The Illuminate Project Podcast

Join us as we talk to longtime #eventprofs Jennifer Beatty from Tourism Calgary and Brent Beatty from Encore Global who not only share the same industry but the same household as a married couple. See how the pandemic not only impacted their professional but also personal realms over the last year and how they came out stronger for it. Meet the Beattys:Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenbeatty12/Brent : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentabeatty/More info: https://www.encoreglobal.com/htt...

Join us as we talk Sheila Wong from BBW International and how she managed the twist and turns with her best asset - her team. With over 20 years in the industry, she knows like so many other disruptions over the years its all about adapting and staying nimble. Meet Sheila : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-wong-cem-des-68b22920/More info: https://www.bbwinternational.com/ Paul Rulkens, TIPP S1 E19Thanks to our sponsor : Meeting and Conventions - Tourism CalgaryPrefer to watch yo...

Join us as we talk to Marc Forgette about his medicine bags but more poignantly how a life-changing incident can set your path in a totally new and - arguably better - direction in your life journey. Able to tap into your passion and making that your life's work. y changed his life direction towards a life where passion and hard work collide. Meet Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcforgetteMore info: https://www.makatew.ca/https://ottawatourism.ca/en/ottawa-insider/makatew-workshops-how-on...

Join us as we talk to Chris Heeter, a wilderness guide since 1984 who has taken what it means to be WILD to workplace. Always looking for ways to give back and bring out people's most authentic selves, she started a fund to take healthcare front-line workers on nature canoe trips as a way to help healers heal through the rejuvenating power of nature. Meet Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-chantal-mc-thibault-99562511/More info: https://thewildinstitute.com/https://www...

Join us as we talk to Marie-Chantal, or MC as she is known in the industry. We talk about the importance about being authentic and how even a beloved industry-vet reached new levels of authenticity for herself and those around her. Fun banter always, let's dive in.Meet MC: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-chantal-mc-thibault-99562511/More info: https://www.mont-tremblant.ca/enhttps://www.the-event.ca/Melissa Major's https://communitykeynotes.com/Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? ...

Join us as we talk to Mark Dosman as he shares career journey from its beginnings to site selection and the challenges and opportunities faced managing his team this pandemic year. A leader and entrepreneur in his field let's see the lessons learned in self-care and our first guest to beat Buzzword Bingo. Meet our Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dosman/ More info: https://www.strategicsiteselection.com/https://thestudenttravels.com/https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafsPrefer to watch y...

Join us as we talk to the Event Design Collective Co-founders Ruud and Roel about change, events and making things happen.Meet our guests: Ruud https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/Roel https://www.linkedin.com/in/roelfrissen/ More info: https://edco.global/https://shop.edco.global/shop/books/book-bundle/Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out on YouTube.www.switchidea.coFollow TIPP @illumin8projLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/Instagram - http...

Join us as we talk to Leanne Calderwood, an industry staple, and community connector for the past 20 years. Like many, she had to adapt to the fall out of live events during the pandemic. We get real about the internal struggles faced, her persistence and what it takes to set out in a new direction. Meet Leanne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannecalderwood/ More info: https://leannecalderwood.com/ Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out on YouTube.www.switchidea.coFollow TI...

Let's kick off Season 2 with the Co-Chairs of the EVENT : Sandra Moniz, Steven Lacelle and Lisa Lipowski. the EVENT was first held in Ottawa in 2018, then in Montréal in 2019, and took a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic. This year it was back Stronger, Wiser and Safer, AND virtually.the EVENT is close to our hearts as the fellow Co-Founders - join us to discuss how these passionate volunteers and leaders persisted and put together and amazing virtual edition in 2021. Meet our guests: S...

Join hosts Marie-France Watson, Ryan Young and Tim Whalen as they launch Season 2 of The Illuminate Project Podcast (TIPP) and they shift the spotlight on on how #eventprofs are SURVIVING and THRIVING the status quo post-pandemic. A grassroots approach, they shed light on stories of resilience, failures and rebrands all while they too re-imagine what TIPP is about.Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out on YouTube.www.switchidea.coFollow TIPP @illumin8projLinkedin - h...

Join us as The Illuminate Project Podcast takes gets a behind the scenes look of the EVENT's MAINSTAGE speaker : Sarah McVanel, MSc, CSP, PCC, CHRL, CSODP from Greatness Magnified.Her MAINSTAGE event : Flipside of Failure as part Day 1 of the Pre-event programming on April 13th at 1:45pm for the EVENT.Season 2 of The Illuminate Project Podcast is set to launch on May 3rd, 2021 with a focus on how to survive the status quo after an unbelievable year which has forever changed the ev...

Join us as The Illuminate Project Podcast takes gets a behind the scenes look of the EVENT's MAINSTAGE speaker : Juno-nominated, Singer-Songwriter & Speaker, Peter Katz.His MAINSTAGE event : Bigger Picture Thinking, the Value of Human Connections as part Day 2 of the Pre-event programming on April 14th at 11:45am for the EVENT.Season 2 of The Illuminate Project Podcast is set to launch on May 3rd, 2021 with a focus on how to survive the status quo after an unbelievable year wh...

Join us as The Illuminate Project Podcast takes gets a behind the scenes look of the EVENT's MAINSTAGE speaker : Television Personality, Entrepeneur & Speaker, Erica Ehm.Her MAINSTAGE event : Reinvention, How to be A Step Ahead in a Changing World on Day 2 on April 16th at 9:15am for the EVENT.Season 2 of The Illuminate Project Podcast is set to launch on May 3rd, 2021 with a focus on how to maintain the status quo after an unbelievable year which has forever changed the event...

Join us as we welcome Paul Rulkens - a high performance consultant based in Europe, as we close the year with our last episode of Season 1. As a high-performance consultant, he shares wonderful tips and tricks on how you can increase your outputs and his objective insights into our industry and its current situation.Meet Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwprulkens/https://paulrulkens.com/@PaulWPRulkensArnold Schwarzenegger http://www.schwarzenegger.com/Event Design Collective - Mastermind...

Join us as we welcome 5-time Juno Award winner, author, artist and Founder of Reimagine AI: David Usher. We might have started out as fans of his music, but have come to appreciate all of his creative pursuits including this published book on creativity and work in AI among many. We talk about creative success and how language plays a role in being able to switch verticals... and of course Einstein makes a guest appearance!Meet David : @davidusherhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidu...

Join us as we take an unexpected view at one of the more traditional industries: insurance. We all need it, we all have it - particularly for events - why not talk about it? As a TRIO who preaches everything risk-taking in their podcast, what better than to talk to the "DUUO" team to make sure we are also covered? Proudly Canadian, they share with us tricks of the trade and more as they too had to transform their way of working due to recent times. Get a glimpse on of of the lesser talk...

Join us as we welcome Jesse Gainer and relatively new player to the industry but working for and event industry giant : C2 Montreal as Head of Corporate Experiences. We talk about the transformation to virtual and how much further we have to go to making digital events a truly unique experience. Meet Jesse: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jessegainer@SRS_BzNzC2 Montreal https://www.c2montreal.com/#/Bucket List Music Reviews https://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com/author/jesse-gainer/Vice https://ww...

Join us as we take a behind the the curtain look at one of the industry's rising stars in the MPI ranks in the event's industry. Having embarked on her own entrepreneurial journey recently, Courtney shares the highs and lows that come with taking a shot of going it on your own. See how we share some similarities as well with some insights into her own podcast : DARE TO INTERRUPT.Meet Courtney: www.courtney-stanley.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneystanley/@courtneyonstageMeetings Today P...

Join us as we speak to Glenn Duncan who leads the charge with Ottawa Tourism and is redefining what is means to be "Canada's City". His experience extends beyond local, however, as he takes a global approach to what our cities are facing today with his involvement on International Toursim Boards. He believes in the next gen will lead the charge and that sometimes be best way to lead, is to get out of the way.Meet Glenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/capitalgd/@CapitalGDOttawa Tourism https://ot...

Join us as we talk to the 2020 Chair of Meetings Mean Business Canada about the state of the industry: where we are vs where we want to be. Clark tells us like it is as the meetings industry is facing its biggest challenge yet. The road ahead will be a challenging and long one. Hear about the power of advocacy and what each of us can do to affect change. #wemakeeventsMeet our guest : https://www.linkedin.com/in/clark-grue-32b0657/Check out the key players representing the meetings indus...

Join us as we welcome Anh, a self-proclaimed fan of our pod and its guests. More importantly, she is a well-known instigator and voice in our industry's social media. Using #GMIDgoesvirtual as the example, she talks to us about the power of community and how they can create waves of change and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people to initiate it. IMPORTANT: When making this episode we did not understand the true meaning and historical significance of the word "Tri...

Join us for a special episode as we are joined with 3 event industry peers who partook in the inaugural season of Community Keynotes Speaker Series produced by Melissa Majors and Amandi Roberts. A series that coaches non-professionals speakers to share their story in a keynote address. Community Keynotes shares the WHAT, we take a backstage look at the HOW. Meet our guests: Stu Greenoff : https://www.linkedin.com/in/stu-greenoff-3b479770/Alice Parnis : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-parnis...

As we hit double digits, we take a look back at our past 8 guests and what we have learned so far in this project. Get to know the hosts a bit more, learn of some behind the scenes insights and share some funny moments as we recap the journey thus far.KAREN NORRISTAMMY BRADLEYSEBASTIEN SASSEVILLE SHAWN KANUNGODEBBIE VAN DER BEEKZAMAN ISHAADANTHONY VADE DR. MICHELLE ROZEN

Join as we meet Dr. Michelle Rozen for the first time on this episode and talk about how one can find opportunities to grow by pushing through the discomforts that life throws at us. Backed by her academic degree and her own personal journey, she makes a living helping others navigate their "ship" and be the change-makers in their own right. Contact Dr. RozenInstragramTwitterLinkedINWebsite

Join us as we talk to Zaman, an up-and-comer in the events industry, who's enthusiasm reminds us of the unlimited potential we all embody. From an early start, he's mastered the trick of rising up by taking chances and giving back. A reminder that one's beginnings are just as important as where we end up. Connect with ZamanTwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Join us as we discuss Anthony's career journey in the audio-visual world from event production to creating experiences which, surprisingly, might be a more linear journey than coming from Down Under to his new home in Canada. We explore how the Experience Economy, the Event Design Collective and the College of Extraordinary Experiences influenced his mindset and how he is now spreading the word to others.Follow Anthony:LinkedInTwitter

Join us as Debbie shares her back story and the unlikely jobs that contributed to her success in founding and running the multi-platform publication Ignite Magazine. Her competitive background and never give up attitude demonstrate her ongoing dedication to 'stir the pot' for #eventprofs in the industry. Follow Debbie: TwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Join us as Shawn discusses the disruption of COVID-19 and ongoing world-wide protests and it's lasting mark on innovation; how #Eventprofs are now competing with Netflix and Instagram for attention and how working from home is bad for creativity. www.shawnkanungo.com Follow Shawn:TwitterInstagramLinkedIN

Join us for a conversation with Sébastien Sasseville, motivational speaker and athlete from Québec City, as we reminisce on our past collaborations together as well as explore a different perspective of what it means to change the game. There are many paths to inspire change and it all starts with the story you tell yourself. https://sebinspire.com/Follow Sébastien:TwitterInstagramLinkedIN

Join us for a conversation with Tammy Bradley, an AV professional based in Toronto. She shares her rise in the industry and the challenges faced along the way. Marching to the beat of your own drum can make the journey more challenging but as she shares, well worth it.

Join us as we welcome our very first guest: Karren Norris, CMP, Conference Manager at Canadian Association of General Surgeons. A self-proclaimed "event-nerd", discover how she perceives events from a 'behind the scenes' lens and the origins of her passion for the meetings industry. A close and dear colleague of the hosts, hear how their paths crossed and their mutual admiration in collaborating on the inaugural year of the EVENT in 2018.

Join hosts Marie-France Watson, Ryan Young and Tim Whalen for their inaugural episode as they introduce The Illuminate Project, their origin story and what to expect in upcoming episodes.