The VisualWOW Podcast

LA Photo Party: Vivi, Director Software Sales

LA PHOTO PARTY is an experiential photo entertainment company that specializes in photo activations at events and manufactures photo booths and photo booth software. Since 2007, LA Photo Party has partnered with some of the largest CORPORATE and PRIVATE event planners worldwide, constantly being challenged to develop the latest in immersive activations. LA Photo Party pioneered the first event photography sharing software, Photo Party Upload, in 2011, which is now used by nearly 3,000 photog...

Holly Verbeck: Make Your Business Cook

Need excellent, reliable culinary staff in Truckee-Lake Tahoe for events in a private home or estate? We are your source for managing off-site private events & culinary staff. Is privacy and professionalism of primary concern? For 20+ years clients and corporations make one phone call and trust Holly’s company to deliver personal, distinctive and effortless in-home events. Are you an executive assistant? We’re your best resource for events and parties for your boss. Planning an event from...

Haily Fadden: ASU, Event Professional of the Future

Jeff Kay: My Digital Memories

My Digital Memories, specializes in taking old media formats and transferring them into ageless digital media. That shoebox of photos in the attic, the boxes of  home videos on VHS, even your favorite collection of cassette tapes can all be preserved. Many of these media formats are already starting to decay, don’t let your memories become obsolete! Let us start transferring and organizing all of your favorite memories before it’s too late!   Connect with Jeff Kay: Website: https://mydigi...

Trish Simitakos: President NACE Washington, D.C.

Whether working on a high-profile society wedding, a corporate meeting or a family milestone celebration, I am passionate about fulfilling my clients’ needs and helping them make a positive impact. My global design perspective, eco-friendly solutions and “get it done” approach are hallmarks that have followed me from New York City to Washington, D.C. and beyond. But what really sets my career apart from the pack is my willingness to take on the role of adviser and helpful guide. Connect w...

David Hercenberg: Documented Video

David Hercenberg is a digital media and marketing specialist with a focus on photography and videography. While a Dean’s List student at Towson University, David produced an award-winning documentary film in Poland and Berlin documenting the atrocities of WWII. After graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Electronic Media and Film, he created Documented Video Productions. Over a decade later, he has produced hundreds of videos and websites for nonprofits, camps, schools, families and various...

Wally Carnes: Darkroom Software

In 1994, a hobby photographer and Windows programmer wanted to find a way to print custom baseball cards on-site at little league games. As the two worked on solutions to the specific challenges of on-site photography, processing and printing the idea of Darkroom was born. Darkroom Software, LLC is owned and operated by the same team that founded Imaging Spectrum, Inc. in 1992. The Woodchek brothers have twenty-five years of experience providing digital photography and printing solutions. T...

Tye-Ler_Jae: Actress Model and Influencer

Tye Ler Jae born and raised in the Washington Metropolitan area who is striving to become a national actress, influencer & model. Beginning this journey as an actress on TVOne "ForMy Man" was only the start of her dreams that came true. But, it didn't stop there for this rising star. Tye-Ler Jae recently accepted a lead role in a domestic violence film, Afraid Of The Dark Tye Ler Jae was listed for two consecutive years as the state finalist for Miss Maryland / USA pageant. During that seg...

Chad Everett: "Ignite the light!"

Connect with Chad Everett: Website: https://www.eventwowfactor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGalaxyProductions/?ref=page_internal

Michael Cerbelli: "The man who made the hot list!"

Michael Cerbelli is the very definition of international events. For over 43 years, Michael has done more than change the paradigm of prestigious happenings – Michael has become the paradigm. If you have been one of the fortunate invitees to a Cerbelli creation, you know who he is. But more importantly, you have experienced first-hand Michael’s breathtaking creativity and mad technical expertise. His success is the result of more than just his mind-blowing concepts, it’s also because his ev...

Marvelless Mark: "His name says it all... Say it loud and say it "MARVELOUS"!"

His name says it all…say it out loud and it is “MARVELOUS”! If you want to energize, engage and empower your audience to develop a rock star mindset and significantly up their level of performance, then let Mark, “The Business Rock Star” show you how to do just that. No one else in the industry is doing what Mark is doing. He is unique, effective, and results driven. Mark makes your meeting, conference or convention a combination of rock concert excitement and life changing lessons. He inco...

Karen Gordon: "How to be a helper, not a hustler..."

Karen Gordon has spent her career growing both event and technology companies through consultative sales and strategic growth strategies. She’s developed client and brand experiences for companies such as LivingSocial and Surprise Ride (as seen on Shark Tank). Now, as the Senior Vice President at Goodshuffle Pro, she combines her love of both events and technology to drive the company’s growth in revolutionizing the event rental, design, and production industries with modern technology. She ...

Meryl Snow: "We're all start-ups again, just with a lot more experience now..."

Meryl has spent 28 years in the special event & catering industry as co-founder of Feastivities Events, along with its subsidiaries OffShoots Decor and Philadelphia's Picnic Company. She also is the author of Booked It!, Cha-Ching, Becoming a Sales Superstar, and three how-to Style & Design videos; in addition, she is the creator of the Triangle Method Sales Training Platform.   Connect with Meryl Snow: Website: http://merylsnow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowconsultant Link...

Robert Hulsmeyer, "Since January, I’ve been setting up vaccination sites..."

Robert Hulsmeyer - 917.559.7199 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhulsmeyer/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/rhulsmeyer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RHulsmeyer www.EmpireForce.com  

Purnell Thurman, "I committed that I will deliver the best experience possible..."

Purnell Thurman /  https://washingtontalent.com/djs/purnell https://www.instagram.com/purnellthurman/ https://www.facebook.com/YeahBuddyitsPurnell/ Purnell's 2nd visit to the VisualWOW Podcast. His last epsiode aired the same day he was diagnosed with Covid-19.

Gabrielle Bosche, "You only have one light to live and one light to give..."

Gabrielle Bosche /  [email protected] 9163371773 / purposecompany.co IG: @gabriellebosche FB: @saysgabrielle Twitter: @saysgabrielle Raised in an alcoholic household, Gabrielle became addicted to achievement because that was the only thing she could control. From self-publishing her first book at 17 to becoming an elite athlete to losing 20 pounds in 2 months to win a beauty pageant, Gabrielle found her identity as an "achiever." After extreme dieting caused her to lose chunks of he...

John Harrington, "No Picture is worth Life or Limb"

Photographer / Filmmaker - John Harrington www.johnharrington.com For over three decades, John Harrington, an award-winning photographer and best-selling author has covered the world of politics, traveled the globe, and run a successful business requiring the non creative but essential skills of contract negotiations and licensing agreements. John grew up in the Bay Area before moving to Washington, DC in the mid-80s for college. A 2007 recipient of the United Nations' Leadership Award in...

Brett Guterman, "The Man Behind the Bag"

Brett Guterman - www.otgbaby.com IG: @otgbabyinc FB: https://www.facebook.com/OTGbabyinc

Purnell thurman, "Stepping-up, it's all I know how to do..."

Purnell Thurman / https://washingtontalent.com/djs/purnell IG: https://instagram.com/purnellthurman FB: https://facebook.com/purnellthurman

Purnell Thurman, "Stepping-up, it's all I know how to do..."

Purnell Thurman / https://washingtontalent.com/djs/purnell IG: https://instagram.com/purnellthurman FB: https://facebook.com/purnellthurman

Marvelless Mark, "I don’t think anyone thought this would be going on a year later..."

Jack and Mark talk about their past, the now and look forward to entertaining once again in the future. WEB: Marvellessmark.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/MarvellessMarkRocks IG: @MarvellessMark Tiwtter: @MarvellessMark Marks' book Opportunity Rocks: Be A Rock Star In Business and Beyond was featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, USA Today, and Small Business Trendsetters. Mark has shared his Rock Star Success principles with companies like IBM, SONY, ERA, Better Homes and Gardens, Burger Ki...

Hunter Kieserman, "The Man Behind Our Podcast"

Hunter Kieserman - [email protected] www.hitmanhunna.com IG: @hitmanhunna https://www.facebook.com/HitmanHunna - Engineering: Podcasts vs Records - Virtual Audio Services: DJing, Production, and Communication with Clients in COVID - Stay Positive and Drink Water

Hope Katz Gibbs, "This is a fantastic time to embrace your essential self, and live the life of your dreams!"

HOPE KATZ GIBBS, 703-346-6975 http://www.InkandescentWomen.com http://www.instagram.com/hopekatzgibbs/ https://www.facebook.com/hopekatzgibbs/ https://twitter.com/beinkandescent/ http://www.InkandescentRadio.com Hope also raises their voices through more than a dozen shows starring women entrepreneurs on her radio network, www.InkandescentRadio.com, and her firm’s popular YouTube channel, www.Inkandescent.tv. Learn more about Hope’s background via her online portfolio www.Powered-by-H...

Hope Katz Gibbs, "This is a Fantastic Time to be thoughtful of what You want to turn back on."

HOPE KATZ GIBBS, 703-346-6975 http://www.InkandescentWomen.com http://www.instagram.com/hopekatzgibbs/ https://www.facebook.com/hopekatzgibbs/ https://twitter.com/beinkandescent/ http://www.InkandescentRadio.com Hope also raises their voices through more than a dozen shows starring women entrepreneurs on her radio network, www.InkandescentRadio.com, and her firm’s popular YouTube channel, www.Inkandescent.tv. Learn more about Hope’s background via her online portfolio www.Powered-by-H...

Mina Habibi, "I can talk with somebody and get a feel for their vibe..."

Mina Habibi /  [email protected] Phone Number: 703-582-6060 Website: www.minahabibi.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/minahabibiportraitartist Facebook: www.facebook.com/minahabibiportraitartist Mina is the Creatrix behind Mina Habibi Portrait Artist and creates dynamic and genuine branding photography for Heart Centered Businesses and Entrepreneurial Empaths. She uses her intuitive vision to create portraits capturing the magic of as well as empowering and elevating women business own...

Samara, Kellie and Jack, "It's All About Diversifying Youself".

Special Guest: Kellie Mendoza, CPCE Partner with husband Daniel Mendoza, Amoroma Productions NACE Phoenix Chapter President Amoroma Productions https://amoromaproductions.com Amoroma Weddings https://www.amoromaweddings.com/ @kellie.fennermendoza, @AmoromaProductions Reoccurring Co-HOST: Samara Beth Hurley https://actionistalive.com Founder & Owner, ActionistaLIVE and Celebrations By Samara  NACE Phoenix Chapter Director of Social Media @actionistalive / @celebrationsbysamara / @sam...

Kellie Mendoza - President, NACE Phoenix, AZ, "It's All About Diversifying Youself".

Special Guest: Kellie Mendoza, CPCE Partner with husband Daniel Mendoza, Amoroma Productions NACE Phoenix Chapter President Amoroma Productions https://amoromaproductions.com Amoroma Weddings https://www.amoromaweddings.com/ @kellie.fennermendoza, @AmoromaProductions Reoccurring Co-HOST: Samara Beth Hurley https://actionistalive.com Founder & Owner, ActionistaLIVE and Celebrations By Samara  NACE Phoenix Chapter Director of Social Media @actionistalive / @celebrationsbysamara / @sam...

Mark Zucker, "We've become a Boutique Outsourcing Company that can handle any type of job function."

Mark Zucker, Co-Founder of MCVO Talent Outsourcing. [email protected] In US – 847-452-6550 In PH – 02 8395 7198 From outsource IT services, such as software development and web design, to professional services including bookkeeping, accounting, and HR, MCVO Talent Outsourcing Services has got your needs covered! Our company specializes in helping small and medium businesses hire full-time, part-time, or project-based outsourced staff to handle different business process tasks. Recent Bl...

Aisha Khan & Federico Alessandro Galli - "TOGETHER with BIG News!"

Aisha recently published in Vogue - Australia and won a World’s Best Wedding Photos award. Also published numerous times and recognized by Junebug’s Best of the Best Destination and Engagement contests. Fede and Aisha are working on launching a new brand, Galli Productions, that will also include a long time friend and videography partner, Victor Nguyen @victornguyen Aisha Khan, Ama by Aisha Amabyaisha.com Facebook & Instagram: @amabyaisha Federico Alessandro Galli Photography Instagra...

Adam Bultz, "Everyone said, If you build it, They will come!"

Adam Bultz, Founder, President & Producer of C3 Events Facebook: @c3eventsgroup Instagram: @c3events, @driveinmtl Web: C3events.ca LinkedIn: Adam Bultz   Samara Schwartz-Hurley, Founder & CEO of ActionistaLIVE https://actionistalive.com Facebook & Instagram: @actionistalive, @celebrationsbysamara LinkedIn: Samara Hurley

Ritz Carlton Pentagon City, "Newly Renovated and Ready for Business in 2021!"

Brad Cance, General Manager Carole Sala, Director of Catering Sales Email: [email protected] Jessica Gross, Director of Sales and Marketing Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/pentagon-city  

Roman Guzman - Radio Personality - The RIVER, 105.5 FM & Comedian Too!

Email: [email protected] Website: https://yessounds.podomatic.com/ Instagram: @rguzman2112 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romanguzman Radio DJ, Comedian, Actor Roman Guzman has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. In the Modesto/Stockton area he can be heard every morning on The River 105.5 and can also be seen in the recent phycological thriller Agent 11. Roman has also been active in the stand-up comedy field and has been producing a successful series of shows i...

LIVE from TIMES SQUARE, NEW YEARS EVE with Jaclyn Bernstein, Empire Force Events

Jaclyn Bernstein - Empire Force Events [email protected] Check out the LIVE Video @ https://www.facebook.com/718350705/videos/10157475434280706/

Samara Schwartz Hurley, "Integrating Individuals into the Events while they're Happening"

Samara Schwartz Hurley - https://actionistalive.com/ We create sequences of moments to tell a story through diverse media platforms, sharing your company or organization’s passion, energy and niche with a customized and personal touch. You have a story to tell and ActionistaLIVE will guide and activate your mission for successful results. Long-term marketing support is essential to keep you current and customers loyal.  We can be available during new releases and other important events for...

Michael Bennett Kress, "“You have to be able to make sure the client is being treated fairly.”

Michael Bennett Kress - http://mbkphoto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbkphotog/ Photography in the Washington, DC Metro Area Michael’s love of photography started in high school when he realized he could get out of class early to shoot sporting events for the student newspaper! After graduating from the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology, he decided he wanted to be his own boss and soon opened a photo studio in Bethesda, Maryland. Boom! It was an immediate success...

Chad Ricardo, NBC Sports Washington, "When You Love what You do, You want to do it."

Chad Ricardo: [email protected] Website URL https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/high-school MC Chad: https://washingtontalent.com/djs/mc-chad Instagram @realchadricardo / Facebook Chad Ricardo Twitter @realChadRicardo Chad Ricardo: NBC Sports Washington Multimedia Journalist, Washington Talent MC Chad. An accomplished story teller, communicator, entertainer, mentor, husband and father.   

Ryan Jacobs: SPOTMYPHOTOS. A Deep Dive Roundtable with Peter Hurley, Kelsey Harrison and Ivan Piedra

Founder Ryan Jacobs (https://www.spotmyphotos.com/) assembled a great panel of professional photographers including Peter Hurley (https://peterhurley.com/), Kelsey Harrison (https://ohhappydaybooth.com/meet-the-team) and Ivan Piedra (https://www.ivanpiedraphotography.com/gallery). The multifaceted conversation is moderated and hosted by Jack Hartzman and Monica Vidal. Please send feedback about this episode to [email protected] or [email protected].

Liese Gardner "When We are Creating Something, You are Putting something out in the World..."

Liese Gardner: www.liesegardner.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liesegardner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liese.gardner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liesegardner/  Her book, The Art of Event Design  is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Design-Special-Events-Magazine-Presents/dp/0966170105 Reconnecting after 25 years, Jack and Liese discuss how event marketing has changed over the years, her background in writing, publishing and so much more. The fo...

Rick Recht, "Even in this Crazy Environment, You can have a Tremendous Amount of Success..."

Rick Recht - https://www.rickrecht.com https://www.songleaderbootcamp.com/ https://www.jewishrockradio.com/  https://www.jkidsradio.com/  Discussion on many aspects of living and working in the non-profit world.  

Monica Vidal Hosts: "Planners & Photographers a Roundtable of Creatives from Every Angle"

Brynne Magazinner –  Pop Color Events Phone Number 202-780-8818 [email protected] Website URL https://www.popcolorevents.com/ Pop Color Events is a boutique event planning firm specializing in Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah party planning in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Christine Ash - Save The Date, LLC Events Phone Number 301-983-6222 [email protected] Website URL https://www.savethedatellcevents.com/ SAVE The DATE, LLC EVENTS, is a family-owned busine...

JJ Flizanes and Doug Sandler, "Podcasting, Coaching & Making Money doing what You Love to do."

Instagram: @turnkeypodcast @jjflizanes www.turnkeypodcast.com Twitter: @djdoug

Danny Weiss, "This Pandemic has been very different. What do these Clients need to Survive?"

Instagram: dweiss114 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danny.weiss.94 Twitter: dweiss114 Business strategies, finding the right product as needs have changed. Federal sector Financial challenges of clients, those that are doing well vs those who are not Planning a Bat Mitzvah Making changes, vendors, venues, catering, planners  

Cara Weiss, "I Think the World has Started to Realize that there is a More Important Aspect to This..."

Cara Weiss: 301-351-2100 / www.SaveTheDateLLCEvents.com https://www.instagram.com/savethedatellcevents/ https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheDateLLCevents/ High Profile Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and Weddings, Corporate Events and so much more. In my late teens, my love for event planning was sparked when I assisted as support staff at neighborhood parties and it then began to evolve when I joined the prom committee at my high school (Pennsbury High which is consistently the school on the internet know...

Monica Vidal: EVENT COCKTAILS with Jaclyn Bernstein and Samara Schwartz Hurley

Jaclyn Bernstein - Empire Force Events - NYC -https://www.empireforce.com/ 212.924.0320 Samara Schwartz Hurley  -Celebrations by Samara - Scottsdale, AZ https://www.celebrationsbysamara.com/ (480) 594-8640  Monica Vidal - Host, Visual WOW Podcast www.VisualWOW.com www.WTAPhoto.com 301.343.2710

Heidi Hiller, "What Can We Do to Make that Re-Envisioned Event Happen?"

Heidi Hiller Phone Number 410.998.9999 Website URL https://www.innovativepartyplanners.com/ Leadership during the early days of the pandemic Shift to offering online events Importance of staying connected during these times Collaboration and partnership with vendors throughout the area to survive Hybrid events, the Direction of the Future Zoom / Virtual Events

Glynis Keith, "Ultimately for Us, We want to Ensure that All of Our Staff and Your Guests Remain Safe!"

Glynis Keith - [email protected], https://www.cateringbyseasons.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catergrrrl/ https://www.instagram.com/cateringbyseasons/ The Rise of Micro Weddings, Food as Entertainment, The (Lost) Art of Being a Gracious Guest., Dietary Restrictions.  

David Phillips, "Put it in Writing, Create the Plan, Put a Timeline to it, Do Something..."

David Phillips, Phone: 15613126300  Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.immersive1st.com/about.html With 30 years of experience primarily focused in the immersive sector, David Phillips is a respected voice and thought-leader, with a track record of impressive results.  His ability to diagnose problems & identify opportunities, create time and resource sensitive solutions and then operationalize the process has been the linchpin of a successful career.  His engagements include...

Anna Tu, "I had 93 Events Reschedule in 1 Week, but They Kept Their Service Dates"

Anna Tu - North Shore Photography, Chicago, Ill. 847-849-5546 https://www.facebook.com/nshorephoto Instagram: @nshorephoto   As Photographers, we don’t just take a photo of you, we will capture the portrait of who you are. Extreme passion for our work is what makes our photographers stand out for their distinctive talent and dedication to detail. Being an established business for over a decade, North Shore Photography’s signature style is forming close relationships with clients ensuring ...

Rabbi Deborah Reichmann, "It's Different, but No Less Than an In-Person Event"

WEB:  www.RabbiDeb.com FB:  Rabbi Deborah Reichmann Email:  [email protected] WEB:  The Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington (IFFP)  Ordained in January 2012 from the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute, Rabbi Debbie was trained as a Jewish Universalist rabbi. Her rabbinic formation included learning from Jewish Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist and Humanist movements. She blends these teachings to present a modern Jewish world-view that is rooted in traditio...

Senator Cheryl Kagan, "The Corona Virus has Devastated so many Industries. The Reality is that We Need Congress and the White House to Work Together to Continue to Provide Support!"

(301) 858-3134 [email protected] https://cherylkagan.org/ Senator Cheryl C. Kagan (D-17) returned to elected office in 2015, where her energy, dedication, and experience in all sectors– public, private, and nonprofit– have made her an effective advocate for the residents of Gaithersburg and Rockville. In 2019, she was appointed Vice Chair of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee.   Kagan is a nationally-recognized expert on “Next Generation 9-1-1...