important to…

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Experiential Experts: Why Representation Matters in the Workforce -Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Representation is vital in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It ensures diverse voices are heard and valued in all settings, particularly the workplace. By enabling individuals to contribute their unique experiences and perspectives, it fosters an inclusive environment, challenges biases, and promotes equal opportunities for all. While the pandemic may have put a pause on…

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The Creative Process: How to help others create amazing experiences, with Erik McKinney

The creative process is often steeped in mystery to those who aren’t involved. Some may think that ideas are on a simple to produce on a moment’s notice. But there’s much more to it, and without certain processes and collaboration, an idea may never get off the ground. “A creative brief is the foundation for…

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The Taste of Success For The Events Market at Crépes Á Latte with Hailey Rosenstein

In the dynamic and constantly evolving events market, navigating businesses traditionally dependent on in-person conferences and exhibitions through the twists and turns of the pandemic is not easy. Some might say the task is next to impossible. However, those naysayers haven’t met Hailey Rosenstein, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Crépes Á Latte. As Experiential…

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Before, During, and After: How Hospitality Businesses Reacted to the Pandemic

The hospitality industry revolves around interpersonal interactions—or so it seemed. Marti Winer, Vice President of MGM Resort Events Production, spoke with Experiential Experts hosts Lorre Crisswell and Holly Zalenski about how the industry and hospitality businesses have changed since the pandemic. One significant business change is slower decision-making, partly due to the need for flexibility….

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Executing a Philanthropic Event During the COVID-19 Pandemic

For this first episode of Experiential Experts, hosts Lorre Crisswell and Holly Zalenski spoke with Aimee McGranahan, Chief Operating Officer at Spookstock Foundation about hosting a philanthropic event during the pandemic. Aimee McGranahan’s mission is to support shadow warriors and their families. The foundation she works for supports these families through various fundraising events they…

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Building Beauty for Real Women: Why Brands Must Focus on Longevity, Not Hype
March 25, 2026

Walk into any beauty aisle—or scroll through your feed for five minutes—and it’s clear the industry is obsessed with what’s new. New formulas, new trends, new “rules.” But for many women, especially those who’ve been using makeup for decades, the question isn’t what’s new—it’s what actually works. And increasingly, the answer isn’t coming from the…

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Fixing the Physician Experience: Why Advocacy Is Healthcare’s Next Frontier
March 25, 2026

Physician burnout has become a defining challenge in healthcare, with research showing that a substantial portion of clinicians—anywhere from roughly a quarter to over half—experience emotional exhaustion, driven more by systemic pressures like administrative burden and reduced autonomy than by individual resilience alone. As healthcare systems face growing staffing shortages and rising patient demand, the…

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From Starting Over In A New Country To Reaching The C-Suite: A CFO’s Career Comeback
March 25, 2026

Global mobility is reshaping the modern workforce, with millions of professionals relocating each year in pursuit of opportunity, stability, or growth. Yet behind the headlines of talent migration lies a quieter, more difficult truth: restarting a career from scratch—even after years of success—is far more common than people expect. In fact, many skilled immigrants…

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How AI is Changing the Safeguarding Landscape
March 24, 2026

This episode of “Safeguarding in Focus,” hosted by Sam Eustace, features Lucie Welch, an expert in primary education and safeguarding from Services for Education. The discussion centers on how AI is transforming the safeguarding landscape in schools, exploring both the risks and opportunities presented by this rapidly evolving technology. Key takeaways: Schools must address…

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