Recent Podcasts

Fate Favors the Bold: Entrepreneurship and the Future of Events

What does it take to make the leap into entrepreneurship? Tracy Leparulo, founder and CEO of Untraceable Events, shares how she built her company and reputation as an innovator, futurist and leader in the male-dominated fields of financial technology and cryptocurrency. 

Cvent on Future Skills for Meeting Professionals

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talked with Cvent’s Patrick Smith and Rachel Andrews about the company’s successful CONNECT hybrid event and the future skills meeting and event planners will need to master to stay relevant in a dynamic profession.

Living Fearlessly, Embracing Change and Celebrating Life

How often do we pause to appreciate the life we have, and are we really experiencing the best life we can? Megan Powers, Chief Strategist at Powers of Marketing, shares her story of uniting the events community to celebrate and honor the legacy of industry leader and friend, Elizabeth Glau.

Checking In With a Vegas Entertainment Vet

How is Vegas faring, and what interesting stories and tips can Jaki Baskow share from her four decades in the Vegas show biz? Listen to this podcast for an entertaining take from this Vegas vet.

Girl Code, Outspokenness and Awkward Moments

Kate Patay, Chief Strategist, Patay Consulting, shares how outspokenness, awkward moments, and really fantastic women have shaped who she is— and where she is—as a successful entrepreneur in the events industry today.

Leaning In to Vulnerability, Tough Topics and Bold Leadership

Tune into a special live audience recording at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas as host Courtney Stanley interviews influential leaders on the most pressing topics facing women in the industry, including mental health, diversity, equity and inclusion, office politics and more.

Live From MPI WEC: Frank Passanante on Big Happenings at Hilton

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sits down with Hilton Worldwide Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales Americas Frank Passanante about some big news from the iconic hotel company, including  the massive new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas development and Resorts World.

Toxic Bosses, Workplace Trauma and Choosing Yourself

What are the effects of working for a toxic boss and how do you know when it's time to walk away? Michelle Thornton, Events Producer at Meetings & Events by Michelle, shares her experience of working for a destructive leader and how it affected her overall wellbeing, as well as the lessons she learned along the way.