Event Yak

An industry-related podcast, where Event Pros share their stories about the past, present, and future. Grab your Backstage Pass, and come take a peek into the most interesting world you’ve never heard of. Join your host, 30-year Events Industry Veteran, Terri Walters as she talks with a diverse crew who live, eat and breathe Live Events.

EY 25 YAK OUT (For Now) with Terri Walters 11/11/2020

EY 25 YAK OUT (For Now) with Terri Walters Putting the Yak on PAUSE for a bit, but wanted to take the time to say thanks, and to reflect on the 8-month Podcast and Pandemic Ride. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/16771445

EY 24 KEEPING VIRTUAL REAL with Tiffany Green 10/25/2020

EY 24 KEEPING VIRTUAL REAL with Tiffany Green In this episode, we speak with Experiential Marketer and Events Producer, Tiffany Green and ask her what makes for a memorable experience, and how brands can leverage events to push their messages forward. Other topics include the art of Collaboration; what elements help to make virtual events more engaging; and what virtual events might look like once IRL events come back. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/16539662

EY 23 CONTENT IS STILL KING with Kyle Morris 10/10/2020

EY 23 CONTENT IS STILL KING with Kyle Morris Sometimes, the path that you choose puts you right where you’re meant to be. That seems to be the case with Kyle Morris. His past experience has positioned him uniquely to ford the current stream of virtual events. In this episode, we discuss having the guts to take the virtual leap very early in the COVID crisis, how content is STILL King, some common misconceptions about virtual events, key differentiators for success while using virtual platforms, and how pros w/in the industry must continue to evolve. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/16350038

EY 22 RESILIENCE IN ACTION with Mike Aug 09/27/2020

EY 22 RESILIENCE IN ACTION with Mike Aug Mike Aug is an amazing example of resiliency. As a Project Manager and a Production Manager, you have to be. In this episode, we talk about COVID-19 Compliance, and what film and event locations might look like in the coming months. We also discuss courses you can take to get certification as a COVID-19 Compliance Officer, and talk about who pays for your quarantine time, as well as the value and fun of re-inventing yourself in a niche business. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/16172393

EY 21 ON PROPERTY with Sarah Thompson CMP 09/11/2020

EY 21 ON PROPERTY with Sarah Thompson CMP Hyatt Alum, Sarah Thompson takes time to talk with us in this episode about what guests should expect upon check-in, new positions evolving within the Hotel industry, creative new approaches to filling venues, the value CMP designation, and how working at Hyatt is a lot like having an extended family. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15972842

EY 20 PICTURE THIS with Adriana Boring 08/27/2020

EY 20 PICTURE THIS with Adriana Boring What’s the one thing every successful presentation should have? Find out in this week’s episode where I speak with Graphic Designer and Technical Guru Adriana Boring. We discuss the finer points of budgeting, the importance of the message and content, what skills and traits make for the “ideal graphic designer,” and hear the one piece of advice this seasoned graphics tech has for all presenters. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15770063

EY 19 HE'S A MAGIC MAN, MAMA with Mike Duseberg 08/13/2020

EY 19 HE'S A MAGIC MAN, MAMA with Mike Duseberg In this episode, I speak with Entertainer, Mike Duseberg about the importance of creating connections through shared experiences. We discuss the significance of entertainment as it relates to corporate events, in both Live/Live and Virtual/Live, how great entertainers are able to “not cross the line,” and the evolution of everyone’s home studios. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15577361

EY 18 YAK TALKS BACK with Terri Walters 08/06/2020

EY 18 YAK TALKS BACK with Terri Walters Event Yak Host, Terri Walters reflects on her 17-week live event-related podcast journey, including discussions about technical challenges and advancements, for both, herself, and the industry at large. She also shares what she’s learned about the people she’s interviewed, how she feels she has evolved personally and professionally, and what both she, and the people within the industry must do in order to soldier on and create the future of events. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15502604

EY 17 WALKING ON A CLOUD with Geoff Butler 07/30/2020

EY 17 WALKING ON A CLOUD with Geoff Butler Working in the cloud and over the ether have always made me a little nervous as it relates to live production. But, Geoff Butler is creating a production world where that’s the new normal; and it works. In this episode, we talk about Cloud and Remote Production, the future of Sports and eSports, and what production peeps need to do in order to reinvent and move forward. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15401531

EY 16 MAKING BROADWAY'S MAGIC with Liza Luxenberg 07/23/2020

EY 16 MAKING BROADWAY'S MAGIC with Liza Luxenberg Working on Broadway is a dream for a lot of folks. In this episode, I speak with someone who works there, Production Manager, Liza Luxenberg. We talk about Broadway’s close-knit family, and how that family is dealing with the effects of social distancing and COVID-19, and how might it re-start once we are able to. We also discuss the differences between Broadway and Tours, the role of the Production Manager, and how she, and the people at Aurora Productions, bring Broadway to life. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15318692

EY 15 FUNNY BUSINESS with Terry-Ann Zander 07/16/2020

EY 15 FUNNY BUSINESS with Terry-Ann Zander Join Stand-Up Comedian Terry-Ann Zander and I as we discuss the business of Comedy. How and why did she decide to become a comedian? What’s the path to achieving your dreams, and how do you employ the art of networking to further that dream? What’s the impact of Social Distancing and Zoom, and how is that helping or hurting live comedy events? PLUS, we have a very special announcement regarding a new podcast, coming soon to a PodCatcher near you! /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15219788

EY 14 PUTTING IT TOGETHER with Jeremy Thom 07/09/2020

EY 14 PUTTING IT TOGETHER with Jeremy Thom Adapt or die seem to be the words of the day. Join Show Designer, Jeremy Thom and I as we discuss adaptability – on so many levels. We also talk about how the show business has evolved over the past couple of decades, where AR, VR and Gaming fit in, and how to help clients manage through the abstract into reality. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15135449

EY 13 WHAT THE TECH? with Matt Ward 07/02/2020

EY 13 WHAT THE TECH? with Matt Ward With Technology evolving before our very eyes, it was awesome to speak with WorldStage’s Chief Technologist, Matt Ward. We talked about adapting technology to create something new, collaboration and competition w/in the industry, what Producers can do to embrace the tech, and the evolution and incorporation of AR, VR, and XR into the events world and beyond. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/15051578

EY 12 LOVE, BY DESIGN with Tara Consolati 06/25/2020

EY 12 LOVE, BY DESIGN with Tara Consolati She never thought she’d actually BE a Wedding Planner, but now there’s nothing she’d rather do. Tara Consolati and I discuss the art of Destination Weddings, in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. We talk about Style, Destinations, Networking, Social Media and what it takes to be a boss Destination Planner. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14959040

EY 11 BIRDS OF A FEATHER with Michelle Newbon 06/18/2020

EY 11 BIRDS OF A FEATHER with Michelle Newbon A first-ever, on Episode 11, Michelle Newbon debuts her playful, industry-related poetry! Michelle and I talk about the inspiration of her poetry, and about the state of the events industry in general. We also yak about the value of having a Content Manager on your next show, the importance of processes and managing content, the key attribute successful Content Managers must posses, Yea or Nay on Google Docs, and, oh yeah, did I mention some groovy poetry! /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14875346

EY 10 IT'S ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY with Trish Simitakos 06/11/2020

EY 10 IT'S ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY with Trish Simitakos In episode 10, I talk with my new old friend, Trish Simitakos, of DC’s Trish Star Events, AND of Trish.O Show Fame. We discuss how COVID has us walking similar paths and sharing similar growing pains; using technology boldly and not letting perfection stand in the way of progress, and embracing Social Media to propel your brand and yourself to stardom! /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14771285

EY 9 HI-TOUCH MEETS HI-TECH with Bruce Wood 05/28/2020

EY 9 HI-TOUCH MEETS HI-TECH with Bruce Wood In this episode, I speak with long-time friend, Bruce Wood of Hi-Tech Staffing. We discuss the challenges COVID-19 is throwing at the technical people in the Events Biz, the power of word-of-mouth advertising, work ethics, the importance of treating people right, and being ready when the live events world starts up again. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14596130

EY 8 THE STORYTELLER with David Landgraf 05/21/2020

EY 8 THE STORYTELLER with David Landgraf David Landgraf is a storyteller, and if you have an event, he wants to tell your story. In this episode, we discuss the importance of getting those stories right. We also discuss the unique ability to see the details while not losing site of the big picture, staging in NYC, and we wrap with a topic near and dear to David’s heart: Sustainability. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14506385

EY 7 AUTHENTICALLY YOURS with Bobby Halton 05/14/2020

EY 7 AUTHENTICALLY YOURS with Bobby Halton Chief Bobby Halton is nothing if not authentic and genuine. I speak with the Education Director of FDIC, one of the biggest Fire and First Responder events in the world, about how he prepares for a week-long odyssey, from a city-wide takeover with real hands on training, to a monster-large exhibition, to preparing for and rehearsing for his part in Opening Ceremonies, Bobby provides a lot of punch in this hour. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14411579

EY 6 EVENTING A NICHE with Mary Adams, CMP 05/07/2020

EY 6 EVENTING A NICHE with Mary Adams, CMP Mary Adams of Event Consulting Group (ECG) seems to have found her niche…or maybe a couple of them. I speak with Mary about event planning and the value and benefits of focusing in on a specific sector. Mary also gives this introvert a few solid tips about how to get the most out of networking. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14322080

EY 5 VIRTUALLY THERE with Kyle Bondo 04/30/2020

EY 5 VIRTUALLY THERE with Kyle Bondo Kyle is a (maybe not so?) rare combination of IT systems and web guru, prolific content creator, and gritty outdoor sports enthusiast. Put those things together, and you come up with a world of events where virtually, nothing is impossible. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14215796

EY 4 IT'S CALLED SHOW BUSINESS with Austin Beaver 04/23/2020

EY 4 IT'S CALLED SHOW BUSINESS with Austin Beaver In this show I yak it up with Seattle-based Austin Beaver. We talk about the challenges of launching a new endeavor during a crisis, and how he thinks the events industry is going to roll out of this COVID thing. We discuss working both corporate and personal events for his clients, his current favorite productivity app, and we dip our toes into East Coast vs. West Coast approaches to production. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/14113826

EY 3 LOVING WHAT YOU DO with Eileen Valois 04/12/2020

EY 3 LOVING WHAT YOU DO with Eileen Valois In this interview, we speak with Eileen Valois. Eileen talks about the reason she works at Production Resource Group (PRG), and chats about her involvement with Sports Innovation Hub, Stadia Ventures. She then brings us up to speed on the Live Events Coalition, including its mission, goals, their current initiatives, and the significant traction, AND membership, it's gained since its recent founding. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/13958891

EY 2 FLYING AT 30,000 FEET with Bob Bierman 04/12/2020

EY 2 FLYING AT 30,000 FEET with Bob Bierman In this interview, Bob Bierman provides a 30,000-foot look at what the future of live events looks like, how to cultivate and prepare your event talent, and the importance of trying new things, and possibly failing. We talk about the impacts COVID-19, as well as how the industry in general, is evolving. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/13958663

EY 1 Welcome to Event Yak 04/06/2020

EY 1 Welcome to Event Yak In this episode of Event Yak, Terri tees up the show, and tells you why she decided to launch an Event Industry podcast. /episode/index/show/eventyak/id/13871294

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