January 2021

We’re so grateful to have advocates for our industry in the Live Events Coalition. Nancy Shaffer and Dwayne Thomas from LEC share how they’re working to amplify the voice of a nearly invisible industry. The need to engage on Capitol Hill and fight for our industry’s survival is critical. Please support their efforts by visiting…

Magician Nash Fung reminds us to keep our heads up, to press on, and to adapt to challenges. His tribute to the late René Lavand is both motivating and entertaining. Visit Nash Fung at https://nashfung.com/

A powerful look at Shameka Jennings and her journey to overcome prejudice and find community in the process. Check out the extended conversation with the panel and get inspired by other Community Keynotes stories at https://communitykeynotes.com/

There was a moment when I realized that the events industry is going to fundamentally change moving forward. So, what now? Without a doubt, 2020 has taken a serious toll on business in general, but that devastating impact has perhaps been hardest felt in the events industry. Our industry has been defined by large gatherings…

Nothing could break our “game face” on “game day.” That is, until the game changed… Join Angela Shen, Mark Dyce-Ryan, Andréa Long, Anthony Aton, and Kate Patay as they discuss how to not only survive but innovate and support one another so we can thrive together. Check out the rest of this four-part series at…