Event Budgeting + Production Management with Danielle Leeke

What does it actually take to manage a corporate event from the inside? In our first episode of The Show Must Go On, Annalee sits down with Danielle Leeke, Director of Event Operations at Bash Creative, to unpack the systems, instincts, and decision-making behind strong event production management. Danielle shares how experienced producers think beyond task lists to manage the full picture of an event. From defining scope and managing stakeholders to building production timelines, tracking multi-million-dollar budgets, preparing contingency plans, and navigating last-minute changes, this conversation gets into the work that keeps complex events moving. Whether you are building your career in events, managing corporate events internally, or simply want a better understanding of what happens behind the scenes, this episode offers a practical look at how great producers approach the work. Find show notes, resources, and more from this episode at: https://www.bash-creative.com/podcast/