Best Amani Roberts Podcasts (2024)

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Amani Roberts on Unlocking Creativity in the Meetings Industry 33:16

3d ago33:16

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On this episode of the Trendsetter Tuesday podcast, Taylor Smith sat down with Amani Roberts, Chief Musical Curator at The Amani Experience to learn more about how Roberts uses tools like music to help those in the meetings industry unleash their creative minds.By Meetings Today

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Trendsetter Tuesday: F&B Vet Thomas Whelan Serves Up Engaging Experiences 19:47

5h ago19:47

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A 20-year food and beverage operations veteran, Thomas Whelan, director of events – Northeast for Access DMC, has helped launch off-premise and on-premise catering companies and curated experiences for millions of people at corporate events and social gatherings. Whelan, a Meetings Today Trendsetter that was formerly the assistant GM for Levy Conve…

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Roger Rickard Talks 2024 Election, Destination Boycotts and Advocacy 22:18

8h ago22:18

22:18

In this Meetings Today podcast, digital content coordinator Logan Pratt sits down with Roger Rickard, founder and president of Voices in Advocacy to learn about how some of the key issues in the 2024 presidential election could impact the meetings industry. Rickard also talks about the effectiveness of destination boycotts, how groups can advocate …

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A Storied Sales Career: Sales Advice from Shelly Cruz 50:38

5h ago50:38

50:38

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi talk with Shelly Cruz, Vice President of Global Sales at MGM Resorts International. Shelly shared her journey, from her start at MGM to her role as a leader across several high-profile properties. She shares trends she’s seeing in today’s sales climate, her best advice for aspiring sales pr…

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Meetings Horror Stories: A Spooky Meetings Today Podcast 18:27

6h ago18:27

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On this spooky edition of a Meetings Today podcast, Meetings Today's own Taylor Smith and Logan Pratt read and react to some of the worst meetings horror stories submitted by Meetings Today readers. From firetrucks to bathrooms to palm trees, don't miss out on these hilarious horror stories this Halloween!…

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What AI Tools Do We Use & How to Get Over "No's" (EP #111) 14:02

1d ago14:02

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Mandi and Amani share what AI Tools they use and also how to get over "No's" when we are pitching ourselves so frequently.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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Elevating Experiences in the Hospitality Industry with Sarah Reuter 53:04

5d ago53:04

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Sarah Reuter, CEO of Elevate Travel Company. Sarah has spent over two decades creating transformative travel experiences that leave lasting impressions on attendees and clients alike. Sarah shares how she creates unforgettable experiences, how she teaches other professionals to pr…

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"It was very overwhelming" - IMEX 2024 Review (EP #109) 15:16

8d ago15:16

15:16

Mandi and Amani review their experience speaking and attending IMEX Americas 2024 Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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How Maritz Uses AI and How Meeting Profs Can Learn From It 18:26

7d ago18:26

18:26

AI represents a massive sea-change in the business world and beyond, and the business events segment is quickly adapting its benefits to workflows. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Amy Kramer, market and product innovation leader for Maritz, to see how the global MICE giant has integrated AI into its workflow, and also tips on how meet…

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Why Bill Reed Believes Innovation is Vital to a Successful Event 29:34

8d ago29:34

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In this Trendsetter Tuesday podcast, Meetings Today digital content coordinator Logan Pratt sat down with Bill Reed, Chief Event Strategy Offer for the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and one of this year's Meetings Trendsetters. Reed talks about his journey in the meetings industry to this point, why he is always asking questions and innovati…

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Winning Marketing Strategies for Hoteliers with Christine Malfair 48:14

12d ago48:14

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, hosts Amani and Mandi sit down with Christine Malfair, founder of Malfair Marketing and former hotel general manager. Christine shares her journey from managing a hotel to becoming a hotel marketing consultant, key marketing strategies most hotels are missing, and how vendors can market to hotels better. 🔗…

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Love, Unboxed - Helping you have more of the love you want in your life! 58:05

17d ago58:05

58:05

Leave your relationship dilemmas and questions for Dr. Colleen at LoveUnboxedPodcast.com Dr.Colleen introduces the Coaching Through Chaos audience to Love, Unboxed: the podcast for the hopeful romantic. This show is for the person who hasn't given up on love. In this episode, "Birds with Broken Wings Belong at the Vet, not in your bed!" Dr. Colleen…

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Where Does Javier Cano Find the Time to Be So Awesome and Inspiring? 19:09

19d ago19:09

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Native Los Angeleno Javier Cano wears many hats, from overseeing 10 hotels in Greater Los Angeles, including LA LIVE’s JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton, to being chair of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District and on the executive committee of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board as well as the California Hotel & Lodging Association. In a…

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Maritz COO Steve O'Malley Talks Industry Trends and Where We'll be in Five Years 16:55

20d ago16:55

16:55

From an association booking window that is slowly expanding to dealing with rising costs and the resilience of sustainability, the meetings industry is settling in following the post-pandemic period. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson got some time with Steve O'Malley, COO of business events solutions for global meetings giant Maritz, during IMEX Amer…

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The Latest Updates From Visit Orlando's President and CEO 8:48

20d ago8:48

8:48

Orlando was just recognized as the top meeting destination in North America by Cvent--an accolade it has won nine times! While winning Cvent's top destination slot is nothing new for what is arguably the most popular meetings destination in North America, there's certainly plenty going on in this Central Florida powerhouse. Meetings Today's Tyler D…

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The Latest Incentive Travel Trends With Maritz's Casey Epley 12:43

20d ago12:43

12:43

A massive disruption in incentive travel programs has occurred in the last five years, with the global pandemic upending the very definition of top performer rewards and an influx of young people entering the workforce turning traditional programs on their ear. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson engaged Casey Epley, product director, incentives and en…

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Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on How the 2024 Election Will Impact Meetings & Events 27:03

21d ago27:03

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In this Meetings Today podcast, senior contributor Jeff Heilman speaks with Destination DC President and CEO Elliott Ferguson at IMEX America 2024 in Las Vegas about the impact of Election 2024 on meetings and events, Destination DC’s new Connected Campus program for planners, sustainability and more.…

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Contracts, AI and Other Legal Trends Shaping the Future of the Industry 15:29

22d ago15:29

15:29

Jill Blood, vice president and deputy general council for global meetings giant Maritz, is on the forefront of legal issues that are impacting the meetings and events industry. Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson sat down with Blood at IMEX America 2024 to discover what legal issues are keeping planners and the org…

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The Latest News From Hyatt's SVP of Events Steve Enselein 17:11

29d ago17:11

17:11

Taylor Smith sat down this morning with Hyatt’s Senior Vice President of Events Steve Enselein live on the IMEX America 2024 trade show floor to talk all the latest and greatest news in the Hyatt world that meeting planners should be aware of, including enhancements to Together by Hyatt and how planners can incorporate more sustainability and welln…

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The Latest Update on Linkedin and the Algorithm via Richard Bliss (EP #107) 18:48

25d ago18:48

18:48

Amani and Mandi chat about an NSA training that Amani attended with Richard Bliss, who shared some amazing tips and tricks about LinkedIn. Tune in and learn!By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon with Dr. Jill Stoddard (EP #106) 56:19

27d ago56:19

56:19

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani talk with Dr. Jill Stoddard, a licensed psychologist, author, speaker, award-winning teacher, health coach, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard shares what imposter phenomenon is and how it’s a completely normal experience, plus tools to overcome imp…

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How Phoenix Is Going Big on Sports Meetings and More! 18:58

28d ago18:58

18:58

Visit Phoenix is spiking the ball in the end zone via the launching of its Phoenix Sports and Events Commission, hoping to build on its success hosting marquee sports events such as Super Bowls and Final Fours. We tapped Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer, and Jane Vukovich, director of destination services, to discover how this new division will a…

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Educating and Inspiring Tomorrow's Talent with Heather Spangler 22:44

29d ago22:44

22:44

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today launched "Trendsetter Tuesday," a podcast series of interviews with the 20 Trendsetters recognized in our July/August issue. Heather Spangler, associate professor and event management certificate coordinator at the University of Iowa, educates and inspires students to become the industry's…

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Speaking Success: Arel Moodie on Talkadot and His Journey as a Successful Speaker and Entrepreneur (EP #105) 1:00:50

1M ago1:00:50

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani sit down with Arel Moodie, Professional Speaker & Co-founder of Talkadot. Arel shares memorable moments from his journey, including the major impact his mentors had on his life and career. He then explores the importance of effort over natural talent, shares advice for aspiring speakers, an…

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Fast Forward: The Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Meetings Industry 37:35

1M ago37:35

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On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with Anca Platon Trifan, the CEO of Tree-Fan Events and Fit Mindful Mavens who is also one of the foremost experts on artificial intelligence and AV technology in the industry. Learn how AI is currently being used in the industry, how it will be used and what its limitations are in this ja…

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Trendsetter Tuesday: How Cvent's Rachel Andrews Builds Bridges to a Digital Future 26:01

1M ago26:01

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Our weekly Trendsetter Tuesday podcast series checks in with Rachel Andrews, senior director of global meetings and events for meetings and events industry technology giant Cvent. After signing on with Cvent in 2011, Andrews built its event program from the ground up. Fourteen years later, she leads a team of 30 managing some 1,200 events every yea…

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Why Debbie Garcia Believes Virtual Site Tours are the Future 23:16

1M ago23:16

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Debbie Garcia is the CEO of Virsitour, an online directoryfor meeting and event planners that allows them to experience virtual site tours of hotel and event venues from around the world. She is also a certified meeting planner and serves as the vice president of finance for MPI’s Tennessee chapter. As part of our weekly Trendsetter Tuesday podcast…

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"Everything You Never Knew About Colombia" (EP #104) 49:43

2M ago49:43

49:43

Mandi met Juan Pablo Toro earlier this year in Cartagena at the HPN Global President's Club trip. She was struck by his passion for Columbia and educating people about this gorgeous country. It is an honor to have him on the show this Monday at 1 pm PST. If you've been thinking about traveling to Columbia for a personal trip or booking it for a fut…

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"It's time to Share an Update on our Goals" (EP #103) 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

Mandi and Amani update everyone on their goals for 2024 and share any fourth-quarter shifts!By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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Trendsetter Tuesday: A Conversation With Chase Brunson 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

Independent planner Chase Brunson is the foremost advocate for transgendered people in the meetings and events industry, frequently speaking for top industry associations such as MPI and PCMA. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson engaged Brunson to discover his journey and learn key tips for his planner colleagues to implement in their programs to ensur…

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Visit Frisco's Christina Decker on the Major New Meetings Offerings in This Metroplex Gem 15:52

2M ago15:52

15:52

From the sprawling new Omni PGA Frisco Resort to major professional sporting facilities and a growing downtown, Frisco, Texas, is making moves in the meetings and events world. Christina Decker, director of sales and services for Visit Frisco, explains the phenomenal growth of this Metroplex town and how the many additions and upcoming venues will …

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"And Just Like That--Your Family Business is a Reality Show" (EP #102) 55:01

2M ago55:01

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If you haven't checked out the new Amazon Prime show Kings of Fi$H, you'll want to add that to your list. We are honored to have Michael Ungaro (CEO and Co Visionary) of San Pedro Fish Market and the Kings of Fi$H show join us today.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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Trendsetter Tuesday: A Conversation with Dr. Brandi Baldwin 49:43

2M ago49:43

49:43

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today launched "Trendsetter Tuesday," a podcast series of interviews with the 20 Trendsetters recognized in our July/August issue. Dr. Brandi Baldwin, CEO of Millennial Ventures, has made a massive effort to help companies and industry professionals thrive in their work environments. Dr. Baldwin…

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"How to Interview and Be Interviewed!" (EP #101) 16:49

2M ago16:49

16:49

In this episode, we discuss best practices for researching our guests and how in-depth research is necessary to stand out. We also share how to be a good interviewee on a variety of shows.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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A new podcast from Dr Colleen! 5:05

2M ago5:05

5:05

Episode Overview: In this heartfelt farewell episode, Dr. Colleen Mullen addresses her loyal Coaching Through Chaos listeners after a three-year hiatus. She reflects on her journey and introduces her exciting new podcast project, Love Unboxed, aimed at hopeful romantics. Key Highlights: Acknowledgment of Absence: Dr. Mullen shares her reasons for s…

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Trendsetter Tuesday: A Look Into Dami Kim's World of Wellness 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today launched "Trendsetter Tuesday," a podcast series of interviews with the 20 Trendsetters recognized in our July/August issue. Dami Kim is a wellness warrior who's been practicing how to effectively care for her physical, emotional and mental well-being for 26 years. Now, as director of Body…

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"No One Knows Business Travel Like She Does" (EP #100) 46:11

2M ago46:11

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Listen in to our conversation with Laura Wilber who delivered a master class on giving more value to your corporate traveler guests and amping up your overall sales efforts.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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"Stay In The Front Row, Even When In a Slump!" (EP #99) 50:51

2M ago50:51

50:51

Hall of Fame speaker 🪑Marilyn Sherman, CSP, CPAE 🪑 drops all her knowledge about performance, employee engagement, developing content-rich experiences and why we should always live in the front row!By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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Review of the NSA Influence 2024 Conference (EP #98) 18:25

2M ago18:25

18:25

For this mini episode, Amani and Mandi discuss learnings at the National Speakers Association 2024 Annual Conference called Influence in Denver, Colorado.By Amani Roberts & Mandi Graziano

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Getting to Know Meetings Tech Leader Jim Spellos 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

Jim Spellos, president of Meeting U., has always been in the top echelon of meetings industry technology educators and speakers. AI such as ChatGPT has further fueled his fascination of transformative tech. Spellos was named a 2024 Meetings Trendsetter by Meetings Today for his arguably unrivaled understanding of AI as it relates to the meetings in…

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The Z: Using Your Magnetic Presence to Cultivate Lasting Connections 50:55

3M ago50:55

50:55

In this Meetings Today podcast for "The Z," Taylor Smith has a vulnerable conversation with Christy Renee Stehle, an award-winning hospitality professional, leadership trainer and professional speaker, about how to increase your magnetic presence to cultivate connections that make people remember you.…

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Fast Forward: The Future of Wellness in the MICE Industry 39:25

3M ago39:25

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On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews David T. Stevens, one of the foremost wellness and fitness experts in the meetings and events industry on what the future of wellness looks like in the industry and how planners should be implementing wellness into their event agendas and how they can stay ahead of wellness trends.…

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Kristine Iverson's Take on Leadership and Setting Trends as a Team 23:04

3M ago23:04

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To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today is introducing "Trendsetter Tuesday," a podcast series of interviews with the 20 Trendsetters recognized in our July/August issue. In this episode, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down for a conversation with Kristine Iverson, founder and president of CROW Practice, to learn about how sh…

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Embracing Divine Dissonance: The Journey to Authentic Success with Michelle Villalobos 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

**Episode Title:** "Embracing Divine Dissonance: The Journey to Authentic Success with Michelle Villalobos" **Show Notes:** In this episode of the "Adventures in Business Podcast," Michelle delves into the profound concept of "divine dissonance," sharing her transformative journey from covering up discomfort to embracing it as a signal for deeper e…

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Getting to Know Event Designer Alicia Jenelle 23:16

3M ago23:16

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To celebrate our 2024 Meetings Trendsetters, Meetings Today is introducing "Trendsetter Tuesday," a podcast series of interviews with the 20 Trendsetters recognized in our July/August issue. For our first episode, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down for a conversation with Alicia Jenelle, director of experience design at The Jenelle Group, to le…

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Omni's Dan Surette on the Select Guest Program and Big Industry Trends 25:08

3M ago25:08

25:08

Omni Hotels & Resorts Chief Sales Officer Dan Surette talks about how the Dallas-based brand offers a change of pace from other major hotel companies, from its unique ownership model and meetings and events offerings to the new Select Guest Program and dedication to employee growth and retention. Surette also delves into recent and upcoming opening…

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Unlocking Success: Jen Miller on Pickleball, Company Values, and Leading Access DMC (EP #96) 53:30

4M ago53:30

53:30

Show Notes: In this inspiring episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani sit down with Jen Miller, co-CEO of Access DMC. Jen shares her journey from discovering the sport of pickleball during the COVID-19 pandemic to leading a global Destination Management Company. She dives into the importance of living and applying company values, the imp…

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What’s New in Nashville! With Nashville CVB Chief Deana Ivey. 17:50

4M ago17:50

17:50

A year after taking the reins of Nashville Convention &Visitors Corp (NCVC), 27-year NCVC vet Deana Ivey shares her in-depth Music City expertise and what’s new in the destination. With a new NFL stadium and dreams of hosting a Super Bowl, in addition to phenomenal hotel and event venue growth in the last few years, Music City is hotter than a plat…

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How To Lead Through Constant Changes (EP #94) 50:21

4M ago50:21

50:21

Eric Jenkins from Noble House Hotels & Resorts joins the show and discusses how to manage change, the unique features of his current property, and how he has created a loyal and collaborative environment.By Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano

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Are You on the Bus? Association Trends with KiKi L'Italien and Michael Butera 41:11

4M ago41:11

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And now for something completely different... Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat and VP of marketing and community engagement at Big Red M, has put together what promises to be quite the party bus experience to shuttle ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo attendees from suburban D.C. to the convention in C…

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