In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," Smith chats with Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global, about the importance of networking in the meetings and events industry, the reality of how awkward it can be and ideas for how to make networking feel more natural. Tune in now for some tips and tricks from Graziano to keep in mind at your next networking event. 

Zoe Moore, proprietor of Zoe Moore Consultancy and one of the leading lights regarding meetings and events industry DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, shares her unfiltered thoughts on its current state with Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson.

Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer for Visit Phoenix, checks in with Danielle LeBreck about the rapid growth in Phoenix, especially in the technology sector. Learn how this expansion brings big potential for meetings and conventions.

In this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with event technology expert and founder of Endless Events, Will Curran, to find out more about the future of event technology. Curran and Pratt discuss everything from AI to Augmented Reality (AR) and Curran's newest project, leading Bizzabo's wearable event technology brand, Klik. 

Dr. Brandi Baldwin, CEO of Millennial Ventures, decided to write an open letter about an influential leader who had created a hostile work environment. This is her story, in her words.

Maritz released a groundbreaking Registration Insights Report that collected data over three years from 360,000 registrations at 30 tradeshows, and reveals the sweet spot between fretting over late attendee registrations and taking their increased event spend to the bank.

This Women's History Month, Tiffany Andrews, sales and marketing administrator at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, shares her perspectives on how to break the glass ceiling and build upon the advancements of women.

Podcast sponsored by Myrtle Beach Convention Center and Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach.

In the first ever episode of the Fast Forward podcast, host Logan Pratt sits down with hybrid meetings expert Bill Reed, who shares why meeting planners should still consider planning a hybrid event, and discusses the benefit of incorporating hybrid elements to events even four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dare to Interrupt Podcast Host Courtney Stanley joins Cvent's Great Events podcast to discuss empowering women in leadership, driving career growth, and making impactful contributions within the meetings and events industry.

Season 5, Episode 2

Guest: Haydee Antezana, CEO, Haydee Antezana International

When your soul feels restless, your spirit needs to breathe. Haydee Antezana, CEO of Haydee Antezana International, shares how to reinvent yourself through the process of intentional renewal.