MPI Potomac Cast

S4 Ep1 - A Conversation with Chapter President Evan Nielson

Kick off the 2025 podcast series with an engaging conversation featuring Evan Nielson, CMP, President of the MPI Potomac Chapter. Discover Evan's journey with the MPI Pot

Event Photography - The Key to Marketing and Event Longevity

Should planners budget for photography at events? The answer is YES. Tune in and listen to Jules Clifford, Owner and Founder of EPNAC describe the importance of capturi

Punchbowl - Create a Unique Experience for Your Meetings!

Looking for something a little different for your attendees?Tune in and listen as Nichole Szymanowski and Jennifer Burchfield with Punch Bowl Social share the fun and uni

ICYMI: MPI WEC 2026 Recap!

Listen to a panel of Potomac Chapter members who attended MPI WEC 2026 in San Antonio. This panel was perfectly curated with a mix of long-time attendees and those attend

Why Engagement Matters: Growing the MPI Potomac Chapter Together

In this episode, MPI Potomac Chapter President Evan Nielson reflects on the chapter’s past and future, discussing key achievements, challenges, and goals for 2026. He exp

Get Ready to Ace Your CMP!

Considering tackling the CMP? Tune in and listen to two special guests with key knowledge to share for any listener who is interested – or even considering – earning the

Best Practices for High-Level Security Events: A Case Study of WorldPride DC 2025

MPI Potomac brings you exclusive excerpts from the chapter’s May E2 event, featuring a powerhouse panel of event professionals with experience managing major gatherings l

Derby Days and The Vibrant City of Louisville

In this episode, Andrea Rouse speaks with Cleo Battle, President and CEO of Louisville Tourism, about the cultural significance of the Kentucky Derby, the vibrant communi

S3 E5 Podcast: Leveraging Your MPI Membership and Maximizing Engagement

The conversation discusses the member benefits of Meetings Professional International and the MPI Potomac Chapter. Guest speakers, Cheri L. Fairchild and Cammie Cisik, sh

S3 E4 - MPI Potomac Chapter's 2024 RISE Award Finalists

In this podcast episode, Shawn Pearson, VP of Education, interviews 2024 Rise Awards finalists Evan Nielson, nominated for the Young Professional Achievement Award, and D

S3 E3 - Conscious Leadership: Aligning Actions with Values ft. Drew Dudley

The conversation with Drew Dudley continues from the January 2024 e2 and explores the concept of lollipop moments, where small acts of recognition and empowerment can pro

S3 E2 - The ABCs of AV Part 2

In this episode, audiovisual (AV) experts discuss the importance of AV for events and the common issues that planners face in AV planning. They emphasize the need for adv

S3E1 New Year, New President with Cheri Fairchild joined by Phil Rappoport

In this first episode of 2024 and in honor of Presidents Day, MPI Potomac's 2024-25 Incoming President Cheri Fairchild, CMP is joined by Phil Rappoport, Immediate Past Pr

S2E16: The Value & Security of the MPI Network and Finding Your Place

As we begin our 2022-23 year we hear from Phil Rappoport, Principal of Virlybird, and the 2022-2023 MPI Potomac Chapter President.  Phil shares with us the value of volun

S2E15: Entertainers, World Leaders, and Contract Riders, oh my! Producing high-profile events.

This week we have Mike Matthews, CMP, Producer, Technical Director, and President of Event Alliez, a strategic event consulting firm helping organizations and meeting pla

S2E14: Gratitude is the Word of the Day with Linda Roszak Burton

As we come out of the pandemic “gratitude” should be on our minds as we extend thanks to our family, friends, clients, vendors, event attendees, and co-workers.  But are

S2E13: Share Your Journey: Andria Gibbon, CEM Executive Director of NATDA

What is the true role of the meeting planner in events as we move toward the second quarter of the 21st century?  Hear from our members as they share their path from "fal

S2E12: Devon Whitaker IS Wellness

Intuitive Healer, Devon Whitaker, is one of a kind.  Take a listen to her gentle approach toward the New Year as she provides helpful tips on workplace stress and soul qu

S2E11: New Year New Goals with Shelli Vasser Gilliam, CMP, SEPC

In our first podcast of 2022 who better to kick things off than our own Chapter President, Shelli Vasser Gilliam, CMP, SEPC as she shares her own goals, the collective go

S2E10: MPI Potomac Mini Series - Overcoming 1st Timers Syndrome Act Three: Articulating Your Leadership & Developing Your Successor

Join Dr. Assegid (AZ) Habtewold as he shares ideas from his number one bestselling book on Amazon “Overcoming First Timers Syndrome.” In the final episode of our three-p