“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.