The Elevated Experiences Podcast
By Carolene Méli
Welcome to the Elevated Experiences podcast where we explore the curious, forward-thinking and wonderful world of experience design.
Whether you want to gather your people in more meaningful ways, perhaps find new revenue streams in your business by creating events or even skilfully leverage the experiences you’ve already created to bring about more impact for those around you, then let me tell you something my friend….you are right where you need to be.
Whether you want to gather your people in more meaningful ways, perhaps find new revenue streams in your business by creating events or even skilfully leverage the experiences you’ve already created to bring about more impact for those around you, then let me tell you something my friend….you are right where you need to be.
The Elevated Experiences PodcastJan 24, 2023
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4 ways an in-person event can drive growth in your business
Companies all over the world use in-person experiences to find new customers, increase loyalty, create revenue streams and build community. Learn you can take these four strategies and turn them into an event!
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Jan 24, 202315:18
2 questions to ask yourself before planning your next event
Two questions to answer before you start planning your event and why they are crucial for the success of your experience. That’s what’s in store for today’s episode and you’ll also get a sneak peak into week one of the Leveraged Event Lab which is my programme helping anyone wanting to create an event and actually make it happen. Today you'll be introduced to Michael, who is based in Indonesia and is planning an event called The FEEL, an event for event planners. I work with him to determine the impact he wants to create with The Feel.
If you have an idea for your dream event, think about joining us at The Leveraged Event Lab. www.leveragedevent.com
Jan 17, 202315:35
How Cirque du Soleil made me fall in love with creating events and 3 ways they bring about epic experiences
What 10 years working for arguably the best entertainment company in the entire world, Cirque du Soleil, taught me about creating extraordinary experiences...
...from humble beginnings of making popcorn behind a bar as an 18 year old, to working with them in 17 different countries, to being in the city of a horrific terror attack while we had a show on, to leading the most epic of VIP experiences after the pandemic.
On this episode I am sharing with you 3 ways in which I believe Cirque du Soleil creates epic experiences and how you can use them to improve the in-person experiences you are creating too.
Jan 10, 202316:01
Chapter 2: New Name, New Experiences. Welcome to the Elevated Experiences Podcast
Welcome to the Elevated Experiences podcast where we explore the curious, forward-thinking and wonderful world of experience design. Gather your people in more meaningful ways, find new revenue streams in your business by creating events or skilfully leverage the experiences you’ve already created to bring about more impact for those around you!
Jan 03, 202301:35
Read Alouds - How authors are creating experiences for their young readers with Nellirose Farella
Nellirose Farella wrote a children's book, Nella's Kindness Kicks and now visits schools to create mini experiences with her young audience. Listen to how she uses experience design to create impactful moments for the children she reads her book to.
Dec 20, 202128:31
A unique cooking experience with Executive Head Chef Olivia Méli
Olivia Méli is the Executive Head Chef at one of the best hotels in Montenegro and today she shares with us a unique strategy she used to create a memorable experience for her guests and how she then transformed that experience into a learning and development opportunity for her staff.
Dec 06, 202112:08
What we can learn from the Paralympic Experience with 3 x Paralympic Swimmer Andreas Onea
Andreas Onea, 3 x Paralympian in swimming, shares with us what we can learn from the Paralympic Games in terms of creating incredible experiences.
May 31, 202125:09
The Perfect E-Commerce Checkout Experience with e-commerce sales specialist Jacob Wasserman
Have you thought about the online checkout you have on your website as a complete experience? If not, Jacob and I are here to help. We discuss what makes an incredible checkout, what not to do and how to personalise the experience so your guests feels unique, special and valued.
Apr 21, 202130:33
Creating video experiences for Linkedin with Videographer and founder of K-OS Visuals, Oyinkro Kagbala
Oyinkro is a videographer and the founder and creative director at K-OS Visuals - a company focusing on corporate and commercial videography and portrait and product photography.
Oyinkro tell his stories and those of his client through captivating storytelling and highly creative, well shot photo and video content.
In this episode we talk about what you need to start creating video content for linkedin and how you can use it to transform how others experience your personal brand.
Enjoy!
Oyinkro tell his stories and those of his client through captivating storytelling and highly creative, well shot photo and video content.
In this episode we talk about what you need to start creating video content for linkedin and how you can use it to transform how others experience your personal brand.
Enjoy!
Apr 06, 202127:45
The experience of perspective taking with Magician, Author, Speaker and Consultant Brian Miller
Brian Miller is a magician turned author, speaker, and consultant on human connection. He works with organisations who believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and valued.
Brian’s TEDx talk “How to Magically Connect with Anyone” has been viewed 3.3 million times.
Publishers Weekly raved about his book Three New People, “Miller brilliantly outlines a system for deepening relationships.”
In this episode we talk about perspective taking and how by considering the different perspective of others, you can improve the experiences you have and those you offer.
Brian’s TEDx talk “How to Magically Connect with Anyone” has been viewed 3.3 million times.
Publishers Weekly raved about his book Three New People, “Miller brilliantly outlines a system for deepening relationships.”
In this episode we talk about perspective taking and how by considering the different perspective of others, you can improve the experiences you have and those you offer.
Mar 24, 202132:30
The Sneaker Experience with founder of PerryCo shoes Brittney Perry
Brittney is a lifelong sneakerhead and launched her brand in 2018 after continually facing a market saturated by sneakers made for men, by men. Brittney wanted to offer a sneaker to the world that was more inclusive and has a mission to continue to create timeless, genderless sneakers that can appeal to all styles, cultures and identities. Today we talk about the culture and experience surrounding the sneaker industry.
Mar 22, 202124:26
Why we Attach meaning to experiences with Global Goodwill Ambassador Hanane Anoua
Welcome to this episode where Hanane and I discuss experiences through a personal lense. Hanane is a certified holistic life and executive coach, a certified NLP practitioner and mindfulness practice advocate. She is a lecturer at several universities in Morocco and is part of a board of experts introducing soft skills training in high education.
Hanane is founder and CEO of her company 'Learn and Dare' where she develops and leads trainings on leadership, entrepreneurship and communications in public and private universities.
Enjoy the episode!
Hanane is founder and CEO of her company 'Learn and Dare' where she develops and leads trainings on leadership, entrepreneurship and communications in public and private universities.
Enjoy the episode!
Mar 22, 202128:26
PR strategies to increase the reach of the experience you offer with founder and CEO of PR Lab Matías Rodsevich
Welcome to this episode all about the world of PR with Matías Rodsevich. Matías is the founder and CEO of PR Lab, an integrated marketing agency specialised in Scaleups and the design industry and one of the top PR agencies in The Netherlands.
He is the author of The PR Paradox - an educational and engaging study on the nature of PR today for those just starting out in PR.
Matías' expertise lies in B2B and B2C Tech PR and marketing with over 8 years of vast PR experience in the corporate, start up and agency environments. He has worked for international tech clients such as IBM and Google Agentina.
Enjoy the episode!
He is the author of The PR Paradox - an educational and engaging study on the nature of PR today for those just starting out in PR.
Matías' expertise lies in B2B and B2C Tech PR and marketing with over 8 years of vast PR experience in the corporate, start up and agency environments. He has worked for international tech clients such as IBM and Google Agentina.
Enjoy the episode!
Mar 22, 202134:19
How food brings any experience to life with natural food chef Aimee-Jean Greenacre
THE ROLE FOOD PLAYS IN AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. In this episode I am joined by Aimee-Jean Greenacre who is an energetic and passionate holistic health coach, wellness chef, teacher, and conscious culinary expert.
She uses real food as the foundation to help her clients, heal, nourish and intuitively connect with their true self, so they can learn to cultivate the correct energy from within, and ultimately help find their path to living a healthy and purposeful life.
“Once people shift the way they eat, this changes the way they think, and in result this leads to people changing the way they live their life - full of clarity, vibrant energy, purpose and passion”
Aimee is best known for her work as an international wellness chef, and specialises in curating Conscious Catering for events. Her eclectic style of cooking has been influenced by her wide culinary experience living around the world from Sydney, London, Singapore and now LA.
She can be found most days at the local farmers market, where she finds her inspiration working with locally sourced, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Her signature conscious cooking style incorporates an “Eat the Rainbow” mantra, where she uses unique and colourful foods, herbs, and spices that make her food both incredibly nourishing and beautifully appealing.
Today we are going to talk about the role of food in a great experience and why prioritising the food offerings you give to your guests make a disproportionate impact on their experience with you.
She uses real food as the foundation to help her clients, heal, nourish and intuitively connect with their true self, so they can learn to cultivate the correct energy from within, and ultimately help find their path to living a healthy and purposeful life.
“Once people shift the way they eat, this changes the way they think, and in result this leads to people changing the way they live their life - full of clarity, vibrant energy, purpose and passion”
Aimee is best known for her work as an international wellness chef, and specialises in curating Conscious Catering for events. Her eclectic style of cooking has been influenced by her wide culinary experience living around the world from Sydney, London, Singapore and now LA.
She can be found most days at the local farmers market, where she finds her inspiration working with locally sourced, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Her signature conscious cooking style incorporates an “Eat the Rainbow” mantra, where she uses unique and colourful foods, herbs, and spices that make her food both incredibly nourishing and beautifully appealing.
Today we are going to talk about the role of food in a great experience and why prioritising the food offerings you give to your guests make a disproportionate impact on their experience with you.
Mar 22, 202141:50
How do others experience your personal brand with co-founder of Brand of a Leader Marina Byezhanova
New year, new personal brand! If your personal brand needs a refresh or you don't have one and are wondering if you need one, this episode is waiting for you. Get ready for some incredible, expert advice from Marina Byezhanova.
Marina Byezhanova is a Soviet-born, Ukraine-raised, Canada-based entrepreneur whose mission is to scale the reach of people's voices.
She is the Co-Founder of a personal branding agency called Brand of a Leader and has been quoted and referenced in such publications as Inc, Forbes, Fast Company, Success Magazine, Yahoo News and the Financial Post,
Marina is also an incredible speaker, having spoken to audiences of entrepreneurs and business executives in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
She is the proud member of Entrepreneurs' Organisation and is presently the Canadian host of its global podcast Forum Confidential.
There is no one better to shed some light on how to build your personal brand! Let's do it.
Marina Byezhanova is a Soviet-born, Ukraine-raised, Canada-based entrepreneur whose mission is to scale the reach of people's voices.
She is the Co-Founder of a personal branding agency called Brand of a Leader and has been quoted and referenced in such publications as Inc, Forbes, Fast Company, Success Magazine, Yahoo News and the Financial Post,
Marina is also an incredible speaker, having spoken to audiences of entrepreneurs and business executives in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
She is the proud member of Entrepreneurs' Organisation and is presently the Canadian host of its global podcast Forum Confidential.
There is no one better to shed some light on how to build your personal brand! Let's do it.
Mar 22, 202140:57
Inspiring Workplaces to transform your employee experience with Dreamplex CEO Daan Van Rossum
Daan is the Chief Experience Officer at Dreamplex, an incredible company of 5 flexible office spaces in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam.
His background is in marketing strategy in global markets and his work in this field has resulted in him winning multiple international industry awards.
He also founded his own startup Bright that inspired and enabled young Vietnamese to find their “why” and build their lives towards it.
This sense of letting people live purposefully is now a core tenet in his Dreamplex work. This episode is all about transforming your workplace to improve your employee experience and retention. Let's do it!
His background is in marketing strategy in global markets and his work in this field has resulted in him winning multiple international industry awards.
He also founded his own startup Bright that inspired and enabled young Vietnamese to find their “why” and build their lives towards it.
This sense of letting people live purposefully is now a core tenet in his Dreamplex work. This episode is all about transforming your workplace to improve your employee experience and retention. Let's do it!
Mar 22, 202140:11
Building Community to strengthen the experience you offer with founder and CEO of Pangea Dreams Tracy Komlos
Tracy Komlos is a marketing and branding expert, global community builder, startup consultant and the Founder & CEO of Pangea Dreams, the #1 industry leader in women's educational and creative retreats.
Her most recent endeavour is in the health and wellness space as a Co-Founder at The Multiverse and SuperMush, a curated marketplace for the highest quality mushroom-based products and in-house CPG brand.
She has 7+ years of experience scaling an international business in travel and wellness. Her extensive knowledge in brand partnerships, sponsorships, production, social media management and launching digitally native companies has made her a respected authority in all things digital creativity, experience design, and entrepreneurship.
In this interview we discuss how to create an inspiring community for your brand by offering your guests unique and thoughtful experiences. We are here to help you transform the experience you currently offer. So, let's go!
Mar 22, 202136:03
How to harness the power of networking to improve the experience you offer with lifestyle entrepreneur Jake Kelfer
Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs that are ready to create incredibly impactful and profitable businesses.
He is the bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, a high-energy motivational speaker, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality.
He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated and ESPN. This interview is all about the power of connection and how focusing on authentic networking across different platforms will help transform the experience you currently offer. Let's go!
He is the bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, a high-energy motivational speaker, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality.
He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated and ESPN. This interview is all about the power of connection and how focusing on authentic networking across different platforms will help transform the experience you currently offer. Let's go!
Mar 22, 202137:01
Creating an inspiring company culture experience with organisational development specialist and CEO Lindsay Miller
Enjoy this incredible insightful interview with Founder and CEO of Reverie Consulting, Lindsay Miller. If you are a small/micro business or you are just starting out, we got you!
We talk all about company culture and the employee experience within small businesses. Lindsay shares great insights into successful onboarding of new team members, how to bridge the leadership/employee culture gap to improve your employee experience and what makes a great overall experience within a small business workplace. Ready to transform your experience? Let's go!
We talk all about company culture and the employee experience within small businesses. Lindsay shares great insights into successful onboarding of new team members, how to bridge the leadership/employee culture gap to improve your employee experience and what makes a great overall experience within a small business workplace. Ready to transform your experience? Let's go!
Mar 22, 202144:34
Make your virtual experience exceptional with Digital Futurist Keynote Speaker
If you are transitioning your physical experience to a virtual one, then don't move a muscle! You are where you need to be. Digital Futurist Keynote Speaker, Brian Fanzo, drops incredible insight into what you need to do to make your virtual experience a huge success.
Brian has helped launch digital and influencer strategies with the world’s most iconic brands such as SAP, Dell, Adobe and UFC. He has been recognised as a Top 20 Digital Transformation Influencer, a Top 50 Most-Mentioned User by CMOs on Twitter and a Top 25 Social Business Leader of the Future by The Economist. Ready to transform your experience? Let's go!
Brian has helped launch digital and influencer strategies with the world’s most iconic brands such as SAP, Dell, Adobe and UFC. He has been recognised as a Top 20 Digital Transformation Influencer, a Top 50 Most-Mentioned User by CMOs on Twitter and a Top 25 Social Business Leader of the Future by The Economist. Ready to transform your experience? Let's go!
Mar 22, 202149:59
Gen Z marketing experiences with Jake Bjorseth - Founder of Trndsttrs Media
Enjoy this value packed episode with Jake Bjorseth - Expert Marketer and Founder of Trndsttrs Media, an Ad Agency helping businesses connect to their Gen Z consumers. Jake shares with us how you can successfully get in front of your Gen Z audience and how to attract them to the experience you offer. He talks about common marketing mistakes businesses are currently making and what Gen Z trends to pay attention to moving forward in 2021. Ready to transform your experience? Let's go!
Mar 22, 202136:33
Chapter 1: Welcome to The Experience Creators
Welcome to The Experience Creators - an intelligent inquiry into all the ways in which great experiences can beautifully impact our lives.
Mar 22, 202101:14