Welcome to Insight LIVE, the podcast where we talk with top professionals in the meetings and events industry, sharing insider knowledge and perspectives. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this is your go-to podcast for event industry wisdom. Each episode, we’ll dive into challenges, trends, and strategies for success.

INSIGHT LIVE - Coming in January!

Episode 1 - Resa Meagher - Staying Healthy in Busy Times

The Xchange Zone: Everyone  is Your Customer

Episode 2 - James Brown - The Xchange Zone: Everyone is Your Customer

After almost 25 years in the hotel industry, Angele du Passage took a bold leap—leaving behind an established role in the corporate world to co-found Cypress Planning Group, a site selection, meeting and event management company with two trusted colleagues, Kathan Dearman and Ashley McCoy. Having worked together for over 15+ years on a hotel sales team, the trio leveraged their deep-rooted industry knowledge, contract negotiation expertise, and undeniable chemistry into a thriving business.

Angele joins us to share the “why” behind their big move, the challenges, and triumphs of building a team from the ground up, and the invaluable lessons she carries from her years in the hospitality industry. If you’ve ever considered seeking career advancement, making a career move, starting your own venture, or just love to hear other women succeed, check out this episode.

Episode 3 - Angele DuPassage - Taking the Leap: Turning Experience into Entrepreneurship

Join us as we talk with Donna Harbers, your 2025 MPI Texas Hill Country President. Donna is also Artist and Chief Joy Officer for JoyShine, the company she founded to help people embrace creativity to live happier, more confident lives. As the 2025 MPITHCC President, she is excited to work with an incredible board of directors and provide tools and information that empower planners and suppliers to work together more effectively.

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