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Event Planner Confessions

Cohera
Cohera
Event Planning
WOW Factor
PCMA
ELX
Canva
Branding
Contract Law
Micro Events
Vendor Vetting
Perfect Parties
Experience Design
Event Proposals
Food and Beverage Trends
Experiential Design
Anaheim
Leadership
Logistics
Hospitality
Instagram

Welcome to Event Planner Confessions, a Cohera podcast.Every week, we dive into the candid, unfiltered stories of event professionals navigating the vibrant world of event management. From behind-the-scenes wins to lessons learned the hard way, we explore how creativity, collaboration, and a little chaos come together to create unforgettable experiences.Hosted by the team at Cohera, we spotlight t... more

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Modernizing an experienced event team does not mean starting over. It means knowing what to preserve, what to change, and who needs to be involved earlier.

In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, Cara Pratt talks with Dawn Wesley, Senior Manage... more

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AI can generate content at extraordinary speed. It cannot recreate the trust, spontaneity, and shared memory of a live room.

In Part 2 of this Event Planner Confessions conversation, Ashley Currin continues her discussion with Jimmy Knowles, Global H... more

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Canva is one of the world’s most recognizable digital platforms. Jimmy Knowles is responsible for making it something people can walk into, explore, and feel.

In Part 1 of this Event Planner Confessions conversation, Ashley Currin sits down with Jimm... more

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More content is not always more valuable.

In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, Cara Pratt talks with Tavar James, vice president of global events at Forrester, about why the company introduced shorter, more intimate Forums alongside its fla... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie Perkins
Founder and CEO of Canva
Canva
Episode: The More AI Creates, the More Live Events Matter | Part 2
Tavar James
Industry executive with experience leading global events and field marketing at Forrester
Forrester
Episode: Why Forrester Is Betting on Smaller Events
Scott Oklad?
Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Anaheim
Visit Anaheim
Episode: The Destination Rebrand Every Event Planner Should Study
Evan Roth
Business coach
Independent/Coaching
Episode: Why Event Teams Break Down Under Pressure
Erin Stafford
Speaker who delivered a keynote on Burn Bright, Not Out
Episode: Why Being Busy Is Making You Less Productive
Michael Trino
Founder/Creative Director, House of Attention
House of Attention
Episode: Why "Experiential" Isn't a Buzzword… It's a Business Strategy
Sarah Bradley
Member of AFR, involved in event rentals and design
AFR
Episode: The Furniture Company Behind The Biggest Events in America
Renee Pool
Member of AFR, involved in event rentals and design
AFR
Episode: The Furniture Company Behind The Biggest Events in America
Danny McMillan
Director of Design and Development at Cohera
Cohera
Episode: The Event Theme You Need to Stop Using

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Love! So insightful

    Absolutely loving this podcast. Thank you for demystifying the DMC world.

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    Eventloves
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Tends to showcase strong, vendor-partner collaboration and real-world lessons
Consistently strong on leadership and team dynamics in high-stakes projects
Great guest diversity with practical, actionable insights
Engaging behind-the-scenes stories that feel relatable to planners

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The More AI Creates, the More Live Events Matter | Part 2
Q: Can you share a memorable confessional moment from Canva Create that shaped the company's direction?
The rap battle incident initially polarized audiences but ultimately strengthened Canva's community support and reinforced the brand's authentic, exuberant voice, influencing subsequent events like the Broadway-style musical finale and other theatrical elements.
The More AI Creates, the More Live Events Matter | Part 2
Q: What was it like building your team from the ground up, and what backgrounds do they come from?
The guest described growing from a solo operator to a full team of ten, emphasizing hiring smarter people, fostering trust, and creating a diverse, high-craft team with strengths across strategy, production, and agency experience to drive exceptional events.
The More AI Creates, the More Live Events Matter | Part 2
Q: Tell me a little bit about your perspective there and what that messaging is going to look like moving forward.
The discussion focused on elevating experiential marketing from a mere budget item to a core strategic pillar, ensuring Canva demonstrates leadership in the space, and leveraging the brand's playful, unapologetically creative identity to shape industry messaging and recognition.
How Canva Brings a Digital Brand to Life | Part 1
Q: How do your theater roots influence Canva's experiential work today?
The theater background fuels a focus on audience energy, collaboration, and the ability to improvise under pressure, helping craft experiences that feel inclusive, flexible, and emotionally resonant for a broad range of attendees.
How Canva Brings a Digital Brand to Life | Part 1
Q: What were some standout moments at Airbnb that shaped your approach to experiential marketing?
Large-scale campaigns like the Hello LA pop-up homes and the Airbnb Open events demonstrated how to blend local culture with celebrity-backed storytelling, creating participatory experiences that could scale to thousands of people while feeling intimate and brand-true.

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What is Event Planner Confessions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show showcases candid, real-world stories from event professionals navigating the dynamic world of live experiences. Episodes frequently center on leadership, collaboration, and the emotional and logistical challenges of planning high-stakes events, from on-site problem solving to partner and vendor dynamics. Through practical tips on active listening, burnout prevention, budgeting for creativity, and designing memorable attendee journeys, the conversations offer actionable guidance for planners, designers, and hospitality teams. A notable edge is the focus on human-centered leadership, trust-building, and scalable, partnership-driven approaches to destination management and experiential design.

Listeners can expect a mix of tactical ... more

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2. Tavar James
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5. Erin Stafford
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7. Sarah Bradley
8. Renee Pool

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