EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast
by Kristina Daniele
Welcome to EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast, I'm your host Kristina Daniele, CEM. I have been in the hospitality industry since I began working at the age of 15 and I have been in the Conference Industry for a little over 13+ years on the side of Exhibition & Sponsorship Management and received my CEM (Certification in Exhibition Management) in 2016. I created EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast to bring conference professionals together on a more frequent basis to discuss the fundamentals of conferences and relevant industry topics. EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast mission is to connect planners and suppliers of the conference industry while exploring the innovation and the evolution of conferences. Through candid conversations with industry experts as well as your industry peers each episode will expose insider tips and resources of the industry to strengthen and elevate your events. Want more EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast?! <a href="http://http://exposedco
Episodes
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Episode 27. Mind-Body Breaks: Infuse Wellness and Enrich Engagement into your Virtual Event
We're kicking off 2021 with a discussion on how to infuse wellness into your virtual event. As many attendees continue another quarter of working from home, many are feeling "zoomed out" spending most days online and continuing to balance the blurred lines of home and work life. On this episode…
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Episode 26. The Return of Live Events
On today's episode we sit down with Mo Husseini, Senior Vice President of Design with Freeman. Mo is well-steeped in print design, exhibition booth designs, and film and has a deep background in brand strategy, messaging narrative, creative ideation, experiential marketing, and a variety of…
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Episode 25. Events Disrupted: Optimizing the Virtual Experience & Looking to the Future
Today marks the first episode of Season 3! On today's episode we sit down with Steve Mapes, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Impact XM. Steve is a 30-year veteran of the event and trade show business. Steve leads the development of integrated exhibit and event communication strategies for...
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Episode 24. Why Gamify?: The Benefits of Gamification in Virtual Events
On Today’s Episode I’m speaking with John Capano, Senior Vice President of Client Development of Impact XM. John brings two decades of experience as a strategy and marketing leader across several industries including automotive, technology, travel, and business services. With a wide range of...
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Episode 23. Tackling Social Media for Events
On Today’s Episode I’m speaking with Alyson Shane the CEO and co-founder of HeyAlfa, a tool that generates complete social media marketing campaigns for events, and owns Starling Social Inc. a digital marketing agency specializing in content strategy. A passionate communicator, Alyson serves as…
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Episode 22. Chasing the Bright Side with Jess Ekstrom
On Today’s Episode I’m speaking with Jess Ekstrom the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, a company that donates headbands to kids with cancer with every headband sold. Headbands of Hope has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, QVC, The View and worn by celebrities like Kelsea...
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Episode 21. Hybrid Events
On Today’s Episode I’m speaking with Dana Freker Doody, Vice President, Communications and Public Relations for The Expo Group, which works with organizations to help grow revenues and advance causes through the design and execution of compelling, memorable experiences. Dana excels at strategic...
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Episode 20. Disconnect to Reconnect: Staying Connected During a Disconnected Time
On Today’s Episode I’m speaking with Lauren Schwab creator of Unplugged Mornings. Lauren created a 9-step process to help individuals disconnect to reconnect back to their true self! In connection to that effort Lauren has hiked Mount Kilimanjaro, spent almost 60 days living in a cave, and…
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Episode 19. Work. Home. Life: Practicing Mindfulness and Leading with Grace
On Today’s Episode I’m speaking MICHELLE M. GOMEZ, MBA, The Latina Career & Life Coach, speaker and author of Own Your Brilliance: Overcome Impostor Syndrome for Career Success. Michelle has earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a master’s degree in Business Administration. She…
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Episode 18. Events: Now Is the Time to Pivot
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast is Shay Wheat a Certified Event Producer™ & Creator of popular programs such as “The Powerful Event Process” and “The Ultimate Event Planner Certification Program.” Producing events as large as 800 attendees, and collaborates with many well-known...
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Episode 17. Event Contracts: What You Need To Know NOW and Planning for the Future
Some say fun & law can’t coexist, but that means they haven’t met Annette Stepanian, a real lawyer who makes the law practical, approachable, and dare we say it – even a little fun. Not only can she lay down the law, but Annette equips other creative professionals and small business owners with…
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Episode 16. Navigating the Current Event Environment: Moving From Fear to Courage
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I sit down with Jefferson Davis - President of Competitive Edge. Jefferson is a leading tradeshow productivity expert who for 29 years has been helping show organizers get, keep and grow exhibitors. His company provides advanced level sales...
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Episode 15. Building Your Virtual Sponsorship Packages and Creating Value for your Stakeholders
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m discussing Virtual Event Sponsorship Packages. I'm going to be helping you build out your sponsorships, give you examples of some unique and innovative sponsorship offerings. I'll show you how to create value for your stakeholders and give…
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Episode 14. Don't Cancel, Go Virtual! Step by Step Planning For Your Virtual Events
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Sasha, Virtual Event Strategist helping corporations transition their offline events into the online world and showing entrepreneurs how to host successful virtual events to accelerate their businesses. Sasha started her career…
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Episode 13. Rise: Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Stay Positive.
**This episode has a bit of static throughout, I apologize for any disruption it might cause. On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I wanted to take this time to acknowledge the current climate that we are in and share with you some resources that can help you and your organizations...
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Episode 12. Working with your Onsite Venue Events Team and an Inside Scoop to Hosting an Event in NOLA.
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Laurel Mattice, Event Manager at the New Orleans Marriott. Laurel attended Hope College in Holland Michigan. After she graduated she moved to Greenville South Carolina and in her time there worked as the Event Manger at the...
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Episode 11. Curating Experiential Events and Keeping it Poppi!
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Roxy Jahangeri, Co-founder of DC Brunch Club, a Washington DC based entrepreneur focused on event curation and entertainment. With a knack for creating unique event experiences for young professionals, DC Brunch club has hosted a...
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Episode 10. Understanding the Customer Sales Cycle
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Traci Reuter, Founder & CEO of Divine Social. Traci helps business owners build and grow their brand so they can focus on providing value to their customers. She has 25 years of experience in sales and marketing and is blessed…
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Episode 09. Conference Networking: Creating Opportunities for Building Authentic Relationships
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Cassandra Thompson, LinkedIn & Networking Consultant. Cassandra helps motivated professionals build their careers by taking the overwhelm out of career building through practical tips on networking both online and off. On this...
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Episode 08. Event Marketing & Design
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Nick Borelli President and Strategist of Borelli Strategies which focuses on consulting, coaching and management of digital marketing for events. Nick has over 20 years of experience in the event industry and has spent his career...
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Episode 07. Lisa Block, EVP Conference Strategy & Design, Velvet Chainsaw
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Lisa Block, Executive Vice President of Conference Strategy & Design of Velvet Chainsaw. Lisa joined Velvet Chainsaw in 2019 after spending nearly 30 years leading and growing the conference and events team and portfolio at the...
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Episode 06. Digital Marketing for Events
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Aidan Augustin, Co-Founder and President of Feathr, a software company building marketing tools specifically tailored to the needs of event organizers and professional associations. Feathr has helped almost 2,000 conferences or...
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Episode 05. Vendor Talk: Vendor Selection, Contract Negotiations and More!
On Today's episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I'm talking with Alex Nesterak, Chief Creative Director and owner of Alexandra Nesterak Events. Previous to starting her own business she worked along side me at an association in Washington, D.C. where she worked on the side of Registration and...
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Episode 04. Preparing for the Unexpected, Tips for Putting Together a Contingency Plan
On Today’s Episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I’m talking with Beth Lawrence, Award Winning Event Producer and Experiential strategist who helps companies create connective experiences in the form of corporate events, trade shows and meetings. She is the co-founder of a local networking…
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Episode 03. Create a Conference Management Plan and Stay In Your Zone of Genius
On Today's episode of EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast I'm talking with Katie Matusky, Productivity Expert and owner of Entropy Organized. Katie redefines what work life balance means for modern women and serves her clients as an experienced advisor. She teaches them to curate vivid, connected,...
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Episode 02. Events through the Nextflix Lens and 5 Key Elements that Every Conference Should Have
This episode takes a look at the event industry through the lens of two Netflix Documentaries and breaks down the planning and execution of each and the five key elements they both encompass. First up we take a look at Tony Robbins "I'm Not Your Guru" and then we dive into the "Fyre Festival"....
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Episode 01. Connecting Conference Professionals. Who. What.Why.
Welcome to EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast, I'm your host Kristina Daniele, CEM. EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast mission is to connect planners and suppliers of the conference industry while exploring the innovation and the evolution of conferences. Through candid conversations with industry experts as...
About this show
Welcome to EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast, I'm your host Kristina Daniele, CEM. I have been in the hospitality industry since I began working at the age of 15 and I have been in the Conference Industry for a little over 13+ years on the side of Exhibition & Sponsorship Management and received my CEM (Certification in Exhibition Management) in 2016. I created EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast to bring conference professionals together on a more frequent basis to discuss the fundamentals of conferences and relevant industry topics. EXPOsed Conferences™ Podcast mission is to connect planners and suppliers of the conference industry while exploring the innovation and the evolution of conferences. Through candid conversations with industry experts as well as your industry peers each episode will expose insider tips and resources of the industry to strengthen and elevate your events.
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