#43: LIVE From NACE Experience: More Voices, More Stories, More NACE

We told you we'd be back! In the second live episode of Mind Your Wedding Business from NACE Experience 2025, Kevin is back on the mic for Day Two in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (aka MKE), with honorary co-host, Michelle Stansfield, chatting with even more industry leaders, chapter trailblazers, and conference MVPs.

From teleprompter drama to bold ideas for the future of NACE, this episode dives deep into the conversations, laughs, and lightbulb moments happening on the conference floor.

Whether you’re a first-time attendee, a seasoned NACE pro, or just curious about what really goes on behind the scenes, this part-two episode delivers connection, inspiration, and plenty of conference buzz.

Highlights:

• The friendly rivalries fueling chapter growth
• How students are shaping the next generation of event pros
• Fundraising wins, scholarships, and the Foundation’s big goals
• The magic of chapter shirts, cowbells, and showing up as a team
• Why sustainable swaps aren’t as simple as they seem—but matter more than ever
• From prosciutto debates to New Orleans excitement: planning for 2026

Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at NACE Experience!

Connect with our Guests:

Michelle Stansfield, CPCE, 2025 NACE President, with Terramar

Anne Harper, CPCE, Deputy Executive Director at NACE

Lawrence Leonard, Executive Director at NACE

Jill Vidal-Raines, CPCE, 2025 NACE President Elect, with Elegant Beginnings Inc. 

Kelly Dalisa, CPCE, 2025 NACE At-Large Director, with Cort 

Sir J Starks, with Your Turn Entertainment

Virginia Santa Ines, CPCE, CWIP, CWC, 2025 NACE Foundation Co-Director of Fundraising, with San Jose Marriott

Judy Philip, with Beyond 

Christie Osborne, with Mountainside Media

Mallory Mullen, with Good Shuffle Pro 

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