How Allyship is Elevating Women in the Events Industry with Cat Kevern

03/20/24 • 28 min

A rising tide lifts all boats.

That’s the perspective Cat Kevern, Director of Electric Cat Productions and Chair of NOWIE (The Network of Women in Events), brings to promoting women in the events industry.

Rather than shaming or alienating others, Cat invites everyone to elevate women and strongly believes in the power of allyship.

In this episode, Cat discusses how NOWIE is fostering a supportive community for women and setting industry standards. Cat also shares her journey from starting out as a freelancer to establishing her own business, offering valuable insights into navigating the events industry as a newcomer.

Press play to learn how to build a successful career in events and champion the advancement of women in the industry, no matter who you are.

Here are a few takeaways:

To build a successful career in events, leverage your transferable skills, take initiative to learn what you need to know, and gain experience in a variety of settings
Reduce the barrier to entry to create an inclusive and empowering environment
Lean into allyship to promote equity and representation

A rising tide lifts all boats.

That’s the perspective Cat Kevern, Director of Electric Cat Productions and Chair of NOWIE (The Network of Women in Events), brings to promoting women in the events industry.

Rather than shaming or alienating others, Cat invites everyone to elevate women and strongly believes in the power of allyship.

Press play to learn how to build a successful career in events and champion the advancement of women in the industry, no matter who you are.

Here are a few takeaways:

To build a successful career in events, leverage your transferable skills, take initiative to learn what you need to know, and gain experience in a variety of settings
Reduce the barrier to entry to create an inclusive and empowering environment
Lean into allyship to promote equity and representation

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How Event Professionals are Making Waves Early on in Their Careers

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Especially for those in mid-management looking to shine within their projects.

And in this episode, Paulina Giusti takes center stage, sharing her wisdom and insights for those looking to climb the corporate ladder.

She discusses the importance of ensuring that hard work gets the recognition it deserves, taking ownership of projects, and actively seeking feedback that leads to director-level promotions.

You’ll hear success stories from organizing massive virtual events and exploring tech trends across generations, where inclusivity and adaptability emerged as the keys to success.

Here are a few takeaways:

Learn to build strong personal relationships in the workplace and offer actionable strategies for collaboration and communication that lead to career advancement
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Embrace challenges with optimism and creativity

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