Recent Podcasts

What No One Tells You About Starting a Career in Events

In this episode of Eventualists, co-hosts Taylor Smith and Hannah Elston are joined by Tyler Sturdivant, assistant manager of events at Inspire Brands, to explore what new professionals can really expect when entering the events industry. 

The Inaugural Episode: What Is an ‘Eventualist,’ and What Is This Podcast About?

In this debut episode, Eventualists co-hosts Taylor Smith of Meetings Today and Hannah Elston of Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) introduce the concept of an “eventualist”: someone early in their career who will eventually be an industry leader and is looking to learn the ropes—without feeling the pressure of having it all together at the start.

High Achievement, Low Overwhelm: Choosing Alignment Over Exhaustion

Ashlee Livingstone, personal growth coach and breathwork facilitator, joins host Courtney Stanley to unpack the realities of high achievement, overwhelm and sustainable success, challenging hustle culture and exploring how choosing alignment over exhaustion can change the way we lead and live.

Live From PCMA CL 26: What's New in D.C

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Elliott L. Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC, at PCMA Convening Leaders 2026 to discover what's new in the nation's capital in regard to meetings and conventions.

Live From PCMA CL 26: Orlando Keeps Growing

At PCMA, Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson spoke with Lisa Messina of Visit Orlando and Mark Tester of Orange County Convention Center. New arrivals in Orlando include a $5.9 billion dollar project at Orlando International Airport and a three-year expansion project at the Orange County Convention Center.