Best eSpeakers.com, Inc Podcasts (2024)

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JT & AI: It’s All About the Prompts (ft. JT Long | Vice President and Content Director | Smart Meetings) 34:53

10d ago34:53

34:53

Title: JT & AI: It’s All About the Prompts (ft. JT Long | Vice President and Content Director | Smart Meetings) Bio: JT Long is vice president and content director at the leading events industry publication Smart Meetings. She leads a team that supports an engaged community of event organizers with multimedia content that shares innovative ideas, e…

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Content is King, Queen, and Ace (ft. Mary Ellen Slayter) 35:25

10d ago35:25

35:25

Guest Bio: Mary Ellen Slayter is a content marketing innovator who transitioned from journalism to founding Rep Cap, a B2B content marketing agency that excels in video and podcasting content. Her expertise lies in leveraging journalistic skills to enhance B2B content marketing, focusing on storytelling as a tool to solve business problems and driv…

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Mental Health, Cope Notes and Calm-Down Playlists (ft. Johnny Crowder | Keynote Speaker | Founder & CEO, Cope Notes) 38:07

24d ago38:07

38:07

Title: Mental Health, Cope Notes and Calm-Down Playlists (ft. Johnny Crowder | Keynote Speaker | Founder & CEO, Cope Notes) Guest Bio: A self-proclaimed brain changer and keynote, Johnny is a suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provid…

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Modern Day Rockstars (ft. Shawn Kanungo) 53:53

25d ago53:53

53:53

Guest Bio: Shawn Kanungo is a strategist and keynote speaker who operates at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Having spent over a decade at Deloitte before venturing into the world of public speaking, Shawn has become a recognized leader in innovation and disruption. He is known for his high-energy presentations and a bold …

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Chase Scenes and Conversation Machines (ft. Russell Reich | Chief Creative Officer | ADM Creative Group 37:19

1M ago37:19

37:19

Title: Chase Scenes and Conversation Machines (ft. Russell Reich | Chief Creative Officer | ADM Creative Group Guest Bio: An award-winning leader in experiential and event marketing, Russell has an extensive background in both digital and theatrical development and has directed major events and experiences for many of the world’s best-known brands.…

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The Leader's Playlist (ft. Susan Drumm) 34:33

1M ago34:33

34:33

Guest Bio: Susan Drumm is a leadership development advisor with a rich academic and professional background, including Harvard Law School and the London School of Music and Dramatic Arts. She has coached billionaires, CEOs, and political figures, guiding them to enhance their leadership capabilities through increased self-awareness and strategic pe…

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Superheroes. Sledgehammers. And Sharks, Oh My! (ft., Dietmar Dahmen | Global Keynote Speaker and Founder | Brainkicks GmbH 34:13

2M ago34:13

34:13

Title Superheroes. Sledgehammers. And Sharks, Oh My! (ft., Dietmar Dahmen | Global Keynote Speaker and Founder | Brainkicks GmbH Bio Founder of Brainkicks GmbH, Dietmar started his career in advertising, working for some of the biggest agencies in the world. Today, he’s a global speaker, author, coach, and motivator and a top business expert on inn…

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Get Weird! (ft. Frankie Russo) 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

Guest Bio: Frankie Russo is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker with a track record of launching successful ventures across various sectors, including technology and marketing. As the founder of Russo Capital and the mind behind companies like Potenza Inc. and 360ia, Frankie has demonstrated exceptional skill in driving expone…

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No Clients. Just Partners. (ft. Rob Bezdjian | President, Zaven Global) 30:43

2M ago30:43

30:43

TITLE No Clients. Just Partners. (ft. Rob Bezdjian | President, Zaven Global) BIO Founder & President of Zaven Global, a third-party planner focusing on corporate meetings and incentives, Rob prides himself on his company's mantra of 'No Clients – Just Partners' and believes that providing win-wins is essential for success. Rob was recognized as a …

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And That's A Rap (ft. Rajiv Nathan) 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

Guest Bio: Raj Nathan, known as the Startup Hypeman, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, blending his passion for hip hop with expertise in startup pitch consulting. His dynamic approach to storytelling and audience engagement has made him a notable figure in the entrepreneurial and keynote speaking worlds. Raj's innovative pitch framework, Que PASA, h…

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Question. Rethink. And Redefine Greatness. (ft. Anna Mader & Matt Schrader | Heads of Creative and Client Experiences, XD Agency) 36:01

3M ago36:01

36:01

Title: Question. Rethink. And Redefine Greatness. (ft. Anna Mader & Matt Schrader | Heads of Creative and Client Experiences, XD Agency) Bio: XDA is an award-winning creative agency that takes brand stories and produces personal, insights-fueled experiences that deeply resonate with audiences. Anna Mader and Matt Schrader, Heads of Creative and Cli…

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The Nuances of Narrative (ft. Vika Viktoria) 33:13

3M ago33:13

33:13

Guest Bio: Vika, hailing from the former Soviet Union and now a global citizen, has carved a unique path through her adventures and storytelling. Her journey from fleeing political asylum to becoming an advertising executive and finally embracing a nomadic lifestyle underscores her belief in the power of narratives. A Moth story slam winner and a c…

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Level Up with Gamification (ft. Rob Ferre, CSP | Speaker, Game Show Host, Master of Ceremonies) 35:12

3M ago35:12

35:12

Title Level Up with Gamification (ft. Rob Ferre, CSP | Speaker, Game Show Host, Master of Ceremonies) Bio Rob Ferre has spent most of his career getting people engaged in an experience as a speaker, host, and entertainer. He founded his company, Life of the Party Entertainment, after spending 3 years in the family entertainment capital of the world…

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Capturing Souls and Stories (ft. Paul Mobley) 38:38

3M ago38:38

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Guest Bios: Paul Mobley is an acclaimed American photographer and keynote speaker known for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, from celebrities to everyday heroes. With a background enriched by his work with Annie Leibovitz and a passion for exploring the human condition, Mobley's photographs transcend the visual, offering deep ins…

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Shake It Off with a Self-Proclaimed Swiftie (ft. Kate Patay | VP of Engagement | Terramar DMC) 39:41

4M ago39:41

39:41

Title Shake It Off with a Self-Proclaimed Swiftie (ft. Kate Patay | VP of Engagement | Terramar DMC) Bio Kate Patay, CPCE, vice president of engagement at Terramar, a DMC Network Company, is a prominent industry professional known globally for unique events, strategic partnerships, and impactful experiences. She speaks internationally on an array o…

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Harmony and Rhythm (ft. Michelle Anne Johnson & Doug Manuel) 42:47

4M ago42:47

42:47

Guest Bios: Michelle Anne Johnson: A transformative figure in leadership communication, Michelle leverages her extensive background in acting and personal development to help leaders harness the power of presence. Her journey from performing on television to coaching Fortune 500 executives showcases her unique ability to empower individuals to lead…

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From the Firehouse to the Hot List (ft. Michael Cerbelli, CEO & President | Cerbelli Creative) 39:50

4M ago39:50

39:50

Title From the Firehouse to the Hot List (ft. Michael Cerbelli, CEO & President | Cerbelli Creative) Guest Bio Michael Cerbelli | CEO and President | Cerbelli Creative Founder of Cerbelli Creative, an industry-leading, NYC-based events & entertainment company, Michael is known for producing wildly imaginative and successful events for over four dec…

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Pulling the Red Thread (ft. Gail Davis | President and Founder | GDA Speakers) 36:54

5M ago36:54

36:54

Title Pulling the Red Thread (ft. Gail Davis | President and Founder | GDA Speakers) Bio Gail Davis is the president and founder of GDA Speakers, one of the top speaker bureaus in the world, representing more than 3,500 speakers in business, politics, government, entertainment, and media. With more than 25 years in the speaker space and with Gail a…

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Who is Bowie Badger? (ft. Kristina McCoobery and Paul Blurton | CEO & Chief Creative Officer, INVNT) 36:39

5M ago36:39

36:39

Title Who is Bowie Badger? (ft. Kristina McCoobery and Paul Blurton | CEO & Chief Creative Officer, INVNT) Bio Kristina McCoobery (CEO) and Paul Blurton (Chief Creative Officer) of INVNT, an NYC-based live brand storytelling agency, stand on the belief that “live is where we live.” They believe that Live events are the most potent form of marketing…

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There’s No Business Like Show Business (ft. Mark Felix | Director of Entertainment Services, Drury Design Dynamics) 35:46

6M ago35:46

35:46

Title: There’s No Business Like Show Business (ft. Mark Felix | Director of Entertainment Services, Drury Design Dynamics) Opening Quote: “Anybody can book, as I said, a talent, but we pride ourselves on getting so much more out of the talent. We pride ourselves on delivering more than just a general session. We're not just going to bring in a stag…

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The Energizer (ft. Rachel Sheerin) 46:30

6M ago46:30

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The Energizer (ft. Rachel Sheerin) On powering your life and the lives of others OPENING QUOTE: “A lot of those titans, in 2020 and 2021, they weren't ready to say the B word yet. It wasn't viral on TikTok yet.” -Rachel Sheerin GUEST BIO: Rachel Sheerin doesn't just motivate, she illuminates. She doesn't just speak, she electrifies any room. Her ke…

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Go Beyond (ft. Colin O’Brady) 44:42

6M ago44:42

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Go Beyond (ft. Colin O’Brady) From never-walk-again to never-stop-climbing OPENING QUOTE: “Man, I'd do anything for an ejector seat button to get me the heck out of here, as fast as possible, that's for sure.” -Colin O’Brady GUEST BIO: Colin O'Brady is a 10 time world record holding explorer, New York Times bestselling author, professional athlete,…

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The Voice of Meetings and Events (ft. Glenn Thayer | Conference Moderator & Master of Ceremonies) 30:01

6M ago30:01

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Title: The Voice of Meetings and Events (ft. Glenn Thayer | Conference Moderator & Master of Ceremonies) Opening Quote: Why do people go to conferences? Why do people go to award shows? They're there to meet people and build relationships, and solidify relationships. Well, how is that done? That's done over breaking bread. So you're having a meal w…

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Letting Go to Move Ahead (ft. Jamie Hess & Matthew Vincent) 40:55

6M ago40:55

40:55

Letting Go to Move Ahead (ft. Jamie Hess & Matthew Vincent) This business demands boldness, so we talked to two of the boldest OPENING QUOTE: “Do you want to be doing a hoe down for children's vitamins and a skit about band-aids on Instagram for the rest of your life?” -Jamie Hess GUEST BIO: Jamie Hess Jamie Hess overcame a slew of self-destructive…

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From Comedy to Keppler (ft. Warren Jones) 43:33

7M ago43:33

43:33

From Comedy to Keppler (ft. Warren Jones) An unexpected path brings surprising insights OPENING QUOTE: “Thunder applause, everybody on their feet. So happy, just ecstatic. And he said, "Here's the thought I had. I've got to write a new speech.” -Warren Jones GUEST BIO: From a hugely successful career in entertainment, working as a manager at ABC an…

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Audience Advocates, Engagement Experts, and Kick-Ass Experiences (ft. DJ Hanson and John Sideris | Founders, BlueprintNYC 32:46

7M ago32:46

32:46

OPENING QUOTE: “One of the most innovative things that we have embraced is diversity. Diversity in background and diversity in culture and diversity in thought really is what creates this most incredible product, like this blend of thinking and people and ultimately ways of engaging audiences that we've never really thought about before, and that t…

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The Virtuoso (ft. Felipe Gomez) 38:04

7M ago38:04

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The Virtuoso (ft. Felipe Gomez) Singing, laughing, and connecting your way to the big stage OPENING QUOTE: “I really thought about it, but when I was there on the stage, I said, what the hell? I'm going to sing. I'm going to make them sing.” -Felipe Gomez GUEST BIO: Felipe Gomez is a multi multi hyphenate who has given over a thousand performances …

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Insights from the World’s Largest Bureau (ft. Ryan Heil) 36:06

7M ago36:06

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Insights from the World’s Largest Bureau (ft. Ryan Heil) What we can learn from an industry powerhouse with a startup attitude run by a philosopher OPENING QUOTE: “So, I think that's our job, is to help speakers identify those nuggets, and the speaker's job's to take the complex and make it super applicable.” -Ryan Heil GUEST BIO: Ryan Heil is the …

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Pushing Boundaries to Produce the Best | (ft. Chris Janese | Co-CEO, The Green Room) 39:49

7M ago39:49

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OPENING QUOTE: “That last mile is about standing there with the CEO, with the Chief Marketing Officer, with the product people that are on stage, and saying how can we take this script that we have right now, these pieces of content, and just create a bigger bond with the audience over those things.” SUMMARY: Chris Janese is the CEO and head of cli…

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Behind the Curtain: An Open Convo with a Buyer and a Bureau (ft. Tim Mathy & Lynne McNees) 36:21

7M ago36:21

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Behind the Curtain: An Open Convo with a Buyer and a Bureau (ft. Tim Mathy & Lynne McNees) How do you find out what buyers and bureaus want in a speaker? You ask them. OPENING QUOTE: “That standing ovation, it's not about the speaker, it's not even about the audience to me. It's about the people planning the event. That's who that standing ovation …

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Exactly What to Say (ft. Phil Jones) 43:32

8M ago43:32

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Exactly What to Say (ft. Phil Jones) How to be a perfectionist and an improviser all at once OPENING QUOTE: “... woke up seven days later, 120,000 free downloads. I'm like, okay, I might have something.” -Phil Jones GUEST BIO: Phil Jones has founded not one but five multimillion dollar companies, became the youngest ever winner of the British Excel…

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Picking the Perfect Speaker | (ft. Rich Gibbons | President, SpeakInc) 35:36

8M ago35:36

35:36

TITLE: Picking the Perfect Speaker | (ft. Rich Gibbons | President, SpeakInc) OPENING QUOTE: “There are so many. I don't want to say horror stories, but there have been lots of selections over the years where corporate leaders and middle-level managers have seen what a train wreck it can be if you don't pick the right talent. And it's misaligned fo…

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The Soulful Giant (ft. Justin Wren) 43:04

8M ago43:04

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The Soulful Giant (ft. Justin Wren) Fighter-turned-lover Justin Wren on what it means to fight for a greater purpose OPENING QUOTE: “And so now, whenever I've gotten into a fight and the cage door locks, I'm looking this guy in the eyes and I know that I know, but I also believe that I know he knows, that I have stronger reasons than he does, so I …

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An Insider’s Look (ft. Ivy Gustafson & Jenny DeRosse) 41:01

8M ago41:01

41:01

An Insider’s Look (ft. Ivy Gustafson & Jenny DeRosse) Insights from two amazing experts right here at Impact Eleven OPENING QUOTE: “If you really open yourself up and show who you are and you're not afraid to show your weaknesses and your flaws, the audience really relates to you because we're all human.” -Jenny DeRosse GUEST BIO: Ivy Gustafson spe…

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Scoring Big in the Event World | (ft. Ross Bernstein | Author and Keynote Speaker) 33:57

8M ago33:57

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TITLE: Scoring Big in the Event World | (ft. Ross Bernstein | Author and Keynote Speaker) OPENING QUOTE: “And I guess the trend now that we're fully back in person, I mean, there's obviously some hybrid, and there's some virtual, and that serves a purpose for some events, but for the bigger stuff, people realize that to really have a great conferen…

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The Biggest Stage in the World (ft. Emily Ford, Jordan Tarver, & Giselle Ugarte) 46:07

8M ago46:07

46:07

The Biggest Stage in the World (ft. Emily Ford, Jordan Tarver, & Giselle Ugarte) Three experts help make the monster of social media a lot less scary OPENING QUOTE: “We are in the business of impact. And the way I've changed my approach with social media is that social media is another stage, but it's a stage that has the reach of millions of peopl…

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The Best Story Wins (ft. John Livesay and David Burkus) 40:38

9M ago40:38

40:38

The Best Story Wins (ft. John Livesay and David Burkus) John Livesay and David Burkus on telling stories and picking fights OPENING QUOTE: ”Whoever tells the best story is the one that's going to win that pitch, not who has the best price or who has more bells and features.” -John Livesay GUEST BIO: John Livesay, also known as The Pitch Whisperer, …

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Laughter and the Lightness of Being | (ft. Melinda Buckley | Executive Coach and Creative Director) 30:19

9M ago30:19

30:19

TITLE: Laughter and the Lightness of Being | (ft. Melinda Buckley | Executive Coach and Creative Director) OPENING QUOTE: “Humor is a tool, just like anything else. So it's not something that's dominant. We're not going to necessarily lead with it unless it's appropriate. But first you want to land your message. You want to focus on your audience, …

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The Brooklyn Badass (ft. Alec Melman) 36:25

9M ago36:25

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The Brooklyn Badass (ft. Alec Melman) OPENING QUOTE: “Being adaptable and being patient, that'll answer for those feelings of frustration. If you can hold on long enough, good things happen.” -Alec Melman GUEST BIO: Alec Melman is co-founder and CEO of Gotham Artists, one of the most successful and respected talent agencies in the country. Founded …

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Grounded in a Higher Calling (ft. Jessica Encell Coleman, Jesse Israel, and Light Watkins) 46:18

9M ago46:18

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Grounded in a Higher Calling (ft. Jessica Encell Coleman, Jesse Israel, and Light Watkins) Three purpose-based speakers share their perspectives OPENING QUOTE: “We often think that time is our most valuable asset, but if you're not present during the time that you have, then you're essentially squandering that time.” -Light Watkins GUEST BIO: Jesse…

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Where Theatre Meets Corporate Events | (ft. Jeremy Dobrish | Senior Creative Director, Proscenium) 35:33

9M ago35:33

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TITLE: Where Theatre Meets Corporate Events | (ft. Jeremy Dobrish | Senior Creative Director, Proscenium) OPENING QUOTE: “What playwriting really taught me was structure. And how do you structure a story? There's a great quote. You may have heard this, which is a story is the way to tell it. Right? A story is the way to tell it. There's no such thi…

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Striking a Chord (ft. Chris Barton) 38:31

9M ago38:31

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Striking a Chord (ft. Chris Barton) Listen-in with the founder of the world’s most innovative listening app OPENING QUOTE: “There's so many unique ways of doing things, and the key thing is to question the assumptions. Don't assume that what holds true for one other speaker, holds true for you.” -Chris Barton GUEST BIO: If you’ve ever heard music p…

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Insights from a Booming Bureau (ft. Angela & Richard Schelp) 46:29

9M ago46:29

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Insights from a Booming Bureau (ft. Angela & Richard Schelp) Wit and wisdom from the dynamic husband-and-wife leaders of Executive Speakers Bureau OPENING QUOTE: “People will always claim that we're a mid-range size bureau when we're not anymore. Now we're a large bureau, we just don't have George W. Bush as an exclusive, but we generate the kind o…

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Producing Moments That Matter | (ft. J.B. Miller | President & CEO, Empire Entertainment) 39:30

10M ago39:30

39:30

TITLE: Producing Moments That Matter | (ft. J.B. Miller | President & CEO, Empire Entertainment) OPENING QUOTE: “And to create big moments requires creativity, but it requires engineering, requires these two different sides of the brain. And I think with Empire, what we've been able to do is to deploy these abundant skill sets and resources. to con…

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Making It Personal (ft. Bridget Hilton, Chad Foster, and Nikolas Badminton) 49:20

10M ago49:20

49:20

Making It Personal (ft. Bridget Hilton, Chad Foster, and Nikolas Badminton) Three top speakers on embracing change in life and onstage OPENING QUOTE: “I trained to be a Samurai in Japan. I worked on a lobster boat in Massachusetts. I went to farm school. I was a model for a whiskey company, which was really fun. I once did a speech where I was in b…

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The Right Kind of Difficult (ft. Jon Acuff) 44:46

10M ago44:46

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The Right Kind of Difficult (ft. Jon Acuff) On learning, growing, adapting, creating, and sharing OPENING QUOTE: “Be your version of funny. Don't be somebody else's version. So what happens is speakers read a book about public speaking and they go, "I got to tell a joke." And they tell a joke that isn't their joke. And it just feels like you're wea…

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Flying High on Success with a Dynamic Event Production Duo | (ft. Nicole Beukers and Jennifer Winegardner | Co-founders of Heron Production Group) 31:14

10M ago31:14

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TITLE: Flying High on Success with a Dynamic Event Production Duo | (ft. Nicole Beukers and Jennifer Winegardner | Co-founders of Heron Production Group) OPENING QUOTE: “We are in the business of selling something that is intangible, meaning you don’t go into a showroom and say, that’s the model of car that I want, that’s what I want my show to loo…

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A New Model (ft. Tiffani Bova) 42:30

10M ago42:30

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A New Model (ft. Tiffani Bova) Where innovation and self-awareness meet, you’ll find Tiffani Bova OPENING QUOTE: “I stood up in my home office, I hit record, I gave the keynote about what I wanted to say about customer experience. I transcribed the keynote, and that was the beginning of my chapter. That's how I started writing the book.” —Tiffani B…

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Behind the Scenes with a Mega Influencer (ft. Eric Rutherford | Executive Producer, 15|40 Productions) 47:33

11M ago47:33

47:33

TITLE: Behind the Scenes with a Mega Influencer (ft. Eric Rutherford | Executive Producer, 15|40 Productions) OPENING QUOTE: “Time is bleeding, and every minute should count. So how I approach an event is someone has made a choice to come and spend time with you. So make sure we, as event producers or people in this industry, are always thinking of…

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West Coast (Bureau) Innovation (ft. Ken Sterling) 42:00

11M ago42:00

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West Coast (Bureau) Innovation (ft. Ken Sterling) OPENING QUOTE: “I'm a homeless kid from New York who wants to connect and wants to be around people, and wants to be safe myself, and wants to make the world a safe place. And really my true north is people and living a positive, collaborative lifestyle with the people that I care about and that hel…

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