The Events Insight Jack Saward & Karen Edwards

And it’s a wrap folks!
Can you believe it, Season 12 is over?
And what a cross section of events industry professional Jack and Karen have spoken to, from a Health & Safety expert working out in Dubai to a successful festival organised based in the UK, with the odd event sporting professional thrown in the mix!
The season really has been a rollercoaster of emotions!
For the Wrap Session, we ask our lovely listeners to get in touch and join us for a chat about the guests!  Informed, fun and entertaining  would be the best way to describe our two lovely listeners.


First of all we have Katie Goldsmith
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-goldsmith-308119216/
Katie is the Marketing Executive for StandOut Magazine and Event Buyers Live. She has only been actively working in the events industry for 7 months, and is so far loving every second of it!! Katie has always been a festival goer, it all started with her parents taking her to a variety of different festivals throughout her childhood to present day.


Our second listeners is Emma Couldridge
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-couldridge-7707361b9/
 
Emma is a final year BA Events Management student at the University of Northampton. Her passions have always laid within the theatre and performance world, and it is her dream to join her two worlds together by working as an Events Coordinator at a theatre.
 
Thanks for all your continued support of the podcast.
We do appreciate all your messages, calls and suggestions for the podcast.
Enjoy the Wrap, and get ready for Season 13!


Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via;
 
www.theeventsinsight.com/
www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/
www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/
 
See more about our Season Sponsor EFS Europe via;
https://www.efseurope.co.uk/
Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Northampton University via;
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/
Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is Yellow Glove Productions;
 
 https://yellow-glove.co.uk/
 
Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;
https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

Scrap all your preconceptions about Health & Safety professionals.  Eddie is nothing like you imagine them to be!
Eddie was in the construction industry for 20+ years, but when his knees gave up (his words), he decided that he needed a change.  And that change was Health & Safety.  With a long career in the construction industry, Eddie was used to dealing with all kinds of people and working on active and challenging sites… all skills needed for Health & Safety.
Since entering the world of Health & Safety. Eddie hasn’t stopped working.  He has been lucky enough to work on Expo 2020 Dubai, Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022, FIFA Fan Festival in Doha, Wrestling AEW Wembley Stadium, Manchester Gay Pride 2023 and so many more.
Eddie is all about the team – understanding the onsite client team and supporting them.  And most importantly building rapport with the supplier, contractor or exhibitor, sometimes these can be the trickiest to handle.
We guarantee you will want Eddie on your next event!

Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via;
 
www.theeventsinsight.com/
www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/
www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/
 
See more about our Season Sponsor EFS Europe via;
https://www.efseurope.co.uk/
Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Northampton University via;
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/
Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is Yellow Glove Productions;
 
 https://yellow-glove.co.uk/
 
Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;
https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

Natasha Butt boasts an extensive career spanning nearly two decades in the dynamic field of recruitment, with a specialised focus on the events industry for the past 8 years. Throughout her professional journey, she has collaborated with exhibition/conference organisers, suppliers, and venues on a global scale, contributing valuable insights to the ever-evolving landscape.
 
 As the Co-Founder of Expocast and, most recently, the Founder of ConfexPro, Natasha has been a trailblazer in the realm of UK Inhouse Talent Acquisition Consultancy and Senior Executive Search. Her innovative approach and commitment to excellence have set her apart, fostering successful partnerships and delivering top-tier talent solutions.
 
Beyond her professional pursuits, Natasha gracefully navigates the rewarding role of being a dedicated mother to her four children. In addition to this, she effortlessly juggles the care of two dogs and two bunnies, adding an extra layer of joy and responsibility to her vibrant life. Known for her multitasking prowess, Natasha is also your go-to person for delightful birthday baking on demand!

Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via;
 
www.theeventsinsight.com/
www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/
www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/
 
See more about our Season Sponsor EFS Europe via;


https://www.efseurope.co.uk/


Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Northampton University via;


https://www.northampton.ac.uk/


Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is Yellow Glove Productions;
 
 https://yellow-glove.co.uk/
 
Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;


https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

There is never a dull moment when you are chatting to Waleed!
He has many funny and fascinating stories to tell… most of them involving tight deadlines and impossible sets… with underlying great event ideas!!
With over 20 years of experience in developing and engaging communities via a range of projects and multi-platforms, Waleed has become a specialist in connecting brands and organizations with emerging consumer markets internationally.
The past five years have seen Waleed playing a particular focus on the Halal Economy, where he has created some of the projects aimed the Muslim consumer market; London Shopping Festival and London Halal Food Festival. Both of these events have become a landmark event within the UK halal market, and are continuing to grow each year.
Waleed’s company, Algebra Consulting, aims to provide a bridge between the mainstream and Muslim markets, and his sheer passion, drive and determination to grow the worldwide halal economy is pioneering this connection in the UK and around the world. He has now become the number one go-to for any brand or organisation looking to work in the UK Halal market.
Waleed’s ethos can be summarised by Albert Einstein’s famous quote, “try not to become a man of success, rather become a man of value”. This is something he has clearly taken to heart, letting his actions within the industry speak louder than his words.

This is another recording done out on location and in person with Waleed!

Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via;
 
www.theeventsinsight.com/
www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/
www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/
 
See more about our Season Sponsor EFS Europe via;
https://www.efseurope.co.uk/
Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Northampton University via;
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/
Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is Yellow Glove Productions;
 
 https://yellow-glove.co.uk/
 
Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;
https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

Andy started out working in the events industry back in the 90's as a student making some holiday money by pushing flight cases and positioning the occasional uplighter.  
In his own words, Andy has been fortunate to combine a love of sport and a passion for events for almost 25 years.  He has held various operational positions during ten years at The Great Run Company, He was Senior Sport Manager at the inaugural European Championships in Glasgow in 2018 before deciding to go freelance in 2019.  
Andy has worked on some amazing projects in brilliant places with fantastic people across mass participation and elite sport.

This is another recording done out on location and in person with Andy!

Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via;
 
www.theeventsinsight.com/
www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/
www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/
 
See more about our Season Sponsor EFS Europe via;
https://www.efseurope.co.uk/
Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Northampton University via;
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/
Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is Yellow Glove Productions;
 
 https://yellow-glove.co.uk/
 
Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;
https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

Gill started her music career at Capital Radio, working her way through the ranks becoming the Head of Entertainment at the station.  She was charged with producing the first ever 100,000 capacity Party in the Park at Hyde Park.
Gill recognised there was a gap in the market for high quality, well made and aesthetically pleasing fencing and barriers.  She co-founded entertee hire, an award winning fencing and barrier company supplying to the event industry.
Within the events industry, Gill is best known for the Black Deer Festival.  Gill is the Co-Founder, Promoter/Festival Director of Black Deer Festival, in its 5th year, staged only 3, because of Covid.  Black Deer encapsulates everything I learned over the many years in the industry and everything I love. 
Gill warm personality shines through on her podcast chat – you can feel the love when she talks about her family and the Black Deer Festival.

This recording was done out on location with Gill, hence some of the background noise during the recording. We don't get much time off from our events!
Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via;
 
www.theeventsinsight.com/
www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/
www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/
 
See more about our Season Sponsor EFS Europe via;
https://www.efseurope.co.uk/
Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Northampton University via;
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/
Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is Yellow Glove Productions;
 
 https://yellow-glove.co.uk/
 
Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;
https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/