Event About It

If you’ve ever had an event day spiral into chaos and somehow still pulled off magic, this one’s for you. Host Megan Martin sits down with Jessie Smith, Event Manager at Enterprise Events Group, who’s known for delivering high-stakes programs with poise, precision, and serious production chops.

Together they laugh about the real life chaos of event planning like sprinklers going off in the middle of an event gala dinner and discuss ...

If you’ve ever felt like running your business feels more like chasing cars than driving them, then you’ll relate to this episode.

This week on the Event About It Dynamic Dialogue After Show, Megan Martin sits down with Marc Ghafoori, CEO and founder of AlphaTooth, for a real and raw conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and what it means to build something that lasts in the events world.

They dive into the unglamorous sid...

If you’ve ever felt like your event lineup is running on repeat, this episode is your wake-up call. Megan Martin sits down with Marc Ghafoori, a creative event strategist who’s built a career helping brands transform tired conference formats into experiences that actually inspire people to care. 

Together, they talk about the all-too-familiar chaos that happens when plans go sideways and how to bring the energy back when your keynot...

If you’ve ever felt like your event lineup is running on repeat, this episode is your wake-up call. Megan Martin sits down with Marc Ghafoori, a creative event strategist who’s built a career helping brands transform tired conference formats into experiences that actually inspire people to care. 

Together, they talk about the all-too-familiar chaos that happens when plans go sideways and how to bring the energy back when your keynot...

Behind the disco-ball energy and champagne sparkle, Neen James is on a mission to prove that luxury is a mindset, not a price tag. In this After Show, Megan Martin and Neen James dig deeper into Exceptional Experiences. What does that mean? It means exploring how to create personalization at scale, giving attendees behind-the-scenes access, and how contagious confidence can elevate your event culture.

They also swap stories about lu...

If your attendee check-in feels more like standing in line at the DMV than stepping onto a red carpet, you NEED this episode. Host Megan Martin sits down with Neen James, leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author of her brand-new book Exceptional Experiences. 

Neen is known for teaching the world that attention pays and that pink goes with everything. She spills her luxury mindset secrets for creating champagne moments that...

What do CEOs really want from event professionals—and how do you stay sane when you’re the one delivering it? In this After Show, host Megan and Johnnie White dig into the unfiltered truth: why planners need to show up with strategy (not just logistics), what data leaders actually care about, and how to balance vision with daily operations.

You’ll hear what Johnnie learned as the only man on the Association for Women in Events board...

What happens when your boardroom politics collide with your convention center ballroom chaos? Host Megan Martin sits down with Johnnie White to unpack how event pros can level up from managing logistics to shaping strategy in the C-suite.

From translating data into decisions to treating annual conferences like mini organizations, this episode is packed with real-world lessons every planner should hear.

You will learn why forecasting...

If you think flashy graphics and a catchy tagline are enough to sell out your event—you’re missing the mark. This week, Megan Martin sits down with Joe Federbush, President & Chief Strategist of EVOLIO Marketing, who’s been behind some of the most successful event marketing campaigns in the industry.

Joe doesn’t just crunch numbers—he shows how data and creativity can work together to transform how we design, promote, and measur...

Behind every slick campaign is a lot of caffeine, chaos, and last-minute curveballs. In this After Show, Megan and Joe Federbush swap real stories about the behind-the-scenes moments that never make the case study slides. From awkward client requests to the stress of proving value in real time, Joe reveals how he keeps perspective when everything’s on the line.

They also dive into the lighter side of the job—why some of the “worst” ...

If you think your event software is just there to sell tickets then you’re leaving serious growth (and sanity) on the table.

This week, Host Megan Martin sits down with Cat McDevitt, VP of Marketing at Eventeny. She’s also a recognized speaker, strategist, and champion for event organizers who want less chaos and more control.

From sponsorships that actually sell to the hidden ways your tech can save hours (and your team’s nerves), ...

What do you do when your LED wall drops a Tetris-sized hole mid-show, your keynote shows up with 47 slides for a 10-minute slot, and the fire marshal shuts down your haze machine ten minutes before doors? 

Megan Martin sits down with Steve Evans, founder of Show Imaging and the guy who can turn a dusty cattle ranch into a Rolling Stone–recognized music festival, to talk about why saying “yes” (most of the time) is the only way to s...

Ever wondered how you turn a Montana cattle ranch into a full-scale music festival with 20,000 people, two stages, a rodeo, and enough power to run a small city? Host Megan Martin hops in a cart with Mark Lopez, Chief Experience Officer at Show Imaging, for a behind-the-scenes ride through Under the Big Sky Festival.

From mapping out roads on raw land to building docks for semi-truck load-ins, adding shore power to cut down generato...

What’s the point of saying “people first” if your event strategy still starts with forms, friction, and five follow-ups? In this Dynamic Dialogue After Show, Megan Martin and Mark Kilens take a sharp turn into the future of martech, event tech, and the big missing piece in most GTM strategies: the human behind the data.

They dive into why alignment is dead, how AI will overhaul the attendee experience, and what your event system nee...

What happens when your keynote speaker goes rogue and the whole audience walks out? Megan Martin is joined by Mark Kilens, creator of HubSpot Academy, Drift’s former VP of Content & Community, and current VP of Marketing at EasyLlama. They unpack what to do when events go sideways... and how to bounce back.

They play “Funnel Vision,” a high-stakes game of GTM tactics and event chaos, and talk about why splashy moments like llama...

If your event awards show feels like a low budget Oscars and your panel session is just three people nodding at each other in agreement, it’s time to tune into this episode.

This week on Event About It, Megan Martin sits down with Sarah Soliman, powerhouse content creator and Founder of Soliman Productions, to say what we’re all thinking: the events industry keeps talking about innovation, but it’s stuck in a loop of recycle...

The heels are off (or are they?), and we’re getting into the real talk. In this Dynamic Dialogue After Show, Megan Martin and her guest Sarah Soliman go beyond the stage and the sizzle reels to talk about what happens when the work gets personal.

Sarah shares the backstory of walking away from a toxic professional relationship, building her business before age 30, and staying poised when it would be a whole lot easier to clap back.

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You can’t buy authenticity and Julie Mullins is here to prove it. In this After Show, Megan Martin and Julie dive into the sharp contrast between high-volume, group-heavy destinations like Chicago and small, leisure-first towns like Whitefish, Montana.

They unpack how to preserve identity while growing events, why destination meetings need to stay human-centered, and how leaders can mentally navigate the sales rollercoaster through ...

If you've ever booked a city-wide, dodged political landmines, and still closed the deal, this one’s for you. This week, Megan sits down with Julie Mullins, a 35-year hospitality veteran who’s led high-stakes sales in major metros like Chicago and now serves as Executive Director of Explore Whitefish in Montana.

From navigating union drama to managing naked customers on a fam trip (yes, really), Julie shares her unforgettable storie...