Community Powered Events Heals Hearts and Empowers Voices

11/27/24 • 25 min

Episode fifteen, the spotlight is on...how to create an event from scratch with nothing but a dream and a community!
You've heard me say in previous episodes that you cannot have a successful event without sponsors. Jam Gamble, a prolific voice empowerment coach and public speaker proves me wrong and is the exception to the rule.
For our first onsite podcast review, we hear from amazing speakers, watch family put in the work and hear from guests why the 4th year event was worth the 5 hour drive.

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Show Me The (Event Sponsorship) Money

Episode fourteen, the spotlight is on...sponsorship!
This is probably the most asked question I get from folks trying to do their own events, so instead of telling you what I know - I went right to the source!
Ed Byers, is the founder of CANRev Collaborative. In his 15+ years of association and NFP experience, he has created over $20M in new revenue through sponsorship & partnerships, creation of education programs, membership drives, events, fundraising, advertising and products and service enhancements.
Aka: he knows his stuff and what he's talking about. In this episode we talk myths, FAQS and the secret sauce to securing the bag (it's not what you think).

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Collaborations Make Events Go Round (The World)

Episode sixteen, and the spotlight is on the amazing live event contractor Cheryl Izen, whom I've affectionately nicknamed The Event Closer.
With over 25 years working international film festivals and global scale events, we chat about charting your own path, the importance of self-awareness, why people are more important than money, and some juicy details about medal ceremonies at the Paris Olympics.

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