
08/15/2023
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These photos have to do with this week’s Bollotta-FIDE. and are “back from our summer hiatus and talk all about it… ☀️ ep 122 Summer Time Talk” is available now.
⭐️ BOLLOTTA ⭐️ 29 years and counting…
🎙️ ep 120 ⭐️ Pat Brown Doesn’t Let Fear Interfere with Her Life of Adventure 📺 5 time Emmy Award winner, PAT BROWN. Pat Brown has been on Bollotta's roster of talent as an emcee, host and speaker but this is the first time Anthony and Alex have been able to dive deeper into her past as a weather anchor and news personality. Pat lets us in on some of the fun she is having these days as a Day Trippers' tour guide and how she navigates her role as a Host/Emcee for corporate and nonprofit events. 🌟
Stuff to do in the hood…
🎙️ ep 118 ⭐️ “Navigating a Good Outcome with Michelle Corcoran (UC Berkeley) ⭐️ Michelle Corcoran (UC Berkeley, Strategic Analyst for Southern California Major Gifts Team) stopped by the pod. Before finding her passion in fundraising in the college and university world, Michelle had an extensive and diverse experience in the event industry- hear about her underwater events, selling st the Del Mar Fair and even how she and Alex relate as mothers with careers. This is a fun one! 🎙️ link in bio.
🎙️🌟 Rob Barber (VicePresident of Modular Systems and Research & Design) of ATOMIC! and Spacekit. Rob is a leader of one of the most creative and forward thinking teams in the industry that has revolutionized the way stage sets and events are designed. Hear about their Rock Lititz Campus, the new direction ATOMIC has taken into decor & tiny homes and even some BTS concert stories.
🎙️ep 116 president of and Emmy winning Camera Operator 🎥 stops by the pod this week! talks about some of his boots on the ground stories behind the production for professional sporting events. Hear about how pro sports camera operators"support the storyline'. They also explore how his experiences with HJZ Productions and Viridity Entertainment Services and how they met the demand for broadcasting and livestream events in the height of covid and have grown beyond. Link in bio ⭐️ 🎙️ 🏀 🏈 🎥
Have Donkey. Will photo op!
Diane vs Diana….Kristen, Kirsten, Kristine…Bryan or Brian… who has this happened to?
🎙️ep 114 ⭐️ Intuition & Opportunity with 🎤 The International Event Host & Emcee joins the conversation about how her background that includes dance and improv and has been the foundation to her success as a speaker, insight about her approach and how she manages to get the client's message across to international audiences. ⭐️ listen at link in bio!
🎙️ ep 113 🗺️ 🌍 “3 Hurricanes TOO MANY! With Sam CAVELL () Event Designer and University Professor of Western Civilization and History SAM CAVELL, PhD (Southeastern Louisiana University & NXT Events) Sam and Anthony have long standing friendship and working relationship and they discuss and disseminate over the major changes in corporate events of the 80’s and 90’s compared to today from themes, to ROI to budgets. Also jam packed with event war stories like “exploding ice sculptures”. 💥 🧊 out now!
🎙️ ep112 🎸 this is one for the musicians that are seeking corporate gigs especially! Sam has been part of the Bollotta family of artists for a long time as one of the most booked cover artists on roster. Sam answers questions about marketing himself for corporate work and taking into account all the factors in the room when coming up with playlists, They also talk about the importance of organization and following intuition. 🎸 ep 112 Take it back to the 1 (For the Love of Music) out now everywhere!
We hope this event came out ok 💩 😅
Check it out! 👗🧥 repost• Wedding season is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: a deluge of ornate envelopes inviting us to celebrate the marriages of our nearest and dearest. But from “wine country casual” to “black tie optional” to “semiformal,” understanding what the dress code means can be a challenge.
In class-mobile America, dress codes can be a powerful act of democracy: With clear guidelines, anyone can appear to belong to the in-group. Anyone can look up what “black tie” means and understand exactly what’s expected of them wardrobe-wise. But dress codes can also be a powerful act of exclusion. “Dressy casual” can mean something very specific to a particular group of people and another thing entirely to everyone outside of it. That’s why it can be incredibly stressful to get an invitation to a party with a dress code you don’t understand or don’t think you can follow.
Swipe through the gallery above for an illustrated guide to common dress codes, and head to the link in bio to read about the history behind wedding attire.
🌟 FREE THERAPY 🌟 🎙️Acclaimed Marriage and Family Gottman Method Therapist, () founder of the brings her trained perspectives to the pod and answers questions like, "Can you change the way you feel?", "Is it ok to go to bed mad?" and some advice for event pros that are trying to balance professional success and meaningful personal relationships. 🎧
🎙️ ep 110. Upfront with Special Event Industry Icons ⭐️ from + from Lenny Talarico Events + from stopped by the pod for a special panel discussion with & ⭐️ They discuss an array of topics like: array of topics like: Transparent partnerships. Breaking points with clients. How culpable are industry pros for client behavior. PLUS some boots on the ground war stories. Link in bio or head to the podcast tab on Bollotta.com
🎙️ 108. Elvin Lai Owns A Hotel 🏨 Anthony and Alex are joined by ELVIN LAI (Owner & Operator, Ocean Park Inn Pacific Beach, Abnormal Beer and Wine & co-Founder of PB Clean and Safe) 👂🏽 Hear from this busy multiple business owner on what keeps him up at night, running and adapting a legacy business in the current economic climate, and staying active in the community. Link in bio.
⭐️ 🎙️ Get ready for a DIGITAL awakening! Our guest SHAWN WALCHEF ( , DIGITAL HOSPITALITY Podcast, )is one of the reasons why the Bollotta-FIDE pod even exists. Shawn is more than a BBQ Restauranteur, he’s a media master that found additional success after he embraced social media and podcast media. Listen in on this inspiring chat about the importance of telling YOUR story!
🎙️ Bollotta-FIDE is back with that weekly dose of Event Entertainment talk. This week Anthony and Alex sit down with Musician, Song Writer and Stage Performer ⭐️ DAKOTA RINGER ⭐️. OUT NOW! 🎙️ 🎸
Take the ART off the wall. 🤩🎨🎭
🎙️ ep 105 .krasner of stopped by and it’s a MUST LISTEN episode for anyone throwing a party. As a master in the field with a focus specifically on social events. This episode has so many great ideas, tips and nuggets to take away in this episode. From "BEADS" to Gift Receptacles to staying relevant with young people Lydia shines a light on so much of her experience like the rise of the BAT mitzvah.
🎙️ ep 103 ⭐️ The Bollottaphiles are joined by Event Producer, Strategist and Facilitator of Fun JOY D'ARIA! With a well rounded background in hospitality, nightlife, F&B and special events Joy finds her focus on what is important based on the client need. 😊🤩🥳 just search “Bollotta-FIDE” on Apple podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon. Etc…
New Episodes drop every week! Subscribe now (link in bio) and catch up with Bollotta-Fide Artist interviews with recording artists like Joseph Eid! 🎶 Hear about his musical journey that has lead him to success as a live musician (and even hear about an interaction with Sharon Stone after having a song placed in her film). ⭐️ enjoy!
Ep 101 🎙️ Bollotta-FIDE had the pleasure of a sit down conversation with the Director of Facility Administration for the San Diego Symphony, Paige Satter. Alex kicks things off with a Leap Year YaYa-ism and Anthony gets TIPSY about assigned seating. Paige gets into her favorites part and challenges of managing and contracting a (RAIN or SHINE) facility like the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Copley Symphony Hall at the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center.
Bollotta-FIDE the industry’s ONLY podcast about event entertainment and engagement is 100 Episodes old this week! We have the wonderful and insightful from Epic Meetings & Events over to talk about her boundaries when it comes to sustainability and single use products on-site, finding balance through alternative outlets and the benefits of finding her own path. You are going to love this interview. 🎙️ 🌏 ♻️💃🏾💕 streaming everywhere you find podcasts 😘
The EXPO is coming up!
What was your last meeting about?
👂🏽 🎧 🎤 Brian Palmer (Senior Vice President of the National Speakers Bureau) Anthony recently a graduate of the SDSU Masters in Event Management had the pleasure of being mentored by Brian Palmer for the last 18 months. Bollotta-FIDE digs into how he makes an impact on the event industry based on the success of his event contributions. Listen in! Www.bollotta.com/podcast 🎓
🎙️ Bollotta-FIDE #98 🎙️ the Bonafide Bollotta-FIDE flutist LORI BELL joins the conversation. Alex has a “Plate Smashing” Yaya-ism and Anthony GETS TIPSY about getting the dance floor going. They divulge from the 10 Quick Questions in to a conversation about Lori’s experience playing the Kennedy Center stage and how she’s is currently preparing for her 12th studio album. Lori Bell even talks about her production and writing process and how practice makes progress- 🛑 Stop Reading, Go listen! 👂🏽 🎵🎶
🎙️Our Convo with Mandi Graziano (Author, Sales Coach, HPN Global) on the show this week. Anthony recently read Mandi's book: SALES TALES: The Hustle, Humor, and Lessons from a Life in Sales. Mandi is all about finding the fun and $ucess in sales. Find out how she got in the mix with someone from Millionaire Match Maker, how she's not being afraid of being told "no" and how she gets attention from potential clients. ENJOY 🎙️
🎙️ ep 95 Team Takeover Holiday Special 🎄🕎🎅🏼🧑🏼🎄 It’s Bollotta Office Family Holiday Special. This week Bollotta Entertainment Operations Manager Sam Sabbagha and Operations Coordinator Siri Elena are on the pod! The B.E Team gets to put Anthony in the hot seat with an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. Alex takes lead mic and she and the team have a question and answer segment with Anthony with questions like; where does Bollotta Entertainment fit into the entertainment and event industry, why are certain company protocols and practices in place and Headliner Contracting. They lob questions about labor management, candy backstage and business learning curves.
🎙️ ep 94 Broadway Behind the Scenes with Neal Rubinstein. ⭐️ 🎭 Listen in on this conversation Broadway, Television and Film Producer Neal Rubinstein and hear about the steps he takes in launching a show, early info about his new project Broadway’s new mystery- DANGEROUS, A New Musical, the difference between a producer and investor and tidbit about his involvement in shows like Funny Girl, Hedwig and The Angry Inch and MORE. Part 1 of our convo is out NOW everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in IG bio.
🎙️ ep 93 ⭐️ 🎸🥁🎤 This week Alex kicks things off with her Yaya-ism about how you shouldn't compliment a baby and Anthony "Gets Tipsy" with a thought on when to pay talent. This week the owner and leader of KICKS BAND, Gary Hartson stops by to discuss how it takes the perfect combination of standing on your experience and then being flexible to the event can create the most successful events.
🎙️ OMgosh from is on the pod this week. listen up as Will Curran (founder of Endless Events, community creator, Host of the podcasts: Event Icons, Event Brew and Event Tech Podcasts) for a discussion on how his company and brand has grown past event tech and into being a full service event management company. Will gives insight into his leadership and management style and how he finds the right fit for this team while he works ON his business and a bunch of fun stories. Available everywhere you listen. 🎙️
🎙️ ⭐️ 🎶 The dynamic duo Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back with another dynamic duo, KALINA and KIANA (musicians, performers, producers, song writers). Get to know these two musicians who happen to be sisters on episode 91 of 🎙️ link in bio
🎙 listen up! Clint Bell is Part of the Action! 🎙 Your Bollottaphiles Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are back with a new TIP OF THE DAY: Size Matters (when booking a band). This week the duo are joined by CLINT BELL (Emcee, Auctioneer, Host and Business Man) for a sparkling conversation about how this "fast talker" has become one of the top talents in his field. Listen and Learn! 🎙 ⭐️ www.Bollotta.com #/podcast
🎙 ep 89 🎙 Anthony and Alex are joined by musicians Danielle Tucker (Host, The Unstoppable Singer Podcast) and Mark Fulton the Co-owners of THE MIGHTY UNTOUCHABLES, one of the most successful show bands in the business. 👂🏽 listen now.
Hold me closer 🚀 Our Rocket Man was out in SanDiego last night
This week we have a conversation with musician and owner of 🎸 MARK LANGFORD on the pod. 🎙 Enjoy Mark’s storied experiences with notables from Michael Bublé to Stryper to Mother Theresa. Listen in on how he started and has maintained his love for Rock, Flamenco and Classical Guitar through his self-teaching, training with the greats and his own tenacity. Mark talks about turning his nervous energy into excitement before each gig. They also get into Mark’s business Rock and Roll San Diego, a musicians resource that offers recording/streaming event space, rehearsal space, music lessons, rentals and even repairs. Mark is a true delight and conversationalist. Enjoy. 🎙 www.Bollotta.con/podcast
🎙 ep 87 🎙 This week LGBTQ+ nightlife impresario Joe Whitaker (DILF Parties, Joe Whitaker Presents, Man Upp) joins our Bollotta-FIDE hosts Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis for a discussion about his events and how they have elevated and grown become an international LGBTQ+ nightlife brand and their impact on the special event industry as a whole. Joe discusses how his business relies on marketing and outside ticket sales and the importance of bring thankful. They talk about the challenges and liability of bringing nightlife events back to the public, growth out of personal challenges and hitting his next level with his "Joe Whitaker Presents" event label. All this and more.
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