Desert Island Events – Details, episodes & analysis

This week on the Main Stage Narmeen is joined by Anika Ved, freelance event manager for tech and commercial. During the pandemic, Anika courageously decided to embark on a fully freelance career and oh did it pay off! She’s been able to gain valuable experience in both in-person and virtual and is ready for anything!

For today’s podcast, Anika invites us to a global festival focused on hard-working professionals who need a break from their screens and a boost in creativity. Anika believes that the older we get, we forget how to be kids. We need a reminder of how to not worry or stress, and the more relaxed we are, the more inspired and creative we can be.

This week on the Main Stage Narmeen is joined by Jack Saward, lifelong event professional and director of Saward Marketing & Events. Jack was born into the events industry as a second generation event professional, and has worked on a diverse range of projects both locally and internationally for the public and private sector.

For today’s podcast, Jack has decided to run an incomparable charity event that includes a conglomerate of islands like no other. The United Kingdom! After all, we host some of the top event professionals, who would be more than able to organise an event of such magnitude. The purpose of this charity event is to fundraise for individuals leaving the armed forces who are often overlooked and deserve to be celebrated. The objective is to educate the British public about the various skills and talents that these individuals possess. A combination of sport, discipline, team work, and national pride! Funds will be raised through telephone donations (for those watching on their TVs), company sponsorships, and in person donations.

Please follow Jack on LinkedIn and the Saward Marketing & Events site.

In the penultimate episode of this season we talk to Rekya Vodka Brand Ambassador and founder of Reyka Runners, Fabs Latham. Set in Brixton, Fabs creates the perfect party for bartenders - expect music, luges and puffin waiters!

Going back to those Bridgerton and Scottish vibes, Mackenzie Kerr takes us through her dream event. Expect amazing music, dancing and a twist with the food! 

Taking us on an Around the World Cocktail Masterclass this week as her dream event is Rhian Berry. Rhian is the Marketing Manager at EventMind and more importantly, host Narmeen's best friend in the industry! 

Joining Narmeen on the island today, Claire Pattison, final year events student at Canterbury Christ Church University who shares with us the 'Sleepover of Dreams'. Expect haute-couture mixed with festival food at an intimate music festival. 

We're back in Canada this week with Dionne Bishop, another incredible event professional. Dionne takes us to an empowering high stakes luncheon set in a beautiful garden. 

This week on the island Rose Griffiths gives us a taste of Switzerland! encompassing networking, career development as well as some exciting activities, it is the perfect getaway for all event professionals and students. 

This week we are back in Canada with the wonderful KEisha Pinto talking us through her dream event... The Zen Experience. 

Accessibility is such an important topic within the events space. Jemma Barton, student and graduate of the Event Academy sits down with Narmeen to talk about her dream event; the Para-Ability Festival.