MICE Talk 360 / Take 5 with MICE Talk 360: Recent Episodes

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Join SITE Texas as we discuss the people and issues that influence the incentive travel industry.

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Listen and enjoy Season 3, Episode 3 of 20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership as moderator; Barbara Scofidio, editor of Prevue Magazine, is joined by is joined by Rachel Carey, CITP, VP National Sales and Industry Relations at CSI DMC; Rhonda Brewer, CIS CITP, VP Sales for Motivation Excellence; and Michelle Mariani. CIS CITP. Divisional Director for Sales – Groups North America for Belmond, as they discuss their industry path and the role of relationships in their success.

Relax for the next 20 minutes. Sit back, listen, and learn.

20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership is produced by GlobauxSource, in partnership with SITE Texas, SITE, and the SITE Women In Leadership initiative.

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Listen and enjoy Season 3, Episode 2 of 20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership as moderator; Barbara Scofidio, editor of Prevue Magazine, is joined by Ron Naples, Associate Professor of Hospitality at NYU, for a discussion about mentorship, education, and the incentive industries place in inspiring students to choose the industry as a career.

Relax for the next 20 minutes. Sit back, listen, and learn.

20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership is produced by GlobauxSource, in partnership with SITE Texas, SITE, and the SITE Women In Leadership initiative.

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Listen and enjoy Season 3, Episode 1 of 20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership as moderator; Barbara Scofidio, editor of Prevue Magazine, is joined by Helen Moon, CEO of UK-based Eventwell, for a focus on meeting planner wellness and stress management.

With meeting planning confirmed by research as one of the most stressful jobs, learning tips, tools, and techniques to cope with and manage stress for personal wellness is more important than ever.

Sit back, listen, and learn for a healthier you.

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Join me, Wayne Wallgren, as I say goodbye to hosting MICE Talk 360 after four years, 90+ podcasts, and almost 5,000 downloads. There's no way I'll be able to thank all those that agreed to be interviewed, who sponsored, who helped promote, and who were patient as I continually made it up as I went along, but I have to try, so here goes:

Adios, Arrivederci, Au Revoir, Adeus, Auf Wiedersehen, Sayōnara, De Svidaniya, Annyeong, Slan and Tot Ziens. And last but not least - Thank you.

I hope you've enjoyed the ride as much as I have.

A new MICE Talk 360 is coming for 2023 - stay tuned!

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with Freddy Muller, AVP, Global Corporate, Incentive & Charter Sales for Royal Caribbean Cruise International.

Listen in as we discuss the current cruise world, how the future is shaping up, and cruise experiences. 

Cruising is a major component of our incentive/group/meetings market and the message from this conversation is good for all of us.

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with Tahira Endean, Head of Programme for IMEX and, until recently, SITE Head of Events.

Tahira shares some of her thoughts on industry education, direction, and our near and long-term future.

Yes, it's a big world and industry, but taking the time to view it through her thoughts is an opportunity not to be missed. 

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with Hasan Dinc, Managing Partner, ODS Turkey, and SITE Turkey past president.

Listen as he discusses chapter resurrection, winning Chapter of the Year, and competition/cooperation. 

Sustaining friendships and conversation halfway around the world pays dividends. Make every opportunity count.

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Listen and appreciate Season 2, Episode 1 of 20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership as moderator; Barbara Scofidio, editor of Prevue Magazine, is joined by industry career coach Zoe Tufts, founder of Times Ten Coaching, and Emma Castle, Co-founder of Castle Bell Recruitment, to discuss the current employment environment and hire and getting hired strategies currently in play.

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with industry legend Jeff Rasco & Family.

Listen as Jeff Rasco, founder of Attendee Management, inc., his daughter, Christina, and sister Jill, as they discuss their evolution from the dark ages of hospitality tech to where they, and we, are today. 

FYI - there are many more Rascos involved - Layton and Jennifer - just to name a few. Listen and enjoy.

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with Lynn Lee, Director of B2B Sales for Laudi Vidni, and Laudi Vidni founder Laura Kofoid. New and unique gifting ideas have a place to grow in the incentive world. Laudi Vidni is making the most of this opportunity. 

Listen, learn, and enjoy the conversation.

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with Mary Ann McDonald, Business Events Manager, Americas for Tourism Australia.

Keeping one of the world's top incentive destinations top of mind over the past 2 years is no easy task. Listen as Mary Ann brings us up to speed on what the newly re-opened destination has on offer.

Sit back and enjoy the conversation.

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Listen and appreciate Episode 4 of 20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership as moderator; Barbara Scofidio, editor of Prevue Magazine, is joined by Mary Clare Darland, Director of Sourcing for Maritz Global Events, and Marcella Zuniga, CITP, CIS, and Director of Sales of Langham Hospitality Group for a discussion on our current world – picking a time to be kinder and gentler.  

Being mindful of your actions and how they can make a difference for others may be more powerful than you think. 

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with French DMC Metropolis DMC as Paola Fedriga, Metropolis Founder and Managing Director, and Michael Kolhmaier, Metropolis VP of Sales North America based in Toronto, join the conversation. 

With a heavy focus on what they see for the industry over the next few years on the journey to recovery, opportunity, and the new normal are on full display.

Relax and enjoy the good news.

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with the Vastine Family as the legacy continues. 

Listen as brothers Scott & Todd Vastine, founders of V2 Incentives, and sister Konnie Patke, Director of Group Sales with the Fredericksburg CVB, share how and why incentives and hospitality are in their blood.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests: Listen as SITE Texas OOP - Lorraine Mahoney - Immediate Past, Todd Zint - Current, and Julie Blank - President-Elect as they discuss the immediate past, the present, and the future of SITE Texas. 

Leading during difficult times helps build stronger and better for the future.

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Join 2021 SITE President Aoife Delaney, and 2022 SITE President Kevin Edmunds for our first episode of the year. Take a look back with Aoife and to the future with Kevin.

Yes, the SITE Global Conference was postponed but is rescheduled for April 20 - 23, 2022. A quick listen confirms that good things have been happening, with more on the horizon. 

The best luck of all is the luck you make for yourself. We lead a charmed life.

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Listen and appreciate Episode 3 of 20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership as moderator, Barbara Scofidio, editor of Prevue Magazine, is joined by Holly Mills, CITP, head of Incentives for UK based Eventful Limited, and Pamela Shepherd, CITP, CIS, and Global Sales Director for Global Events Team, for a discussion about your network, your friends and your personal role in the search for a job in these changing times.

Embrace your friends, connect to your network and look inside yourself for direction and answers on your personal job search. You might be surprised.

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Join us for the last MT360 conversation of the year as Dr. Patrick Patridge shares the motivation behind his new book - Incentive Travel For a New World - and discusses the future of incentives as they re-emerge with our move from pandemic darkness to the light of recovery and new progress.

The old saying is "You can't judge a book by its cover". And while that may be true, nothing will prevent you from making use of the good ideas inside. Don't be shy.

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Join the conversation - Little did I know that 2 short weeks after this interview was recorded, Miek Egbert, active SITE member and member of the SITE Foundation Board of Trustees, would pass away in an auto accident. 

This discussion between Miek and her branding coach, Dorothéa Bozicolona-Volpe, is a poignant snapshot of one person's journey to understanding and growing her brand.

Appreciate the legacy that Meik has left behind. And remember Miek's appreciation for empathy in our current environment.

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with IMEX CEO Carina Bauer as she shares the thoughts and ideas that shaped IMEX 2021 and the map to our future.

Achieving good things never comes easy. Carina and the IMEX team never stopped, even when the finish line kept moving. 

Striving for results and sharing their vision made us all appreciate it just that much more.

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Join the MICE Talk 360 conversation with International Group Sales (IGS) founder and CFO Jose “Pepe” Villela and daughter, Norma Villela Alberico, President and National Director of Sales, as they discuss transition and growth in a family business.

When the draw of hospitality is strong and your path becomes clear, you create something that sets you apart. This is one of those stories.

The combined power of family and vision - make the connection! 

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Join the Take 5 with SITE conversation as Dana Weaver, Senior Manager, Marketing Services with Bloomington, IL-based Growmark, Inc., a past president of SITE Chicago and a current member of the SITE Foundation Board of Trustees shares his vision of the road ahead.

Transformation and looking to the future.

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Join the conversation with Dana Weaver, Senior Manager, Marketing Services with Growmark, Inc., past president of SITE Chicago and a current member of the SITE Foundation Board of Trustees

Dana shares his personal experiences with the power of incentives and his strong belief in the power of active engagement in SITE.

He had me at incentives. 

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Listen and appreciate Episode 2 of 20 Minutes Of Women IN Leadership as moderator, Barbara Scofidio, editor of Prevue Magazine, is joined by producer, author, speaker and NYU professor, Dianne Devitt, for a conversation about a topic that impacts many women in leadership – the role as caregiver for an elderly parent or loved one while maintaining all the aspects and routines of a normal life.

Love + Care = a powerful bond. 

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Join the Take 5 with SITE conversation as Lisa Kincannon, Founder and Managing Director of Opus Event Solutions, and current President of SITE Mountain West, shares positive thoughts on recovery and growth for the industry future.

Listen and enjoy as Lisa's experience helps light our way forward.

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Join the conversation as Lisa Kincannon, Founder and Managing Director of Opus Event Solutions, and current President of SITE Mountain West, shares the short, but active, early life of this young chapter, along with plans for the future.

Building on history helps pave the road to the chapter's future.

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Join the conversation as Brittney Skinner, President of Selective Meetings and Incentives and SITE Texas Sustainability and CSR Chair, along with Dillon Baxter, CEO, and Co-founder of PlantSwitch, showcase sustainability and Texas innovation with products that can impact our lives, and the world we live in. 

A good idea finds a home and positive direction that's good for all of us.

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Join the Take 5 with SITE conversation as Dr. Rick Garlick, Vice President and Strategy Consultant with Magid makes a point concerning what matters to incentive winners. 

It's not about what you or I like - it's about the winners and their wants and needs.

Keep that in mind and success will be in your incentive future!

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Join the conversation with Dr. Rick Garlick, Vice President and Strategy Consultant with Magid, as he discusses the results from his latest IRF research white paper.

Dr. Garlick and his research provide the tools necessary to create and deliver successful programs, and this latest white paper shows that destination selection is key.

Research creates the roadmap that puts your programs on the path to success. 

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Join the Take 5 with SITE conversation as Karen Devine, founder, and CEO of 3D Cruise Partners and Stacey Fitzgerald, Vice President of  Sales for 3D Cruise Partners shine their light on industry recovery at sea.

The case for incentives at sea continues to get stronger.

My inner pirate voice says everyone wins.

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Listen to Episode 1 of 20 Minutes of Women IN Leadership. Join moderator, Barbara Scofidio, editor of Prevue Magazine, as her guests; Joanie Phillips, CITP, and Director, Purchasing & Design Travel & Events for One10, and Norma Dean, Director Speciality Sales at Delta Airlines, discuss leadership, cooperation, and creative thinking in an office and work from a distance environment.

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Join the conversation with 3D Cruise Partners as Karen Devine, founder, and CEO, along with Vice President of  Sales Stacey Fitzgerald, as they bring a healthy dose of reality to the cruise conversation.

18 months can seem like an eternity when things don't seem to be going your way. But what if they were going your way, but it was hard for people to know that?

Karen and Stacey bring optimism, perspective, and cold, hard facts to the discussion.

Looks like the sun may be peeking out from behind the cloud.

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Join the Take 5 with SITE conversation as Lindsay Adams, President of Performance Strategies, shares what Building Back Better means to her and how it shapes the road forward.

A look at our past gives us the tools and ideas that make the future better and stronger. 

Everyone wins.

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Join the conversation with Performance Strategies as Founder Jim Adams, and new generation leaders Lindsay and Shelby Adams follow in his footsteps.

Listen as they discuss what brought the family together under the Performance Strategies umbrella for the leadership transition and sustainable growth and direction.

The first in a series as we discuss keeping it all in the family.

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Join the Take 5 with SITE conversation as Michael Dalton, President of the Dublin-based consultancy, MICDrop Support Solutions. 

Paying it forward by sharing industry knowledge and sage observations during a difficult time creates a situation where everyone wins.

A lesson for all of us.

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Join the conversation with Michael Dalton as he shares his busy pandemic life and what it means to be recognized as SITE Member of the Year.

While 2020 may have been a time of reflection, and worry,  for some, for Michael Dalton, it was about finding time to honor all of his commitments and set a pace that open minds to opportunity.

I thought I was busy but Michael makes me look like I'm stuck on go!

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Join Take 5 with SITE conversation as Carina Bauer, CEO of The IMEX Group and Immediate Past President of the SITE Foundation shares her thoughts on our way forward. 

There's a bright sun coming up on the horizon. Get your Maui Jim's ready.

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Join the conversation as we catch up with Carina Bauer as she reflects on her year in the eye of the hurricane as President of the SITE Foundation and CEO of The IMEX Group.

Dealing with adversity at every turn, 2020 was not a time for the faint of heart. Life was coming up lemons, but there was still a good bit of lemonade. 

I suggest you thank her when you see her. 

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Join the Take 5 with SITE conversation as Cherryl Brazier, founder and President of the Anchor Collection, and past SITE International and SITE SoCal board member shines a light on what industry recovery could mean for all of us.

Insightful and thought-provoking. Listen and enjoy.

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Join the conversation at MICE Talk 360 as we talk with Cherryl Brazier, Founder and president of Anchor Collection. Listen as Cherryl discusses what brought her to the US and eventually starting her own company. She also shares her love of SITE and what it means.

Setting sail for success.

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Join the Take 5 with SITE conversation with Richard Phelan, President SITE Ireland. Richard gives his big picture take on the SITE 2021 global theme - Building Back Better.

He makes a very good point.

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Join the conversation at MICE Talk 360 as we enjoy a conversation with Richard Phelan, President of SITE Ireland. Get his take on how 2020 made things difficult, but not always impossible.

Pop Quiz! What's Gaelic for good conversation?

Answer: Craic

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Join our Take 5 with SITE conversation as Terry Manion, Aoife Delaney, and Rebecca Wright share what beverage they'll have in hand when we finally all meet in person.

I plan to be there - how about you?

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Join the conversation as MICE Talk 360 as we discuss the respective roles of SITE, the SITE Foundation, and how the two come together for the benefit of our membership. 

Aoife Delaney, 2021 SITE President, and Terry Manion, 2021 SITE Foundation President explain the important differences between the two organizations, while Rebecca Wright, SITE interim Executive Director, shares how the two come together to fund and develop education, outreach, and the benefits of working together.

The simple answer? It's like making a movie.

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Join our special Take 5 with SITE conversation as Aoife Delaney, 2021 SITE President, shares a simple analogy for the respective roles played by SITE and the SITE Foundation in delivering engagement and education.

It's like making a movie.

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Join our Take 5 with SITE conversation as Patti Palacios, founder and President of GlobauxSource, shares her thoughts on what the 2021 SITE theme means to her.

The right theme for these times.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest Patti Palacios, founder and President of GlobauxSource, and a past President of SITE Texas. Listen as Patti takes us on a walk through her career and the milestones that helped pave the way to her success.

Full disclosure: Yes, I sold my company to Patti over 2 years ago, and yes, I am on the GlobauxSource team. That has no bearing on her accomplishments or my interest in telling her story. 

Listen and I think you'll agree.

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Join our Take 5 with SITE conversation as Lauren Dunnaway, SITE Texas Immediate Past President, provides thoughtful on the year that was and a promising future.

Lemonade from lemons and eyes on the prize. Words we can live by.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests: Listen as SITE Texas OOP - Lauren Dunnaway, Lorraine Mahoney, and Todd Zint; past, present, and future SITE Texas Presidents, reflect, inform and discuss their thoughts on then, now, and what's to come. Plus, a discussion of the SITE Texas support community and its high touch effort to support its membership and confront our current reality

Shared visions and collaboration make strong leaders in these uncertain times.

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Join us as we kick-off the new year with a rebranded Take 5 with SITE. My guest, 2021 SITE President, Aoife Delaney, gives us a taste of what she listened to and what she watched, for pleasure and distraction, during a year that felt more like a decade. 

Laughter and visions of baking - it's not all bad.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Aoife Delaney, Director of Marketing & Sales for DMC Network, a member of the International Board of Directors for SITE, and 2021 SITE President. Having a positive outlook is critical to SITE success in 2021 and Aoife brings that, and more, to her year as President. 

Building Back Better is her theme for the year - I think we can all agree that it's a good one.

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Join us for this special year-end episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 as we take a moment to reflect on our 2020 triumphs and thank those who supported that effort.

To 2021, I say Bring It On!

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Join us for another episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360, as my guests, Jenn Glynn, 2020 SITE President & Aoife Delaney, 2021 SITE President, share family moments and memories that make the season special.

Share the joy - share the love. It makes us all better people.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests: Jenn Glynn, CIS, CITP, and 2020 SITE President and Aoife Delaney, CIS, CITP, and 2021 SITE President share SITE highs and lows that fostered a continued push for a sense of community and support.

A light shines in the darkness and grows brighter every day.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Anne Marie Rogers, CITP, Director of Meetings & Incentives for Direct Travel and current SITE board member. In this instalment of our Ladies Who Lead series, we discuss 2020, look ahead to 2021 and reflect on our ability to learn from others, often getting more than you give.

The connection with people elevates us all.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Steven Phenix, Director of PR & Communications for The Refuge Ranch for DSMT. Listen as Steven updates us on what is happening with The Refuge Ranch, focusing on how positive change is taking place, helping us all understand the primary source of the problem, and just maybe how effort on our part can make a difference.

Please listen, and learn. You'll be glad you did.

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Join us for another episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 as my guest, Colleen Brzozowski, CIS, President of SITE Chicago, and I share a shout-out love letter to Rebecca Wright, SITE Head of Chapter Engagement.

Thanking our friends at SITE seems like the right thing to do.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Colleen Brzozowski, CIS, President SITE Chicago. In this third instalment of our Chapter to Chapter series, we get a look at how 2020 stood SITE Chicago on its head and how, with a lot of hard work and creative thinking, things got back on track to deliver value to its membership.

As I often say - If it was easy, everyone would do it. 

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Join us for another episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 as my guest, Moon Civetz, Vice President, Global Group Sales for Las Vegas-based Maverick Helicopters, shares a family success story.

Say It Loud - He's Her Dad And He's Proud!

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Moon Civetz, Vice President, Global Group Sales for Las Vegas-based Maverick Helicopters. Understand his journey to SITE, connection to Hawaii and love of Las Vegas.

He may not "Fly you to the moon" but he will create a memory you won't soon forget.

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Join us for another episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 as my guest, Jonathan Richards, CIS, CITP - Manager, Corporate Gifts NW, Mexico & Europe for Maui Jim Sunglasses & Zeal Optics, shares an example of a gifting and delivery platform he experienced that fulfils a need in today's incentive world.

You never know where answers will come from, but it's always good when they arrive.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests: Jonathan Richards with Maui Jim and Casimiro Ramirez with Fiesta Americana. Listen and learn as each describes revised and updated solutions to meet today's everchanging needs.

Creative ideas and delivery meeting the challenge.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Brandi Ronk, Regional Sales Manager for Melia Hotels as she shares how SITE Midwest takes action and executes the ideas that earned recognition in January 2020 at the SITE Global Conference.

It's not bragging if you can do it.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests: Lauren Dunnaway, Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Infinix Global, and Niki Hawkins, Senior Program Producer, Program Production, for PSAV. and a shoutout to our industry partner, The Gaylord Texan.

Setting the tone and exploring ideas to move our business forward.

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Join us for another episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 as my guest, Brandi Ronk, Regional Sales Manager for Melia Hotels, shares her hope, and a personal observation, of two good things to come out of the pandemic.

A little of both can go a long way!

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests: Brittney Skinner, Owner, Selective Meetings & Incentives; Jonathan Richards, Manager, Corporate Gifts NW, Mexico & Europe for Maui Jim Sunglasses & Zeal Optics, and Past SITE Texas President and SITE Global Board Member; and Rebecca Wright, Head of Chapter Engagement for SITE, as they discuss the value of sitting for CITP certification, the value of SITE membership, and why SITE in today's environment.

Three viewpoints, all reaching the same conclusion – do it!

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Join us for another episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 as your guest, Jim Spellos, sheds some light on the naming of his recent CD release - Stroke of Genius. And the brain's connection with math, art & music. 

Like the man says, it was a "Stroke of Genius".

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Jim Spellos, Founder and resident geek at Meetings U. When Tech meets rock and roll good things happen.

Play that funky technology!

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Mike Farmer, VP, Group Travel Sales, Strategic Incentive Solutions and 2020 SITE Midwest Board Member. We all have our industry stories, but these three are special.

A different kind of normal.

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Join us for another episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 as Rhonda Brewer shares her thoughts on the benefits of engagement and it's influence on personal and professional growth during uncertain times. 

Be Engaged. Be Bold. 

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Rhonda Brewer, CITP,  Vice President Sales with Motivation Excellence and 2015 SITE President, as she takes us on a journey to personal and professional fulfilment and growth, and how both are intertwined with a commitment to SITE.

Making the most of life's opportunities.

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Join us for another episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 as Cathy Jones, CEO of Shamrock Innovations, and 2020 chapter President for SITE Southeast shares their efforts to help those impacted by human trafficking. 

The more you know, the more you're able to help put a stop to it.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Cathy Jones, CEO of Shamrock Innovations, and 2020 chapter President for SITE Southeast as she shares her multi-chapter history, lifelong friendships and leading with ideas.

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Join us for our first episode of Take 5 with MICE Talk 360 with Jacque Goldy, CIS, CITP and Vice President, Incentive Sales and Strategic Partnerships for MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL as she shares "Only in Las Vegas" Covid 19 facts and figures.

You might be surprised at what you hear.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Jacque Goldy, CIS , CITP and Vice President, Incentive Sales and Strategic Partnerships for MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL shares how she was introduced to the industry she loves, the impact of Covid 19 on Las Vegas, and how, in a round-a-bout way, SITE helped her find the love of her life. 

It's not just another day at the office.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests: Erica Seo, Head of Sales Asia Pacific for Pacific World; Huw Tuckett, CEO of Euromic; and Jennifer Patino, CEO of Hosts Global, as they discuss the DMC sector in light of the COVID 19 crisis and the results of the 2019 Incentive Travel Industry Index.

  • Understand how DMCs are creating value for their customers
  • Understand how DMCs are evolving with the rapidly changing marketplace
  • Understand how the nature and identity of the DMC changes across the regions

To download your personal copy of the Incentive Travel Industry Index, visit www.SITEGlobal.com.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: Tina Weede, SITE Foundation board member, as she shares her love of SITE and the friendships that come with it, discusses her role as an ROI champion, and her thoughts on a post-Covid 19 incentive world. 

When opportunity knocks, Tina opens the door.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest: SITE CEO Didier Scaillet. Industry friendships, compassion, and the will to succeed all play a critical roll in our short, and long term industry recovery.

Difficult times often bring out the best in all of us. Listen and learn.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest Mike Dominguez, President of ALHI, as we discuss the impact of COVID 19 and its implications for the future of our industry in a potentially altered landscape.

Listen in as he shares his thoughts on being optimistic about the recovery.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests Lauren Dunnaway, SITE TX 2020 President, and Lorraine Mahoney, 2021 President-Elect, as they share their thoughts on the 2020 SITE Global Conference, SITE TX plans for 2020 & 2021 and an early look at COVID 19 and the changes it may bring.

Listen in as they share their thoughts on now and our future.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guests: Jenn Glynn, 2020 SITE Global President, and Padraic Gilligan, SITE Chief Marketing Officer as they discuss SITE and Covid 19.

Listen in as they share the details of SITE's efforts to keep us informed in this difficult time

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest and 2017 SITE Member of the Year and 2020 Global Board Member, Ken Lyons. In addition to his Board duties, Ken is Director of Dublin based KL Communications.

Listen in as Ken shares his career path and personal take on our industry.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest and SITE Foundation 2020 President, Carina Bauer. In addition to her role on the Foundation, Carina serves as President of IMEX, the industry-leading tradeshow group, continually raising the industry bar. Listen in as Carina shares her career path, goals for the Foundation, and the continued evolution of IMEX.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest Freddy Muller, VP Corporate & Incentive Sales, Silversea Cruises. Listen in as Freddy shares his industry story and discusses what's on tap for the near future with Silversea.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest and SITE 2020 President, Jennifer Glynn. Jenn is Co-Managing Director of Ontario, Canada based Meeting Encore Ltd and Intuitive Conferences + Events. Listen in as Jenn shares her personal industry growth story and the benefits that come from getting involved in the industry.

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Join the conversation with MICE Talk 360 guest, Grant Snider, President and CEO of Meeting Escrow. Learn how not getting a job as a dog sitter opened the door to a 30+ year career, and how that led to building a company on the idea that escrow for international incentive programs, meetings, and events doesn't have to be hard when you have the right partner. I think you'll find this both interesting and informative.

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Join the conversation as MICE Talk 360 guest, Alison Staley, Manager, Meeting & Incentive Sales – Western U.S. with Tourism Whistler, shares her love for her destination and how she uses that love to educate, inform and inspire others to come experience and embrace one of the more amazing destinations in North America. Member or not, you'll find this both interesting and informative.

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Join the conversation as MICE Talk 360 guest, Roxanne Kennedy, Business Development Strategist with Tourism Kamloops, shares the story of her love for the destination. She discusses the charm and opportunity it offers and how that influences the story she tells as she creates interest for others, and impacts the destinations growing share of tourism $. I've been to Kamloops, and it's worth the visit.

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Join the conversation as MICE Talk 360 guest, Kevin Edmunds, CIS, CITP, and Vice President, Meeting & Incentive Sales - AIC Hotel Group shares what being a member of SITE has meant to his personal development and his career. Kevin is also on the SITE International Board of Directors as Vice President, Education. Member or not, you'll find this both interesting and informative.

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Join the conversation as MICE Talk 360 guest, and SITE Foundation President, John Iannini, outlines the vital role that the Foundation plays in funding research and education that drives the growth of SITE and our industry. You'll find this both interesting and informative.

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Join the conversation as MICE Talk 360 guest, Sam Stanton, challenges conventional "Out of the box" thinking as he explains the Thinkers Society and how it helps you make better decisions and make them faster.

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Join the conversation and meet a couple of the key players in SITE's global effort to tell our story.

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Join us for a conversation about child sexual exploitation and how one person can have a major positive impact on someone's life.

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Join us for a conversation about wellness and how simple things can have a major positive impact on our health and our lives.

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Join us for a conversation about the efforts of SITE as we identify and work to reduce the impact of our industry on our planet, and ultimately our lives.

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When I think of Mike Dominguez, I often think of the late "Godfather of Soul", James Brown. To some that might seem strange, but it makes perfect sense. James Brown was often referred to as the "Hardest working man in show business". With sales and marketing responsibility all of MGM Resorts and its 42,000 hotel rooms and over 3 million square feet of conference space, you don't get the job just because you're a nice guy. You have to make good things happen. In our hospitality world, Mike Dominguez is that guy.

Join us for this engaging conversation with Mike.

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There's so much more to Ireland that U2 and Guinness. It's also home past, present, and future SITE leaders. Join us for an informative and enlighting conversation with Dublin's powerhouse father/daughter duo - Patrick Delaney and his daughter Aoife.

Elected as SITE's first non-US president in 1992, listen as Patrick shares some of the thinking from those early days and the straight line to where we are today.

Enjoy the thoughts from one of our industries top millennial members with Aoife as we discuss SITE, the value of the SITE Family and one of my absolute favorite descriptions of what we do for a living.

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Meet 2019 SITE International President, Philip Eidsvold; SITE Chief Marketing Offices, Padraic Gilligan; and SITE Texas founder, Laurie Sprouse, President, Ultimate Ventures.

Hear first hand from Philip and Padraic about the accomplishments of the Bangkok Global Conference and the Bangkok Manifesto, plus their thoughts on the value of SITE and its impact on their careers.

Next up, Laurie shares how Ultimate Ventures came about and how her involvement in SITE helped pave the way to its success.

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Join our initial podcast conversation, recorded live at the SITE Global Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, as we talk with former SITE Texas President, and past SITE Global Board Member, Jonathan Richards to learn about his SITE journey and thoughts on the value of SITE.

Then listen to current SITE Texas President, Kelly Kunz Meyer and President Elect, Lauren Dunnaway as they discuss the impact of their first SITE Global Conference on their plans for for the Chapter.