Earth Day Is Everyday: Making sustainable events the default

Earth Day Is Everyday: Making sustainable events the default

Author: Tanya Hayles April 23, 2025 Duration: 39:06
Episode twenty and the spotlight is on...the planet! Specifically the importance of making events as eco-friendly as possible. We chatted with Romina Kwong an award-winning event strategist and educator with a passion for sustainability. Romina’s career has been diverse, from being a Professor at Seneca College where she designed the course curriculum for Foundations of Sustainability in Event Management, to founding Eco-Friendly Events in 2019 - a Toronto-based sustainable event ...

Ever wonder how those flawless, memorable events actually come together? On the Event Planning Bestie Show, veteran planner Tanya Hayles pulls back the curtain completely. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical, biweekly deep dive into the real work that happens long before the first guest arrives. With over twenty years of experience, Tanya acts as your direct guide, dissecting both the glamour and the gritty logistics behind standout events. Each 30-minute episode is packed with actionable answers to the questions that keep aspiring and professional planners up at night. You'll get an insider's perspective on creating genuine impact and avoiding common pitfalls, moving beyond theory into executable strategy. The podcast delivers that unique blend of industry secrets and straightforward advice you'd expect from a trusted mentor in your ear. Tanya’s approach feels like catching up with a knowledgeable friend who’s done it all-hence the 'bestie' in the title. She shares the clever hacks that save time and money, along with the creative insights that spark true event magic. Tune in for a candid conversation that balances big-picture vision with the precise details that separate a good gathering from an extraordinary one. Whether you're building a business in entrepreneurship or leveling up your corporate events, this series is designed to equip you with the confidence and know-how to execute with excellence.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 22

Event Planning Bestie Show
Podcast Episodes
Corporate Events Are Anything But Boring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
Episode 22 and the spotlight is on..corporate events. Specifically, the master of them in Dwayne Rutherford, award-winning and CEO of Debonair Corporate Events with over two decades of management expertise. With a career…
Met Gala: The Superbowl of Fashion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:42
Episode 21 and the spotlight is on an event that doesn't need any further spotlights: The Met Gala. Held on the first Monday in May, this episode breaks down the event from it's humble $50 a ticket days, reviews the docu…
From ESPN to galas: the number one skill for event success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:37
Episode nineteen, and the spotlight is on Gabriella Robuccio, founder of ProEventTips, an event management consulting company, where she draws on over a decade of experience in high-stakes event production and relationsh…
The Life of Event Design [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:41
Episode eighteen, and the spotlight is on Jordan Gustus, a branding and event designer making 2D visions come to life in 3D and in 4K. With over 10 years of experience in Marketing, Design, & Visual Communication, she ha…
The Evolution + Pivot Of An Event Planner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:48
Episode seventeen, and the spotlight is on... Adrienne Giroux, a 20-year event veteran and founder of Chef In The House. Adrienne started planning parties long before turning it into a career. Post-university when she wo…
Collaborations Make Events Go Round (The World) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:07
Episode sixteen, and the spotlight is on the amazing live event contractor Cheryl Izen, whom I've affectionately nicknamed The Event Closer. With over 25 years working international film festivals and global scale events…
Community Powered Events Heals Hearts and Empowers Voices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
Episode fifteen, the spotlight is on...how to create an event from scratch with nothing but a dream and a community! You've heard me say in previous episodes that you cannot have a successful event without sponsors. Jam…
Show Me The (Event Sponsorship) Money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:49
Episode fourteen, the spotlight is on...sponsorship! This is probably the most asked question I get from folks trying to do their own events, so instead of telling you what I know - I went right to the source! Ed Byers,…
All Talk: booking and becoming a speaker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:03
Episode thirteen, the spotlight is on... speaking. I'm seeing a lot of chatter online (thanks algorithm) from speakers about events trying to pay them in exposure, so I went to the source! In this episode, I chat with Ta…
Top 4 biggest event pet peeves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:32
Episode twelve, the spotlight is on... my top 4 biggest event pet peeves. These are the things I am not-so-silently judging your event on, sometimes before I even walk in the door. And if I'm doing it, so are your actual…