What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World
Smart Meetings’ What One Thing podcast is your shortcut to the top of the events world. We interview savvy meeting planners, speakers and industry experts about the decisions that made all the difference in their lives and careers so you can take the fast track to your dreams.
Podcasting since 2023 • 35 episodes
What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World
Latest Episodes
Do It Scared: Betting Big and Building Community
In this inspiring episode of What One Thing, Smart Women in Meetings award winner Shameka Jennings, chief events officer at Events Noire, shares how betting on herself—and doing it scared—became the foundation for a thriving career in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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15:39
Career Lessons for Event Professionals: Leadership, Resilience and Growth
In this episode of What One Thing, Smart Meetings' VP and editorial director, JT Long, sits down with Shawn Pierce, President of Strategic Events, Meetings & Incentives at MCI USA, to trace his extraordinary journey from hum...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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21:12
Mentorship, Modernization and Member Value with Michelle Mason
In this powerful episode of What One Thing?, Michelle Mason, president and CEO of ASAE and recipient of the Smart Women in Meetings Marin Bright Legacy Award, opens up about the leadership philosophy that shaped her journey: servant le...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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18:37
Sustainability Meets Innovation in Toronto
In this special live edition of What One Thing?, recorded at Smart Meetings’ Innovation Experience, we head north to explore what makes Toronto a world-class destination for meetings and events. Smart Meetings' editorial director and V...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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22:36
Walking Through the Door: Real Talk on Allyship, Mentorship and Sponsorship
What does it truly mean to be an ally—not just in title, but in everyday action? In this special episode of What One Thing?, we celebrate the inaugural Smart Allies cohort with candid conversations about leadership, mentorship, and adv...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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54:06
