Mind Your Wedding Business is LIVE at NACE Experience 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the official podcast of NACE Experience! Kevin Dennis and Michelle Stansfield are bringing you conversations with speakers and industry leaders from this year's conference.
Your favorite past presidents are here to talk leadership, company culture, technology, hospitality, and the future of the events industry. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ideas shaping today's event professionals!
Highlights:
- Leadership insights from event industry experts
- The future of AI, technology, and client experience
- Building stronger teams and workplace culture
- Creating more inclusive and memorable events
- Business growth, innovation, and industry trends
And stay tuned... part two is coming soon!
Connect with our Guests:
Michelle Stansfield, CPCE, 2026 NACE National Immediate Past President, Senior Account Manager at Terramar, A DMC Network Company
Vernetta Kosalka, Assistant Professor of Practice at University of Nebraska Lincoln, Owner of VK Events + Florals + Planning
Micah Logan, CSO at The Logan Companies
Dana Kadwell, CPCE, 2026 NACE National President-Elect, Owner/CEO of Hustle & Gather
Lyn Gleasure, CPCE, CMP, 2026 NACE National Treasurer/Secretary, Director of Business Development at Rock Events
John Chen, CEO of Engaging Meetings
Margaux Fraise, Owner/Creative Director of Harmony Creative Studio, Founder/Host of Wedding Summit Series
Ariana Adolph, Student Chapter President of Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
Sara Kincaid, President & COO of Aisle Planner Pro
David Porto, Partner/General Manager at Blue Plate Catering, Inc.
Thao Moore, Executive Chef/Co-Proprietor at Green Mangos Catering
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