The Sound Of Your Event: Why It Matters Just As Much As Your Run Of Show — with Kris Chau

The Sound Of Your Event: Why It Matters Just As Much As Your Run Of Show — with Kris Chau

Author: Amy Milne July 16, 2026 Duration: 54:50
Kris Chau has been in the event world long enough to know which details make or break an experience — and most event pros are getting one of them wrong consistently. In this episode, Amy welcomes back one of her earliest mentors in the industry: Partner and COO of Bella Vista Entertainment, business coach, and the woman who once onboarded Amy so efficiently it's still talked about twenty-five years later. This episode covers a lot of important ground — building a business around your life ins...

Amy Milne hosts Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro, a space dedicated to the unique challenges of planning events that drive mission and revenue. This isn't about surface-level tips; it's a frank conversation about what actually works when the pressure is on. Every episode pairs Amy with a seasoned guest to unpack the complexities of sponsorship strategies, the nuances of peer-to-peer fundraising, and the often-overlooked logistical details that make or break an experience. You'll hear honest stories from the field-both successes and hard-learned lessons-that provide a real-world education. The focus is always on creating events that resonate deeply with communities, inspire lasting engagement, and ultimately raise more funds for the cause. Whether you're navigating marketing on a tight budget or trying to secure that major sponsor, this podcast offers grounded advice and practical insights. Tune in for those candid discussions that cut through the noise, giving you the tools and confidence to produce meaningful, epic events. It’s the essential resource for anyone who believes their nonprofit’s events should matter as much as the mission they support.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Real Talk for the Non-Profit Event Pro
Podcast Episodes
Do More With Less? I Say We Do Less With More! Here's How. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:38
👉 Sign up for the AI Workshop here! Amy takes the mic solo and comes out swinging at one of the most sacred phrases in the nonprofit sector: "do more with less." She's not here for it anymore. Armed with an idea she pull…
Hot Seat Coaching: Bowls for Beds in support of Home Horizon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:38
In this episode, your host Amy Milne kicks off our hot seat coaching series with Pam Osmond, Fund Development Manager at Home Horizon, a local charity in Collingwood, Ontario that provides transitional housing, programs…