DeShawn Wynn is a veteran event strategist, entrepreneur, and transformational retreat leader. With nearly 30 years of event planning experience and 15 years as the founder of Winning Touch Event Design, she blends logistics and heart-centered transformation. Her mission? To help people pause, ask deeper questions, and reconnect with the why behind their actions.

"An event is supposed to cause change — people should leave different than when they came in."

"Don't wait for a tragedy to be your catalyst. Let a luxurious retreat be your wake-up call."

"Value means putting yourself in the equation — not after the job, the family, or the to-do list, but now."

DeShawn Wynn shares the behind-the-scenes truths of event planning and the powerful inner work needed to live with intention. She discusses her transformational retreats, the importance of mindset, and how understanding your "why" can shift everything. This episode is a roadmap for moving from autopilot to purposeful action — without waiting for crisis.

• Asking "why" helps uncover hidden motivations.

• Self-reflection is the start of real change.

• A catalyst doesn't need to be a crisis — it can be a conscious pause.

• The purpose of an event is to create transformation.

• Planners must consider every stakeholder's expectations.

• Cookie-cutter agendas fail to meet evolving human needs.

• Mindset = Attitude + Belief + Clarity of Definition.

• Most people live reactively instead of intentionally.

• Your mindset shapes how you value yourself and others.

• Speakers should align with the event's mission, not just their topic.

• Responsiveness and reliability build trust with event planners.

• Add value by being available beyond your scheduled time.

• DeShawn's retreats are designed to help people rediscover purpose.

• Reflection time is often the missing piece in a busy life.

• Real breakthroughs happen when you're surrounded by intention and community.

1. How Event Planning Can Be Your Catalyst for Change — with DeShawn Wynn

2. From Logistics to Legacy: DeShawn Wynn on Purposeful Living

3. Don't Wait for a Crisis: Transform Now with DeShawn Wynn's Retreats

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Ravi Rajani is a master of impactful communication, storytelling, and leadership development. He is the author of Relationship Currency and helps professionals unlock their influence through the power of intentional storytelling. From theater and investment banking to keynote stages and coaching rooms, Ravi's journey is a testament to finding alignment and embracing authenticity.

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1. "Charisma is an innate superpower we all possess, which allows others to feel significant in our presence."

2. "Your daughters will marry your example. Your sons will follow it."

3. "The more you do the inner work, the more the dream works."

In this heart-led and insight-packed conversation, Ravi Rajani dives into storytelling, authenticity, and personal transformation. He explores how inner alignment fuels outward success, the power of leading with vulnerability, and how storytelling can be the catalyst for influence and connection. It's a masterclass in communication that truly resonates.

• Becoming a parent reshaped Ravi's perspective on leadership and legacy.

• Children reflect the examples we set—our integrity, actions, and mindset matter.

• Personal growth becomes urgent when others look to you as a model.

• We wear masks to protect ourselves, but they often block genuine connection.

• True growth happens when we embrace who we are, not who we pretend to be.

• Removing the mask can be the catalyst to meaningful relationships and self-leadership.

• Charisma isn't about attention—it's about making others feel they matter.

• Ravi's ASI framework (Authenticity, Specificity, Impact) turns compliments into transformations.

• When people feel seen and heard, they unlock their own potential.

• Ravi guides listeners to turn personal challenges into powerful stories.

• His "Acorn Checklist" (Attention, Conflict, Outcome, Relevance, Narrative) helps craft stories that stick.

• Your story is a bridge—when shared well, it invites others to step into their own journey.

• AI can support growth, but it must not replace human reflection and depth.

• Fast results without inner work risk shallow success.

• Use tools like AI to make space for deep conversations, not avoid them.

1. Unlock Your Charisma: How Ravi Rajani Uses Storytelling as a Catalyst for Change

2. Why Your Story Matters: Building Influence Through Authentic Communication

3. From Masks to Meaning: Ravi Rajani on Living and Leading with Integrity

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Mike Simmons and Brent Schlenker are learning and enablement veterans with a deep passion for helping professionals connect, prepare, and get the most out of events. Mike brings expertise in sales enablement and field learning, while Brent is a long-time learning and development (L&D) leader known for building communities and driving conversation in the L&D space.

Together, they dive into how to make the most of DevLearn 2025 — from tactical planning to real-time strategies for networking, booth visits, and personal performance at large conferences.

1. "Go in with a plan. Take a leadership position, identify your top ten." – Mike Simmons

2. "Training is an event. Learning is a process. Technology supports them both." – Brent Schlenker

3. "You're not measured by the number of booths you visit. You're measured by the quality of conversations you have." – Mike Simmons

Mike Simmons and Brent Schlenker offer a real-time breakdown of how to prep for DevLearn 2025. With humor and experience, they share tips for navigating expo halls, creating intentional booth strategies, and focusing on meaningful conversations. It's about finding your catalyst through connection, clarity, and curiosity at conferences.

• Identify your top 10 booths before entering the expo hall.

• Use the conference app to scan vendors and set goals.

• Approach with purpose, not just curiosity.

• Research vendor teams on LinkedIn.

• Look for people in product, sales, and marketing roles.

• Ask to speak with specific people to drive deeper conversations.

• Set intentions, but be okay when plans change.

• Great conversations often happen by chance.

• Let spontaneity and connection guide you.

• Avoid the food lines—go talk to vendors during peak break times.

• Take notes and prioritize what matters most.

• Track who you talk to and why to follow up meaningfully.

• Focus on learning tools that drive real outcomes.

• Look for vendors tackling onboarding, enablement, and everboarding.

• Remember: improving human performance is the goal, not just collecting tech.

1. "How to Crush DevLearn 2025: Pro Tips from Industry Veterans"

2. "Expo Strategy, Connection, and Performance: Your DevLearn Game Plan"

3. "Why You Need a Top 10 List for DevLearn (And How to Use It)"

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