“Solution Seekers” marks a significant milestone for Kennedy Events as we embrace our core values and embark on a new era of growth and inspiration. Through thought-provoking discussions, expert interviews, and practical advice, this podcast will empower listeners to become solution seekers themselves, embracing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional development. We look forward to sharing our explorations as you tune in, engage, and become a part of this community. Together, we can navigate the ever-changing landscape of events and beyond—one solution at a time.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Sophia Piliouras joins host Paige Buck to dive deep into the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the corporate world. This thought-provoking discussion highlights the importance of genuine expertise in DEI initiatives and the challenges faced in achieving true diversity and inclusion in today's society.

In the world of business, revenue growth is the ultimate goal. It's what drives companies forward, fuels innovation, and creates opportunities for expansion. Achieving sustainable revenue growth requires more than just hard work and dedication. It requires alignment within teams, a shared understanding of metrics, and a strategic focus on key goals. In a recent episode of “Solution Seekers,” host Paige Buck sits down with guest David Aronica, Head of Growth Marketing at Yellowbrick Data, to discuss the importance of team alignment in driving revenue growth.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” host Paige Buck is joined by Tony Allen, current President of RevRoad and previous Global Head of Event Services at Zoom. Tony shares his wealth of knowledge on experience design and how its methodology can be applied to any industry to create a memorable event. At its core, experience design methodology focuses on orchestrating all aspects of an event to elicit specific emotions and engage the senses of the participants. Tune in to learn how organizations can differentiate themselves from competitors, build stronger connections with their target audience, and ultimately, create events that leave a lasting impact in the minds and hearts of attendees.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers”, host Paige Buck is joined by Anna Nicholson, an experienced events manager on the Global Events and Experiential team for B2B Marketing at Yahoo. Anna shares the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the events industry and how Yahoo has started to track metrics on DE&I, sustainability, and accessibility at events. DE&I in event planning goes beyond surface-level diversity and actively addresses systemic barriers, promoting equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups. By incorporating DE&I principles into every aspect of event planning, from vendor selection to program design, event organizers can create enriching experiences that celebrate diversity, foster inclusivity, and drive positive change.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” host Paige Buck is joined by special guest Dan Rubinetti, a seasoned events industry veteran with over 30 years of experience working with leading B2B firms in the US. In his role as Director of Business Development and Head of Wealth Management Event Sales at Informa, Dan is responsible for building relationships, setting up direct sales teams, and identifying unique marketing opportunities. And he's widely respected for his leadership and expertise in these critical areas. He delves into his strategies for building reciprocal relationships in the industry, unifying teams to deliver exceptional events, and the challenge of working with a shrinking marketing budget from sponsors who've had negative experiences with events.

In today's fast-paced digital age, distractions are a common enemy of productivity. For entrepreneurs and small business owners, staying focused on their most important work can be a challenge, especially with the added pressures of running a business. In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” we’re joined by Megan Flatt, Founder of Let’s Collective, a business growth strategy firm devoted to making entrepreneurship easier, and Focus Sessions, a brand dedicated to providing dedicated, distraction-free virtual co-working to get your most important work done.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” our guest Alyssa Glassman, Director of Revenue Enablement at Recharge, shares her experience in the Fintech industry scaling companies by building out executive briefing programs and enablement functions. Revenue enablement is a high-impact, low-headcount function that unites teams and creates a system to aggregate feedback so that all functions have the right training and content to effectively deliver. Alyssa emphasizes the importance of consistency in brand messaging, communication audits, and identifying communication gaps in a remote environment.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck hosts Meg Fasy, Founder of eventsGIG and FazeFWD. Meg shares her extensive expertise on how she and her team elevate sponsorships into impactful marketing opportunities for organizations. She dives into the effective content opportunities that connect sponsors with their customers, how she helps organizations create a prospectus of value, and the unlocked data potential that will set winning organizations apart from the rest.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck hosts Marti Grimminck, a global business executive, social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, digital/interactive designer, and the CEO and Founder of International Connector to discuss how she takes businesses to new horizons in technology, global markets, and the next generation workforce. The programs she’s developed also focus on the future of work, communities, and education, bringing diversity together to spark new creative ideas and ways of thinking that will pave the way toward the future.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck hosts Cara Rose DeFabio, writer, artist, producer, and Cultural Strategy Director for the Economic Security Project to discuss events as a platform to shift the zeitgeist and social thinking around an idea. As Cara believes, when you change the story, you change the system. Events are powerful tools to shift ideas, change minds, impact policies, and make the world a more just place. Cara shares her strategies for narrative change work that makes an impact on social issues like economic security, events, and projects she’s produced in the progressive organizing space to shift conversations and the use of events to change minds, change policies, and make the world a more just place.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck hosts Jack Kosakowski, CEO of Creation Agency, to discuss creating a compelling B2B demand generation strategy using events to bring potential customers into the funnel ultimately leading to more meaningful and effective conversions.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck hosts Tommy Halvorson, the Founder, and CEO of Hospitality Group to discuss the innovative design and exceptional cuisine that has earned him a reputation throughout the Bay Area, as one of the most sought-after food service providers. Tommy reveals the inspiration behind his four highly successful brands and the skilled team that has supported him in expanding his businesses with their individual areas of expertise.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck hosts Jonathan Stone, Senior Event Marketing Manager at Cloudera, to discuss camaraderie in the events industry, the value of events as a marketing tool to bring people together, and how tech is creating new opportunities for connection.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck welcomes Carol Galle — Co-founder, President, and CEO of Special D Events — to discuss how she is moving the events industry forward. Carol also talks about Special D’s core values, how living in Detroit has impacted her perspective on work and company culture, and the challenges of transitioning back to live events.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck hosts K’Dee Miller, Senior Video Producer, Writer, and Editor at Patina Pictures, to talk about adapting video marketing to a shifting landscape. K’Dee explains how she fosters trust on set, Patina Pictures' video production process for clients, and the true meaning of disruption in video marketing.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck connects with David Ferris, Head of Live Events at EPMC, to discuss innovation and pivoting in the corporate and Esports event space. David talks about how he facilitates Esports events, the key considerations for planning and executing events, and technology’s role in audience engagement.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck connects with Dan Clifford to talk about facilitating business growth. Dan shares his facilitation process, the common mistakes companies make when scaling, and the importance of establishing core values.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Chad Franzen of Rise25 sits down with Paige Buck of Kennedy Events to share insights from her most notable interviews. Paige also details her experience as the host of “Solution Seekers,” the difference between for-profit and nonprofit events, and her future plans for the podcast.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck sits down with Elyse Napolitano, Principal of Elyse Napolitano Coaching & Consulting, to discuss coaching principles for entrepreneurs. Elyse explains the significance of the term sprezzatura entrepreneura, how she structures her coaching process, and how to identify and reduce burnout.