{"podcast":{"title":"Event Planner Confessions","slug":"event-planner-confessions-7037703","podcast_index_feed_id":7037703,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6316486/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions--6316486","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/30ad5d91de416053e0c27d66ba9526f3.jpg","author":"Cohera","episode_count":47,"summary":"Welcome to Event Planner Confessions, a Cohera podcast. Every week, we dive into the candid, unfiltered stories of event professionals navigating the vibrant world of event management. From behind-the-scenes wins to lessons learned the hard way, we explore how creativity, collaboration, and a little chaos come together to create unforgettable experiences. Hosted by the team at Cohera, we spotlight the people and passions that shape the industry, revealing what really goes on when the lights go up, the guests arrive, and the magic happens. Tune in for insights, laughter, and confessions that celebrate the power of human connection and how events truly have the ability to change the world, one story at a time. Disclaimer: These confessions and stories have been altered to ensure anonymity and protect the identities of the individuals or entities involved. Any identifying details have been modified. The purpose of sharing these stories is to foster learning, celebrate our profession, and honor our clients and partners across the hospitality industry.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T22:17:51.845344+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703"},"episode":{"title":"Hidden Costs That Kill Your Event Budget","slug":"hidden-costs-that-kill-your-event-budget","published_at":"2025-08-05T10:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/hidden-costs-that-kill-your-event-budget","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hidden-costs-that-kill-your-event-budget--67253518","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67253518/csi_ep_ba.mp3","summary":"Every event planner has faced it, the creeping dread of unexpected costs throwing the whole budget off course. In this episode, Cara Pratt, Ashley Currin, and Samantha Monroe break down the most common hidden expenses that sabotage your perfectly laid plans. From client changes to sneaky staffing fees, they share battle-tested strategies and insider tips to catch these costs early and handle them like a pro. Connect with us→ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/event-planner-confessions/ 🔔 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and rate us! 📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at csi-dmc.com","meta_description":"Every event planner has faced it, the creeping dread of unexpected costs throwing the whole budget off course. In this episode, Cara Pratt, Ashley Currin,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1733,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/event-planner-confessions-7037703/episodes/hidden-costs-that-kill-your-event-budget/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/hidden-costs-that-kill-your-event-budget.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}