How Two Rival Event Planners Turned into Co‑Hosts of the Better Event Podcast

In this episode of Event Experience, host Rachel Moore sits down with Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, leaders behind the Better Events Podcast and seasoned event professionals. Once competitors, they now collaborate to create content, share strategies, and support one another, offering a fresh perspective on how community can outshine competition. They dive into how the events industry is evolving in 2025: shorter lead times, ever-higher attendee expectations, and a growing demand for wellness, accessibility, and sustainable experiences. Together, Logan and Mary discuss how they built a partnership, their approaches to content creation, and even share their favorite event footwear. Throughout the conversation, they stress the importance of reconnecting with your "why," collecting robust post-event feedback, and iterating on lessons learned, so your events stay relevant and impactful as the industry moves toward 2026. What you'll hear about in this episode: How collaboration with other event pros can accelerate growth Meeting rising attendee expectations around wellness, accessibility, and sustainability Using post-event feedback and documentation to evolve your event strategy For the transcript, mentions, and more, visit: www.bizzabo.com/podcast/event-planning-collaboration-better-events