The Event Planning Podcast – Calgary Show Services

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Episodes

  1. 12/03/2018

    Magic of the Moment – Jessica Tkachuk

    Kris speaks with Jessica Tkachuk, Events and Communications Specialist at Boom Goes the Drum. Jessica cares deeply about getting people back to interacting face to face in a world where tech and social media are driving us further away from those sorts of experiences. She thrives on the experiences when people …

  2. 11/16/2018

    Liveliness and Engagement – Occasional Notes

    Kris speaks with Barb Mitchell and Laurie Parente, Founders of Occasional Notes. Barb and Laurie began as performing pianists and piano teachers. As good friends they teamed up and began playing at various events, especially weddings. They began developing a team of performers which has expanded over time and has allowed …

  3. 09/04/2018

    Building a Consistent Practice – Kaleigh Doherty

    Kris speaks with Kaleigh Doherty, Founder and Creative Director of Banff Yoga Festival. Kaleigh discusses the goals of the festival to support local wellness-focussed businesses and provide a space for yoga students to build a consistent practice. She outlines some of her marketing strategies and her rigorous process for recruiting …

  4. 08/03/2018

    Fundraising and Flexibility – Carrie McManus

    Kris speaks with Carrie McManus, Director of Programs with Sagesse. Carrie tells us about their Annual Eat Play Love event and enlightens us about the ins and outs of coordinating this fundraising event of indulgence which pampers its guests with wine, food, spa services and more. She outlines her strategy …

  5. 07/01/2018

    Appetizing Events – Kelly Beames

    Kris speaks with Kelly Beames, Event Manager with River Cafe Group. Kelly discussed how she moved up through Restaurant positions and made her way into events through that world. She lays out the top considerations one should focus on when booking restaurants and dives into the tools that come in …

  6. 06/03/2018

    Connecting with a Brand – Jenn Egroff Delconte

    Kris speaks with Jenn Egroff Delconte, an Event Producer and Marketing Strategist with Catalystica. In this episode she takes us through her marketing background and recalls how she discovered a passion for event production through that work. Delconte places a special focus on connecting people with a brand in a unique …

  7. 04/13/2018

    Growth and Security for Pride – Jason Kingsley

    Kris speaks with Jason Kingsley, who is the Program Lead for Event Management at Bow Valley College as well as the President of Calgary Pride. Kris asks about the technical audiovisual facets of providing event production to Pride Festival, and Jason delves into financing strategies for this steadily growing event. Their conversation branches …

  8. 06/23/2016

    Tempory Art Exhibition Events – Caitlind Brown

    Today I met with Caitlind Brown from Wreck City to discuss the in’s and out’s of hosting an art showing in a venue set for demolishing.  We also touch on the logistics of touring her complex work of art Incandescent Cloud. Listen to episode 18 here

  9. 05/24/2016

    Talent buying and event management – Pat McGannon

    Today I met with Pat McGannon from PM Gigs to discuss talent buying, advancing shows, event management details and his experiences with his band the Dino Martini’s. Listen to episode 17 here

  10. 05/09/2016

    Alberta Ballet – The importance of the arts

    Today I met with Ryan Corry to discuss his recent productions with the  Alberta Ballet.  We spoke about the importance of the arts, how to attract the right event sponsors, and how to create a successful event by leveraging the help of others. Listen to episode 16 here

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