Episode 11: Encouraging team connection through trivia WITH Noah Tarnow of The Big Quiz Thing

In this episode…Paige Buck is joined by Noah Tarnow, the Founder, and Producer of The Big Quiz Thing, the nation’s premier company for high-level corporate and private trivia events. Noah talks about how he’s leveraged trivia events to enhance an organization’s value and promote team-building. He also shares how he transitioned to virtual trivia, the challenges and successes of the platform, and how the Big Quiz Thing creates value through its events. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 10: NAVIGATING THE NEW NORMAL OF WORKPLACE CULTURE AND EXPERIENCE WITH KIM ALPERT OF UDEMY

In this episode…Paige Buck is joined by Kim Alpert, the Senior Director of Global Workplace and Real Estate at Udemy, a marketplace that provides online courses to empower organizations and individuals. Kim speaks about transforming company culture to adapt to the future of work, discussing the challenges of balancing remote and in-person work, the importance of inclusive company culture for talent acquisition, and Udemy’s process for fostering community amid changes in the workplace. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 9: CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS IN PARTNER MARKETING

In this episode…Paige Buck is joined by Maeve Naughton, President, and Owner of MKN Consulting Group, about forging strategic marketing and event partnerships. As an expert in partner marketing, Maeve Naughton emphasizes strategic communication to foster relationships among sponsors, vendors, and partners. Maeve shares the key considerations of event planning, how she supports event partners and tips for navigating marketing partnerships. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 8: INNOVATIVE FUNDRAISING FOR A MISSION-BASED ORGANIZATION

In this episode…Paige Buck is joined by Elaine Honig, Founder, and CEO of STUDIO 4Forty, a national leader in strategic nonprofit planning and signature event fundraising. Event planning in the nonprofit space is a complex process that requires careful consideration of factors such as sponsorships, management, and even auctions. Elaine shares how she executes customized events to sustain value and her strategic fundraising process for clients, common mistakes clients make when planning events, and how she transformed challenges into unique opportunities. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 7: PARTNERSHIPS, LEARNING, AND GROWTH: INSIGHTS FROM PAIGE BUCK AND MAGGIE KENNEDY

In this episode…Paige Buck is joined by Kennedy Events Partner, Maggie Kennedy, and guest host John Corcoran of Rise25 to talk all about building business relationships for organic growth. Together, Maggie and Paige share 20 years of insights they’ve gained through growing Kennedy Events into one of the most sought-after event companies in the industry. They reveal the importance of partnerships in event planning, their strategies for overcoming event challenges, and how they leverage expertise and talents to maximize their business performance. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 6: THE FUNDRAISING COURTSHIP: STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGING EVENTS AS THE BEDROCK OF ANY NONPROFIT

In this episode…Paige Buck is joined by Susan Jacobson, President of Glavin Jacobson, a nonprofit consulting firm she co-founded after holding executive positions at a variety of nonprofits in San Francisco and pursuing consulting independently. At her firm, Susan specializes in major gifts, supporting nonprofits as they strive to strengthen and maintain relationships with donors. Their conversation highlights her thoughts on making connections with donors to acquire major gifts, hosting events in a virtual world, and diversification within the field. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 5: CULTIVATING YOUR MARKETING APPROACH FOR CUSTOMER TRUST WITH JULIE LIU OF AVEPOINT

In this episode…Paige Buck sits down with Julie Liu, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at AvePoint, to discuss honing your marketing strategy to build relationships with customers. Julie shares how she’s shifted her marketing strategy during the pandemic, her tips for creating targeted ad content, and how to garner trust with your clients and team. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 4: FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS AND A PASSION FOR FOOD

In this episode…Paige Buck joins Avital Ungar, Owner and Founder of Avital: Food + Drink Experiences, to talk about cultivating relationships in the food tour industry. Avital reveals her mission, how she transformed her business amid industry changes, and how her company encourages a deeper human connection. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 3: LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS WITH KENNEDY EVENTS PARTNER AND CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER PAIGE BUCK

In this episode…we flip the script and interview our host, Paige Buck. John Corcoran of Rise25 joins Paige to unlock essential leadership and event insights as Paige breaks down planning “Spark!” by Scout, a San Francisco user conference held at the cruise ship terminal. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 2: Building relationships in the Hospitality industry

In this episode…Paige Buck sits down with John Silva, President of the hospitality company Always Fishing Hospitality Group that focuses on creating memorable moments narrated by food and beverage. A seasoned business owner and hospitality expert, John talks about the forward-looking brand concepts he’s used to transform his business and how to up-level the customer experience using interactive dining. Check out the blog post here.

Episode 1: How to generate a successful path to self-discovery

In this episode…Paige Buck sits down with Russell Benaroya, Co-founder and Partner at Stride, Coach, Speaker, and Author of One Life to Lead. Entrepreneurship is a journey and it's hard. After 20+ years of investment banking, private equity, technology, and healthcare entrepreneurship, Russell works with other entrepreneurs and business owner's to help them achieve their goals.

Russell shares his rich insights into reaching self-discovery in entrepreneurship, his coaching strategy for identifying your core principles, the foundations of self-discovery, and how Stride teaches conscious leadership. Check out the blog post here.