{"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 Economy Is Better Than You Think in 2026","slug":"the-economy-is-better-than-you-think-in-2026","published_at":"2026-01-27T11:00:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/the-economy-is-better-than-you-think-in-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-economy-is-better-than-you-think-in-2026--69597211","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69597211/csi.mp3","summary":"If the headlines feel chaotic, how do you figure out what is actually happening with the economy and what it means for your meetings? In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, host Cara sits down with Mike Dominguez (ALHI) to cut through the noise and translate big economic signals into practical, planner level decisions. From why the “story” about the economy often misses what the data is showing, to where budgets are actually moving in 2026, Mike breaks down what to watch, what to ignore, and how to plan with more confidence. You’ll learn: How to separate policy from politics so you can plan based on reality, not narratives What strong corporate spending signals for meetings, hotels, and attendee experience Why CEO turnover can quietly drive more internal meetings and momentum What Gen Z is craving from live events and how to design for human connection (hint: more white space) Smart budget calls for 2026: where inflation is easing, why labor still matters, and why beef may not be your friend 🔔 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!","meta_description":"If the headlines feel chaotic, how do you figure out what is actually happening with the economy and what it means for your meetings? In this episode of E…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2026,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/event-planner-confessions-7037703/episodes/the-economy-is-better-than-you-think-in-2026/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-economy-is-better-than-you-think-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}