
Smart Start Radio: Fuel for the Purpose Generation of Meeting Planners
From GenZ Digital Dreamers to Millennial Masters and Boomer Bosses, we all have something to learn and teach each other. Smart Meetings editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson lead critical conversations to facilitate elevating experiences. From engagement to entrepreneurship and empathy, this series is dedicated to the continuing education of event professionals looking to get a leg up on the latest trends, along with two hospitality writers on the journey themselves.
Join Community Experience Editor Sara Robertson and Multimedia Editor Eming Piansay in the conversation and check out more from Smart Meetings at www.smartmeetings.com
Podcasting since 2024 • 22 episodes
Smart Start Radio: Fuel for the Purpose Generation of Meeting Planners
Latest Episodes
Smart Women, Smarter Careers: Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
In this special Smart Women edition of Smart Start Radio, hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson sit down with two powerhouse leaders in the meetings and events industry—Cherryl Brazier, President of Anchor Collection, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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46:46

Packing Like a Pro: Coffee Chat on FAM Trip Essentials
In this episode of Smart Start Radio’s Coffee Chat, host Eming Piansay is joined by Digital Manager Malik Anderson and new Senior Editor David Lytle for a lively conversation about the art of packing for FAM trips. The team...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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20:26

Invisible, Intentional, Essential: AV + AI in Events
AV isn’t just cables and microphones—it’s the heartbeat of your event. And AI? It’s your next secret weapon. In this episode of Smart Start Radio, hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson sit down with Amanda Armstrong (Encore) and Anca ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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53:39

Coffee Chat - From Grounds to Greatness: How One Cup Can Transform Your Entire Event
Grab your favorite brew and settle in—this episode of Smart Start Radio dives into the unsung power of your event's coffee craft and the importance of customization. Smart Meetings' Digital Content Mana...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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32:03

Don’t Water Down the Soap: Hospitality with Intention, One Mocktail at a Time
In this episode of Smart Start Radio, hosts Sara Robertson and Eming Piansay sit down with two trailblazers transforming the beverage experience at events: Carl Radke, entrepreneur and co-founder of Loverboy and Soft Bar & C...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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