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Season 17 is here!

Karen and Jack are back for a brand-new season of The Events Insight, and joining them for the first episode is someone who brings plenty of energy, experience and, above all, joy to the conversation – Danielle Bounds.

Danielle is a multi-award-winning New Business Director at the NEC, with more than 20 years of experience across the events industry, from hotels and convention centres to exhibitions.

Known for her energy, commercial insight and ability to build meaningful relationships, Danielle has developed a fantastic reputation for identifying opportunities, creating partnerships and delivering great client experiences.

But her career could have taken a slightly different path...

Danielle was once told she talked too much to work in Reservations and would be better suited to Events!

Thankfully, she took the advice.

In this episode, Danielle joins Karen and Jack to talk about her journey through the industry, the lessons she has learned along the way, the importance of relationships and why she remains so passionate about the power of bringing people together through live events.

There are stories, plenty of laughs and some great insight from someone who combines a real understanding of the operational side of events with the commercial and strategic thinking needed to keep moving forward.

If we had to describe Danielle in one word?

Joy.

And we couldn't think of a better guest to kick off Season 17 of The Events Insight.

The Events Insight – sharing real stories, experiences and lessons from the people who make the events industry what it is.

See more about our Season Sponsor – Triton Projects

https://www.triton-projects.com/

Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor – Sterling AV

https://sterlingeventgroup.co.uk/

Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is the – Crown Plaza Manchester

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Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;

https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

Music Credits go to;

Artist: Cathrine Rannus

Title: The Events Insight Theme Music

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Blink and just like that… Season 16 is a wrap!

What a brilliant season it’s been. A huge thank you to all of our incredible guests – Jack and Karen genuinely loved every conversation, insight, and story shared along the way.

And now… the fun bit.

For our final Wrap episode, Jack and Karen are joined by the fantastic Indy Marsland and Judith Rafferty – both loyal listeners of the podcast who put themselves forward to be part of The Wrap. And honestly… they did not disappoint. Fresh perspectives, brilliant insights, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Indy Marsland trained in theatrical stage management at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and her career has taken her from fringe theatre productions to large-scale film premieres and working with major music artists at UK festivals.

Judith Rafferty is a true hospitality and events OG. With a career spanning academic venues, national venue chains, venue finding, and destination marketing, she now supports the industry through copywriting, content strategy, and LinkedIn marketing for a wide range of event professionals, venues, and suppliers.

Fancy joining us next time? If you’re a listener and want to be part of The Wrap for Season 17… you know what to do.

It’s the perfect way to round off another unforgettable season.

See more about our Season Sponsor – Electric Cat

https://www.electriccat.co/

Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Church House Westminster

https://churchhouseconf.co.uk/

Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is the The Lewis Foundation

https://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/

Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;

https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

Music Credits go to;

Artist: Cathrine Rannus
Title: The Events Insight Theme Music

Music from #Uppbeat:
Forever - Sega Williams
https://uppbeat.io/t/sega-williams/forever
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https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/summer

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Fly Away - Mountaineer
https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-away
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Clarity - Zoo
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Karen and Jack caught up with Roger while he was on site in Spain delivering an event, proving once again that the life of an events professional never really stops.

From an early age, Roger knew the events industry was where he belonged. Following his father onto site, watching shows being built, meeting suppliers and seeing client relationships in action, he quickly caught the bug.

Today, Roger is an international major event and venue operations leader, with experience across strategic senior roles as an event promoter, venue operator, services provider and project consultant.

His peers have described him as “the critical leadership glue” and someone who is proven at “steadying the ship” in some of the most challenging event delivery locations around the world. Roger has built and led event projects in first-time locations, including stadia, venues, city centres and greenfield sites, while guiding city stakeholders and new local teams through the delivery journey.

Roger has enjoyed an extensive and impressive career in the events industry, with highlights including senior roles at Excel London, the ABB Formula E FIA World Championship, the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, the first European Games in Baku, Wembley Stadium, Ascot Racecourse, equestrian events and the Singapore Sports Hub.

See more about our Season Sponsor – Electric Cat

https://www.electriccat.co/

Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Church House Westminster

https://churchhouseconf.co.uk/

Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is the The Lewis Foundation

https://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/

Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;

https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

Music Credits go to;

Artist: Cathrine Rannus
Title: The Events Insight Theme Music

Music from #Uppbeat:
Forever - Sega Williams
https://uppbeat.io/t/sega-williams/forever
License code: 7F5KY293FYDFNVEV

https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/summer

License code: WNFODRXZ1ITXJS3H

Fly Away - Mountaineer
https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-away
License code: EKN0IYNUKGUXMCTW

Clarity - Zoo
https://uppbeat.io/track/zoo/clarity
License code: GL25RXVDXIBQWSWL