Event & Meeting Professionals Episodes
Black History Month 2026: Designing Events That Honor Culture & Commu…
As we honor Black History Month’s centennial in 2026, I sat down with two powerhouse guests, Zoe Moore and Diane Brown, to discuss how event design can truly honor Black culture and community. Zoe, an Army veteran, certified diversity practitioner, and founder of Grow with Zomo, brings her expertis…
Rethinking Event Menus: From Buffets to Culinary Experiences that Cel…
Why does a crab cake taste right in Maryland—but not everywhere else? Because food is inseparable from place, people, and story. And that truth is reshaping how meetings and incentive programs approach food and beverage.Recorded live at IMEX, this conversation with Catherine Chaulet, CEO and fo…
326: Event Profs Share F&B Ordering Tips for Better Guest Experiences…
As event planners, we know that food and beverage is rarely just a line item—it’s an experience, a connector, and sometimes a challenge.In this week’s Eating at a Meeting LIVE, I’m gathered a group of event planners — Janet C. Hoppenstein, CMP, Shannon Ryan, CMP, and Julie Wong, CMP — for an op…
277: The Power of Pie: Connecting and Collaborating Through Culinary …
🥧 In this episode, Tracy introduces you to Valentina Ruffoni, the founder of Beyond the Event and the PIE network. 🍴✨ With a passion for transforming typical gatherings into memorable experiences, Valentina dives deep into the culinary...
268: What does it Take? A Deep Dive into Inclusive Food & Beverage Ex…
At a PCMA EduCon in Detroit, I ran into my friend Zoe Moore, CEO and Strategic Disruptor at Grow with Zomo. When I saw her, she said, "We have lots to discuss." As a passionate advocate for EDI in hospitality, events, and tourism, Zoe brings a wealth...