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Event Yak
by Terri Walters
An industry-related podcast, where Event Pros share their stories about the past, present, and future. Grab your Backstage Pass, and come take a peek into the most interesting world you've never heard of. Join your host, 30-year Events Industry Veteran, Terri Walters as she talks with a diverse crew who live, eat and breathe Live Events.
Episodes
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EY 25 YAK OUT (For Now) with Terri Walters
Episode Highlights: Meeting a milestone, Episode #25! Taking a holiday PAUSE from Event Yak. Political turmoil – win or lose, I'm hopeful both sides can dig deep and find grace. In the spirit of the holiday season … reflecting on what I'm thankful for and having perspective. Thanks for taking the...
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EY 24 KEEPING VIRTUAL REAL with Tiffany Green
In this episode, we speak with Experiential Marketer and Events Producer, Tiffany Green and ask her what makes for a memorable experience, and how brands can leverage events to push their messages forward. Other topics include the art of Collaboration; what elements help to make virtual events…
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EY 23 CONTENT IS STILL KING with Kyle Morris
Sometimes, the path that you choose puts you right where you're meant to be. That seems to be the case with Kyle Morris. His past experience has positioned him uniquely to ford the current stream of virtual events. In this episode, we discuss having the guts to take the virtual leap very early in...
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EY 22 RESILIENCE IN ACTION with Mike Aug
Mike Aug is an amazing example of resiliency. As a Project Manager and a Production Manager, you have to be. In this episode, we talk about COVID-19 Compliance, and what film and event locations might look like in the coming months. We also discuss courses you can take to get certification as a...
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EY 21 ON PROPERTY with Sarah Thompson CMP
Hyatt Alum, Sarah Thompson takes time to talk with us in this episode about what guests should expect upon check-in, new positions evolving within the Hotel industry, creative new approaches to filling venues, the value CMP designation, and how working at Hyatt is a lot like having an extended...
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EY 20 PICTURE THIS with Adriana Boring
What's the one thing every successful presentation should have? Find out in this week's episode where I speak with Graphic Designer and Technical Guru Adriana Boring. We discuss the finer points of budgeting, the importance of the message and content, what skills and traits make for the "ideal...
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EY 19 HE'S A MAGIC MAN, MAMA with Mike Duseberg
In this episode, I speak with Entertainer, Mike Duseberg about the importance of creating connections through shared experiences. We discuss the significance of entertainment as it relates to corporate events, in both Live/Live and Virtual/Live, how great entertainers are able to "not cross the...
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EY 18 YAK TALKS BACK with Terri Walters
Event Yak Host, Terri Walters reflects on her 17-week live event-related podcast journey, including discussions about technical challenges and advancements, for both, herself, and the industry at large. She also shares what she's learned about the people she's interviewed, how she feels she has...
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EY 17 WALKING ON A CLOUD with Geoff Butler
Working in the cloud and over the ether have always made me a little nervous as it relates to live production. But, Geoff Butler is creating a production world where that's the new normal; and it works. In this episode, we talk about Cloud and Remote Production, the future of Sports and eSports,...
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EY 16 MAKING BROADWAY'S MAGIC with Liza Luxenberg
Working on Broadway is a dream for a lot of folks. In this episode, I speak with Production Manager, Liza Luxenberg about Broadway's close-knit family, and how that family is dealing with the effects of social distancing and COVID-19, and how might it re-start once we are able to. We also discuss...
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EY 15 FUNNY BUSINESS with Terry-Ann Zander
Join Stand-Up Comedian Terry-Ann Zander and I as we discuss the business of Comedy. How and why did she decide to become a comedian? What's the path to achieving your dreams, and how do you employ the art of networking to further that dream? What's the impact of Social Distancing and Zoom, and…
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EY 14 PUTTING IT TOGETHER with Jeremy Thom
Adapt or die seem to be the words of the day. Join Show Designer, Jeremy Thom and I as we discuss adaptability – on so many levels. We also talk about how the show business has evolved over the past couple of decades, where AR, VR and Gaming fit in, and how to help clients manage through the...
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EY 13 WHAT THE TECH? with Matt Ward
EY 13 WHAT THE TECH? – with Matt Ward With Technology evolving before our very eyes, it was awesome to speak with WorldStage's Chief Technologist, Matt Ward. We talked about adapting technology to create something new, collaboration and competition w/in the industry, what Producers can do to...
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EY 12 LOVE, BY DESIGN with Tara Consolati
She never thought she'd actually BE a Wedding Planner, but now there's nothing she'd rather do. Tara Consolati and I discuss the art of Destination Weddings, in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. We talk about Style, Destinations, Networking, Social Media and what it takes to be a boss...
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EY 11 BIRDS OF A FEATHER with Michelle Newbon
A first-ever, on Episode 11, Michelle Newbon debuts her playful, industry-related poetry! Michelle and I talk about the inspiration of her poetry, and about the state of the events industry in general. We also yak about the value of having a Content Manager on your next show, the importance of...
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EY 10 IT'S ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY with Trish Simitakos
In episode 10, I talk with my new old friend, Trish Simitakos, of DC's Trish Star Events, AND of Trish.O Show Fame. We discuss how COVID has us walking similar paths and sharing similar growing pains; using technology boldly and not letting perfection stand in the way of progress, and embracing...
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EY 9 HI-TOUCH MEETS HI-TECH with Bruce Wood
In this episode, I speak with long-time friend, Bruce Wood of Hi-Tech Staffing in Louisville. We discuss the challenges COVID-19 is throwing at the technical people in the Events Biz, the power of word-of-mouth advertising, work ethics, the importance of treating people right, and being ready…
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EY 8 THE STORYTELLER with David Landgraf
David Landgraf is a storyteller, and if you have an event, he wants to tell your story. In this episode, we discuss the importance of getting those stories right. We also discuss the unique ability to see the details while not losing site of the big picture, staging in NYC, and we wrap with a…
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EY 7 AUTHENTICALLY YOURS with Bobby Halton
Chief Bobby Halton is nothing if not authentic and genuine. I speak with the Education Director of FDIC, one of the biggest Fire and First Responder events in the world, about how he prepares for a week-long odyssey, from a city-wide takeover with real hands on training, to a monster-large...
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EY 6 EVENTING A NICHE with Mary Adams, CMP
Mary Adams of Event Consulting Group (ECG) seems to have found her niche…or maybe a couple of them. I speak with Mary about event planning and the value and benefits of focusing in on a specific sector. Mary also gives this introvert a few solid tips about how to get the most out of networking....
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EY 5 VIRTUALLY THERE with Kyle Bondo
Kyle is a (maybe not so?) rare combination of IT systems and web guru, prolific content creator, and gritty outdoor sports enthusiast. Put those things together, and you come up with a world of events where virtually, nothing is impossible. Kyle Bondo: Twitter: @MerchantsOfDirt LinkedIn:...
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EY 4 IT'S CALLED SHOW BUSINESS with Austin Beaver
In this show I yak it up with Seattle-based Austin Beaver. We talk about the challenges of launching a new endeavor during a crisis, and how he thinks the events industry is going to roll out of this COVID thing. We discuss working both corporate and personal events for his clients, his current...
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EY 3 LOVING WHAT YOU DO with Eileen Valois
In this interview, we speak with Eileen Valois. Eileen talks about the reason she works at Production Resource Group (PRG), and chats about her involvement with Sports Innovation Hub, Stadia Ventures. She then brings us up to speed on the Live Events Coalition, including its mission, goals, their...
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EY 2 FLYING AT 30,000 FEET with Bob Bierman
In this interview, Bob Bierman provides a 30,000-foot look at what the future of events looks like, how to cultivate and prepare your event talent, and the importance of trying new things, and possibly failing. We talk about the impacts COVID-19, as well as how the industry in general, is…
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EY 1 Welcome to Event Yak
In this episode of Event Yak, Terri tees up the show, and tells you why she decided to launch an Event Industry podcast. Terri's Socials: Twitter: @TerriLWalters LinkedIn: Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/ Moonfish Production: www.moonfishproduction.com Facebook…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An industry-related podcast, where Event Pros share their stories about the past, present, and future. Grab your Backstage Pass, and come take a peek into the most interesting world you've never heard of. Join your host, 30-year Events Industry Veteran, Terri Walters as she talks with a diverse crew who live, eat and breathe Live Events.
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An industry-related podcast, where Event Pros share their stories about the past, present, and future. Grab your Backstage Pass, and come take a peek into the most interesting world you've never heard of. Join your host, 30-year Events Industry Veteran, Terri Walters as she talks with a diverse...
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Event Yak is created and hosted by Terri Walters.
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