Smart Start Radio: Fuel for the Purpose Generation of Meeting Planners
Smart Start Radio is Smart Meetings’ award-winning podcast for meeting planners, event professionals and hospitality leaders looking for practical ideas, fresh perspectives and the latest industry trends.
Hosted by Eming Piansay, the series explores attendee engagement, event technology, artificial intelligence, wellness, accessibility, entrepreneurship, empathy and the evolving expectations of today’s workforce. Through expert interviews and candid conversations, Smart Start Radio helps event professionals create more intentional, inclusive and engaging meeting experiences.
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Smart Start Radio: Fuel for the Purpose Generation of Meeting Planners
Smart Women, Smarter Careers: Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
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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, and Anh Nguyen, President and Co-Founder of Spark Event Collective.
From falling into the industry “by accident” to leading international businesses, Cherryl and Anh share candid stories about their career journeys, lessons learned, and the pivotal moments that shaped them. They open up about overcoming imposter syndrome, redefining hustle culture, and the importance of mentorship, flexibility, and building a strong network.
Listeners will walk away with fresh insights on:
- How to grow your career by embracing both intention and serendipity.
- Why resilience and community are the ultimate success tools.
- How women in meetings can step into leadership and own their accomplishments.
Whether you’re just starting out or at the top of your game, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice and the fire to keep moving forward.
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