The podcast is based on Amanda Cassar's book: Financial Secrets Revealed and asks people from all walks of life about their money journey. Whether surviving on Government pensions; or thriving with multi-million dollar enterprises or running global charities; Amanda wanted to go behind the scenes and unveil the financial secrets behind the people. These interviews do a deep dive into people's money stories, the lessons they've learned, how they've overcome setbacks and asks about the legacie ...
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Upon Arrival is for people creating unforgettable travel and event experiences for corporate clients. This community thrives on inspiration, ideas and strategies which are needed now more than ever through challenging times. The drivers for incentive travel are still strong and it’s just a matter of finding where the success stories are. Upon Arrival aims to uncover these stories to see how the strategists amongst us are learning new ways of doing things and even discovering new destinations ...
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar meets with Afsha Butt & Uzair Ahmed here to discuss investing in the future. Afsha is the Founder & CEO of WealthVerse Inc, Canada and helps professionals and business owners plan their wealth. Afsha is based in Toronto and has built a team of pa…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar meets with Chris Joye here, Founder of Coolabah Capital. Chris has been selected as one of FE fundinfo’s Top 10 “Alpha Managers” based on his risk-adjusted performance throughout his career. He has previously worked for Goldman Sachs in London an…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets with Grant Hackett OAM, an Australian swimmer, most famous for winning the men’s 1500 metres freestyle at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. Grant’s longest career, however, has been in financial services, most recently as the CEO of G…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the author of 4 Amazon best-sellers and a two-time TED talk speaker with nearly 6 million views – Adam Carroll. Adam is the creator of Broke, Busted & Disgusted, a documentary on finances that has aired on CNBC. Adam is also a professi…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the best-selling author of ‘The Gen Z Money Manual: Mastering Our New Economy,’ Mark Bolton. Mark is a veteran of the banking and consulting industries, having held senior positions with PWC, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and Barclays, …
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets Head of Adviser Distribution of Allan Gray Australia, South African born LJ Collyer. LJ has a strong background in financial services and holds an MBA focused on Private Equity, Securities analysis, and international financial market f…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the Growth Architect herself, Beata Chelette. Beate helps visionaries and leaders with proven strategies, blueprints and growth maps that provide clear steps to improve business systems. A first-generation immigrant who found herself $…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets Betashares Senior investment Strategist, Cameron Gleeson. Cameron’s responsibilities span supporting all distribution channels and working alongside the portfolio management team. Cameron holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Universit…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the executive coach for CEO’s Aasha T. LaCount. Aasha breaks down how our emotional and energetic intelligence can’t be ignored when it comes to money and how our thoughts can impact how we invest, create wealth, and succeed. We will d…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets leading financial advisor, CEO, Author, public speaker, Entrepreneur, Media Contributor, and Mindfulness Thought Leader, Spencer Sherman. Spencer is the Founder of Abacus Wealth and loves to teach how to increase money mindfully. Spenc…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the Founder and Managing Director of the Astute Property Network, Alex Minter. Alex helps Australians with their dreams of property ownership and freedom and discusses with us just what drives the market. And whether hiring a Buyer’s A…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets Josh Zeigelbaum, Director of Investor Relations for the Legacy Group (a Private Equity Company) based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We will discuss their flagship investment, Green Coffee Co. and how it fits into the ESG (Environmental,…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the multi-Award-Winning Financial Adviser, Felicity Cooper from Cooper Wealth Management at Bundall on the Gold Coast, Australia. We will dissect why you’d use an Adviser, where to find the one that’s right for you and how to know if t…
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Financial Secrets Revealed - Season 3 - Meet The Experts (Trailer)
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Welcome to the trailer for Season 3 of Financial Secrets Revealed with your host, Amanda Cassar. In this upcoming season, we're delving into the world of finance by meeting the experts. We'll be joined by a diverse range of guests, from those involved in socially conscious investments to a former Olympic swimmer who now heads a large Australian bon…
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Ep 118 How Podcasters can use LinkedIn and more Algorithm Secrets, with Danielle Fitzpatrick Clark Part 3
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Ever wondered how to grow your podcast audience through LinkedIn? That's revealed in this episode. We also look at practical strategies to avoid being penalised by the platform's algorithms like clever link insertions, tagging, and photo post techniques. Plus, the power of polling and crafting compelling content. Finally, Danielle shares her wisdom…
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Ep 117 Mastering LinkedIn's profile optimisation, networking strategies, and algorithm secrets, with Danielle Fitzpatrick Clark Part 2
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Ready to revolutionise your LinkedIn approach and demystify the platform's algorithms? LinkedIn strategist and disruptor Danielle Fitzpatrick Clark continues to guide us through the maze of profile optimisation, unveiling strategies that turn your profile into a target audience-attracting magnet. She also shares advice on engagement tactics, how to…
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Ep 116 The No.1 mistake that's probably hurting your LinkedIn profile, with Danielle Fitzpatrick Clark Part 1
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Can your LinkedIn profile serve you in much more powerful ways than just a virtual resume? What if you could turn it into a website or funnel? In this conversation with Danielle Fitzpatrick-Clark, a digital marketing maven and dream client attraction specialist, we unravel the key to transforming LinkedIn profiles into irresistible lead magnets. Da…
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Ep 115 Over-branding at events and Unlikely Secrets to Million dollar success, with Kraig Kleeman Part 2
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Is it possible to get your marketing wrong by over-branding your event? And where are many event marketers getting the languaging wrong? Kraig Kleeman shares why the focus on product-centric language in branding needs to shift towards outcomes and creativity. This episode also learns from his insightful journey to becoming a $30 million entrepreneu…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2 podcast episode where Amanda Cassar meets with Michelle Shekhinah, a survivor of sex trafficking by her former husband, to support a drug habit and expensive lifestyle. Michelle shares her story of how financial abuse kept her in a horrific relationship where control was so important to her violent…
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Ep 114 Rocking your events and How to know what attendees really thought about their last event with you, with Kraig Kleeman Part 1
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There's a fascinating connection between the arts and your events that can hold a transformative power. Imagine blending music, theatre, improv comedy, and dynamic choreography—turning ordinary corporate meetings into riveting, memorable experiences. This not only almost guarantees a memorable event, it also fortifies retention and amplifies learni…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2 podcast episode where Amanda Cassar meets with the fun and feisty, Dana S Diaz, a daughter, mother, wife, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. Dana shares her story of an abusive stepfather, a mother who never stood up for her daughter, then becoming the wife of a narcissist. She wants to share wh…
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Ep 113 What Vivid Sydney and Pokemon Go can teach us (or not) about immersive events, with Nathan Cassar Part 2
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Sometimes we can stick to safe formulas while the rest of the world forges ahead with innovative ways for our events. Event producer Nathan Cassar believes this is what's happened to Sydney's Vivid Festival and other events that have not yielded the desired results for attendance, scoring wins for creativity or building community. But all is not lo…
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Ep 112 Leveraging your event emcee and secrets from cruise ship decks below, with Nathan Cassar Part 1
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Could your next emcee be the ultimate secret weapon to unlocking the untapped potential of your events? Imagine a captivating force that goes beyond mere introductions and announcements, delving deep into the layer of genuine connections and unforgettable moments from the moment your attendees walk through your event door. It's a game-changer that …
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Ep 111 Six brilliant but low-cost ways to make your conference more memorable, with Mark Herschberg Part 2
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Don't let the next conference you organise be just another forgettable event. Here are six ways you can create more engagement at your future events, with a focus on networking and professional development, at zero or minimal extra cost. This includes extended sessions, creative afternoon breaks, personalisation and the use of "passports". Mark Her…
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Ep 110 Why your conference needs to change and how to keep up with trends, with Mark Herschberg Part 1
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From the dark web to lecture halls at MIT, we look at some over-arching global trends that are challenging the way we work and conference. So how has the world changed and how do conference planners need to adapt their programs and run sheets? Also how can we leverage content beyond conference days and can technology can be seen as a friend rather …
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Ep 109 The untapped power of the disability travel market, with Yasmine Gray
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The community of disabled travellers is enormous, yet largely overlooked as a tourism market. That may change once hospitality vendors realise that this market tends to spend up to three times more than the average tourist, even if they're booking budget accommodation. We explore this untapped market, bust some myths about what disabled tourists ex…
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Ep 108 Taming your digital life and working with your chronotype, with Dr Kristy Goodwin Part 2
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Ever feel like your tech is running you instead of the other way around? You're not alone. In this exploration of our digital lives, Dr Kristy Goodwin continues to look at the surprising ways our tech habits can affect our biology and productivity. We also discuss the fascinating world of chronotypes (your internal clock that says when you're natur…
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Ep 107 Why digital detox holidays fail and what to do instead, with Dr Kristy Goodwin Part 1
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Imagine holding your breath every time you checked your inbox. Sounds crazy, right? But this is what science says you're doing every time you log in, without even realising it! Email apnea is one of the reasons why people believe a digital detox holiday will bring back balance to their lives, but it doesn't work. In this episode, Dr. Kristy Goodwin…
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Ep106 Hybrid work models and a small twist to achieving work-life balance, with Melissa Marsden Part 2
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If hybrid work arrangements are not working at your office, perhaps it's time to change the model. In fact, there are five levels of remote work to choose from. They range from team connectivity in the office to true modern flexibility in a hybrid environment. Melissa also shares tips on overcoming overwhelm and achieving work-life integration. Wor…
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Ep105 Optimising your workplace's design for productivity and happiness, with Melissa Marsden Part 1
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Business tourism and event designers are all about creating awesome experiences. So why does it suck when we have to go back to the office? We've been sold some myths - like open office plans are always better for collaboration or that aesthetic design has no bearing on performance. But look a little deeper and you'll find some untapped productivit…
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Ep104 Designing your own life in the events industry, with Ashley Cline Part2
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In the mad world of event planning, long hours and demanding project management timelines are part of the deal. That's why it's important to think about the life you want from the get go and be intentional about creating it. The good news is, there are tools to help you get there. Ashley N Cline is an experienced digital marketing consultant who sp…
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2 podcast episode where Amanda Cassar meets Kasey Rogers, a veteran of the US entertainment industry and late to understand that she was within a financially abusive marriage once her own earnings reduced. Kasey is based in the USA. She shares her story of emotional and financial abuse during her mar…
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Ep103 How to get your events converting again with marketing strategies that work now, with Ashley Cline Part 1
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Consumer behaviour has shifted, so your digital marketing strategy will not work if you're still using tactics from last year. But what should you change and how should you re-prioritise your marketing budget? This is a deep dive on acquiring leads, abandoned cart marketing and the three essential pieces that are driving the most effective digital …
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Ep102 How small employers can ace the job market and what's coming after the Millennial workforce, with Gill Harvey Part2
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Between the scramble of our borders re-opening and a looming economic crisis, there's still much to navigate in the workplace. Here are some strategies for employers in smaller tourism and event companies that wonder how they can compete with bigger giants for their dream talent and approach the fluctuations in staffing needs. We also look at the M…
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Ep101 How to attract and keep top talent even if you're not paying the highest salary, with Gill Harvey Part 1
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You may know that offering the highest salary does not guarantee you'll attract the best candidates to your company. But did you know you can dial in your recruitment process with such accuracy, you'll get it right the first time, saving you and your team the financial and emotional cost of finding your dream staff, even in an ultra-competitive mar…
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Ep100 Top Gun secrets for beating the number one cause for losing focus, with Afterburner's Em & Fuzz
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Em and Fuzz, two Top Gun pilots, reveal the secrets of their 98% mission success rate and show us how to channel our inner Maverick to break barriers, stay focused and reach our goals. They believe while their cockpits and our corporate offices may look worlds apart, the pressures we put ourselves under are often the same. Em (whose call sign is Sq…
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Ep99 GR Are you paying attention to the attention economy, including your own? with Morris Misel
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Capturing and retaining attention has become one of the biggest challenges for event planners. The attention economy is the key to understanding how to break through the noise and create events that truly resonate with your audience. This is a timely reminder that we now live in a world where every second is a battle for people's focus, including o…
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Ep98 GR LinkedIn profile and connection secrets that lead to collaboration and clients, with Scott Aaron
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If you're struggling to find success on LinkedIn, it could be simple things like how your profile is set up or how you're making connections on the platform. So what is the best way to message someone on LinkedIn, and what should you avoid doing in those messages? Scott Aaron is an award-winning online marketer, 3x best-selling author, top podcaste…
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Ep97 GR How moving from mental health to mental fitness strategically shifts the conversation, with El Kwang
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Mental health has become a buzzword since the pandemic, with new departments and increased support set up across event companies. But what would happen if we shifted the conversation from mental health to mental fitness? El Kwang shares his observations, plus the one change he made in his calendar that's put him in position to say yes to new opport…
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Ep96 GR When a network membership doesn't make sense for a luxury agent, with Shane Mahoney
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Have you ever made a difficult decision NOT to be part of an industry network or membership? Especially when most of your peers are part of that community? The answer to that question might be, well how different do YOU want to be? How can you stand out by making unconventional choices? Shane Mahoney is a serial entrepreneur, luxury lifestyle speci…
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Ep95 GR The art of what's possible and making the ultimate James Bond experience a reality, with Shane Mahoney
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Do you take the time to dream up an ultimate experience you could create for yourself or someone else (think clients)? Simply by asking what's possible and not dismissing the idea too quickly because it sounds way beyond what you're used to. Shane Mahoney has left no stone unturned in putting together what would make the dreams of James Bond's bigg…
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Ep94 How to recover when your joke falls flat and why getting a TedX Talk isn't what it used to be, with Brenden Kumarasamy Part 2
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How do comedians wing it all the time? They don't (!) and their process for getting so good on the stage can help us all become better communicators and public speakers. This includes how to recover when your joke falls flat and how to be remembered as being funny, even when you were mostly not. Brenden Kumarasamy faced numerous obstacles as a chil…
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Ep93 How to overcome the fear of public speaking and get good at communicating anything, with Brenden Kumarasamy Part 1
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Learn powerful strategies to help you conquer your fear of public speaking and take the stage with confidence. Using repetition, motivation, and a greater teacher than fear, anyone can become an effective communicator. It all starts with a simple random word exercise. Brenden Kumarasamy faced numerous obstacles as a child. Growing up in Montreal, h…
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Ep92 Where did my energy go and what does my nervous system have to do with it, with Lyndy Saltmarsh
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If you're eating and resting well but still struggling to find the energy you used to have to run your business, the answer may lie in other parts of your body. Learn about the fascinating connections between the mental and emotional aspects of health, and how to retrain the nervous system to restore the body to its optimal state. A former nurse, L…
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Ep91 High airfare prices and when luxury travel makes more sense, with David Beirman
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Predictions for the skyrocketing cost of travel post-pandemic have come true. Plus, we're also paying in flight chaos, delays and luggage delivery frustrations. How long will this last and how will looming economic challenges impact travel? What impact will the reopening of China's borders have on the travel industry? David Beirman is a tourism cri…
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Do you really want 2023 to be anything like 2022? Many people have told me this year has been crazy. Nothing about going back to normal was normal. Here are some of my personal reflections and a teaser for what's in store next year. Connect with Adelaine: Email: uponarrivalpodcast@gmail.com Record interviews remotely with Riverside: bit.ly/RecordWi…
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Ep89 Encore: How to create the Ultimate Office Christmas Party with Lisa Wiles
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How do you create the ultimate office Christmas party? There are some simple but big ideas that can make your event a great success, whether the idea of being volunteered to organise the big year-end event at your workplace fills you with excitement or dread. For example, if you know what to do with lighting and the size of your props, that’s more …
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Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2 podcast episode where Amanda Cassar meets with Maree Lallensack, survivor of a financially abusive marriage and an attempted murder. Maree now enjoys a quieter life in Queensland, Australia. She shares her story of meeting and falling love with her husband, how the emotional and financial abuse beg…
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Ep88 How to get Gifting right for your Christmas, New Year or any other event, with Nicky Billou
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There's so much opportunity in Christmas gifting that most people either ignore or are unaware about. We all know about the ones that seriously miss the mark, like the loud, knitted Christmas jumper or worse, a Santa Claus Conquers the Martians DVD. But what if you got the gift right? What kinds of doors could that open for you? Nicky Billou is the…
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Ep87 How events are using the Metaverse and what it will cost you, with Valerie Bihet
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Just when you think you've figured out hybrid, the Metaverse presents itself as the new frontier for the events world to conquer. But who really understands how the Metaverse works, much less how it works for events? Can it be as immersive as in-person events and how much will an event in this space cost? These many questions are answered by Valeri…
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