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The Events Insight

Jack Saward & Karen Edwards

Welcome to The Events Insight, created to entertain, enlighten and inspire anyone involved in or thinking of joining our exciting and diverse events industry. We bring you illuminating tales from some amazing people in a vast array of roles and from all across the globe. Each week we chat to a different guest and share their stories with you; how and why they got into events, what they’ve learned on the way and why they’re still here!

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The Events Insight - Its a Wrap Season 15

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2025/09/30

Send us a text Another season already? How can that be? Season 15 of The Events Insight Podcast has been another truly fantastic and inspiring journey, with guests from every corner of the events spectrum. For this special wrap-up episode, Jack and Karen are joined by two brilliant industry professionals, and loyal listeners Kirsty Goddard and James Molkie, who bring their fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the conversation. Kirsty has over 20 years’ experience in marketing, comms, and even...

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"Go Ducks!" and Doing the Impossible - With Sarah...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text In this episode, Jack and Karen catch up with Sarah Bennett, a California-born event professional whose career has come full circle, back to where it all began: with the Anaheim Ducks. From her first internship with the hockey club to leading event strategy across the sports, tech, entertainment, and non-profit sectors, Sarah has spent over 15 years mastering the art of delivering unforgettable experiences. Her journey includes roles with the San Diego Padres, the Olympic Water...

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Always Putting Security and Safety First - With Ivan...

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2025/09/16

Send us a text This week, Jack and Karen speak with Ivan Mariacher, Managing Director of TROJAN SECURITY, a leader who has built his career on protecting people, spaces, and experiences. Ivan’s journey began at the frontline of London’s most high-risk venues back in 2004, where he tackled gang-related violence, drug issues, and public safety challenges head-on. Today, he leads a professional team delivering everything from crowd management to close protection at major events and venues, inclu...

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61:12

Helping Create Momentum Every Day - With Richard Smith

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2025/09/09

Send us a text In this episode, Jack and Karen chat with Richard Smith, a passionate events professional whose journey started with a defining moment on a balcony overlooking Hall 3 at Birmingham’s ICC. Now Chief Commercial Officer at Wyboston Lakes Resort, Richard leads the commercial strategy across a diverse 400-acre site, driving growth across training venues, conference spaces, and serviced offices. With past roles at Compass Group, Yarnfield Park, and nearly a decade at the NEC Group, R...

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59:47

Always Say Yes, You Never Know Where It’ll Take You -...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text This week, Jack and Karen welcome Sarah Slater, a true force in the live entertainment industry and a champion of saying yes to unexpected opportunities. Now leading the Music & Festivals division at Ticketmaster UK, Sarah’s career has taken her from production management in outreach programmes to senior roles in ticketing and e-commerce. With over 15 years of experience, she’s built a reputation for trusted leadership, strategic growth, and solid relationships with some of...

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60:45

Bringing the Happy Every Day - With Matt Turner

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2025/08/26

Send us a text In this episode, Jack and Karen are joined by Matt Turner, founder of Clownfish Events and self-declared Head of Team Flourishment, for an energising conversation about culture, creativity, and what it takes to build a workplace people actually love. From launching a DJ business at 18 with a shed full of kit and his dad’s Toyota Previa, to winning The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025, Matt shares how Clownfish has grown into a standout name in the corporate events space. Bu...

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60:50

The Power of Purpose in Events and Community - With...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text In this season opener, Jack and Karen sit down with the ever-inspiring PJ Ellis, a proud Brummie, seasoned charity campaigner, and passionate community advocate. PJ shares the story behind launching the Harry Moseley Charity Ball, co-founding LoveBrum, and raising nearly £1 million for causes close to his heart. From tackling homelessness to mentoring start-ups, PJ’s journey proves how purpose-led projects can leave a lasting legacy. Now a BBC Radio WM presenter and founder o...

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The Events Insight - Its a Wrap Season 14

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2025/03/19

Send us a text As Season 14 of The Events Insight Podcast comes to a close, we’re wrapping things up in style, as we always do! Joining Jack and Karen for this special episode are two fantastic industry professionals and avid podcast listeners, Charlotte Dowdell and Rajiah Rodien, who bring their fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the conversation. Charlotte, with over a decade of experience in hospitality and events, is known for her meticulous planning, positive attitude, and ability to t...

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70:33

Are you squeezing enough out of your 'Happy Sponge'?...

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2025/03/14

Send us a text Get ready for a fun and fascinating episode of The Events Insight Podcast with Jack and Karen! This week, we’re joined by three-time Emmy Award winner, comedian, TV host, and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo. You might know him from Windy City LIVE, World’s Funniest Videos, or as the voice of Hugh Neutron in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Mark has done it all—hosting, acting, writing, producing, and even launching the world’s first live-to-air animated talk show. Join us as w...

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From House Porter to Company Director - With Martin...

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2025/03/05

This week on The Events Insight Podcast, Karen and Jack sit down with Martin Stephens, Director of Off Limits Ltd, to explore his inspiring career journey—from a YTS trainee stacking shelves to a leader in the events industry. With over 30 years of experience, Martin has worn many hats, from hotel management trainee to Sales Director, before becoming a shareholder and Director at Off Limits, where he’s spent the last two decades delivering unforgettable experiences. His portfolio is as divers...

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Sustainable Events Made Simple: Easy Wins - With Lisa...

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2025/02/26

In this episode of The Events Insight, Jack and Karen sit down with Lisa Sweeting, an event professional with 18 years of experience in corporate, private, and charity events. Lisa is the founder of Green Sense Events, a company dedicated to minimising environmental impact while ensuring events are socially inclusive and accessible. Since launching Green Sense Events in 2020, Lisa has worked with a diverse range of clients, including High 5 Events, One Two Agency (formerly Glasgows), Decordia...

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63:31

Curiosity will get you everywhere - With Adam Roberts

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2025/02/19

Adam has been working within the Events Industry for over twenty years, firstly as a Lighting technician and Rigger before moving into the Safety Role after a non-work related accident. He specialises in large scale one-off events where he can use his role as a consultant to facilitate all aspects of the event. His career has allowed him to work across many sectors including touring, exhibitions, sport, theatre and corporate events, right across across the world. You will hear h...

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Rising to the challenge - With Charlie Gardener

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2025/02/12

Karen and Jack wlecome another different voice onto the podcast this week as they welcome Charlie Gardener to the show. This episode was actually done in person out on location, so you will hear the difference in the interaction and audio. After a decade of experience in legal, financial and sales roles, Charlie, alongside her engineer husband Lloyd, took the first step in business ownership in 2013. They recognised an increasing opportunity within the UK construction, utilities a...

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57:17

What comes after the life of a professional athlete?...

The Events Insight ·

2025/02/05

Drew Lasker is a former 16-year professional European basketball player. He participated in the 2018 Commonwealth Games representing England and won a total of 11 Titles in the British Basketball League. He is passionate about helping others become the Best Version of Themselves. Drew is working in media Presenting, Reporting and Commentating for the likes of Sky Sports and DAZN, whilst also Co-Host of a British Basketball League Audio & Visual Podcast (The Drew and Jay Podcast)...

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The Events Insight - Its a Wrap Season 13

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2024/09/25

Welcome to the Wrap Session of Season 13! It's been a truly fantastic season as Jack and Karen have explored the globe with six incredible events industry professionals. From prop making to overlay, jet skiing to LEGO building, we’ve covered it all!For today's wrap-up, we’ve got a few changes to the lineup. Jack is currently out of the country, handling client and exhibition builds in Las Vegas, so the wonderful Jenny Davies has stepped in to join Karen. And while one of our listener guests c...

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Behind the Scenes: Mastering Event Overlay - With Tom...

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2024/09/18

In this week’s episode Jack and Karen are thrilled to be joined by Tom Alldread, an industry expert with over 12 years of experience at GL Events. During his time at GL, Tom has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's largest and most prestigious events, including the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, UCI World Cycling Championships, and the London 2012 Olympics.Tom's expertise in leading complex projects, building high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration has been key to h...

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Finding your own path in the events industry - With...

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2024/09/10

This week Karen and Jack were joined by Stephen, the visionary Founder of Clearwater Events. With a hands-on approach to event planning, client development, and legacy building, Stephen is committed to delivering excellence through diversity, equality, and innovation. His mission? To create unforgettable experiences with impeccable customer service, brilliant creativity, and cutting-edge technology.Stephen's journey has been impressive. As Senior Account Director at MCI Events, he was instrum...

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Always do your research - With Makenzie Stokel

The Events Insight ·

2024/09/03

Makenzie Stokel is the Co-Founder of EVA, an innovative platform that automates the process of booking entertainment for events. Makenzie has been a young leader in the events and entertainment industries since starting EVA while attending Belmont University. With degrees in Music Business and Entrepreneurship, she is passionate about creating paid performance opportunities for up and coming artists. She has been recognized as a leader in the Austin community on the Forbes 30 Under ...

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Sharpen your elbows - With Martin Green CBE

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2024/08/27

Martin has masterminded some of the world’s most significant major events including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Hull UK City of Culture 2017, Unboxed; Creativity in the UK and most recently the ceremonies and cultural programmes for Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 and Eurovision in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine. In January 2024 he was appointed Vice President of Global Live events at Tait, leading producing for the international renowned entertai...

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Our strangest theming request was...! With Rosie Ellis

The Events Insight ·

2024/08/20

Rosie Ellis is the Co-founder and Managing Director of EPH Creative (formerly Event Prop Hire), one of the UK’s largest providers of event theming & rental products. Originally trained in Prop Making (Entertainment Design Crafts) at Cleveland College of Art & Design, she started the company along with her business partner back in in 2003. She is passionate about all things Creative –and loves the challenge of finding solutions every day, and creating something new. &...

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