The Connector Next Door with Lisa Gareau
The Connector Next Door is your invitation to meet natural connectors here in Canada and all around world. Each one is an everyday event planner who works to create meaningful connections through the events they plan. Their stories are familiar, fun, and full of charm. Your host, Lisa Gareau, is a lifelong Event Planner and has been a Connection Strategy Coach for over a decade. She knows events can become energized "connecting points" where communities can gather and grow. If you are ready to build connection points through the events you plan, listen in as Lisa strikes up a conversation with today’s Connector Next Door.
The Connector Next Door with Lisa Gareau
Gabrielle “Gabby” Austen-Browne, Game-changing Diversity Guide and Natural Connector
Gabrielle Austen-Browne – or Gabby – is a multi-award-winning diversity and inclusion professional, and the founder of Diversity Alliance.
Diversity Alliance is a female and Black owned leading consultancy that empowers organisations in the events, hospitality and creative industries to achieve diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility through education, training, workshops, and events.
With a team of associates and experts who have lived and breathed inclusion and accessibility in the creative arts, the corporate setting and in event management, Gabby brings a unique perspective and industry-specific expertise to our work.
The Diversity Alliance client list includes the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant, Square Enix Fan Fest IV, Jack Morton, Momentum, Informa Tech, Hilton and Stellar Global, as well as venues and various industry associations.
Based out of Brighton, UK Gabby leverages her extensive events, marketing and hospitality experience to inform, support, and advise on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility strategies relevant to the sector.
A frequent speaker, writer, and lecturer, on “Diversity & Inclusion” in events, she is also committed to nurturing new industry talent, serving as a mentor, guide, and coach to up-and-coming professionals.
Events impact so many things in our communities – and can influence wider society. No matter what event you’re planning, your role as "Event Planner” is a big responsibility and an opportunity!
Gabby says, “It’s important that we make sure every event is representative of society and inclusive of the wider community.”
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You can find and connect with Gabby on LinkedIn HERE.
Diversity Alliance
“Diversity Alliance is a female and Black owned leading consultancy that empowers organisations in the events, hospitality and creative industries to achieve diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility through education, training, workshops, and events. They meet clients wherever they are on their DE&I journey and providing tailored guidance to help them implement initiatives and strategies across all aspects of their business operations and live events.”
Inclusive Event Design Course & Community
Network of Women in Events
Black in Events – North America
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Meaningful connections matter now more than ever!
Your community, clients, or customers are ready to connect. Are you ready to be their connector? Events can grow your business, create an impact in your community, or motivate a group around your ideas. The Connection Architect Course and Community is for the everyday event planner that is ready to create connections that matter.
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Are you planning or promoting events for your business, organization, or group? Reach out and book a 30-Minute Hello with podcast host, Candy Event Consulting Founder, and Connection Strategy Coach Lisa Gareau to share how you are creating connections through events!