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Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2087892/open_sms) In this episode of What One Thing, a Smart Meetings podcast, host JT Long, vice president and content director of Smart Meetings, explores essential strategies for ensuring safety in an increasingly risky world. JT welcomes Kevin Coffey, a travel security and meeting risk advisor, who brings decades of expertise from his time as a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department's LAX Airport Crimes Investigation. Coffey shares critical steps and advice to help meeting planners and travelers safeguard themselves ..read more

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2087892/open_sms) Are you integrating cryotherapy and IV drips in your events? On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meetings' JT Long, vice president and content director, sat down with Sean Hoess, the co-founder of Eudemonia and Wanderlust Festival and Kelly Cavers, chief sales officer for The Palm Beaches, to explore what makes wellness events not only impactful but essential for meeting professionals looking to elevate their own conferences ..read more

In this episode of Smart Start Radio, Smart Meetings editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson sat down with Jacques Martiquet, the “Party Scientist,” who shares his unique approach to transforming events into high-energy, deeply connected experiences. Discover how event planners can design more joyful and impactful gatherings, creating memorable moments that go beyond the ordinary. Sara Robertson also spoke with Allison Diange, senior sales manager at The Reach Key West, to learn more about the unique team-building programming the property has recently rolled out and how it helps foster genuin ..read more

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In this episode of Smart Start, Smart Meetings editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson chat with Michael Tennant, founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab, and Naomi Clare Crellin, founder and CEO of Storycraft Lab. These empathy experts have dedicated their careers to helping others embark on their personal empathy journeys and to design experiences with empathy at the center. Sara Robertson also speaks with Dr. Lisa Belanger, CEO of ConsciousWorks, on the topic of loneliness within the events industry. www.smartmeetings.com ..read more

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2087892/open_sms) On this episode of What One Thing?, JT Long vice president and content director of Smart Meetings sits down with Kate Patay, vice president of global engagement for Terramar, and Thuy Diep senior meeting planner of CWT Meetings & Events to discuss the art of building meaningful connections. Listen in as they explore the differences between transactional and relational encounters.   Patay and Diep share personal stories that highlight the power of empathy, storytelling, and making personal connections.&nb ..read more

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Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings, and fellow Sounding coach, Howard Cleveland, talked to attendees at the latest Smart Woman Summit at Caesars Las Vegas about how they can embark on a strengths-based career coaching journey to secure promotions, develop key leadership qualities, and enhance your executive presence. Connect with us on social! Website: https://www.smartmeetings.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smartmeetings Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/smartmeetings X: http://www.x.com/smartmeetings ..read more

In this episode of Smart Start, we kick things off with a conversation with Jack Johnson Destinations Internatinal's chief advocacy officer regarding the news that Visit Florida removed the LGBTQ+ resource page from their website. Later, editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson are joined by trailblazing mother-daughter-duo, Tyra and Jasmine Dyson. Together, they’re the brains behind The Brand Xperience Lounge and Boss Up Girl Co. Join Smart Start as we dig into gender disparity in the events industry, and what the future holds (spoiler alert: it’s filled with confident authenticity, intention ..read more