Bollotta Entertainment

12/07/2024

Bollotta-FIDE takes an audio-trip to the heartland for the holidays this week and lands in DES MOINES! Tracy White President and CEO of rejoins the conversation (find her on the MEETING GOAL$ episode). Tracy has created a new tradition in Iowa called the “HOLIDAY HULLABALOO” an indoor family oriented extravaganza with attractions like Mrs Claus’s Kitchen, Santa Command Center, Socks Skating Rink (& more) and she gives an overview on the experience and what to expect. The trio also get into Tracy’s work on the nonprofit experience called the Bubble Ball benefitting ChildServe- the bubble wrap themed fashion show that keeps crowd entertained while doing good. All this and more industry chat. Listen NOW! 🎄🎅🏼🤶🏾🌲❄️🎁

12/05/2024

how are we feeling about the color of the year ❓

11/17/2024

Bollotta-FIDE is back with a new season and new interviews (new format) with your favs! Jaclyn Bernstein(EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS) is back to talk all things NYC (and Brooklyn and boroughs and...) Anthony and Alex have come up with a quiz with a potpourri of random NYC facts for some fun conversation starters and Jaclyn is the perfect podcast guest. Follow along for the fun and come back next week for part 2 where the trio get a little more (event) professional and into the nitty gritty of event planning in NYC. 🔗 in bio

09/27/2024

Just some mermaids and parrots in a pool on a Tuesday Night….🧜🏾‍♀️ 🦜

08/23/2024

Did you listen to both parts of this fantastic guest on the pod yet?

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 int

07/31/2024

🎙️ ep 147 Impactful via Curation ⭐️ 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! Links in bio

07/16/2024

🎙️ ep 146 👃🏼Smell the Room with Tiffany Rose Goodyear CEO and Founder of 🌹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. Tiffany lets us in how how she creates the scent experiences based on timing and space while giving us a crash course in everything to get your room filled with a super smell sensory experience. Link in bio

06/28/2024

A honor to participate in the process of recognizing the best in the biz!

06/10/2024

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02/18/2024

🎙️ ep 139 is out now with our interview with Chris Vance ⭐️ Chris Vance, Creative Initiatives Manager for Sycuan San Diego Casino 🎰 Resort , They touch on his creative projects at the resort like the San Diego ⚾️ Padres-themed guest suite, the Tribe’s philanthropic Right to Dream Soccer Camp ⚽️ initiative and even the new “Sycuan Pride” Weekend the first week of June. They also touch base on Chris’s uber-successful extracurricular Lgbtq+ nightlife brand 🐻“Bear Night San Diego” and he has kept the dance floor full over 16 years through venue challenges, rain and the pandemic. Listen now! ⭐️ 🎧

02/14/2024

baby! Connecting with our peeps!

02/08/2024

🎙️ ⭐️ ep 138 ⭐️ Adaptable and Unique with Nikki Arnold ⭐️ Nikki Arnold (Senior Event Manager, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina). Nikki gives boots on the ground insight on the average day of a Event Manager at one of the most popular hotels in San Diego. She goes over the importance of the first impression, what is “slippage”, and the cross section of theater and special events. She also answers the Bollotta-philes questions about what trend she is seeing the most. Now streaming on all podcast platforms. 😘

01/29/2024

🎙️ ep 137 ⭐️ Brookie Hughes Always Takes Care of Her People and Places () ⭐️ 🗺️ Brooksie Hughes is not only a producer but she also is a public space strategist ie. she does festivals and multi-day programs. They get into the basics like what is a Line Producer or PSM and how the vernacular of positions names change per region and industry. They also get deeper with her experiences with surprises onsite (both good and bad). check it out now! Link 🔗 in Bio 🌎 🎙️ 🎉

01/08/2024

🎙️Our first episode of 2024 is out and it’s a super fun one! ⭐️ Jackie Loeb the Comic, Emcee/Host, Actor, Producer from Down Under is on the line and let’s us in on her first paid gig, American dialect and the importance of vulnerability while on stage. Find Episode 135 💫 “Jackie Loeb is a Funny, Nice & Delightful Person” wherever you listen to podcast or find the link in our bio. 🗣️

01/08/2024

🎙️ ⭐️ Did you catch our episode with Jay Sheehan (Cue One Productions). Listen in as this multi-talented university educator, mentor, production manager and author of “The Production Manager’s Toolkit-Successful Production Management in Theatre and Performing Arts” answers Anthony and Alex’s questions about his trajectory in the performing arts and special event industries. Hear about how Jay’s preparation met the unexpected opportunities because of his curiosity and willingness to take calculated risks. All this and boots on the ground stories working with Olympic Horses, country music stars and even Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now available everywhere.

12/19/2023

🎙️ ep 133 🎙️ Bill Fleming performs (and still practices) Music 🌟 🎸 🎹 Bollotta-Fide Musician, Educator and Performer Bill Fleming stops in for a discussion about following the music across the country (literally). Bill talks about his passion for learning his craft, playing at night in the clubs and in the mornings at mass. Listen in now! Links in bio or find Bollotta-FIDE everywhere you stream pods.

12/08/2023

Legends Only!