Episode 79: Creating A Memorable Nonprofit Event Experience with Joey Goone, President of Utopia Experience

Episode 79: Creating A Memorable Nonprofit Event Experience with Joey Goone, President of Utopia Experience

Author: Tripleseat June 3, 2023 Duration: 54:34

On this episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by Joey Goone, President of Utopia Experience, for a thought-provoking events industry discussion. Utopia Experience is an event and video production company that helps both for and nonprofit organizations produce better and more meaningful experiences.


In the episode, Joey gives insights into a variety of topics, including finding the intention behind event experiences, using videos within events, creating a genuine sense of community at events, facilitating giveback initiatives within events without being a nonprofit, knowing your superpower as a business, and so much more.


Once you listen to the episode, be sure to check out Utopia Experience for your own event production needs at https://www.utopiaexperience.com/ and hear more from Joey on his podcast, The Impact Roadmap, anywhere you listen to podcasts.


Ever feel like the world of events and hospitality moves a little too fast to keep up? That’s exactly where Two Chicks, Three Seats: The Event Manager's Guide to Industry Trends comes in. Hosted by Kate Kennedy and Rachel Calkins from Tripleseat, this conversation feels like grabbing a coffee with two colleagues who are deeply embedded in the field. They cut through the noise, offering a grounded look at what’s actually happening. You’ll hear them unpack the latest news, debate emerging food and beverage trends, and share practical marketing insights that go beyond theory. The discussions often feature conversations with event guests and professionals, bringing a variety of real-world perspectives to the table. It’s designed for anyone who plans, markets, or manages events, providing relatable commentary on the shifts that affect your work daily. This podcast serves as a reliable resource, turning industry chatter into actionable knowledge. By focusing on the tangible and the topical, Kate and Rachel create a space that’s both informative and genuinely engaging, making it easier to stay connected to the pulse of the hospitality community.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 89

Two Chicks, Three Seats: The Event Manager's Guide to Industry Trends
Podcast Episodes
Episode 24: Step-by-Step Tips to Building a Catering Program [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel dive into some step-by-step actionable tips that hospitality professionals can take to incorporate a catering program into their offerings. In a time where large in-person events c…
Episode 23: How Michelin Star Restaurants Have Moved To Takeout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:27
On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel indulge a little bit and talk about a topic that they find interesting as lovers of the hospitality industry, and that is Michelin star restaurants. Specifically how during the pan…
Episode 21: Strategies for Fall in the Hospitality Industry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:23
While the past months in the hospitality industry have been anything but easy, the warm summer weather has made life a little bit easier with outdoor dining and industry trends that help restaurants to earn revenue while…
Episode 20: Hotel Trends in a COVID-19 World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
On this week's episode, Kate and Rachel discuss the latest hotel trends they have been learning about that relate to COVID-19. Whether you work at a hotel, have stayed in a hotel during COVID-19, or are simply interested…