Beyond The Events BEYOND THE EVENTS

In Episode 4, Starr sits down with Candace Newman, Founder of LiVE OUT L!VE and Senior Tour Director of US Concerts & Touring at Live Nation Entertainment. Tune in as Candace shares insights into her career as well as booking, producing and promoting tours for a multitude of artists including Rihanna, David Blaine, Backstreet Boys and Toni Braxton. Candace is a well known leader in entertainment & events serving as an inspiration to others wanting to join, and thrive, in the industry. Hear her share the ins and outs of the touring business, career tips and valuable lessons learned. Follow us @BeyondTheEvents @LiveOutLive_LA

In Episode 3, Starr sits down with Ryan Soroka, Music Agent at United Talent Agency and Founder of Play Inspired. Tune in as Ryan discusses his 10+ year career in music & talent representation as well as his role as Music Agent overseeing the North America tour strategy for a host of artist including The Aces, David Garibaldi, One OK Rock, and Monsieur Perine. Ryan has earned a stellar reputation and is highly respected by not only his clients & peers but in the entertainment industry as a whole. Hear his insights on the life of an agent, lessons learned, entrepreneurship, and career tips on what it takes to be successful in the entertainment industry. Follow us @BeyondTheEvents @RyanSoroka

In Episode 2, Starr sits down with Stefanie Tomlin, General Manager of Kings Theatre and Co-Founder of BWISE. Tune in as Stefanie shares insight into her 10+ year career in venue management & operations and the day-to-day role of a GM in the theatre space. Stefanie has earned an industry reputation as a respected leader by working with high-demand events, venues, brands and artists including Beastie Boys Story, Barclays Center, MTV and Quincy Jones. Hear her thoughts on the current event environment, lessons learned, and the necessary tools to be successful in the sports & entertainment industry.     

In episode 1, Starr sits down with Sue Brady Producer and Founder of BadAss Media & Meetings to discuss her 20+ year career producing live & virtual events, the current event production landscape, and lessons learned. Sue has earned an industry reputation as the go-to for producing intimate to large scale multi-day events; including the World Rowing Championships & Transplant Games of America. 

BEYOND THE EVENTS features conversations with industry leaders discussing their careers, and experiences, producing the Worlds’ most talked about events.

Join host Starr as she connects with the innovators that take an idea from concept, to execution, to post and all things in between.

BEYOND THE EVENTS is designed to be a resource for those in the events industry, those interested in joining the events industry, and the casual listener that wants to expand their knowledge of the events business.

We invite you to listen in as we pull the curtain back and dive into the Events Industry!

BEYOND THE EVENTS is available on Spotify and YouTube.