Ignite Your Events: The Podcast
Brought to you by Ignite, the magazine for business event professionals, Ignite Your Events explores the issues facing the industry—from RFPs and price setting to ethics and negotiating—and speaks to the innovative thinkers who are working on the solutions. Your hosts, Debbie van der Beek, President and Chief Visionary Officer of Ignite and Editor, and Director of Content Innovation Laura Bickle aren’t afraid stir the pot and have the tough discussions necessary to move the industry forward. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation filled with real experiences, actionable advice and a sense of community.
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Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Lisa Zivontsis started her career with various event and incentive firms before founding The Event Partner in 2016. Lisa is known for her advocacy in the event industry, speaking out about the need for fair, people-focused business practices. In this episode, she shares how a devastating loss sent her on a journey toward balancing her family life and her mental health with her love of the work.
Guest: Lisa Zivontsis, CMP, DES, founder of The Event Partner
Resources:
Visit Worth It on Ignite magazine’s website for resources, back issues, and ongoing conversations.
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Do you have a comment, a question or want to share a story about business practices in the event industry? We want to hear from you! Email us a voice memo or drop us a line at podcast@ignitemag.ca.
Be sure to subscribe to the Ignite Your Events podcast so you don’t miss any of our inspiring content.
Next episode:
When event planner and entrepreneur Julia O’Grady decided to take a deep dive into her business practices, the results propelled her to completely overhaul her business model and how she sets her rates. Now, she’s sharing what she learned.
We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ignite Your Events. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and practical advice to elevate your business events!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.
© Copyright Ignite 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In this episode, we dive deep into the corporate event planning industry with Anita Carlyle, managing partner at Moore Carlyle Consulting and MCC Destination Management in Toronto. She’ll take us through how her company handles the challenges of the RFP process, protecting ideas, the impact of the economy on events and fostering mutually beneficial client relationships.
Guest: Anita Carlyle, Managing Partner at Moore Carlyle Consulting and MCC Destination Management. Connect with Anita at acarlyle@mccplanners.com.
Resources:
Visit Worth It on Ignite magazine’s website for resources, back issues, and ongoing conversations.
Sign up for a FREE subscription to Ignite magazine for more ideas and inspiration.
Visit us on LinkedIn >
Do you have a comment, a question or want to share a story about business practices in the event industry? We want to hear from you! Email us a voice memo or drop us a line at podcast@ignitemag.ca.
Be sure to subscribe to the Ignite Your Events podcast on your favourite app so you don’t miss any of our inspiring content.
Next episode: Event planner and entrepreneur Lisa Zivontsis shares how a devastating loss sent her on a journey toward balancing her family life and her mental health with her love of the work.
We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ignite Your Events. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and practical advice to elevate your business events!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.
© Copyright Ignite 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
This inaugural episode delves into the origins and impact of the "Worth It: Stand Up for Business Events Initiative," born from a profound session at the 2022 PCMA Canadian Innovation Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada. Debbie and Laura share compelling stories of industry challenges and triumphs to elevate the business events sector.
A big thank you to Quebec City for sponsoring this episode. Learn what makes Quebec City a unique and memorable destination for business events at https://meetings.quebec-cite.com/en.
Resources:
Visit the Worth It Resource Page on Ignite magazine’s website for resources, back issues, and ongoing conversations.
Sign up for a FREE subscription to Ignite magazine for more ideas and inspiration.
Visit us on LinkedIn >
Do you have a comment, a question or want to share a story about business practices in the event industry? We want to hear from you! Email us a voice memo or drop us a line at podcast@ignitemag.ca.
Be sure to subscribe to the Ignite Your Events podcast so you don’t miss any of our inspiring content. Next episode: Learn the tricks of the trade from industry veteran Anita Carlyle, managing partner with Moore Carlyle Consulting and MCC Destination Management in Toronto. You’ll love her approach to RFPs!
We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ignite Your Events. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and practical advice to elevate your business events!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.
© Copyright Ignite 2024