Laura Schwartz is the fabulous guest on this week's episode, but before the Bollotta-philes chat her up they kick things off with a special TIPSY where Alex introduces a new artist that has earned their way onto the artist roster, JIMMY'S BUFFET. Then we get into the artist that Alex thinks makes a great role model for her daughter, LAURA SCHWARTZ. Laura gives us details about how she came to be the youngest White House Volunteer Intern in history under the Clinton Administration and how after studying Communications and PR that lead to being the White House Director of Events that made her a "CURATION". Stories about working directly with the Clintons. Who is in your "Kitchen-Cabinet"? Going into the bathroom for ideas.

The conversation came so easy to this trio they needed even more time, so they brought Laura back in for the Bollotta-FIDE FIVE that will be on the pod next week!

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The Bollotta-philes are back! Alex fills Anthony in on her recent experience seeing Mandy Patinkin (her fav) and Anthony has a TIPSY that is almost a RANT-SY about SURPRISES from vendors on site due to low communication. Alex's YaiYai-ism is all about Forgiving but NOT Forgetting!

This week TIFFANY ROSE GOODYEAR founder and CEO of SCENTEX. Learn how Tiffany's started from a dessert company (Yours Truly Cupcakes) and pushed her boundaries and did the work to create her event scent experiences and become a leader in the industry in her niche. Tiffany lets us in how how she creates the scent experiences based on timing and space. Tiffany gives us a crash course in everything to get your room filled with a super smell sensory experience.

SCENT YOUR EVENT! Connect with Tiffany:

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THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE, ORIGINALLY RELEASED March 11, 2022.

Anthony and Alex are joined by Cali of PhotosbyCali.com. This week we are getting a new perspective on the event world from an artist/photographer. Cali lets us know what she's been seeing from the frontlines at both social and corporate events in a post 2020 world. Hear about the stresses of photographing Presidential Cabinet members and editing in the parking deck to the bliss in finding the perfect ambient light during a corporate cocktail hour to capture candid moments. Learn about what Cali feels makes the perfect photo, what a photographer needs from the client to produce their best work and capturing Kairos Time in her photos. All this and the return of "THIS or THAT?" ENJOY!

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This is PART 2 of the Bollotta-FIDE Meeting Goal$ episode. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). In this second part of this interview Megan and Tracy discuss the growth of their live (and now virtual) fundraising event through engagement, their attention to the fine details, trusting the talent, community partnerships and the "power of friendship". This duo of episodes is a MUST LISTEN for anyone who handles or volunteers nonprofit events, pass this on!

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THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE ORIGINALLY RELEASED: JULY 16, 2021. The House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2024 just recently happened so we wanted to drop this back on feed as Anthony and Alex are onsite this week.

Anthony and Alex are off to The Special Event Conference in Miami this weekend, but don't fret they are leaving you with a special 2 part Bollotta-FIDE. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). Recently Bollotta Entertainment had the opportunity to work with Tracy and Megan on the MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2021 and in this episode the group hosts a public post mortem about the financially successful virtual fundraiser's challenges, wins and plans for the future.

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This week musician Bobby Cressey sits down with the Bollotta-philes to discuss his career journey as a musician. He's the stadium organist for the San Diego Padres and San Diego Gulls Hockey teams and now not only a performer but also a part owner of one of the most in demand dance bands, The Might Untouchables and also a composer/producer (google: Dumosa). Anthony and Alex talk with Bobby about his versatility throughout musical genres, pushing through challenges now as a business owner and how exactly did he become the organist with the San Diego Padres. Bobby gives insight on how he's become a professional musician and what it takes to become one of the best in the biz. Enjoy.

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Brad Wilson of Brad Wilson Talent is on the pod this week! Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM and Alex has a YaiYai-ism all about INGREDIENTS. Brad is known widely from his performances in the Three Waiters and HypnoTWISTs, but today get to know Brad as an agent (The Three Waiters, Showbots and Randy Andys). Brad's story is one of inspiration as he has found new flourish after major personal and professional loses during the pandemic and how he's made the adjustments to make him a truly effective colleague and event professional. Enjoy.

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Bollotta-FIDE is back after a month hiatus with a fantastic return guest, LOREN SMITH! Top of the show banter includes the duos oy's of smoking, a TIPSY about the "Permission to INTERMISSION" during a program and a YAIYAI-ism about intercepting the long winded. Entertainment Businessman, talent agent profession Santa Claus and musician Loren Smith "The Talent Smith" is back to talk to Anthony and Alex about the other sides of business. From beginnings as a musician, forming bands and keeping the opportunities he's been given. Hear about how he joined the JACKSTRAWS and how they rose to the status of San Diego's Unofficial Welcome Wagon. Hear about Loren's time on the competition reality show SANTAS IN THE BARN that has become an annual favorite watch and lead to bigger opportunities as Surfin' Santa. Loren story and outlook on the event entertainment comes from experience, excellence and know how. LIsten and Enjoy.

The musical track GOOD TO ME (Smith Hubbard & Associates) from the KGB Homegrown VI is presented by special permission of the artist, LOREN SMITH.

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