Eventualists

We Met at the IMEX Future Leaders Forum. Now We’re Moderating It.

Recorded in person from Las Vegas ahead of IMEX America, this special episode of Eventualists features a conversation between Taylor and Hannah during which they reflect

Entry Level, Experience Required: Why Breaking Into the Events Industry Feels Impossible and How to Fix It

In this episode of Eventualists, co-hosts Taylor Smith and Hannah Elston speak with Gwendolyn Hood, founder of Butterscotch Cloud, a career development platform designed

Managing Up: How Gen Z Builds Relationships With Leadership in the Workplace

Your success doesn’t depend only on how you manage your work. It also depends on how you manage your relationships, especially with senior leadership. For many early-car

Why Event Education Needs a Complete Reset

The way people learn, build careers and engage professionally is changing fast—and the meetings industry is being forced to rethink how education actually works. Traditio

The Unwritten Rules of Career Progression in Events & Taking Accountability for Your Own Professional Advancement

There’s no formal roadmap for career progression, both in the events industry and almost all others. Nobody gives entry-level employees a clear checklist to follow that w

Why So Many Event Professionals Burn Out and Don’t Talk About It

Meeting planners and event professionals are expected to deliver flawless experiences, manage constant pressure and stay calm behind the scenes, no matter what happens. T

What Does Gen Z Really Want?

Every generation has its labels. Gen Zers are often described as job-hoppers who are purpose-driven, as tech-dependent individuals who are too online, as highly sensitive

What No One Tells You About Starting a Career in Events

In this episode of Eventualists, co-hosts Taylor Smith and Hannah Elston are joined by Tyler Sturdivant, assistant manager of events at Inspire Brands, to explore what ne

The Inaugural Episode: What Is an ‘Eventualist,’ and What Is This Podcast About?

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Eventualists: Real Stories, Eventual Experiences, a new podcast from Meetings Today that pulls back the curtain on what it’s really li