Welcome to Coffee Talk…a Venue Managers Guide

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Feb. 9, 2022

4.1 - New Year, New Season, New Logo, New Topics

Sarah & TJ are back in action for our 4th season of Coffee Talk! Join them as they explore venues within the Bryan/College Station community. On Episode 1 of Season 4, TJ & Sarah recap the Catering & Vendor Showcase, updates at the APCC, and the future! *Apologies for misspelling…

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Nov. 19, 2021

3.7 - (Great) Event Planners Should Run The World

In today's ep. 7, we cover everything from Academic advising to Disney and events to tattoos as we welcome our new favorite person: Melyssa Anne. Army brat, Tex-European, self-proclaimed Disney freak, Melyssa-Anne Stricklin wants you to become an independent thinker and learn who you are. As an Academic Advisor, Melyssa-Anne…

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Nov. 8, 2021

3.6 - What does Facebook, Uber, LinkedIn and the Bush School have in common?

Today we chat with Program Manager of Events & Donor Relations: Brenden Chaney. Join us as he takes us on his journey of being in the private events sector to helping open the Bush School Teaching Site in the heart of DC! (Hang around to find out about his adventures…

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Oct. 15, 2021

3.5 - Oklahoma…I’m a Turnpike Troubadours fan, are you?”

We found our new bestie. Today we interview Ashley Peacock, who was first met through an IAVM region 6 meeting, to find out about the mass amount of amazing things she has done and is doing! Work, family, leashed cats.. and much more! SARAH, TJ, & ASHLEY CHAT ABOUT 00:00-7:27…

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Oct. 13, 2021

3.4 - Off the Rails with Rail & Rye

Join us for our FIRST onsite interview! Sorry for the glare!! Jessica Tucker, one of the owners of Rail & Rye, tells all in the journey of opening a rooftop bar during a pandemic, booking talent, drink menus, and so many tree branch stories! SARAH, TJ, & JESSICA CHAT ABOUT…

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Sept. 8, 2021

3.3 - Career Services...Mandatory or Optional?

Episode 3! Join us today in our lively conversation with special guest, Holly Kasperbauer as she divulges all of the Bush School's secrets! Can we get a vote on Holly bringing all of her puppers over to the PCC? Doggie daycare anyone? SARAH, TJ, & HOLLY CHAT ABOUT 00:00-5:20 Who…

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Aug. 24, 2021

3.2 - The Road to DC

Episode 2! We interview Lieutenant General (retired) Jay Silveria; Executive Director of the Bush School D.C! We get the answers to all our questions from the future of the DC campus to favorite music styles. Join us in welcoming our new best friend in Washington D.C! SARAH, TJ, & JAY…

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Aug. 9, 2021

Bonus episode! "It's A Highway to the Danger Zone"

Do you want to hear some more from TJ, Sarah, Dean Welsh, & Dr. Ashley? Here is a bonus clip from our latest recording of #coffee talk. They discuss a lot of random things and will keep you laughing for another 18 minutes! Find out what they have to say…

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Aug. 5, 2021

3.1: We're back! And we have guests!

Welcome to Ep 1, Sn 3 of #COFFEETALK! Today we have two very special, very funny guests with us to discuss everything! From their time at the Bush School of Government & Public Service to who is the better golfer...or dancer. Please join us today on this wonderful rollercoaster of…

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Aug. 4, 2021

Mini Series - "Where Are They Now?" - Korrigan

On episode 7 of “Where Are They Now?," we catch up with Korrigan Roman. Korrigan was an event intern at PCC in the fall of 2016. She, alongside her fellow interns, assisted in planning and executing a variety of events hosted at the facility. Korrigan graduated from Texas A&M University…

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June 28, 2021

Mini Series - "Where Are They Now?" - Josh

On today’s episode 6 of “Where Are They Now?” We are catching up with Josh Harms. Josh Harms worked in the PCC from 2012-13 as an AV Technician, during the dark times of Sarah’s departure. He went on to work in the Department of Performance Studies, and now works in…

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May 25, 2021

Mini Series: "Where Are They Now" - Maddie

On episode 5 of “Where Are They Now?,” We are catching up with Maddie Short. Maddie is a former student employee of the PCC, currently serves as the chief operating officer at Wilems Resource Group (WRG), a boutique consulting firm specializing in compliance and engagement for Medicare value-based care programs.…

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May 17, 2021

Mini Series: "Where Are They Now" - Victor

On episode 4 of “Where Are They Now?” We are catching up with Victor Aguilar. Victor is a former Audiovisual Specialist of the PCC, currently residing in College Station, Texas. He is currently a Senior Video Network Specialist with Instructional Media Services over the Innovative Learning Classroom Building Media Center.…

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May 5, 2021

2.8: Life Advice - You need to hear what we have to say

SARAH, TJ, & ANDREW CHAT ABOUT 00:00-6:17 Texas Filmworks and the team. 6:18-21:15 How has COVID effected your business? Were you still able to support some events? 21:16-30:26 How do you support hybrid events? 30:27-36:14 What services do you offer for F2F events? 36:15-44:58 Can share with us the most…

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April 28, 2021

2.7: Bush School Admissions & Recruitment, a behind the scenes look!

Our special guests today are Kathryn Meyer, Director of Admissions/Recruitment and Ashlee Treadway, Assistant Director of Admissions at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University. Kathryn has been with the Bush School for 19 years, handling much of the School’s recruitment marketing, communications, and events…

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April 21, 2021

Mini Series "Where Are They Now?" - Bryan

On today’s episode 3 of “Where Are They Now?” We are catching up with Bryan Williams. Bryan currently residing in Aurora, CO. He is currently the Senior Director at Encore Global and is also the bass player in "Built To Last." He previously worked at the Gaylord Texan & helped…

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April 16, 2021

National Student Employment Week 2021

Thank you to our wonderful student workers, we appreciate all you do!

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April 15, 2021

Mini Series "Where Are They Now?" - Tammie

On episode 2 of “Where Are They Now?” We are catching up with Tammie Vineyard, formerly Tammie Morton. Tammie is a former Assistant Manager of the PCC, currently residing in Meridian, Texas. She’s been married to Richie since 2014. They have a beautiful 6 month old baby girl named Maggie.…

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April 14, 2021

2.6: In Person Events in the Brazos Valley: Review!!

Today we’ll be discussing events TJ and Sarah attended, specifically TJ will fill us in on the Chamber’s Crawfish Boil at the Brazos Valley Expo Center, Sarah will be discussing the MLS Houston Dynamo game that occurred at Ellis Field, and update to Wolf Pen Creek’s Event request to the…

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April 5, 2021

Mini Series: "Where Are They Now" - Erica

Welcome to the FIRST episode of Where are they now?! Coffee Talk edition! Today we catch up with Erica Cox, former student technician and keeper of hilarious Sarah stories! Help us welcome her...and convince her to move back!! - TJ & Sarah ask Erica.... 00:00-5:47 What was your position when…

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March 31, 2021

2.5: Zoom University!

Today is a very special episode of Coffee Talk. We have the honor of welcoming a student of the Texas A&M University & The Bush School of Government & Public Service, President of the Bush School SGA, and an overall spectacular human, Shekinah Kahongo. Please join us as we explore…

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March 30, 2021

Coffee Talk Podcast: Meet the Hosts!

Sarah and TJ discuss event-related topics sprinkled with vivid opinions from the comfort of our amazing event facility. Focused on the ins and outs of our event facility, but never limited to just the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center, we are here to share, educate, and enlighten with what is going…

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March 17, 2021

2.4: What's really going on? Local Edition.

Today we welcome a guest as we run down our experience at the Meeting Planners Showcase 2021, new vendors we encountered, and not being sponsored by Dr. Pepper or not getting free mimosas. From reptile exhibits to picking flowers...there's an event for everyone. SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT 00:00-7:32 Meeting…

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March 3, 2021

2.3: Event updates, jazz hands & a surprise guest!

Today we update y'all with reaction to the press release from TAMU football as well some information from SEC on COVID protocols. We also venture into the music festival world with Chicago's Riot Fest that is still on the books for September! It is all fun and games until we…

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