{"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":"The Art of Knowing What's Cool in Events","slug":"the-art-of-knowing-what-s-cool-in-events","published_at":"2026-06-02T10:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/the-art-of-knowing-what-s-cool-in-events","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-knowing-what-s-cool-in-events--72284437","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72284437/cohera_epfc_flv.mp3","summary":"Some event ideas feel impossible until the right creative partner figures out how to make them real. In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, Ashley sits down with Melis Feingold, Senior Director of Creative Partnerships at Cohera, to talk about the art of spotting what’s next in events and turning inspiration into live experiences. Melis shares how she pulls ideas from fashion, technology, automotive, brand experiences, Instagram, and global event conversations, then traces those ideas back to the source to find the vendors, materials, and partners who can actually bring them to life. From building immersive guest experiences with a Food Network chef to using vendor relationships, budget transparency, and creative problem-solving to make ambitious ideas possible, this conversation shows what it really takes to move from “that looks cool” to “how did they even do that?” In this episode, you will learn: How Melis spots creative trends before they hit the events industry Why inspiration often comes from outside the event world How to turn an Instagram scroll into a real event activation Why vendor relationships are conversations, not just orders How to balance jaw-dropping ideas with real client budgets Why the guest journey should guide every creative decision The most memorable event ideas are not just the wildest ones. They are the ideas that get traced back to the right source, shaped by the right partners, and turned into something guests can actually feel.","meta_description":"Some event ideas feel impossible until the right creative partner figures out how to make them real. In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, Ashley…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1110,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/event-planner-confessions-7037703/episodes/the-art-of-knowing-what-s-cool-in-events/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/the-art-of-knowing-what-s-cool-in-events.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}