00 What Is Wrong with Convention Center Coffee?

In this episode of Event About It, host Megan Martin sits down with Rachel Kopczyk—aka "Lady on TV"—to dive into her journey from broadcast journalism to live event hosting and podcast production. Rachel shares how her reporting background helped her transition into the event space and become the production mastermind behind Event About It.Through five engaging segments, including the fan-favorite Would You Rather?, the shoutout-packed Hats Off, and the always-relatable Vent of the Week, Rachel opens up about the highs and lows of working events. Rachel and Megan share their own frustrations, including the infamous struggle with convention center coffee and Rachel’s personal nightmare: an event that was interrupted by... mice scurrying across the venue floor.Plus, she spills the tea on her most memorable event moments in the Event About It segment.Rachel’s journey from local news to event hosting and podcast production.Why storytelling and audience engagement are essential for live events.How to embrace chaos and keep your cool.Tips for staying authentic and adaptable in a fast-changing industry.Whether you're an event pro, a media enthusiast, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode has it all.Connect with Rachel HEREConnect with Megan HEREEnjoyed the episode? We want to hear from you!Head over to eventaboutitpodcast.com to leave us a voicemail with your burning questions or your own Vent of the Week story to be featured in a future episode.While you're there, don't miss out on joining The Squared Squad, where you'll get exclusive access to bonus content, including:The Event About It After Show, where Rachel flips the script and interviews Megan on why this podcast was created and what she hopes to change in the event industry.Behind-the-scenes insights and extended conversations with episode guests.Early access to new episodes, insider tips from top event pros and the chance to submit your questions to upcoming guest interviews. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow event enthusiasts. Until next time—keep growing, keep laughing, and keep Eventing About It!