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.

In today’s episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck chats with Lawrence Arevalo; the President of Verducci Event Productions (VEP). Verducci helps organizations amplify their message through compelling video and virtual events. The company specializes in staging, lighting, decor, and audio/visual support.

In today’s episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck chats with Sara Razavi. Sara is the CEO of Working Solutions CDFI, an institution that makes capital and business consulting services available to diverse entrepreneurs, about community funding for diverse and underrepresented business owners.

In today’s episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck chats with Erika Pichardo-Ley, Head of Client Relations at Cápita Works, about the future of work trends, challenges, and opportunities.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck chats with Noah Tarnow, the founder and producer of “The Big Quiz Thing,” about developing interactive trivia events to amplify team building.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck chats with Kim Alpert, Senior Director of Global Workplace and Real Estate at Udemy, about transforming company culture to adapt to the future of work.

When Roxanne joined the Kennedy Events team as an Event Planner, she showed her chops from the get-go, untangling a nightmare of spreadsheets into an organized dream that had her first client singing her praises. She is an all-star addition to the team at Kennedy Events and we are thrilled to introduce you.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck interviews Maeve Naughton, President and owner of MKN Consulting Group, about forging strategic marketing and event partnerships. Maeve talks about the key considerations of event planning, how she supports event partners, and tips for navigating marketing partnerships.

In this episode of “Solution Seekers,” Paige Buck sits down with Elaine Honig, Founder and CEO of STUDIO 4Forty, to discuss how she executes customized events to sustain value. Elaine shares her strategic fundraising process for clients, common mistakes clients make when planning events, and how she transformed challenges into unique opportunities.

Even if you’re not looking to host your event in an actual ballpark, there are myriad factors that must be considered when pricing a custom event. From complex to simple, from small to large attendance goals, from cocktail receptions to multi-day experiences, your specific event needs must all be factored into the cost of your event. At Kennedy Events, we work with our clients to address every detail and create an event that's tailored to your needs.