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The Special Event Studio

The Special Event Studio

by Scott North

Performing Arts Careers

Season 2

Episode 24: Lisa Zivontsis

Joining Scott for the 24th episode of the podcast is Lisa Zivontsis, Owner and Project Manager of Meetings and Events at The Event Partner. Tune in as Lisa gets into the nitty gritty of how she got her start in the event industry, her experience managing The Event Partner thus far, shedding some light on the the flexibility, or the challenges, that starting your own business may bring. Original podcast recording launch: Sept. 21, 2023

Episode 23: Christine Simpson

Welcome back to the Special Event Studio! Joining Scott on the first episode back from hiatus is hockey's very own, Christine Simpson! On this episode watch Christine and Scott discuss growing up with a hockey family, working together at the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Christine's journey to becoming a hockey reporter, host, and interviewer at Sportsnet. Original posting date: April 11, 2023

Episode 22: Bob Clarke

Joining us for episode 22 is none other than the multitalented Bob Clarke, Partner/General Manager at Jackson Events. Scott and Bob reminisce on their glory days playing hockey and discuss his journey transitioning into the world of events. From stories on working with top athletes to his experience navigating events in both the pre-pandemic and post-pandemic climate, enjoy a truly edifying conversation.

Episode 21: Matt Farrell

Kicking off the new season of our podcast is none other than the Vice President of Operations at TO Live, Matt Farrell. Matt will be sharing his career journey and how he got introduced to the world of theatre. He'll also be talking about all the incredible COVID prevention installations at our venues and how TO live is working to welcome patrons into a safe and conducive space.

Season 1

Episode 20 - Covid Conversations with Clyde Wagner

On a very special 20th episode of the podcast and our last episode of 2020, we have none other than TO Live’s own President and CEO, Clyde Wagner! In addition to talking about how our company has been navigating these difficult times, Clyde shares his own experiences in the arts and entertainment, moving from Broadway to film and television, to fashion, and how all of those experiences led him to his current station with TO Live.

Episode 19 - Covid Conversations with Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald

Joining us for Episode 19 of the podcast is entrepreneur, event manager, and President of TAP Resources - an Indigenous-owned/operated event and site selection firm, Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald. She shares her business back story with Scott, discussing the founding of TAP, her past as a social worker, and the importance of embracing hybrid live-streamed events during the current global pandemic.

Episode 18 - Covid Conversations with Jennifer Menard

On Episode 18 of the Podcast Scott is joined by the Founder, CEO, and Director of Client Happiness at Staff Shop Inc, Jennifer Menard! Between getting creative with titles and talking about the influence her personal triumphs have had on her career, Jennifer also shares the nuances of running a global event staffing company prior to and during the current pandemic.

Episode 17 - Covid Conversations with Evan Babins

After Scott and Will talk a bit of science, Evan Babins joins in to talk about his role as manager of event planning at Equitable Bank. Evan tells us what it’s like being named one of the top 25 young event planners from Special Events Magazine, and how he’s navigating the pandemic on both a professional level and on a personal level, with a recent addition to his family.

Episode 16 - Covid Conversations with Erik Joyal and Kathleen Chiu

Joining us this week on the podcast are Erik Joyal the Owner of Ascari Hospitality Group and Kathleen Chiu, their Director of Events + Catering. In this episode, we get a glimpse of the work Erik and Kathleen do at Ascari, and we learn what it’s like running multiple restaurants and catering venues in the heart of downtown Toronto, both pre-and post-pandemic.

Episode 15 - Covid Conversations with Sonia Borkar and Lizz McKenna

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we have our first guest paring with Sonia Borkar, the Manager of Weddings and Social Event Sales, and Lizz McKenna, the Corporate Event Sales Manager. Sonia and Lizz share with us their experiences working on the Steam Whistle event team, both in the past and present and as per usual, share their perspective on the future of the industry.

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