Events: demystified Podcast’s Post

Join me on the Events: demystified Podcast for the much-anticipated Year in Review episode! 🎉 Tune in as we revisit conversations that have shaped 2024 and as we look forward to what's next in 2025. Here’s a snapshot of the year that was for me personally: 📍 Awards & Recognitions 50 Top Voices in Events to Pay Attention to in 2024 by Gather Voices 2024 Best of the Stage: Smart Speaker Award Winner by Smart Meetings 2024 #empowHERaccess Awards Finalist by Women in Cloud 📍 Travel Adventures ✈️ Embarked on 18 trips, including international destinations like The Bahamas, Mexico, and Alaska. Domestically, visited Miami, Key West, Portland, Austin, Denver, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and more. 📍 Podcast Highlights Produced three engaging seasons with 27 episodes of the Events: demystified Podcast. 🎙️ Season 8: The Evolution of AI in Events 🎙️ Season 9: Community-driven eVENT about IT (co-hosted with Megan Martin, CMP, DES, MPA) 🎙️ Season 10: Beyond AI, celebrating five years of podcasting excellence. Also producer of the Return On Wellness show hosted by David T. Stevens®, PMED. 📍 Speaking Achievements 📢 Out of 26 pitches, 21 speaking engagements were accepted—a testament to your expertise in AI, wellness, and event strategy. 🎤 Delivered 21 talks at national and global conferences and workshops (excluding podcast guest appearances). 📍Publication Milestone 📚 Released your first eBook, Mastering ChatGPT, offering accessible expertise to the event community. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/gGi4F_un 📍Launched AI Training Initiatives: 4 multi-course AI bootcamps 2 multi-week AI courses Several live-streamed AI workshops These programs empowered businesses and event professionals to excel with AI. 📍 Launched the #FIT4EVENTS framework at the beginning of the year and the Fit Mindful Mavens: #fit4events platform on LinkedIn, empowering professionals with wellness strategies and tactical tools to succeed. 🔄 Made a major career shift, proudly joining M&IW as their Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Event Technology & AI, diving deeper into strategic leadership and innovation. It’s been a year of growth, challenges, and exciting new directions. As I look ahead to 2025, I’m grateful for the opportunities, connections, and the incredible community that made it all possible. So here’s to an even more impactful year ahead! ✨ Listen now: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcsr_i6V #PodcastRelease #EventsIndustry #Innovation #AI #ProfessionalGrowth