Hey there!
I am your host, Anca Platon Trifan, and I’m bringing back something a little different—welcome to the RANT Series.
What’s this all about?
The RANT Series is where I drop the filter and say it like it is, tackling the unspoken realities of AV production, event technology, and the industry at large. No sugarcoating, no fluff—just straight talk about the things most people shy away from.
These short, punchy episodes dropped twice a month, landing between our usual interview-based episodes where entrepreneurs, event pros, and industry leaders share their insights and experiences. So, if you’re ready for some unfiltered industry truths—buckle up.
The Rants On YouTube
Rant #11: Keeping healthy and fit during long show/event days
“You will never know your limits unless you push yourself to them”. As the world of events started to open back up, many #eventprofs (including myself) have been packing…
Keep readingRANT #10: Competent vs Likable – can a boss female be both?
When money is on the line, in other words, most people would rather work for a very competent jerk than a nice but less competent boss. Tune into this brand…
Keep readingRANT #09: Saving Your Bacon
Have you ever attended an event where the expectation was so high and you were left with this yucky aftertaste, because that was not what all that hype was…
Keep readingRANT #8 Live Event Production vs Virtual Event Broadcast
Summary “The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.”― Socrates. Let me ask you a question. What do you think of when you hear Live Event Production? Does…
Keep readingRANT #7: Toxic masculinity on display in AV event production
Ok, this Rant literally took me several months of consideration if I should release it or not. It’s not an easy topic to address nor to talk about: toxic…
Keep readingRANT #6: Releasing “upgraded” Anca Trifan 4.0 version
The April 1st RANT features 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆: Anca Trifan (/’treefʌn/) CMP, DES 4.0 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝟒.𝟎 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧!
Keep readingRANT #5: Can color influence our moods and emotions?
In the 5th rant brought to you by Events: demystified Podcast, I’m making the case for color and what a powerful communication tool it is, and how it can…
Keep readingRANT #4: My Event Is Better Than Yours
Somewhere down the line I also go into event platforms that are just as presumptions and once you get me started there, who knows where else I’ll go?
Keep readingRANT #03: Must be aware of our choice of words
In this 3rd rant brought to you by Events: demystified Podcast, I am repeating myself, not because I’ve got nothing better to do, but because I just ran into…
Keep readingRANT #02: Flash-news: your crystal ball is broken
Today’s RANT is questioning the logic behind some of the event decisions made to go back to in-person full-steam ahead with what seemed to have been little considerations to…
Keep readingRANT #01: Who the heck have I become?
The Rant Series is short and spicy, comes out twice a month, in between the more tamed interview-style episodes. Stay tuned as I shared, never shared before, spicy details…
Keep reading00: PROMO – Events: Demystified
If you’re an event planner or working in any capacity in the event industry and have to deal with Audio Visual, Lighting, and Technology, this Podcast is for you!…
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About Me
Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, WMEP is a seasoned event technology strategist with 20+ years of experience driving innovation in AV production, AI integration, cybersecurity, and event tech strategy. As Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Event Technology at M&IW, she leads conversations on AI’s real impact on event strategy, personalization, and revenue growth—cutting through the hype to deliver results.
Anca is also the founder of Tree-Fan Events, a woman-owned agency specializing in AI-driven event solutions, and host of the Events: Demystified Podcast, where she explores AI, event tech, and industry trends. Beyond tech, she champions wellness in events through her #FIT4EVENTS framework on the Fit Mindful Mavens platform, advocating for a balanced approach to success in an evolving industry.
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