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  • 203: From Inflection Points to Impact: Why Human Ingenuity Still Leads the Future of Events

    203: From Inflection Points to Impact: Why Human Ingenuity Still Leads the Future of Events

    January 23, 2026
  • 202: The Four Pillars and Ten Habits That Keep Me Fit Year-Round | Build From Within

    202: The Four Pillars and Ten Habits That Keep Me Fit Year-Round | Build From Within

    January 16, 2026
  • 201: When Event Technology Meets Reality: Adaptability, Trust, and the Next Wave of Innovation

    201: When Event Technology Meets Reality: Adaptability, Trust, and the Next Wave of Innovation

    January 9, 2026
  • 200: Season 10 Recap: Two Hundred Conversations That Mattered

    200: Season 10 Recap: Two Hundred Conversations That Mattered

    December 26, 2025
  • 199: How I Almost Did Everything in 2025 (And Why I Also Didn’t)

    199: How I Almost Did Everything in 2025 (And Why I Also Didn’t)

    December 19, 2025
  • 198: AI in Digital Marketing and Sales: a hustler’s Strategies for Success ft Arias WebsterBerry

    198: AI in Digital Marketing and Sales: a hustler’s Strategies for Success ft Arias WebsterBerry

    December 5, 2025
  • 197: How Sound Healing Can Improve Events and Create Meaningful Experiences ft Mike Reed

    197: How Sound Healing Can Improve Events and Create Meaningful Experiences ft Mike Reed

    November 21, 2025
  • 196: AI Technology, Improv & Living Well and on Purpose ft. Mark DeCarlo

    196: AI Technology, Improv & Living Well and on Purpose ft. Mark DeCarlo

    November 7, 2025
  • 195: Turning Pages & Profits: Turning Your Story into a Business Asset ft. Steve Martile

    195: Turning Pages & Profits: Turning Your Story into a Business Asset ft. Steve Martile

    October 31, 2025
  • 221: Leading Through Inclusion: How Accessibility Drives Innovation and Growth

    221: Leading Through Inclusion: How Accessibility Drives Innovation and Growth

    June 19, 2026
  • 220: Turning Live Event Conversations Into Real-Time, Trustworthy Content

    220: Turning Live Event Conversations Into Real-Time, Trustworthy Content

    June 12, 2026
  • 219: Event Contracts as Partnerships: Fair Negotiation, Risk, and the CECP Certification

    219: Event Contracts as Partnerships: Fair Negotiation, Risk, and the CECP Certification

    June 5, 2026
  • 218: AI Isn’t Just Making You More Capable, It’s Exposing Your Thinking | Build From Within

    218: AI Isn’t Just Making You More Capable, It’s Exposing Your Thinking | Build From Within

    May 29, 2026
  • 217: Scale, Support & AI: Building Event Tech That Can’t Fail

    217: Scale, Support & AI: Building Event Tech That Can’t Fail

    May 22, 2026
  • 216: Rebuilding From the Trenches: Resilience, Reinvention, and Sustainable Leadership

    216: Rebuilding From the Trenches: Resilience, Reinvention, and Sustainable Leadership

    May 15, 2026
  • 215: LIVE from NWES: AI and Human Capacity | co-hosted with David T Stevens and Special Guests

    215: LIVE from NWES: AI and Human Capacity | co-hosted with David T Stevens and Special Guests

    May 1, 2026
  • 214: Leading Intelligence: How CEOs Design Judgment Under Pressure

    214: Leading Intelligence: How CEOs Design Judgment Under Pressure

    April 24, 2026
  • 213: Measurable Events: ROI-Driven Strategy, and Industry Advocacy

    213: Measurable Events: ROI-Driven Strategy, and Industry Advocacy

    April 17, 2026
  • 212: My 44th Birthday – What It Feels Like to Finally Catch Up to Yourself | Build From Within

    212: My 44th Birthday – What It Feels Like to Finally Catch Up to Yourself | Build From Within

    April 3, 2026
  • 211: Let Go to Grow: A CEO’s Lesson in Leadership

    211: Let Go to Grow: A CEO’s Lesson in Leadership

    March 27, 2026
  • 210: GoWest Live 2026 | Leadership Under Pressure: Conversations Worth Having

    210: GoWest Live 2026 | Leadership Under Pressure: Conversations Worth Having

    March 20, 2026
  • 209: Leadership, AI, and Human Capacity with The CEO Who Rebuilt After Burnout

    209: Leadership, AI, and Human Capacity with The CEO Who Rebuilt After Burnout

    March 13, 2026
  • 208: Built from Lived Pain: Reinventing Event Operations with AI

    208: Built from Lived Pain: Reinventing Event Operations with AI

    March 6, 2026
  • 207: The CEO Who Will Not Sugarcoat Success

    207: The CEO Who Will Not Sugarcoat Success

    February 27, 2026
  • 206: What Happens When Events Actually Respect People ft Arthur Kerekes & Evan Babins

    206: What Happens When Events Actually Respect People ft Arthur Kerekes & Evan Babins

    February 20, 2026
  • 205: What Being a CEO Really Means in the Content-Driven Event Era

    205: What Being a CEO Really Means in the Content-Driven Event Era

    February 6, 2026
  • 204: A Tale of Human Connection and AI at RainFocus Insight | Build From Within

    204: A Tale of Human Connection and AI at RainFocus Insight | Build From Within

    January 30, 2026
  • 194: Design Smarter: Behavioral Data, Ethical AI, and the Future of Event Experiences ft Nick Borelli

    194: Design Smarter: Behavioral Data, Ethical AI, and the Future of Event Experiences ft Nick Borelli

    October 17, 2025
  • 193: Mastering Authentic Influence: Communication Strategies for Leaders ft. Stacey Hanke

    193: Mastering Authentic Influence: Communication Strategies for Leaders ft. Stacey Hanke

    October 3, 2025
  • 192: Breaking the Pricing Trap: How AV Companies Can Thrive ft. Tom Stimson

    192: Breaking the Pricing Trap: How AV Companies Can Thrive ft. Tom Stimson

    September 19, 2025
  • 191: Women Breaking Barriers in AV: Resilience, Representation & Rising to the Challenge ft. Claudine C. Pellington

    191: Women Breaking Barriers in AV: Resilience, Representation & Rising to the Challenge ft. Claudine C. Pellington

    September 5, 2025
  • 190: Future-Proofing Events: Digital Twins, Pre-Visualization & Human-Centered Innovation ft Iain Morrison

    190: Future-Proofing Events: Digital Twins, Pre-Visualization & Human-Centered Innovation ft Iain Morrison

    August 22, 2025
  • 189: Elevating Event Marketing Through Strategic Creativity ft. Marisa Nebosky, CMP

    189: Elevating Event Marketing Through Strategic Creativity ft. Marisa Nebosky, CMP

    August 8, 2025
  • 188: Podcast’s Six Years Anniversary – “Iron & Ashes” – (chp 14)

    188: Podcast’s Six Years Anniversary – “Iron & Ashes” – (chp 14)

    July 25, 2025
  • 187: Podcast’s Six Years Anniversary – When The Feed Goes Dark (chp 11)

    187: Podcast’s Six Years Anniversary – When The Feed Goes Dark (chp 11)

    July 18, 2025
  • 186: Podcast’s Six Years Anniversary – California Dreaming (chp 05)

    186: Podcast’s Six Years Anniversary – California Dreaming (chp 05)

    July 11, 2025
  • 185: Podcast’s Six Years Anniversary – One Mic. My Origin Story Unplugged (chp 01)

    185: Podcast’s Six Years Anniversary – One Mic. My Origin Story Unplugged (chp 01)

    July 4, 2025
  • 184: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences: Experiential Marketing and AI ft Steven Burchard

    184: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences: Experiential Marketing and AI ft Steven Burchard

    June 27, 2025
  • 183: Mastering Event Contracts and Negotiation ft Brittney Cobb

    183: Mastering Event Contracts and Negotiation ft Brittney Cobb

    June 20, 2025
  • 182: The Truth About AI Agents & Large Language Models: Insights ft. Vlad Iliescu

    182: The Truth About AI Agents & Large Language Models: Insights ft. Vlad Iliescu

    June 13, 2025
  • 181: Community, Strategy & the Future of Experiential Events ft. Liz Lathan, CMP

    181: Community, Strategy & the Future of Experiential Events ft. Liz Lathan, CMP

    May 30, 2025
  • 180: AI in Event Marketing: Power, Strategies, and Future Trends ft David Hirschfeld

    180: AI in Event Marketing: Power, Strategies, and Future Trends ft David Hirschfeld

    May 16, 2025
  • 179: Breaking Barriers in Hospitality: Wellness & Global Leadership ft Reina Herschdorfer

    179: Breaking Barriers in Hospitality: Wellness & Global Leadership ft Reina Herschdorfer

    May 2, 2025
  • 178: AI, Automation, and the Future of Work: The Mindset and Implementation ft. Noah Riley

    178: AI, Automation, and the Future of Work: The Mindset and Implementation ft. Noah Riley

    April 18, 2025
  • 177: Sustainable Event Planning: Strategies for a Greener Future ft Alycia Drube

    177: Sustainable Event Planning: Strategies for a Greener Future ft Alycia Drube

    April 4, 2025
  • 176: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Pharma Meetings ft. Pierre Metrailler

    176: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Pharma Meetings ft. Pierre Metrailler

    March 28, 2025
  • 175: Navigating the Gap Between Event Expectations and Reality ft. Emee Pumarega

    175: Navigating the Gap Between Event Expectations and Reality ft. Emee Pumarega

    March 14, 2025
  • 174: Corporate Event Production & Event Impact with Evan Babins

    174: Corporate Event Production & Event Impact with Evan Babins

    February 28, 2025
  • 173: LIVE from Rainfocus INSIGHT ’25 ft Mary Davidson & Liz Lathan

    173: LIVE from Rainfocus INSIGHT ’25 ft Mary Davidson & Liz Lathan

    February 24, 2025
  • 172: Leadership and Scaling New Heights in the Event Industry ft Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group

    172: Leadership and Scaling New Heights in the Event Industry ft Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group

    February 14, 2025
  • 171: Future-Proofing: Strategic Planning, Engagement and Sustainable Practices ft Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

    171: Future-Proofing: Strategic Planning, Engagement and Sustainable Practices ft Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

    January 31, 2025
  • 170: Mastering AV Production, Event Layouts, Renderings & Contract Relations with Jacob WP Ramey

    170: Mastering AV Production, Event Layouts, Renderings & Contract Relations with Jacob WP Ramey

    January 17, 2025
  • 169: AI, AV & Event Technology Trends 2025: Elevating Experiences in a Digital Age

    169: AI, AV & Event Technology Trends 2025: Elevating Experiences in a Digital Age

    January 3, 2025
  • 168: Events Demystified Podcast: 2024 Year in Review

    168: Events Demystified Podcast: 2024 Year in Review

    December 20, 2024
  • 167: Resilience, Relational Intelligence, and Elevated Experiences with Sarah Reuter

    167: Resilience, Relational Intelligence, and Elevated Experiences with Sarah Reuter

    December 6, 2024
  • 166: Demystifying Brand Storytelling Through Video Production ft Shelby Ring

    166: Demystifying Brand Storytelling Through Video Production ft Shelby Ring

    November 22, 2024
  • 165: Mastering Budget-Friendly Marketing Strategies for Events feat. Nicole Jacobson

    165: Mastering Budget-Friendly Marketing Strategies for Events feat. Nicole Jacobson

    November 8, 2024
  • 164: Exploring AI Innovations in Event Technology – Live from IMEX America ’24

    164: Exploring AI Innovations in Event Technology – Live from IMEX America ’24

    October 25, 2024
  • 163: eVENT About It: LIVE from IMEX ’24

    163: eVENT About It: LIVE from IMEX ’24

    October 11, 2024
  • 162: Transforming Major Event Crises Into Victories, AV Tips & Fails

    162: Transforming Major Event Crises Into Victories, AV Tips & Fails

    October 4, 2024
  • 161: Mastering Event Production: Inside Stories and Key Lessons with Chris Musgrave

    161: Mastering Event Production: Inside Stories and Key Lessons with Chris Musgrave

    September 20, 2024
  • 160: eVENT About It: AV Challenges and Dealing With Drunk Guests Setting Things on Fire

    160: eVENT About It: AV Challenges and Dealing With Drunk Guests Setting Things on Fire

    September 6, 2024
  • 159: eVENT About It: Heart Attack on Stage and the Paris Closing Ceremonies

    159: eVENT About It: Heart Attack on Stage and the Paris Closing Ceremonies

    August 23, 2024
  • 158: eVENT About It: From Technical Hiccups to Global Stage Mishaps

    158: eVENT About It: From Technical Hiccups to Global Stage Mishaps

    August 9, 2024
  • 157: eVENT About It: Streaming LIVE

    157: eVENT About It: Streaming LIVE

    July 24, 2024
  • 156: eVENT About It: Streaming LIVE

    156: eVENT About It: Streaming LIVE

    July 17, 2024
  • 155: eVENT About It: Harassment, Missing Talent and Last-Minute Changes

    155: eVENT About It: Harassment, Missing Talent and Last-Minute Changes

    July 12, 2024
  • 154: eVENT About It: Power Outages, Familial Drama, and Undervalued Roles

    154: eVENT About It: Power Outages, Familial Drama, and Undervalued Roles

    July 5, 2024
  • 153: Celebrating 5 Yrs Demystifying Events: Key Takeaways and Future Directions

    153: Celebrating 5 Yrs Demystifying Events: Key Takeaways and Future Directions

    June 28, 2024
  • 152: Animation Empowerment: Breaking Barriers in African Animation ft  Comfort Arthur

    152: Animation Empowerment: Breaking Barriers in African Animation ft  Comfort Arthur

    June 21, 2024
  • 151: Cash Flow Management and AI Financial Planning with Jeffrey Mazza

    151: Cash Flow Management and AI Financial Planning with Jeffrey Mazza

    June 14, 2024
  • 150: The Art of Event Planning Present & Future ft Gianna Gaudini

    150: The Art of Event Planning Present & Future ft Gianna Gaudini

    June 7, 2024
  • 149: Navigating Event-Driven Investing in the Age of AI ft Andrew Einhorn

    149: Navigating Event-Driven Investing in the Age of AI ft Andrew Einhorn

    May 24, 2024
  • 148: Corporate Events: ROI, Engagement, and Keeping It Real ft Shanondoah Nicholson

    148: Corporate Events: ROI, Engagement, and Keeping It Real ft Shanondoah Nicholson

    May 10, 2024
  • 147: Turning Event Planning into Your Success Story with Eric Rozenberg

    147: Turning Event Planning into Your Success Story with Eric Rozenberg

    April 26, 2024
  • 146: Crafting A Personal Brand in the Events Industry ft Leanne Calderwood

    146: Crafting A Personal Brand in the Events Industry ft Leanne Calderwood

    April 12, 2024
  • 145: Exploring the Future of Events: AI, Metaverse and Virtual Reality ft Danny Stefanic #aitools

    145: Exploring the Future of Events: AI, Metaverse and Virtual Reality ft Danny Stefanic #aitools

    March 29, 2024
  • 144: Celebrating International Women’s Day: Strong High Achieving Women Struggle Too #IWD24

    144: Celebrating International Women’s Day: Strong High Achieving Women Struggle Too #IWD24

    March 11, 2024
  • 143: Mastering High-Value Event Production on a Budget ft Anca P Trifan

    143: Mastering High-Value Event Production on a Budget ft Anca P Trifan

    March 1, 2024
  • 142: AI in Creative Processes: Steve Mudd on AI Tech and the Human Touch | #aiandcreativity

    142: AI in Creative Processes: Steve Mudd on AI Tech and the Human Touch | #aiandcreativity

    February 16, 2024
  • 141: AI in Events and B2B Marketing, navigating 2024 trends with Ike Singh Kehal’s #EventsGPT

    141: AI in Events and B2B Marketing, navigating 2024 trends with Ike Singh Kehal’s #EventsGPT

    January 27, 2024
  • Events Demystified Listener Survey

    Events Demystified Listener Survey

    January 2, 2024
  • 140: The AI – AV Fiesta and what’s next in 2024

    140: The AI – AV Fiesta and what’s next in 2024

    December 29, 2023
  • 139: Eventful AI Takeaways Reel & Year-in-Review 2023

    139: Eventful AI Takeaways Reel & Year-in-Review 2023

    December 22, 2023
  • 138: Generative AI & The Future of Creativity ft Lori Mazon

    138: Generative AI & The Future of Creativity ft Lori Mazon

    December 15, 2023
  • 137: An AI Toolkit for Event Pros ft John D’Adamo (BizBash)

    137: An AI Toolkit for Event Pros ft John D’Adamo (BizBash)

    December 8, 2023
  • 136: A Podcast Take-Over Colab – Traveling for Events: The Event Pros Survival Guide

    136: A Podcast Take-Over Colab – Traveling for Events: The Event Pros Survival Guide

    December 1, 2023
  • 135: A Podcast Take-Over Colab – Mental and Physical Wellness Tips For On-Site Event Professionals

    135: A Podcast Take-Over Colab – Mental and Physical Wellness Tips For On-Site Event Professionals

    November 24, 2023
  • 134: Disrupting Advertising with AI: A Conversation ft Matt Swalley (Omneky)

    134: Disrupting Advertising with AI: A Conversation ft Matt Swalley (Omneky)

    November 17, 2023
  • 133: AI in Video Production: Scaling New Heights ft Vikram Chalana, PhD (Pictory AI)

    133: AI in Video Production: Scaling New Heights ft Vikram Chalana, PhD (Pictory AI)

    November 10, 2023
  • 132: How to Harness AI to Stand Out and Drive Impact in the Event Industry ft Brian Monahan

    132: How to Harness AI to Stand Out and Drive Impact in the Event Industry ft Brian Monahan

    November 3, 2023
  • 131: IMEX America: The First-Timers Guide to IMEX (candid interviews with leading #eventprofs)

    131: IMEX America: The First-Timers Guide to IMEX (candid interviews with leading #eventprofs)

    October 27, 2023
  • 130: Redesigning the Corporate Events by Shifting towards AI ft Kraig Kleeman

    130: Redesigning the Corporate Events by Shifting towards AI ft Kraig Kleeman

    October 20, 2023
  • 129: Building Robust Communities and Unveiling Future AI Trends ft Will Curran

    129: Building Robust Communities and Unveiling Future AI Trends ft Will Curran

    October 13, 2023
  • 128: Transforming Pre-Event Planning with AI ft Erica Maurer

    128: Transforming Pre-Event Planning with AI ft Erica Maurer

    October 6, 2023
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About the Podcast


As a seasoned event professional, podcast host, and AI strategist, Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, WMEP champions women behind the scenes in AV, event production, and technology. She advocates for becoming #FIT4EVENTS—mentally, physically, and emotionally—as well as for diversity in AV and the integration of AI in events. Through this podcast, she goes behind the curtain to bring the magic of event production and technology to the forefront, demystifying AV, AI tools, and event technology for in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences.


This podcast is sponsored by Tree-Fan Events LLC—a woman-owned event production agency integrating AV, AI, technology, and data-driven strategies to make every event a seamless and engaging experience.

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