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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 53 MIN

07 AFTER SHOW Should You Always Take the High Road? or Take the Mic? with Sarah Soliman

from EVENT ABOUT IT: Event Marketing, Strategy & Business Growth · host Megan Martin

The heels are off (or are they?), and we’re getting into the real talk. In this Dynamic Dialogue After Show, Megan Martin and her guest Sarah Soliman go beyond the stage and the sizzle reels to talk about what happens when the work gets personal. Sarah shares the backstory of walking away from a toxic professional relationship, building her business before age 30, and staying poised when it would be a whole lot easier to clap back.Her dad says it best: “When a dog barks, you don’t bark back.” And that mantra has kept her grounded while gracefully outpacing the people who underestimated her. Plus, we get the truth behind her iconic event stilettos.Spoiler: it’s not just about the look (though the look does slay). They also share some go-to shoe brands that are style and comfort when walking a show floor for 12 hours.About the Guest:Sarah Soliman is the President and CEO of Soliman Productions, and a respected leader in the events industry. From co-leading the #MeetingsToo movement to mentoring the next generation of creatives, she brings vision, strength, and unapologetic authenticity to everything she does.✨ What You’ll Learn:How to walk away from toxic professional relationships without burning down the roomWhy Sarah believes poise and silence can be more powerful than retaliationThe surprising reason she rocks heels at eventsTips for navigating career breakups in a small industry where you’re bound to cross paths againWhy mentorship, storytelling, and representation matter more than ever in eventsWant more real, unfiltered conversations like this? Join the Squared Squad at eventaboutitpodcast.com for bonus content from Megan and you can share your wild event stories!Connect with Megan⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠Connect with Sarah HERE

The heels are off (or are they?), and we’re getting into the real talk. In this Dynamic Dialogue After Show, Megan Martin and her guest Sarah Soliman go beyond the stage and the sizzle reels to talk about what happens when the work gets personal. Sarah shares the backstory of walking away from a toxic professional relationship, building her business before age 30, and staying poised when it would be a whole lot easier to clap back.Her dad says it best: “When a dog barks, you don’t bark back.” And that mantra has kept her grounded while gracefully outpacing the people who underestimated her. Plus, we get the truth behind her iconic event stilettos.Spoiler: it’s not just about the look (though the look does slay). They also share some go-to shoe brands that are style and comfort when walking a show floor for 12 hours.About the Guest:Sarah Soliman is the President and CEO of Soliman Productions, and a respected leader in the events industry. From co-leading the #MeetingsToo movement to mentoring the next generation of creatives, she brings vision, strength, and unapologetic authenticity to everything she does.✨ What You’ll Learn:How to walk away from toxic professional relationships without burning down the roomWhy Sarah believes poise and silence can be more powerful than retaliationThe surprising reason she rocks heels at eventsTips for navigating career breakups in a small industry where you’re bound to cross paths againWhy mentorship, storytelling, and representation matter more than ever in eventsWant more real, unfiltered conversations like this? Join the Squared Squad at eventaboutitpodcast.com for bonus content from Megan and you can share your wild event stories!Connect with Megan⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠Connect with Sarah HERE

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