Best FEO Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 72 - Richard Anderson - Smart Serve Ontario & Hassel Aviles - Not 9-5 17:41

5M ago17:41

17:41

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Richard Anderson from Smart Serve Ontario and Hassel Aviles Executive Director of Not 9-5 to talk about the exciting new initiative that was launched on May 9, 2024.Smart Serve Cares launched a Workplace Mental Health portal in partnership with Not 9-5 and Greenshield Health specifically targeting …

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Episode 71 - Scott Palko - Revelree Music Festival 19:55

1y ago19:55

19:55

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Scott Palko, Festival Director of the Revelree Music Festival. The 2023 event takes place July 21 & 22 at Canatara Park in Sarnia. Scott talks to us about this years event, the challenges he and her team faced, and changes to the event because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.The Revelree Music Festival ha…

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Episode70 - Jeanetty Jumah - Thunder Bay Folklore Festival 25:09

1+ y ago25:09

25:09

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Jeanetty Jumah, Folklore Festival Coordinator and President of the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association. The 2023 event was the 50th annual and took place (May 6-7, 2023))and Jeanetty talks to us us all about this years event, the challenges she and her team faced, and changes to the event because…

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Episiode 69 - Chelsey Lokstet - Thunder Bay Busker Festival 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

19:39

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Chelsey Lokstet, Event Coordinator for the Thunder Bay Busker Festival. The 2023 event is coming (July 29-30, 2023))and Chelsey takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges she and her team face, and changes to the event because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.…

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Episode 68 - Kathleen Douglass - Carabram Festival 16:44

1+ y ago16:44

16:44

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Kathleen Douglass, Board Advisor for the Carabram Multicultural Festival in Brampton. The 2023 event is coming up fast (July 7-9, 2023))and Kathleen takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges she and her team face, and changes to the event because of t…

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Episode 67 - Tracy Murray - Gran Fondo Lake Huron 25:25

1+ y ago25:25

25:25

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Tracy Murray from the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation to talk about the Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers. The 2023 event is coming up fast (Sunday, August 20))and Tracy takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges she and h…

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Episode 66 - Myles Rusak - CEO - Sound of Music 37:05

1+ y ago37:05

37:05

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Myles Rusak the CEO of Sound of Music Festival in Burlington. The 2023 Festival is just 3 weeks away (June 15-18)and Myles takes time out of his busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges he and his team face, struggles with Government funding and the slow climb back from 2…

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How to synchronise a distributed pubsub system 32:20

4y ago32:20

32:20

Find out more about Ably and Paddy and be sure the checkout their GitHub profile.By Rob De Feo

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Episode 65 - Rob Gray - Creative Club Global 15:53

4y ago15:53

15:53

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Rob Gray from Creative Club Global. For those who attended the FEO Conference in Richmond Hill, you will remember that Rob was the Hospitality Suite sponsor and built the lounge furniture and bar area out of Lego Blocks.Creative Club is an educational organization committed to making learning come …

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Finbourne - How a Fintech tackles dual meanings of time 32:05

4y ago32:05

32:05

Resources: https://www.finbourne.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitemporal_Modeling http://github.com/finbourne https://www.lusid.com/By Rob De Feo, Thomas Mchugh

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SignalAI - Why startups with academics build great products 30:52

4+ y ago30:52

30:52

Luca is an entrepreneurial Technology Leader, working with startups and scaleups in creating the next wave of innovation. Currently he’s the VP Engineering of Signal AI where he leads the Product & Technology provision. Prior to that, he was Strategy Product Lead at uSwitch.com, the leading UK comparison website. His experience also involves high l…

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1.10: What are the trends in freelancing? 46:07

4+ y ago46:07

46:07

We speak with Lihi Lutan, COO at Stoke Talent, about trends in freelancing, and how COVID is accelerating the shaping of the traditional company. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aboveandbelow/support

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SimScale - Legacy Desktop Simulation Software to the Cloud 29:31

4+ y ago29:31

29:31

As one of five co-founders, Anatol started work on the backend and infrastructure of SimScale while studying Computer Science at TU Munich and Georgia Tech. Today, with SimScale being both on a sound technological footing and a successful business, he and his team work on anything infrastructure – from typical topics like CI/CD, data storage, or pr…

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Episode 64 - Naomi Campbell - Luminato Festival 18:51

4+ y ago18:51

18:51

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Naomi Campbell who is the Artistic Director of the Luminato Festival in Toronto.Luminato Festival Toronto is an international arts festival dedicated to performance, media and visual arts, and programming that cuts across traditional artform boundaries. Luminato works closely with Canadian artists …

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Episode 63 - David D'Cruz - Spotlight AV Industries (SAVI) 11:38

4+ y ago11:38

11:38

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by David D'Cruz who is the President of Spotlight AV Industries (SAVI).SAVI provides clients with audio and video production services and rental solutions in and around Toronto. Putting your event in the spotlight is their goal. They accomplish this by helping you design a unique, one of a kind event.…

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Episode 62 - Matt Sobhy - X-Events 13:56

4+ y ago13:56

13:56

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Matt Sobhy who is the Sales Director for XEvents.This is the first time we've spoken with Matt since he and his team set up the amazing experiences for our FEO Awards Gala evening in Richmond Hill. XEvents also created the look and feel for the Awards Gala the year before at our conference in the L…

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Episode 61 - Tala Kassar - Digiteau AVX Event Solutions Ltd. 12:35

4+ y ago12:35

12:35

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Tala Kassar who is the VP of Business Development for Digiteau AVX Event Solutions Ltd.This is the first time we've spoken with Tala since she presented at our annual conference this past February in Richmond Hill and since Digiteau provided all of the digital display screens set up all around the …

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Episode 60 - Adam Key - Impact Canopy 9:25

4+ y ago9:25

9:25

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Adam Key from Impact Canopies Canada.This is the first time we've spoken with Adam since he hosted an information booth in the Marketplace at our annual conference this past February in Richmond Hill. Impact Canopy has been a long time supporter and member of FEO.Adam and Dave chat about the contin…

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Episode 59 - Judy Haber - Performance Sponsorship Group 10:49

4+ y ago10:49

10:49

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Judy Haber from Performance Sponsorship Group. This is the first time we've spoken with Judy since her highly rated presentations at our annual conference this past February in Richmond Hill. We get caught up on what has been happening in her world of corporate sponsorship since the pandemic hit, a…

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Echobox - Experiment and measure before scaling remote working 33:39

4+ y ago33:39

33:39

Marc Fletcher graduated with a PhD in Physics (Quantum Computing) from the University of Cambridge and has been the CTO at Echobox since 2014. Whilst not jumping out of planes or competing for GB as a professional skydiver, he’s particularly passionate about maximising productivity in high performance cross-functional technology teams. Resources: D…

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Episode 58 - Lisa LaVecchia - President and CEO of Destination Ontario 14:05

4+ y ago14:05

14:05

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Lisa LaVecchia, President and CEO of Destination Ontario.Lisa speaks about the plan moving forward for when the Province does eventually re-open for business and tourism. The health and safety of all Ontarian's continues to be the number one priority for Destination Ontario, and they have created a…

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Episode 57 - Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario Minister and Beth Potter, President and CEO of TIAO 27:28

4+ y ago27:28

27:28

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by the Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries and Beth Potter, President and CEO of TIAO.Minister MacLeod speaks about the Provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the plans moving forward with Government assistance for festival and event organizers in n…

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Deepset - Machine learning research to enterprise ready services 26:08

4+ y ago26:08

26:08

Our guest Malte Pietsch is a Co-Founder of deepset, where he builds NLP solutions for enterprise clients, such as Siemens, Airbus and Springer Nature. He holds a M.Sc. with honors from TU Munich and conducted research at Carnegie Mellon University. He is an active open-source contributor, creator of the NLP frameworks FARM & haystack and published …

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Zego - Retrofitting an insurance accounting ledger 32:28

4+ y ago32:28

32:28

Stuart has been a coder since he was 13 and professionally for the last 15 years. He has worked in various London startups since 2011. In 2016 Stuart eventually bit the bullet and co-founded Zego, a micro-insurance startup for the gig economy. Zego is a global insurtech business providing flexible commercial insurance for businesses and professiona…

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Trailer 0:52

4+ y ago0:52

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Startup Engineering host Rob De Feo goes behind the scenes at startups. We hear from the engineers, CTO’s, and founders that built the technology and products at some of the world's leading startups.Each episode we will learn the inside story of how they overcame their biggest technology challenges. From launch through to achieving mass scale, and …

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2.7: InsurTech Movement with Amber Woulett 31:35

4+ y ago31:35

31:35

I chat with Amber Woulett, Director of Marketing of Bold Penguin and also YouTube host of The Insurance Nerdery. We talk about the InsurTech movement, how insurance agents aren’t going anywhere; not matter how many drones try to take over! And how her work helps small businesses grow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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2.6: Boosting Your Growing Business Through Writing with Helena Escalante 21:11

4+ y ago21:11

21:11

Copy Queen Helena Escalante works with authors, thought leaders and CEO’s to boost the digital presence through strategic writing. I sit with her and nerd out about the importance of copy. Helena also shares tips on how you can bring more viewers to your platforms by improving your copy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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2.5: Spiritual Wisdom to Guide Your True Path with Felicia Hinds-Patrick 24:11

4+ y ago24:11

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What is your purpose? What emerges when you surrender? I ask coach and spiritual guide Felicia Hinds-Patrick on her journey from being a big shot in finance living the “perfect” picket fence life and how she chose to dive deeper to find her calling, picking trust over practicality. Felicia now works with women to help them transform their lives. --…

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2.4: Bringing Self-Care Into Your Lifestyle with Krystle Robinson-Hershey 24:34

4+ y ago24:34

24:34

I sit with founder of Sage and Elm Apothecary, Krystle Robinson-Hershey about her story encountering the struggles of mental health that shifted her path into healing through plant medicine and guiding her customers through self-care practices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aboveandbelow/support…

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2.3: Shifting Women’s Consciousness into Mid-Life with Michelle Aspinwall 28:01

4+ y ago28:01

28:01

How can women reprogram themselves to stay healthy and balanced as they transition into mid-life? I sit down with Michelle Aspinwall; coach, author and skincare specialist to talk about how she helps women evolve into mid life with ease and what she had to unlearn to bring balance into her life through her own personal growth. --- Support this podc…

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2.2: Coworking + Community: An Unconventional Path with Danielle Stroble 29:03

4+ y ago29:03

29:03

Danielle Strobel started her career early and was a leader in the male dominated industry of Indy car racing before starting her own Coworking Space in California. We talk about her story and beginnings in a would before #metoo and how Danielle navigated her career as an incredible entrepreneur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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2.1: The Frequency of Money with Susan Nicholas 22:24

4+ y ago22:24

22:24

Susan Nicholas — a former physician and surgeon went through a conscious awakening towards healing. As an author and international speaker, we talk about her transformation and how she helps others access the frequency of money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aboveandbelow/support…

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1.9: Trends in Startup Recruiting with Reth Eddy 1:01:07

4+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

In this episode, we cover trends in startups recruiting such as how Gen Z is starting to shape the workplace, the role of privilege and education networks in employment, and how to qualified employees are negotiating their offers.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aboveandbelow/support…

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Episode 56 - Minto Schneider - Explore Waterloo Region 24:22

4+ y ago24:22

24:22

By Festivals and Events Ontario

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Episode 55 - Jeff Clarmo - Northstar Fireworks 14:48

4+ y ago14:48

14:48

By Festivals and Events Ontario

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Episode 54 - Paul Samson - Celebrate Ontario 35:40

4+ y ago35:40

35:40

By Festivals and Events Ontario

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Episode 53 - Jason Shim - Pathways to Education Canada 23:25

5y ago23:25

23:25

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Jason Shim from Pathways to Education Canada.Jason and Dave discuss the mission statement of Pathways to Education Canada which is to "make Canada a country where all youth have an equal opportunity to graduate from high school and build the foundation for their future success". He talks about his …

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Episode 52 - Marie Zimmerman - Hillside Community Festival 21:17

5y ago21:17

21:17

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Marie Zimmerman from the Hillside Community Festival in Guelph.Marie and Dave discuss the fact that Hillside Festival was declared carbon Neutral this past September and what it takes for a festival or event to achieve that incredible status. They also spent some time talking about her session "Goi…

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Episode 51 - Andrea Johnston & Katie Pergau - Centre for Applied Human Dynamics 23:45

5y ago23:45

23:45

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Andrea Johnston and Katie Pergau from the Centre for Applied Human DynamicsThe ladies and Dave discuss the importance of volunteers to the festival and event industry and the need to ensure each volunteer is assigned tasks that best represent their interests. This makes for happy volunteers that re…

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Episode 50 - Landon Logie - Culinary Tourism Alliance 23:57

5y ago23:57

23:57

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Landon Logie from the Culinary Tourism AllianceLandon and Dave discuss the mission statement of the Culinary Tourism Alliance and how they can help plan culinary events for Festivals and Events in Ontario. They also chat about the upcoming Full Day educational session that Landon will be hosting at…

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Episode 49 - Patti Jannetta & John-Michael Erlendson- SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival 24:15

5y ago24:15

24:15

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Patti Jannetta and John-Michael Erlendson from SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival.Patti, J-M and Dave discuss the history of SING!, what makes the Accapella festival so unique, how they scout talent and how, through Innovation, they keep the festival vibrant and relevant year after year. They al…

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Episode 48 - Richard Anderson - Smart Serve Ontario 30:26

5y ago30:26

30:26

In this edition of FEO on the Air, we are joined by Executive Director of Smart Serve Ontario, Richard Anderson to discuss the relaunch of the updated training module on their website as of October 11, 2019.Richard talks about reducing your risk as it relates to selling alcohol at a Festival or Event. Cannabis regulations are also discussed as we p…

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Episode 47 - Judy Haber - Performance Sponsorship Group 22:41

5y ago22:41

22:41

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Judy Haber from Performance Sponsorship Group. Judy Haber was a highly rated speaker at our 2019 conference, and we have arranged for Judy to come back for our 2020 Conference in Richmond Hill. Judy will be conducting a full-day session on Tuesday, February 25 dealing exclusively with Sponsorship. …

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1.8: Women, Community & the Workplace with Erin Halper 49:27

5y ago49:27

49:27

The way we work is changing, and women are leaving traditional corporate roles and moving into independent consulting roles. In this episode, we speak with Erin Halper of The Upside on how she built a successful business community and how gender plays a role in why she grew her company. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Episode 46 - Kevin Forget - Media Relations Destination Ontario 24:31

5y ago24:31

24:31

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Kevin Forget, Manager of Media Relations for Destination Ontario. At Destination Ontario, the consumer’s overall perception of Ontario as a place to invest their time and money while travelling is the number 1 priority. Kevin works with Festivals and Events in the Province to teach them how to cult…

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Episode 45 - Victoria Syme - Manager, Marketing and Communications at Harmony Marketing 34:50

5y ago34:50

34:50

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Victoria Syme, Manager of Marketing and Communications for Harmony Marketing in Toronto. Harmony Marketing specializes in Experiential Sponsorships for Festivals and Events on the Toronto Waterfront, including the huge Redpath Festival.Victoria will be one of the speakers at our upcoming FEO "INNOV…

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1.7: Knowledge Sharing in the Workplace 50:06

5+ y ago50:06

50:06

We learn all about knowledge sharing in the workplace with Chedva Kleinhandler, CEO and Founder of Emerj. Emerj is an app that connects employees and mentors to provide timely and confidential career advice on demand. In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to exchange and learn new information in the workplace of today, and implications f…

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Episode 44 - Kevin Jones speaker at FEO Safety First Master Class in Hamilton on October 10, 2019 25:59

5+ y ago25:59

25:59

Festivals and Events Ontario along with Tourism Hamilton present a Safety First Master Class on Thursday, October 10, 2019.One of the speakers at this Master Class will be Kevin Jones from Odyssey Medical (www.odysseymedical.ca) to discuss how his company partners with local Emergency Medical Services to ensure your Festival or Event is covered in …

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Episode 43 - Janet Sellery speaker at FEO Safety First Master Class in Hamilton on October 10, 2019. 28:14

5+ y ago28:14

28:14

Festivals and Events Ontario along with Tourism Hamilton present a Safety First Master Class on Thursday, October 10, 2019.One of the speakers at this Master Class will be Janet Sellery from Sellery Health + Safety (www.selleryhealthandsafety.com) to discuss the need for a comprehensive Health and Safety plan for every Festival or Event no matter t…

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Episode 42 - Megan Henderson from The Growth Op 44:16

5+ y ago44:16

44:16

Last February, the most attended session at our Conference was the Cannabis round table discussion. Festival and Event organizers were desperate to get updates on the new laws and how they would effect them. Megan Henderson, Executive Producer of The Growth Op, was one of the speakers at that session and we thought it was important to speak with he…

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