In this solo episode, host Leanne Hughes reflects on the world of event planning, MCing, and the unforeseen challenges that can arise during a charity event.

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Highlights:

1. Committee Dynamics: The initial stages of planning, the process of narrowing down nominees, and how this committee stood out from typical group projects.
2. Communication Platforms: The value of asynchronous communication, the prominence of WhatsApp, and the advantages of immediate messaging.
3. Roles & Responsibilities: Discovering personal strengths, navigating through responsibilities, and how to tweak and adjust pre-existing templates.
4. Co-MCing Insights: Splitting the MC role, understanding the environment, ensuring audience engagement, and the importance of staying organized.
5. Challenges Faced: Unexpected hurdles like potential noise disruptions, technical difficulties, and overlooked details. How adaptability and quick thinking made the difference.
6. Event Dynamics: Balancing philanthropy with entertainment. Creating a unique event atmosphere likened to "philanthropy meets Shark Tank meets a cocktail party."
7. The Power of Introductions: How adding humor and connection can set the tone for the event and engage attendees.
8. Audience Engagement: Encouraging interaction, making connections, and using humor to lighten the mood.

Mentions:

• Organisations: Altru, Indigenous Futures Foundation, and What Ability.
• 10x10 Philanthropy

Key Takeaways:

• Preparation is Key: Ensuring you're fully prepped not just for your role but also for potential challenges that could arise.
• Environment Matters: Recognizing the significance of being aware of the surroundings and adjusting accordingly.
• Open Communication: Ensuring there's clear communication between all key players, like co-hosts or other committee members.
• Engage & Interact: How engaging your audience and encouraging interaction can change the dynamic of an event.