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MPI Potomac Cast
by MPI Potomac Chapter
The MPI Potomac Cast is the voice of Meeting Professionals International Potomac Chapter. Tune in to hear stories and learn lessons from industry experts speaking on all things meeting and event related. Remember to set those reminders and be "in the know!"
Episodes
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S4 Ep1 - A Conversation with Chapter President Evan Nielson
Kick off the 2025 podcast series with an engaging conversation featuring Evan Nielson, CMP, President of the MPI Potomac Chapter. Discover Evan's journey with the MPI Potomac Chapter, from his beginnings as a student member to becoming chapter president. He shares how his involvement with MPI...
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Event Photography - The Key to Marketing and Event Longevity
Should planners budget for photography at events? The answer is YES. Tune in and listen to Jules Clifford, Owner and Founder of EPNAC describe the importance of capturing and memorializing the event experience for both planners and attendees.
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Punchbowl - Create a Unique Experience for Your Meetings!
Looking for something a little different for your attendees?Tune in and listen as Nichole Szymanowski and Jennifer Burchfield with Punch Bowl Social share the fun and unique experiences available to planners at Punchbowl Social!
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ICYMI: MPI WEC 2026 Recap!
Listen to a panel of Potomac Chapter members who attended MPI WEC 2026 in San Antonio. This panel was perfectly curated with a mix of long-time attendees and those attending for the first time. Have you attended WEC in the past but were not able to make it this year? Or, have you considered...
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Why Engagement Matters: Growing the MPI Potomac Chapter Together
In this episode, MPI Potomac Chapter President Evan Nielson reflects on the chapter’s past and future, discussing key achievements, challenges, and goals for 2026. He explores the importance of volunteer engagement, the impact of WorldPride, and the need to strengthen member retention. Evan also...
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Get Ready to Ace Your CMP!
Considering tackling the CMP? Tune in and listen to two special guests with key knowledge to share for any listener who is interested – or even considering – earning their CMP, the industry -leading Certified Meeting Planner credential.
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Best Practices for High-Level Security Events: A Case Study of WorldPride DC 2025
MPI Potomac brings you exclusive excerpts from the chapter’s May E2 event, featuring a powerhouse panel of event professionals with experience managing major gatherings like WorldPride DC 2025. Dive into a dynamic conversation that explores the planning and security challenges of hosting...
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Derby Days and The Vibrant City of Louisville
In this episode, Andrea Rouse speaks with Cleo Battle, President and CEO of Louisville Tourism, about the cultural significance of the Kentucky Derby, the vibrant community spirit it fosters, and how it positions Louisville as a premier destination for events and tourism. Cleo shares insights…
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S3 E5 Podcast: Leveraging Your MPI Membership and Maximizing Engagement
The conversation discusses the member benefits of Meetings Professional International and the MPI Potomac Chapter. Guest speakers, Cheri L. Fairchild and Cammie Cisik, share their perspectives as a seasoned professional and a newcomer, respectively. They highlight the importance of community,...
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S3 E4 - MPI Potomac Chapter's 2024 RISE Award Finalists
In this podcast episode, Shawn Pearson, VP of Education, interviews 2024 Rise Awards finalists Evan Nielson, nominated for the Young Professional Achievement Award, and Devin Lewis for Member of the Year about the purpose of the RISE Awards, eligibility and the nominations process. They also…
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S3 E3 - Conscious Leadership: Aligning Actions with Values ft. Drew Dudley
The conversation with Drew Dudley continues from the January 2024 e2 and explores the concept of lollipop moments, where small acts of recognition and empowerment can profoundly impact others. The Zeigarnik effect is discussed, highlighting the importance of breaking down tasks and creating...
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S3 E2 - The ABCs of AV Part 2
In this episode, audiovisual (AV) experts discuss the importance of AV for events and the common issues that planners face in AV planning. They emphasize the need for advanced planning and understanding of the basics of AV equipment, negotiating various charges and AV contracts, and budgeting for...
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S3E1 New Year, New President with Cheri Fairchild joined by Phil Rappoport
In this first episode of 2024 and in honor of Presidents Day, MPI Potomac's 2024-25 Incoming President Cheri Fairchild, CMP is joined by Phil Rappoport, Immediate Past President who shares their goals and vision for the chapter and offers advice to new and existing members. Episode Highlights: -...
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S2E16: The Value & Security of the MPI Network and Finding Your Place
As we begin our 2022-23 year we hear from Phil Rappoport, Principal of Virlybird, and the 2022-2023 MPI Potomac Chapter President. Phil shares with us the value of volunteering as an act of "giving to the greater good" and how this leads to industry and career security. Phil also shares his…
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S2E15: Entertainers, World Leaders, and Contract Riders, oh my! Producing high-profile events.
This week we have Mike Matthews, CMP, Producer, Technical Director, and President of Event Alliez, a strategic event consulting firm helping organizations and meeting planners maximize their events. Mike shares his stories and lessons learned when working on presidential inaugurations, global...
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S2E14: Gratitude is the Word of the Day with Linda Roszak Burton
As we come out of the pandemic “gratitude” should be on our minds as we extend thanks to our family, friends, clients, vendors, event attendees, and co-workers. But are we showing gratitude to those that are grateful for us, and most importantly... are we showing gratitude to ourselves as well?...
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S2E13: Share Your Journey: Andria Gibbon, CEM Executive Director of NATDA
What is the true role of the meeting planner in events as we move toward the second quarter of the 21st century? Hear from our members as they share their path from "falling into it" to managing some of the largest trade shows and events in the world. This episode of "Share Your Journey" captures...
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S2E12: Devon Whitaker IS Wellness
Intuitive Healer, Devon Whitaker, is one of a kind. Take a listen to her gentle approach toward the New Year as she provides helpful tips on workplace stress and soul quenching advice. Follow Devon on Instagram @Dmindfulsoul and via Facebook. If you haven’t booked one of her sound bath…
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S2E11: New Year New Goals with Shelli Vasser Gilliam, CMP, SEPC
In our first podcast of 2022 who better to kick things off than our own Chapter President, Shelli Vasser Gilliam, CMP, SEPC as she shares her own goals, the collective goals for the chapter, and how we can become more engaged and connected to one another in '22. Shelli will also share how...
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S2E10: MPI Potomac Mini Series - Overcoming 1st Timers Syndrome Act Three: Articulating Your Leadership & Developing Your Successor
Join Dr. Assegid (AZ) Habtewold as he shares ideas from his number one bestselling book on Amazon “Overcoming First Timers Syndrome.” In the final episode of our three-part series Dr. Habtewold helps us understand the best practices when it comes to articulating your leadership philosophy,...
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S2E09: MPI Potomac Mini-Series - Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome Act Two: Delivering Results
Join Dr. Assegid (AZ) Habtewold as he shares ideas from his number one bestselling book on Amazon "Overcoming First Timers Syndrome." In part two we Listen to Dr. Habtewold as he shares the tools to allow you to jump in and deliver results by building your team through coaching, mentoring, and...
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S2E08: MPI Potomac Mini-Series – Overcoming 1st Timer Syndrome Act One: Owning Your Place
Join Dr. Assegid (AZ) Habtewold as he shares ideas from his number one bestselling book on Amazon. He takes us on a three-part journey that starts with recognizing your value and place as a leader, enhancing those skills, and developing your team while creating a flow of succession. Dr. Habtewold...
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S2E06: Wow! AV & Production in the Post-Pandemic Event
Listen to Brian Monahan, Vice President of Sales and Business Development with Prestige AV @PrestigeAV and Troy J. Peters, CTS Vice President of Marketing & Business Development with Video West, Inc. @VideoWestInc as they discuss the ins and outs of embracing the "New Normal" of virtual, hybrid,...
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S2E05: Celebrate International Women in Hospitality Day
Join author, speaker, swimmer and host of Hospitality Today Live, Deborah Gardner as she shares her journey of adaptation through the pandemic and how it lead her to launch International Women in Hospitality Day. This inaugural event will take place online on September 23rd and consists of…
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S2E04 Leadership Throught the Pandemic Pt.1
Join current MPI Potomac President Shelli Vasser Gilliam and Immediate Past President Devin Lewis as they share the ups and downs of leadership during the past two years of the pandemic. Learn from their stories of staying positive, staying involved, and how they were able to evolve and embrace…
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S2E03: Welcome to the Voices of the MPI Potomac Chapter Podcast
As our audience grows with our twice-a-month podcast we take a step back this week to introduce the team that's bringing you your Voices of the MPI Potomac Chapter Podcast. Listen in as Troy Peters, CTS, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development with Video West Inc along with Nataki...
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S2E02: Inter-sectional Work & Educational Experiences in the Events Industry with David Dirks
Join us as we have an open conversation around the advantages of inter-sectional work and educational experiences in the events industry with David L. Dirks, Esq., CMP Director of Meetings & Events with the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Hosted by: Anjali Sanghvi
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S1E03: "If you don't stay loud, you'll never be heard."
On episode 3 of MPI Potomac Cast we speak with Anthony Molino, Immediate Past President of MPI Potomac, about what it was like to end his year as President during a global pandemic and amid a human rights crisis. We also get a behind the scenes look at how Anthony rose to the leadership position...
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S1E02: "No more boxes, no more firsts."
In episode 2 we sat down with Devin Lewis, MPI Potomac President, to talk about the challenges of leading the largest Meeting Professionals International chapter through a pandemic that has decimated our industry. We also learn what it's like to be the first black female President of the chapter...
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S1E01: "An open and honest conversation"
In episode 1 we had the privilege to interview Carlos Pelham, Past President of MPI Potomac, current VP of Membership, and the driving force behind the creation of the Diversity and Inclusion taskforce that evolved into the current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee for MPI Potomac. Hear...
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S2E01 - Mentorship
Mentorship can be such a scary or foreign concept but most of us engage in it informally all the time. Leadership and mentorship often go hand in hand. Being a mentor and being mentored by others is rewarding in both a professional and personal capacity and can make our lives richer and deepen…
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The MPI Potomac Cast is the voice of Meeting Professionals International Potomac Chapter. Tune in to hear stories and learn lessons from industry experts speaking on all things meeting and event related. Remember to set those reminders and be "in the know!"
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