Best Eming Piansay Podcasts (2026)

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The Art of Event Rap: Turning Keynotes Into Music That Resonates 1:06:53

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Smart Start Radio, host Eming Piansay steps into the world of Event Rap, the creative powerhouse blending hip hop, storytelling and live performance to transform how audiences experience conferences. Founder Baba Brinkman breaks down how his background in literature and …

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The Rise of Wellness in Events: From Burnout to Balance 1:07:43

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this special episode of Smart Start Radio, hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson sit down with Liz Van Voorhis, founder and CEO of FIT COLLECTIVE, and Ashley Brooke James, co-founder of TRILUNA to explore what wellness really means in today’s fast-paced meetings world. From burnout and…

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IMEX Unfiltered: Stories, Steps and Surprises from the Show Floor 37:06

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this special Smart Start Radio: Coffee Chat, recorded live at IMEX 2025 in Las Vegas, host Eming Piansay explores the energy and insights of the industry’s biggest event. Eming’s first guest is Aviva Kohen from Tourism Calgary, who shares what it’s like to experience IMEX for the first …

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Breaking Patterns, Building Trust: Communication at Work 50:02

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Smart Women, Smarter Careers: Lessons in Leadership and Resilience 46:46

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125. Back on the Mic: Democracy, Dissent, and the Margins 1:05:20

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Margin Call is back, and not a moment too soon. Host Eming Piansay speaks with poet and host of the Objects in This Rearview podcast, Travis Montez to cut through the noise to tackle the chaos of politics, culture, and survival in 2025. From vaccine wars and Gaza to the Democrats’ disappearing act, billionaire bunkers, and the blurred line between …

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Packing Like a Pro: Coffee Chat on FAM Trip Essentials 20:26

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Smart Start Radio’s Coffee Chat, host Eming Piansay is joined by Digital Manager Malik Anderson and new Senior Editor David Lytle for a lively conversation about the art of packing for FAM trips. The team shares personal strategies, funny mishaps and packing hacks learne…

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Invisible, Intentional, Essential: AV + AI in Events 53:39

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? AV isn’t just cables and microphones—it’s the heartbeat of your event. And AI? It’s your next secret weapon. In this episode of Smart Start Radio, hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson sit down with Amanda Armstrong (Encore) and Anca Trifan (Tree-Fan Events) to explore how AV and AI trans…

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Coffee Chat - From Grounds to Greatness: How One Cup Can Transform Your Entire Event 32:03

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? Grab your favorite brew and settle in—this episode of Smart Start Radio dives into the unsung power of your event's coffee craft and the importance of customization. Smart Meetings' Digital Content Manager, Malik Anderson, joins Host Eming Piansay to unpack why steaming mugs play a bigger …

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Don’t Water Down the Soap: Hospitality with Intention, One Mocktail at a Time 1:03:19

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Smart Start Radio, hosts Sara Robertson and Eming Piansay sit down with two trailblazers transforming the beverage experience at events: Carl Radke, entrepreneur and co-founder of Loverboy and Soft Bar & Café, and David Stevens, co-founder of Olympian Meeting and six-tim…

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Beyond the Brochure: What CVBs Really Do for Planners 39:34

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode, hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson sit down with two powerhouse destination experts: Kristin Delahunt, VP of Destination Services at Discover Atlanta, and Brynn Johnson, Director of Convention and Group Sales at Yakima Valley Tourism. Representing two wildly different …

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Coffee Chat - FAM Trip Etiquette 101: Hospitality Starts with You 45:23

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? Ever wonder what really happens on those whirlwind FAM trips planners rave (and rant) about? Let’s just say...someone once brought a plus-one to a site tour. Another showed up in a bikini. To a press conference. 😳 In this Coffee Chat episode, Eming and Sara unpack the unspoken etiquette of…

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Seen, Heard, Valued: The DEI Wake-Up Call 1:12:37

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Smart Start Radio, hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson speak with Zoe Moore, founder of Moore Consulting Agency and a leading expert in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the meetings and hospitality industries. Moore shares her personal journey from the U.S. Ar…

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Coffee Chat: Real Talk on Rebranding, Podcasting and Finding Your Voice 30:15

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this first-ever Coffee Chat, your hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson sit down, coffee in hand, to spill the behind-the-scenes story of Smart Start Radio's journey — from its early roots as "Meeting of the Minds" to becoming an award-winning podcast. Tune in for real talk about rebra…

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From Vision to Venue: How AI Is Transforming Event Planning 1:14:51

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Smart Start Radio, co-hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson kick things off with exciting news—their podcast is a finalist for the ASBPE Best New Podcast Award. They’re joined by Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm, a spatial design platform that allows event planners to visu…

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Designing Events for Everyone: Neuroinclusivity with Megan Henshall 49:38

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this enlightening episode of Smart Start Radio, sit down with visionary leader Megan Henshall to explore the power of neuroinclusivity in event design and the workplace. Formerly a strategic lead at Google, Henshall shares her journey of championing accessibility and creating inclusive …

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Beyond the Plate: The Art of Culinary Event Planning 1:21:29

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this deliciously insightful episode of Smart Start Radio, we dive into the evolving world of fine dining and its role in creating unforgettable event experiences. Join hosts Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson as they explore the Bay Area’s vibrant culinary scene, featuring conversations w…

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Training Tomorrow’s Planners: The Role of AI and Emerging Tech Trends 1:02:33

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? Evolving technology, Super Agents and AI-produced podcasts- oh my! What does it all mean for meeting planners? In this latest discussion of Smart Start Radio, Smart Meetings editors Sara Robertson and Eming Piansay chat with Dr. Richie Karaburun, clinical associate professor and director o…

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Inside the Evolution of Sustainable Business 1:09:21

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In the latest episode of Smart Start Radio, Eming and Sara chat with sustainability experts in two segments. First up is Leor Rotchild, a speaker, podcaster, sustainable business consultant and the author of the recently published all star-guide to How We Gather Matters: Sustainable Event …

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Elevating Events with Joy 1:12:51

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Smart Start Radio, Smart Meetings editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson sat down with Jacques Martiquet, the “Party Scientist,” who shares his unique approach to transforming events into high-energy, deeply connected experiences. Discover how event planners can design…

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Embracing Empathy in Meetings 1:01:27

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Smart Start, Smart Meetings editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson chat with Michael Tennant, founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab, and Naomi Clare Crellin, founder and CEO of Storycraft Lab. These empathy experts have dedicated their careers to helping others embark on th…

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Better Together: Championing Women in Events 1:11:14

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Smart Start, we kick things off with a conversation with Jack Johnson, Destinations International's chief advocacy officer, regarding the news that Visit Florida removed the LGBTQ+ resource page from their website. Later, editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson are join…

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The Meeting Prof's Toolbox 31:11

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this sparkling grand opening of Smart Meetings’ re-branded podcast, formerly Meeting of the Minds, now Smart Start: The Meeting Planner’s Toolbox, Smart Meetings editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson bring in managing editor Gary Diedrichs to dig into his extensive industry knowledge…

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How To Fight AI Bias: Keep Humans in the Loop 11:00

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? Continuing our discission of AI with Janette Roush, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Digital for New York City Tourism & Conventions, and Sindhu Srivastava, CEO of We Crush Events and MeaningfulData , in this special mini episode, we explore the issue of bias in AI. To hear the fu…

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Exploring the Digital Frontier: The Role of AI in Event Planning 43:02

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? In this episode of Meeting of the Minds, Smart Meetings sits down with Janette Roush, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Digital for New York City Tourism & Conventions, and Sindhu Srivastava, CEO of We Crush Events and MeaningfulData, to explore the potential of AI in the events in…

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Professional Networking: Demystifying Old School and New School Approaches to Career Growth 39:16

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? On this episode of Meeting of the Minds, Smart Meetings is joined by Jaclyn Bernstein, president and owner of Empire Force Events, and Alexis Dick, an event planner at HARDI. The two professionals discussed not only how to build networks and maintain them, but the value these relationships…

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Balancing Act: Navigating Event Work-Life Balance 47:51

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Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about? On this episode of Meetings of the Minds, Smart Meetings brings together two meeting professionals in different stages of their career to discuss a range of hot topics in the industry. In this discussion, Valerie Ulrich, former vice president of special events and conferences at First Repu…

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5. Don't Give Your DJ Anxiety By Requesting Drake 56:10

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On this episode of Fractured Frequency we explore the idea of anxiety. Jorge Garcia and Albert Felipe offer their thoughts on anxiety as DJs, and offer some suggestions on what not to do your DJ which may or may not include requesting songs by Drake.By Kwest On Media

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4. Relationships: Work Besties 56:56

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On this episode of Fractured Frequency we are joined by Jorge Garcia and Albert Felipe to have a part two talk on relationships, specifically work relationships and work besties.By Kwest On Media

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3. Objects in This Rearview with Travis Montez 47:08

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On this episode of Fractured Frequency, our old friend Travis Montez comes on to talk about his upcoming podcast: Objects in This Rearview and his newest book of poetry: Peaches Honey Whiskey.By Kwest On Media

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2. Relationships, Trust, and Vulnerability 40:21

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On this episode of Fractured Frequency, Albert Felipe joins for a discussion on relationships (platonic and romantic) and exams the concepts of trust and vulnerability.By Kwest On Media

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1. Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself: The Re-launch 9:28

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On this episode of Margin Call, we are RE-LAUNCHING MARGIN CALL!!! Margin Call's new host Eming Piansay offers a vague explanation for our hiatus and plans for the future! We hope you tune-in for the new kind of podcast chaos we're about to embark on.By Kwest On Media

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124. Borderland Apocrypha 59:02

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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome American Book Award winning poet Anthony Cody to discuss his recent work, a collection of poems exploring race, history, immigration, lynching, and the banality of evil.By Kwest On Media

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123. 9/11, Texas, and Afghanistan 1:00:29

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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our political correspondent Travis Montez to discuss the baffling news of the day: voter suppression and anti-abortion laws in Texas, the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and the disastrous American withdrawal from Afghanistan. How do Mariah Carey and Sade fit into this discussion? We don't …

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122. All Is Not Quiet, All Is Not Well: Perspectives on Afghanistan from an Afghan-American 43:26

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On this episode of Margin Call we welcome Mizgon Darby, an organizer and advocate in the Afghan-American community, to discuss the recent events in Afghanistan.By Kwest On Media

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121. COVID Back to School Edition 50:37

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This week on Margin Call, we welcome educator and Geek Force contributor Marlin Willford for a discussion on what to expect for this round of back to school in the COVID age.By Kwest On Media

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120. Twin Stars: Portal Fantasy and Mental Health 32:48

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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome Bridgette Portman, whose new book The Twin Stars tells the story of a young woman with OCD navigating a fantasy world of her own creation. We discuss misconceptions about mental illness and how representation in pop culture can help de-stigmatize a mental health diagnosis. You can purchase The Twin Stars H…

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119. We Got Biden-ed! 51:47

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On this episode of Margin Call, we welcome our political correspondent Travis Montez for a discussion of the state of politics in post-Trump America. We examine the recent mayoral and district attorney elections in NYC for clues as to how The Great Awokening will--or won't--manifest itself in electoral politics. Enjoy!…