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In this episode, we’re talking with Senior Partnerships Manager at Orion, Chloe Collins, and Program Manager, Event Sponsorship at Oracle, Priscilla Mello. Chloe and Priscilla dive into the human side of event sponsorship, get into how it’s all about relationships, provide actionable takeaways for how to make your sponsorships more effective and rewarding. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. Chloe Collins is a Senior Partnerships Manager at Orion, where she leads sponsorship and partnership strategy across Orion’s events and marketing initiatives. With eight years of experience and a sales background in the financial services industry working with financial advisors, Chloe brings a relationship-driven approach to building strategic partnerships and impactful event experiences. Since joining Orion in 2025, Chloe has led sponsorship efforts for all of their company-owned events, including its flagship annual conference. She works closely with partners to develop strategic collaborations and experiences that drive meaningful engagement with clients and attendees. Priscila Mello is a Strategy & Operations leader with over a decade of experience leading global operations, sales enablement, sponsorships, and international flagship events for some of the world's leading technology and hospitality brands. Throughout her career, she's partnered with teams across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia to build strategic partnerships, deliver world-class experiences, and drive measurable business growth. Passionate about bringing people together through impactful events and meaningful collaborations, Priscila enjoys sharing insights on sponsorship strategy, operational excellence, and the power of strong partnerships to create lasting business value. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

This episode was 15 years in the making! We’re talking with Proscenium founders Mark Shearon and Chuck Santoro. In recognition of the 15th anniversary of Proscenium, Mark and Chuck take a look back. They revisit the early days, the risks, the wins, and the stories that never made it into a pitch deck. This episode is also our FIRST EVER video podcast, so it you want to watch it in living color, you can find it here. If you want to listen as usual, then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

We’re talking with playwright Jeremy Desmon and filmmaker Mikey Forsch. Jeremy and Mikey do creative and production work on corporate live events. And they also have successful careers in other creative mediums. In this episode, they discuss how their work in one medium affects the other. And vice versa. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. Jeremy Desmon is an award-winning writer whose work spans theatre and live entertainment. His musicals include Pump Up the Volume, The Last Supper, The Oliver Experiment and the Kleban Prize-winning The Girl in the Frame. He has written live shows for Nickelodeon, Universal, Disney, Sesame Workshop and Paw Patrol, and his comedies for schools —  including Cyrano de BurgerShack, Andie Fowler’s Big-Time Bucket List and American History (in 60) among many others — are performed around the world. A graduate of Stanford and NYU/Tisch, Jeremy teaches Musical Theatre Writing at Princeton University. Michael Forsch is a film producer, director, and casting director who, when not on a film set, can be found helping brands perform with Proscenium in the live events industry. His latest film credits include “Ruthless” (Starring Dermot Mulroney), the horror thriller feature film “Darkest Of Lies” (nominated best supporting actor) and “Attack of The Unknown (starring Richard Greico). As a Producer, his short film “Burro” won “Best Short Film” at the 2019 Hollywood Dreams Film Festival along with several other notable awards and nominations on the film festival circuit. His feature film “The Christmas Cabin” was voted the number one Christmas Movie in Nevada in 2021 and most recently his TV show, A-list Casting, won the “Best Pilot“ Grand Prize in the Silver State film festival and is currently available to stream on Youtube. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode we’re talking with the Head of Strategic Events at Webflow, Alyson Strickler-Vazquez. Alyson creates experiences that resonate and deliver measurable impact. She excels in designing strategies that fuse creativity with precision, using insights and analytics to maximize ROI and deliver measurable success. In this episode, she breaks down how to budget to maximize your impact, and how to negotiate to save your event thousands and thousands of dollars. This episode is filled with actionable takeaways, so hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.  Alyson Strickler-Vazquez is an award-winning event marketing powerhouse with 15+ years of experience spanning Fortune 200 manufacturing, global travel management, and high-velocity tech. She’s built a career turning events into high-impact brand moments—scaling global meeting teams, owning multi-million-dollar portfolios, and delivering bold, immersive experiences that move audiences and the bottom line. As Head of Strategic Events at Webflow, Alyson leads the company’s flagship conference and external experience strategy, transforming creativity and storytelling into a measurable competitive advantage. Recognized as a 2024 Event Marketer Changemaker and Budget Warrior and winner of the 2025 EX Award for Best Meeting Experience, Alyson blends imaginative design with data-driven precision. She architects large-scale conferences, trade shows, activations, incentive programs, and sales kickoffs that captivate audiences and accelerate revenue. Beyond the stage, she builds enduring brand ecosystems—elevating companies globally, saving them millions through innovative strategy, and mentoring the next generation of event talent. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode, we’re talking with Proscenium’s VP of strategy and resident expert on AI, Henry Evans. Henry blends the intelligence of AI with the creativity of human ingenuity to create memorable moments for live events. In this episode he breaks down how to think about AI in ways that are easy, actionable, and actually fun. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. With experience as varied as stage and film direction, speaker coaching, and circus production, Henry Evans is a multi-talented Creative Director. With a passion for tech-forward thinking, he is always trying to push the boundaries of innovation. Henry’s multi award-winning talents have been put to great use for clients including T-Mobile, HEINEKEN USA, Harley-Davidson, JetBlue, and TelevisaUnivision. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode, we’re talking with the Founder and Artistic Director of The 7 Fingers, Gypsy Snider. You may not immediately think of the circus as a way to tell a story about the human condition or to better get across your messaging, but after listening to Gypsy, your perceptions just might change and expand. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. Co-founder and Artistic Director of The 7 Fingers Gypsy Snider wrote and directed Geante!, Dear San Francisco, SisterS, Réversible, Intersection, Amuse, Un Dia, Traces, and Loft. Constantly branching out into new mediums, Gypsy has choreographed televised feature performances for America’s Got Talent, Her Majesty’s Royal Variety Performance, the illusionist Darcy Oake’s Edge of Reality, and several large-scale fashion shows for Bench in the Philippines. In 2013, working with director Diane Paulus on a new vision of Pippin, she choreographed and wove circus into the revival of the Broadway musical. Gypsy’s work on Pippin earned her a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

Making events more inclusive for neurodivergent audiences In this episode, we’re talking with Partnership Strategy & Engagement Lead of Workplace Experience at Google and Founder of The Neu Project, Megan Henshall, and Co-Founder of P3 Productions and Lead Producer of the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, Sammy Lopez. Accessibility is extremely important! And it may be easier than you think. From Broadway shows to corporate events, this episode looks at simple, cost-effective ways to make your audience comfortable. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode we’re talking comedy with event host, podcaster, and author Scott Bloom. Not sure how to use humor at your event effectively? Want to use laughter to forge connections with your audience? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. About Scott Bloom: A professional comedian, author, podcast host and tv personality who has built a reputation as the go-to-choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant concepts on connecting people, building relationships and making business seriously funny. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

With actionable takeaways from all our guests in Season 2, these top take a look back at all the topics we explored in our second season. This episode we explore how to make speeches more impactful, how to elevate motivational speaking into an art form, how DJs energize corporate events, how your event can benefit from looking at the golden age of industrial musicals, and much more. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode we’re talking with Letterman comedy writer, author, and star of the award-winning documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, Steve Young. Want to know how your event can benefit from looking at the golden age of industrial musicals? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. For 25 years, Steve Young wrote for David Letterman's Late Night and Late Show programs. He’s also written for The Simpsons, NBC's Maya & Marty variety show, and other programs. Maybe the last sentence could be: A Harvard graduate, Steve is the main subject of Dava Whisenant’s award-winning comedy music documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, and the co-author of Everything’s Coming Up Profits – The Golden Age Of Industrial Musicals. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode we get some sound advice on corporate events from audio mixer John Williams. Prepare to have your perceptions EQ’d! So, if you want to make your next corporate event pitch perfect, hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. Over the last 30 years, John Williams has designed and mixed more than a thousand events of all scopes and sizes. He has traveled all over the world working with brands like Harley-Davidson, Heineken, Lowe’s, Walmart, and many, many more. Up next, he’s headed to Maui for a large-scale outdoor awards event for T-Mobile, recognizing their top performers. No wonder he never gets tired of jumping on a plane to head off to distant ballrooms. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode we’re talking art and design with Proscenium Events Art Director Christian Bayonet. Not sure how to talk to graphic designers? Wondering how to collaborate with them better? Curious about what makes a slide impactful? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. Christian Bayonet has a passion for all things design, from fashion to furniture, graphics to scenery. He enjoys bringing his passion for creating and curating experiences to the corporate events industry. He has led the design of over 100 unique events, including those for T-Mobile, The UPS Store, TelevisaUnivision, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson, and HEINEKEN USA. Recently, he co-illustrated and produced animations for an interactive educational app for emergent bilingual children. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this illuminating conversation, we shine a light on corporate events with Howard Werner, Principal of the New York office of Lightswitch, and lighting designer extraordinaire. Howard is a super-bright guy filled with enlightening insights. So, if you want to learn how to light up your next corporate event, then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. A celebrated lighting, projection, and multimedia designer, Howard Werner has spent over 30 years illuminating Broadway and beyond. He began his career in Chicago during the burgeoning theatre movement of the 1980s and has since gone on to light numerous award-winning stage productions and earn recognition as a Live Design Master Class presenter. Recent credits include media design for hit musicals “Dreamgirls” and “Spiderman: Turn off the Dark.” He is just as likely to be found off the stage too, designing lighting for architectural installations such as Ci Siamo, a new restaurant in NYC, the remodeling of the Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grave and the redesign of the Peabody Museum at Yale University. In the corporate entertainment world Howard has done projects for many companies including Audi, Chrysler, Heineken, Harley Davidson, Salesforce, and Lowes. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode, we’re talking with Emmy-award-winning talk show host, Mario Armstrong, and the Chief Creative Officer of Sweloquent Arts, Jeremy Brisiel. These guys are exceptional live event hosts, and if this episode doesn’t convince you of the value of having a host for your live event, nothing will. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. Jeremy Brisiel (JB) has created live events, podcasts, broadcasts, video series and interviews in industries ranging from sports to technology to pharmaceutical. For over a decade, JB was a Host and Executive Producer for Major League Baseball. He anchored studio shows, created original content series, hosted talk shows, and developed cutting-edge content for both television and digital streaming. He continues to collaborate with incredible brand teams of all sizes to develop and deliver multi-platform content strategy. Whether it’s developing an internal podcast to connect the leadership team to every layer of the organization, or hosting unique awards shows for customers or sales teams, JB continues to create events and content that entertains, informs, and connects people. Mario Armstrong is a two-time Emmy Award Winner, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, and TV and Podcast Host. He teaches Creators & Entrepreneurs how to build their brand, monetize their passions and build profitable businesses. He’s the Creator and Host of the Emmy Award Winning Never Settle Show filmed at Nasdaq studios in Times Square. Mario is an NBC TODAY Show Contributor and appears regularly on NPR, Inside Edition & more. He is a public speaker with Daymond John’s Shark Group’s Speaking Division. His new podcast “Parents Making Profits” is available on the HubSpot Podcast Network. Mario’s latest venture is Never Settle Academy, which provides creators and entrepreneurs the blueprint to closing sales and getting paid brand sponsorships.  CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

In this episode, we’re talking with the Director of Learning and Development for On-Cue, Matt Elwell. We invited Matt on to teach us about training, but we ended up learning so much more. This episode is full of actionable advice to help your attendees retain the messaging of your event. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes. Matt Elwell, CPTD has been using the principles of improvisation to improve professional performance for 15 years. He has created learning experiences used by 100s of organizations including AT&T, McDonald's, Astellas Pharma U.S., SRR, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Navy. Matt is a Certified Professional in Talent Development, and has shared his insights on interactive learning and improvisation at both professional and academic conferences. He has been active in the Applied Improvisation and Learning & Development communities, including as President of the Association for Talent Development, Chicagoland Chapter. CREDITS Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish Produced by Bethany Potter Theme Music by Mike Mancini Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan Special thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND US Proscenium Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook