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From a M.Sc in International Event Management to working at the Euros and Olympics in 2024!

Join us with another inspiring podcast with Josephine Kiesel. In this podcast we talk about Josephine journey and how she managed to land a role at the Euros and Olympics which are both taking place this year!

Growing up in Würzburg, Germany Josephine started rowing and made the Junior National Rowing Team in 2016. Sat bow seat in the women’s eight they won gold at the European Junior championships 2016 in Trakai and Silver at the World Junior Championships in Rotterdam that year.

She received a scholarship at Syracuse, NY (USA) to row and study B.Sc. Sport Management.

She Led the team as senior co-captain 2020-2021 to the best finish (10th) at the NCAA Championships in program history.

Josephine then moved to Paris to study a M.Sc in International Event Management at EM Normandie, she graduated top of the class in spring 2023.

After graduating she landed a role working at UEFA EURO 2024 (Frankfurt) in June 2023 as VIP Accommodation Coordinator and will be working at the Olympics in Paris later on this year.

The incredible journey the events industry can take you, a conversation with Paul Barton

Starting our first episode of the year with a bang! Join us in this 2 hour episode in which we speak to Paul Barton!

Paul’s career is one that spans across the world. From South Africa to continental Europe and now making waves in the Middle East, Paul's career is a global adventure that will leave you inspired and motivated!

From working as specialist crew in the start of his career to project managing some of the biggest events in the world, Paul's journey is one that is remarkable and inspiring.

Join us as he talks about his journey and gives advice to be successful in the events industry and showcases how your events career can take you on quite the journey!

From graduate to entrepreneur! | How to start your event business

Join us in this podcast where we talk to Joe Willcox about his journey from being a graduate to becoming an entrepreneur.

Joe is a graduate in event production and has worked with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Rudimental, and Mariah Carey. With a wealth of technical experience, he started his own production company called Light Em Up in 2019. Light Em Up specialises in stage lighting, sound, technical production, streaming, and festive lights. They offer design, installation, and supply of creative visual solutions, ranging from architectural light displays to nightclub installations, schools, and festivals.

Join us as we speak to Joe about how he entered the events industry, his experience touring with some of the biggest artists in the world, how he started his business, and how he acquired his first clients.

Gron Koncert: The Touring Festival Managed by 700 Volunteers

In this episode we talk to Jacob Bostrup who is the crew chief for a touring festival called Gron Koncert.

Grøn Koncert (literally "Green Concert") is an annually recurring series of Danish one-day music festivals. What makes this festival incredibly unique is that the whole festival tours to 8 different locations around Denmark. Not only do they tour the whole production but the event is run by 700 volunteers which make up 98% of the staff that work at the event each year.

Pathway to Stage Management

Have you ever been curious about the role of a stage manager and how you can pursue a career in this part of the events industry? Join us in this captivating podcast as we engage in an insightful conversation with Danielle, a seasoned professional with a decade of experience in the live events. Danielle's journey commenced with her performances in large ice shows, which ignited a passion for production.

Since graduating with a first-class degree in stage management, Danielle has worked in a diverse range of roles within the field and has served as a stage manager, technician, artist liaison, venue management, and most recently, lead event and hires coordinator.

Since leaving university in 2018, Danielle’s track record includes stage managing three successful theatre tours, a residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a large-scale pantomime for the UK’s leading pantomime company. 

Currently, Danielle operates as a front of house manager and lead events coordinator at an Arts Centre in South Oxfordshire. The venue not only receives high class touring shows but also caters to the needs of numerous local businesses as an ideal events and conference venue. With her wealth of transferable industry knowledge, Danielle plans and manages the operation of such events within the venue, ensuring their execution and success.

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