In conversation with Eventprofs: Recent Episodes
Michelle Rees
Conversations with some of the biggest and best event professionals. We talk all things events, venues, suppliers and everything in between.
As the "queen of networking" I thought it high time I recorded a podcast to divulge a few of my tips and tricks! The majority of people are scared, or at least a little anxious when thinking about networking and not everyone is good at it. It is a skill-set but like all skills, it is something you can hone and develop to be brilliant at, no matter your personality type.
Kath and I speak to Darren, COO about Cumberland Lodge based in the stunning Great Windsor Park. Cumberland Lodge empowers people, through dialogue and debate, to tackle the causes and effects of social division.
In this episode I spent some time with Robert Kenward, MD of YOU Search and Select who are a renowned independent executive search consultancy whom are doing amazing things to get us #eventprofs through the current pandemic. You can reach Rob at yousas.co.uk and find him on Twitter at @robertkenward
In this episode we talk all about how to raise your visibility or elevate your events career during a downtown. You can reach Sam via www.jonsamevents.co.uk or @jonsamevents
In this episode I talk to my business partner for Eventprofslive - Kate Bullard, Senior Event Manager for a global law firm.
I love being part of the 5 am club, here’s a little insight into how I approach my membership...
Monkey Island Estate is renowned for its timeless glamour with its history dating back to 1723. We loved chatting with Denise Ellis whom represents the estate and can’t wait to get back for a visit soon.
I love this property and Kath and I really loved speaking to Sam about The Castle Hotel Windsor - M Gallery. The location of this property is perfect for corporate events. Close to the Windsor station, plenty of parking and just a beautiful property steeped in so much history (opposite Windsor Castle).
In this episode Kath and I talk to Juliet Slot, Commercial Director, Ascot Racecourse. Huge things happening for Ascot this year, listen in to find out all about #styledwiththanks
I loved taking with Ratnesh this morning, the Exclusive Collection are some of my favourite properties worldwide and this morning we learnt all about their future plans during our current climate.
In this episode, Kath and I talk to Abigail Ross, MD of Goldcrest Events. Abi takes us through how they have steered the agency through the current COVID-19 pandemic and, talks us through her agency, her fabulous clients and why she loves working with RBWM.
Benedicta is a huge advocate for not only our industry as a whole but, on our #eventprofs juniors and making sure they are well informed when they make their way into the industry. I loved our chat and you can reach Benedicta via @themillennialeventmanager on #instagram
I loved talking to Debbie about The Royal Berkshire which is part of the Exclusive Collection and quite frankly one of my favorite collections of hotels and venues. I really hope I don't get anyone in trouble for sneaking my dog into the meeting room! Have a listen to find out why!
In this episode we talk to my friend, Nikki Mitchell (Managing Partner) of Destinations Unlimited, where she has been for the past 24 years. Nikki takes us through her company, her pivot to virtual during the current pandemic and some of her favourite FAM trips memories.
Before I begin the series I though best to give a little intro! #eventprofs now I had a little asthma record find this so excuse my having to keep taking a breathe ha ha