#089 - Inside the 2026 Thea Awards and TEA Inspire

We are back with another episode of Experience Imagination!🎧 📸 We're coming to you straight from the 32nd Thea Awards & TEA Inspire with red (well, pink) carpet moments, big industry insights, and a look at what's next for themed entertainment. From the largest Thea Awards ever, to exciting global plans ahead, this episode is packed with inspiration from the people shaping the industry. Featuring: Melissa Oviedo, CEO of Themed Entertainment Association (TEA); Shawn McCoy, SVP of Business Development & Creative Strategy at Imagine; Marc Zachary, President of Experiential Advisors; and Russell Alexander, CEO & Co-founder of Hobbiton™ Movie Set.   ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/falconscreativegroup/ Instagram: instagram.com/falconscg/  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  X: x.com/falconscg   The views expressed by our guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.