Desert Island Events

This week on the Main Stage Narmeen is joined by Anika Ved, freelance event manager for tech and commercial. During the pandemic, Anika courageously decided to embark on a fully freelance career and oh did it pay off! She’s been able to gain valuable experience in both in-person and virtual and is ready for anything!

For today’s podcast, Anika invites us to a global festival focused on hard-working professionals who need a break from their screens and a boost in creativity. Anika believes that the older we get, we forget how to be kids. We need a reminder of how to not worry or stress, and the more relaxed we are, the more inspired and creative we can be.

Ready to be swept of your feet? Which Italian lake are we heading to? All that and so much more in this wonderful episode with Nathan Angs from Wildfore Agency. 

For the final episode of the first season of The Newcomers Stage, we speak to Laura Horwell, recent graduate from the University of Chester. Laura takes us to Barcelona for her take on a Women's Equality Summit for women in the events industry. Prepare for a three day empowering summit in the sun! 

Joining Narmeen on the island today is Brenda McMullan, Events Management Student at Liverpool John Moores University. This week Brenda takes us through a Coachella-esque festival set in the Australian Outback. 

This week we're bringing you another Scottish event as we're staying in Scotland but heading to the beach this time! Student Daniel Manners shares with us his sustainable ocean friendly beach rave!

In the penultimate episode of this season we talk to Rekya Vodka Brand Ambassador and founder of Reyka Runners, Fabs Latham. Set in Brixton, Fabs creates the perfect party for bartenders - expect music, luges and puffin waiters!

Going back to those Bridgerton and Scottish vibes, Mackenzie Kerr takes us through her dream event. Expect amazing music, dancing and a twist with the food! 

Taking us on an Around the World Cocktail Masterclass this week as her dream event is Rhian Berry. Rhian is the Marketing Manager at EventMind and more importantly, host Narmeen's best friend in the industry! 

Joining Narmeen on the island today, Claire Pattison, final year events student at Canterbury Christ Church University who shares with us the 'Sleepover of Dreams'. Expect haute-couture mixed with festival food at an intimate music festival. 

We're back in Canada this week with Dionne Bishop, another incredible event professional. Dionne takes us to an empowering high stakes luncheon set in a beautiful garden. 

This week on the island Rose Griffiths gives us a taste of Switzerland! encompassing networking, career development as well as some exciting activities, it is the perfect getaway for all event professionals and students. 

This week we are back in Canada with the wonderful KEisha Pinto talking us through her dream event... The Zen Experience. 

Accessibility is such an important topic within the events space. Jemma Barton, student and graduate of the Event Academy sits down with Narmeen to talk about her dream event; the Para-Ability Festival. 

VP of Vancouver Convention Centre, Claire Smith, joins Narmeen this week for her dream event. Focussing on the greater good and what we can build upon together, Claire starts the series off at her own home of Vancouver. 

This week Clemy Crowther joins host Narmeen to talk us through her dream event. Whisking us away to Mexico, this is an exciting reunion and retreat for all of Clemy's volunteer colleagues over the years. 

Are you ready for the absolute glitter bomb of an episode? Abbie Hart, founder of the Female Hospitality Network joins us this episode to share with us her dream. Expect glitter, empowerment and becoming our best self. 

This week our very own marketing intern and event graduate, Kirsten Newlands sits down with Narmeen on the show. What can you expect from this episode? Well a whole lot of glammer from a New York Rooftop! 

Kicking off 2021 as well as season two with a bumper episode, we have the wonderful Sabrina Meyers from Hot Hospitality Exchange joining us. Social Media strategist, online content creator and visibility queen (as well as an event professional!) Sabrina takes us through a social media festival. Think Fyre Festival x SXSW with education as well as entertainment with multiple venues. It's like fashion week but for social media.