{"podcast":{"title":"Ignite Your Events: The Podcast","slug":"ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698","podcast_index_feed_id":7027698,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/ignitemagazine/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ignitemagazine.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18766324/Podcast_Library_Cover_29zvkh.jpg","author":"Ignite Magazine","episode_count":23,"summary":"Brought to you by Ignite, the magazine for business event professionals, Ignite Your Events explores the issues facing the industry—from RFPs and price setting to ethics and negotiating—and speaks to the innovative thinkers who are working on the solutions. Your hosts, Debbie van der Beek, President and Chief Visionary Officer of Ignite and Editor, and Director of Content Innovation Laura Bickle aren’t afraid stir the pot and have the tough discussions necessary to move the industry forward. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation filled with real experiences, actionable advice and a sense of community.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T22:18:45.657777+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698"},"episode":{"title":"No A-Holes Allowed:  Sparking Joy (and Results) with the Right People","slug":"no-a-holes-allowed-sparking-joy-and-results-with-the-right-people","published_at":"2025-08-15T19:47:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698/no-a-holes-allowed-sparking-joy-and-results-with-the-right-people","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698","url":"https://ignitemagazine.podbean.com/e/no-a-holes-allowed-sparking-joy-and-results-with-the-right-people/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cmvixzxm5pm5x833/Ignite_session_13_July_30th_with_AD_EDITED_TREATED_-_-_Output_-_Stereo_Outaiyfy.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Ignite Your Events, we sit down with Krista Benoit, founder of iSPARK Consulting, to talk about the power of working with people who actually inspire you. From her unapologetic ”No Assholes Allowed” philosophy to building a business rooted in integrity, kindness and collaboration, Krista shares how saying “no” to toxic energy can unlock joy, creativity and real results. We dig into how event pros can be more intentional about who they work with, why it matters, and how to set a vibe-check standard that protects your energy and elevates your work. If you’ve ever needed permission to walk away from the chaos and toward people who fuel your purpose, this is your sign. You will LOVE Krista’s approach to discovery calls Get ready for an episode packed with tons of inspirational ideas for event pros!","meta_description":"In this episode of Ignite Your Events, we sit down with Krista Benoit, founder of iSPARK Consulting, to talk about the power of working with people who ac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1682,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698/episodes/no-a-holes-allowed-sparking-joy-and-results-with-the-right-people/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698/no-a-holes-allowed-sparking-joy-and-results-with-the-right-people.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}