Built Without A Blueprint with Sophie Ratner
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
Release Date: 07/15/2025
Gut First, Everything Else After with Jess Heller
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
What if burnout isn’t a failure, it’s a signal? Jess Heller, executive coach and founder of Jess Heller Leadership, joins us to talk about the power of intentional leadership, navigating change, and building a business (and a life) that works for you, not just your title. In this episode, Jess shares what she’s learned from coaching executives, scaling Slack during its rocket-ship growth years, and quietly shifting from people-pleasing to grounded leadership. You’ll learn: What it means to lead with intention (and why most people don’t) How to prevent burnout before it starts Why...
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Spotlights, Setbacks and the Art of Staying Relevant with Elisa Maggio
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
From Cannes Lions to CES, Elisa Maggio, Head of Trade Marketing, Partnerships, and Events at The Weather Company, shares what it takes to lead standout brand experiences for global events in an oversaturated industry. You’ll learn: How to stand out at Cannes with strategy Why agility beats perfection in event strategy What intentional leadership looks like, especially when it’s hard A chaotic event story you won’t forget 🎧 A must-listen for anyone navigating B2B events, experiential marketing, or leadership through change.
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You Can Be Scared and Still Show Up with Dr. Julie Burstein
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
Dr. Julie Burstein is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps people navigate life transitions, rebuild confidence, and face fear with clarity and self-compassion. In this episode, she shares how emotions get stuck in the body, why guilt often masks our true desires, and how to shift your mindset without overhauling your entire life. We talk about navigating pressure, making space for self-trust, and building a relationship with fear, one step at a time. It’s a conversation about tuning in, getting honest, and finding the courage to show up exactly as you are, fear and all.
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Elegantly Scrambling with Casie Jordan
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
Casie Jordan is a creative leader and strategist known for making bold moves, even when the plan isn’t fully in place. In this episode of The Eventful Podcast, Casie shares her career journey in marketing and production, how her cancer diagnosis reshaped her outlook, and why she believes momentum matters more than perfection. From navigating high-pressure roles to learning how to trust her instincts, Casie opens up about the messy, meaningful process behind personal and professional growth. ✨ It’s an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and what it looks like to keep showing...
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Eventful Wins: From Vision Boards to Sold Out Rooms
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
Jessica and Meredith get real about the behind-the-scenes of building an events business from scratch, the decisions that paid off, the ones that didn’t, and how they define a win now. They talk through early vision boards, scrappy launches, gut instinct calls, and the mindset shifts that helped them move from surviving to scaling. 🎯 What worked (and what didn’t) in their early days 🛠 How they stay aligned without burning out 📈 The power of slow, steady momentum Whether you’re growing a team, planning your next move, or just need a little validation, this one’s full of...
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A Man Is Not A Financial Plan with Joan Bluestone Landorf
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
Before podcast titles like this one were trending, Joan Bluestone Landorf was living it. A former Clairol marketing exec turned serial entrepreneur, Joan built and sold a multi-million-dollar promotional strategy company, all while raising two kids, mentoring women, and navigating a behind-the-scenes disaster that shaped her leadership for years to come. In this episode, she joins Jessica and Meredith to reflect on a career built from pivot after pivot, from teaching to brand strategy to her latest chapter in coaching and mentorship. You’ll learn: – Standing out in business without selling...
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Chaos Curious with Janae Redmond
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
Janae Redmond has built a career at some of tech’s biggest names like Google, Twitter, Meta, and now Publicis Groupe. But her real story is one of reinvention, uncertainty, and learning to lead with both clarity and compassion. In this episode, she shares: – The mindset shifts that shaped her leadership – Building influence in male-dominated rooms – Mentoring with honesty, not perfection – And why she’s proud to be “chaos curious” A conversation about ambition, identity, and embracing the in-between.
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Built Without A Blueprint with Sophie Ratner
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
Sophie Ratner launched her fine jewelry brand with no formal plan, just a “spiritual budget” and a bold creative vision. Now, her client-first approach has fueled 100% growth in just two years. In this episode, Sophie shares: The scrappy beginnings behind her brand How she leads as both designer and CEO Walking away from industry norms Navigating motherhood + entrepreneurship A candid conversation on mindset, momentum, and building something meaningful, without a blueprint.
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Eventful Beginnings: It Started as a Spark
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
In the very first episode of The Eventful Podcast, co-founders Jessica and Meredith sit down to share how it all began—from how they met, to the early days of building Prospect Events, and why launching a podcast felt like the natural next chapter. They open up about career pivots, behind-the-scenes moments, and the real story of what it’s like to start something from scratch with your best collaborator. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into building a brand from the ground up—or what’s coming next—this episode sets the stage. ✨ Come for the origin story. Stay for what’s...
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Welcome to The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
The Eventful Podcast by Prospect Events
Welcome to The Eventful Podcast, hosted by Jessica and Meredith of Prospect Events. This season, we're diving into the stories behind the brands—speaking with women who are building, leading, and creating with intention. Subscribe now and get ready for honest conversations, bold ideas, and a few chaotic moments in between.
info_outlineSophie Ratner launched her fine jewelry brand with no formal plan, just a “spiritual budget” and a bold creative vision. Now, her client-first approach has fueled 100% growth in just two years.
In this episode, Sophie shares:
- The scrappy beginnings behind her brand
- How she leads as both designer and CEO
- Walking away from industry norms
- Navigating motherhood + entrepreneurship
A candid conversation on mindset, momentum, and building something meaningful, without a blueprint.