What’s your culinary superpower? What if you could turn that into a profitable business?

Our guest today, Stephanie Dreyer, is a plant-based meal planning expert who did exactly that. Stephanie knows how to get dinner on the table for her family every night, thanks to her self-taught systems and tools. When she saw that others around her were desperately trying to simplify daily cooking, she went all in to help them make it happen through her membership, Batch Cooking Club.

In this episode, Stephanie walks us through her journey becoming vegan and creating a membership that fully aligns with her talents, passion and values. If you’re interested in creating a membership of your own, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Stephanie’s journey is filled with twists and turns that remind us that entrepreneurship is anything but linear. I hope this interview gives you clarity as you to dive into your passions along with the courage to pursue your dreams relentlessly.

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Imagine you're at one of the most upscale restaurants in Beverly Hills. You want to order a glass of wine and the sommelier walks over. Who do you picture showing up to your table?

You’re probably not picturing a 26-year old Asian woman recommending the best wine to pair with your meal. Unfortunately, the world of wine still has a long way to go when it comes to sommelier diversity.
That’s exactly the reality that today's guest has found herself in throughout her incredible journey of becoming a force to be reckoned with in the wine industry.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Cristie Norman, a Certified Sommelier and Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Educator of the Year. She started her professional wine journey at the young age of 19 (yes, you read that right!) and is all about shattering glass ceilings in the traditional wine world.
Even more impressive is how Cristie has created opportunities for herself and others during the pandemic. Her innovative thinking and can-do attitude has served her peers greatly during these dire times.

Cristie’s story is a stellar example of how you can use your passion to bring a community together. I truly hope her story will inspire you to see the opportunities in front of you and create something of your own. You just might be able to help others like you along the way.

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Have you been dreaming of creating a membership for your cooking classes?

Well if so, then this episode is a MUST-listen. Bust out your pen and paper, because our guest, Marcia Smart, is sharing so many nuggets of wisdom on this topic.
Marcia is the founder of Smart In The Kitchen Cooking School, where she offers online cooking classes and her quickly growing membership.

In this episode, Marcia shares with us how she made the pivot from hosting in-person events and classes to creating her cooking school. Like many of you, Marcia had no experience teaching online cooking classes but she knew she had to make a shift to save her in-person business.

I’m so grateful to have Marcia on the show to talk about the rollercoaster ride of creating a membership site. Marcia breaks down the basics and shares her top strategies for success. In less than a year, her cooking school has grown leaps and bounds so it’s safe to say that these tactics truly work.

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Are you planning an event in the coming weeks for the holidays? Well if so, then you’re in luck! Because in today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 creative ideas to get your guests engaged especially during this festive time of year. These ideas are inspired by our past events we’ve produced for brands including Bob’s Red Mill, Simply Organic and more. They’re absolutely tried and tested!

But don’t think this episode is just about throwing a fun party. In fact, what I’m about to share with you are ideas based on experiential marketing principles that work, no matter the setting. It’s a fact that when people are creating, learning, or connecting, they are more likely to retain the experience (and your brand) in their long-term memory. As a brand marketer, this is THE Holy grail, so why settle for anything less?

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Episode Highlights:

• A special offer from Peerspace [1:40]
• Our go-to hosting idea for any time of year [3:15]
• Make it easy for your guests to feel good about themselves [7:22]
• Create an opportunity to learn from others [10:54]
• Help your guests disconnect to better connect [12:58]
• Our favorite Thanksgiving ice breaker [16:11]

Helpful Links:

• 10% off Peerspace (there’s no promo code — just book via the link)
• DIY cocktail skewer tutorial (an oldie but still a classic!)
• DIY wishbone tutorials: option 1, option 2
• Mix and match glassware
• Bob's Holiday Bakeshop event
• Phone bags
• The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Episode Transcript
• Hidden Rhythm on Instagram

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In this episode, we’re talking all about mobile tours that bring your brand to life on the road.

You might be thinking, wait a minute, what tours? Because at the time of recording this episode, the event marketing world is at a total standstill due to COVID-19.

But guess what? Now is exactly the right time to think about how your brand can show up big once events are happening again. I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait for that day.

When it comes to mobile tours, there’s no better person to talk to than our guest today, Brian Moore. Brian is the VP of Marketing and Business Development at Turnkey DOT, a nationwide event management and transportation company.

You’ll learn so many expert insights from Brian including :

• How to get started with a mobile food truck
• The biggest challenges of operating a mobile experiential tour
• The essential staff you need for a successful tour

This episode is one I wished I could have listened to when I started out in experiential marketing. There is so much opportunity for brands of all sizes to increase their reach through an experiential tour. Brian shares how you can make it happen even if your brand is just starting out and has a limited budget. You won’t want to miss this!

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