Beyond the BEO

Shanondoah Nicholson
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An event planner podcast. Helping you have the most impact in your corporate events career.

  1. 3D AGO

    Why Event Tech Fails with Jen Santos

    In this episode, I'm chatting with Jen Santos, an expert in event technology with nearly 15 years of experience in the events industry. Event tech can be overwhelming, but often times it's not the tech that is the problem, it's the resources needed to properly train users to ensure they're able to get the most out of the investment. We talk about change management, best practices, and AI can make your life easier, with the right resourcing. About Jen Santos Connect on LinkedIn About the Host: Follow Shanondoah on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Beyond the BEO on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planning Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your favourite #EventProfs.

    30 min

  2. FEB 3

    69. Turning Average Events into Experiences that Drive Results with Phil Mershon

    In this episode, I'm chatting with Phil Mershon, who shares insights on creating Unforgettable Events. We talk about the importance of understanding the audience, setting clear goals, and creating memorable moments that lead to impactful outcomes. We discuss the balance between entertainment and achieving event objectives, the challenges of stakeholder expectations, and the necessity of risk mitigation in event planning. About Phil Mershon Connect with Phil on LinkedIn Get Phil's book Unforgettable Events About the Host: Follow Shanondoah on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Beyond the BEO on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planning Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your favourite #EventProfs.

    28 min

  3. JAN 27

    68. Feeling Worthy: The Heart of Event Planning with Kayla Worthy

    In this week's episode, Kayla Worthy shares her extensive experience in the events industry, discussing the importance of feeling worthy as an event professional. We talk about the unique challenges faced by event planners, especially during on-site events, and the need for effective communication and collaboration. We also discuss how planners can effectively build their careers including the value of certifications like the CMP. About Kayla Worthy Connect with Kayla on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow the Feel Worthy Podcast on Instagram About the Host: Follow Shanondoah on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Beyond the BEO on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your dream job with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DREAM course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planning Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your favourite #EventProfs.

    34 min

  4. JAN 20

    67. Unlocking the Power of Incentive Events with Ashley Ronkowski

    In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Ashley Ronkowski from Arrange and Engage about the world of incentive events, discussing their importance in employee engagement and corporate culture. We explore the nuances of measuring ROI in internal events, the significance of in-person connections, and the role of family involvement in creating memorable experiences for employees. We also talk about the challenges of budget management, the need for trust-building after layoffs, and innovative ways to rethink incentives beyond traditional travel. About Ashley Ronkowski Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn Learn more about Arrange and Engage About the Host: Follow Shanondoah on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Beyond the BEO on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your dream job with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DREAM course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planning Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your favourite #EventProfs.

    29 min

  5. JAN 13

    66. Event Tech Evolution: Insights with Jonathan Kazarian

    In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Jonathan Kazarian, CEO of Accelevents about the evolution of event management technology and the importance of understanding the needs of all stakeholders to ensure a seamless attendee experience. He shares registration trends, why post-event analysis is a non-negotiable, and the value of in-person events in a digital age. We also talk also about maximizing engagement through event apps and the importance of intentional planning throughout the event lifecycle. About Jonathan Kazarian Jonathan Kazarian on LinkedIn Accelevents About the Host: Follow Shanondoah on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Beyond the BEO on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your dream job with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DREAM course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planning Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your favourite #EventProfs.

    29 min

  6. JAN 6

    65. The 3 Es of 2026

    In this episode, I'm talking about trends in corporate events for 2026, focusing on the three Es: Engagement, Exclusivity, and Emotional Support. I talk about the importance of creating engaging experiences for attendees, the shift towards more exclusive and personalized events, and the need for emotional support among event planners to manage the challenges of organizing successful events. About the Host: Follow Shanondoah on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Beyond the BEO on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your dream job with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DREAM course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planning Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your favourite #EventProfs.

    12 min

  7. 2025-12-10

    64. Global Networks: The Event Planner's Secret Weapon

    In the season finale of season seven, I've got not one, but two great guests. Evan Babins, Rich Rodrigues, and I discuss the critical role of networking in the events industry. We share personal stories and insights on how building genuine relationships can lead to professional growth and success. We talk about the importance of reciprocity, community, and expanding one's network beyond local connections. We also chat about how to connect with others authentically, both online and offline, elevating a more community-based approach to building your career. Connect with Evan Babins on LinkedIn Connect with Rich Rodrigues on LinkedIn About the Host: Follow Shanondoah on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Beyond the BEO on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your dream job with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DREAM course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planning Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your favourite #EventProfs.

    32 min

  8. 2025-12-02

    63. Transforming B2B Events with B2C Strategies with MK Granados

    In this episode, MK Granados and Shanondoah discuss the valuable lessons that B2B events can learn from B2C events. They explore how consumer-focused strategies can enhance sponsorships, attendee experiences, and overall event success. The conversation highlights the importance of humanizing events, creating memorable moments, and leveraging creativity to engage audiences. About MK Granados Connect on LinkedIn About the Host: Follow Shanondoah on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Beyond the BEO on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your dream job with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DREAM course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planning Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with your favourite #EventProfs.

    28 min
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An event planner podcast. Helping you have the most impact in your corporate events career.

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  • Creator
    Shanondoah Nicholson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shanondoah Nicholson
  • Show Website
    Beyond the BEO