The Event Bestie

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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Episode eight, the spotlight is on...the event component that literally lasts a lifetime...photography!
We sat down with Samantha Clarke who left the world of law to pursue photography 15 years ago. Samantha's commitment to excellence and undeniable talent have earned her recognition as one of America's top photographers by BRIDES Magazine two years in a row.
In this episode, we talk the questions you should ask before you hire a wedding/event photographer, why photoshop is a pet peeve (and not in the way you think), that AI is not the villain we thought it was, bras and unbaked cookies?

We also finally get a professional's opinion about the #SepiaBride debacle once and for all.

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I’m going to say the letters DEI and you’re going to raise your shoulders to your ears.

1,2,3 - DEI!

This is the physical reaction many inwardly have when they hear those letters. My goal is to not have your shoulders be your earrings. There’s no pointing of fingers here, just a important but casual conversation that will help you sell more tickets to your event.
Episode three, the spotlight is on... how you can AUTHENTICALLY add diversity to your lineup. Key word is authentically.

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Episode thirteen, the spotlight is on... speaking.
I'm seeing a lot of chatter online (thanks algorithm) from speakers about events trying to pay them in exposure, so I went to the source! In this episode, I chat with Tami Adams, founder of TA Speakers Management agency on how to become a speaker and how to book one.
With 13 years of meeting planning experience and 10+ years working alongside high-level professional speakers and her knack for human connection, Tami has seen it all. Providing unique insights into both the speaker agent and meeting planner side of the business, she brings her bubbly, energetic and passionate personality to all clients.

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You only get one chance to make a first impression - and that is especially true for a live event. Episode one, the spotlight is on...the host! Learn how Tanya went from dreams of law school to being a part of some of the biggest events in North America.
Everyone has been to an event (either forgettable or memorable), or wanted the scoop on how to plan one. The Event Bestie is here to pull the curtain back and take you behind the scenes of wonderful and magical world of event planning.
Each episode will be a cheat code from a seasoned event planner on how to plan better events for work or for play, and gain FOMO-type insights into the biggest events in the world.

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