Working the Olympics looks different depending on where you sit — and this time, Logan was on the in-venue side. In this solo episode, she takes you behind the scenes of her first Winter Games as an Associate Venue Producer, focused on the fan experience inside the venue. From coordinating with sport and broadcast to showcalling her first medal ceremonies, she shares what surprised her most and what this experience taught her about live events at the highest level. A behind-the-scenes look at how these moments actually come together.

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Parental leave in events doesn’t come with a playbook — so you have to build your own.

Parental leave can feel overwhelming for event pros considering starting a family — so what does it actually look like to plan for it? In this episode, Mary is joined by event pro Jessica Zimmerman to share their experiences navigating pregnancy while working in events, including how they’re approaching timelines, client communication, and stepping away from work. They get honest about what’s felt easier than expected, what’s been more uncomfortable, and how pregnancy has shifted their mindset around work. This is a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation for anyone thinking about leave — or supporting someone who is.

SHOW NOTES:Connect with Jessica Zimmerman:Instagram: @jessicatatezimmermanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-t-85260379/Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.comTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)

In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Frost to unpack what goes into organizing maker markets and what event pros can learn from them. We dive into her expertise on managing vendor relationships and how to set your event up for long-term success. She shares how she balances curation with inclusivity, prepares for common onsite challenges, and helps vendors feel genuinely supported, not just managed. A practical, values-driven conversation with lessons that apply far beyond markets to conferences, galas, and festivals.

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Website: ⁠www.makinglocal.com

Instagram: @makinglocalmarkets / @makinglocal (2 accounts)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingLocalMarkets

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-frost-5b8254316/

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