Ep. 14 - Hannah Eakins, CEO of Production Futures: When Awards Go Wrong (and Right)

Welcome to Season 2 of When Sh*t Goes Wrong at Events - the podcast where we give a backstage pass to the often unheard stories of event organising.In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Eakins, CEO of Production Futures, to talk about how Production Futures began, the challenges of launching new events, and what it really takes to help people of all ages break into production roles. Hannah shares the highs, lows and shit going wrong with the Production Futures Awards. From “blagging it” in 2022, to everything going wrong in 2024, and her determination to make 2025 the best yet. Topics covered in this episode:How Production Futures started: And why it’s all about opening doors into production careers.Blagging it, mistakes, and lessons learned: The reality behind the Production Futures Awards.Why new events are so difficult: And what it takes to get them right.Quality over quantity: Why smaller events can sometimes deliver more impact.Dealing with strikes, oversubscription, and unpredictability: The chaos of real-world event organising.Connect with our host Freddie Sparrow, Co-Founder of Vento. And you can connect with our fabulous guest Hannah Eakins, CEO of Production Futures.