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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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To the Edge of the World: The 3Y0K Bouvet Island DXpedition and Its Youngest Explorer
October 23, 2025

In February 2026, an international team of 24 amateur radio operators will embark on a bold mission to one of the most remote and inhospitable places on Earth—Bouvet Island. Among the world’s most isolated islands, Bouvet offers no harbor, no shelter, and no easy way in. Yet from this icy outpost in the South…

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Icom Powers 3Y0K: Ham Radio’s Most Ambitious DXpedition to Remote Bouvet Island (Part 2)
October 23, 2025

Few places on Earth are as inaccessible—and as coveted by amateur radio operators—as Bouvet Island. Located in the South Atlantic, this uninhabitable rock has long been regarded as the “Mount Everest of DXpeditions.” According to the DXCC Most Wanted List, Bouvet ranks near the very top of sought-after contacts, making every attempt to activate…

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Icom Powers 3Y0K: Ham Radio’s Most Ambitious DXpedition to Remote Bouvet Island (Part 1)
October 23, 2025

Bouvet Island sits at the edge of the world. It is frozen, uninhabited, and almost impossible to access. Fewer people have set foot there than in space. That level of remoteness is exactly what makes it so valuable to amateur radio operators. The island ranks tenth on ClubLog’s list of Most Wanted DXCC entities,…

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Data Fluency and Human Connection Power Marketing Careers in the Age of AI
October 23, 2025

With new AI marketing tools appearing almost daily, it’s no wonder teams feel stretched thin. Yet beneath the constant buzz of automation and algorithms, the real drivers of growth haven’t changed: data fluency and thoughtful strategy – built on a foundation of accurate information. A recent Adobe study found that nearly half of marketers—a…

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