
The Keynote Curators Podcast
The Keynote Curators Podcast brings the most current and engaging topics from the best keynote speakers in the world.
For two decades, The Keynote Curators have worked with event, meeting, and conference professionals to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage.
Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today.
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Latest episodes

Oct 17, 2024 • 41min
96. How Music Transforms Events into Unforgettable Experiences with SongDivision
Ready to strike the right chord with your audience? Music is the fastest, most powerful (and legal!) tool to inspire collaboration, bonding, and engagement at your event. 🎶
🎧 Tune into the latest podcast to hear how SongDivision transforms events with music, creating unforgettable moments and fostering deep connections. Their innovative, interactive keynotes break the mold, building teams and driving cultural development in ways you’ve never seen before.
Can't carry a tune? No problem. Through collaborative songwriting, SongDivision weaves your event’s theme or company values into a custom song your entire audience will help create—and remember long after. 🎵
Brands like Bose, Google, Virgin, and McDonald's have sung SongDivision’s praises (pun intended). Learn how their immersive experience:
Instills creativity
Streamlines collaboration
Enhances communication
Imparts lasting memories
🎤 Don’t miss out—discover how to make your next event truly unforgettable!
📅 Schedule a call with us: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators
📧 Reach out today: info@thekeynotecurators.com
#Music #Collaboration #Events #TeamBuilding #SongDivision #Experience

Oct 3, 2024 • 33min
95. Innovative Event Strategies to Inspire Your Attendees with Courtney Mesmer
Imagine organizing an event where every attendee feels like they’re part of something larger than themselves—where innovation and creativity combine to create a truly unforgettable experience. What steps do you need to take to make magic happen? 🔮🪄
On this episode of our podcast, we're excited to have Courtney Mesmer, VP of Events at WorldatWork, to talk more about this. As a recognized industry leader, Courtney has redefined event strategy, transforming HR events into unforgettable, high-impact experiences. Join us as we discuss:
✨ How to seize growth opportunities through change and challenges
✨ The innovative event formats and tech she uses to keep attendees engaged
✨ What it takes to lead and thrive in the fast-paced events industry
🎧 Don't miss this chance to learn from a 2023 Changemaker and one of the most influential voices in the events world. Tune in and get inspired to take your events to the next level!
#EventStrategy #EventLeadership #EventProfs #InnovationInEvents #EventTrends

Sep 26, 2024 • 39min
94. Gain Confidence by Being Yourself with Michelle Anne Johnson
✨💫 How are you showing up in the world? Are you presenting yourself with confidence or are you hindering your potential by hiding who you truly are?
🎧 In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, we sit down with Michelle Anne Johnson—executive coach, speaker, and consultant extraordinaire—to explore how our insecurities, limiting beliefs, and self-doubts inevitably show up, no matter how hard we try to compartmentalize or mask them.
With experience acting in hit shows like Friends and NCIS, and a proven track record coaching top Fortune 500 executives, Michelle brings a dynamic fusion of creativity and expertise to leadership and personal growth. She believes that true personal power stems from self-belief and our relationship with the world around us, emphasizing that self-awareness is the key to understanding who we are and how our energy influences our presence.
🤩 Tune in for a transformative conversation on authentic leadership and personal empowerment!
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✨ Book Michelle Anne Johnson for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/michelle-anne-johnson/
📅 Want to explore how Michelle can help your team gain confidence and personal power? Schedule a call and let’s chat!
📩 Email me: info@thekeynotecurators.com
#Leadership #EventProfs #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #Authenticity #Podcast

Sep 19, 2024 • 38min
93. How Self-Reflection Can Lead To Personal Growth with Rashmi Airan
"I had to lose my freedom to gain complete freedom." – Rashmi Airan
💫 We’re thrilled to bring you a powerful conversation on personal growth with keynote speaker and consultant Rashmi Airan, who shares her incredible journey from top lawyer to federal prison, and how she rose up to turn her darkest moments into a story of transformation, integrity, and resilience.
Rashmi emphasizes that nothing is impossible to overcome. Whether you’ve faced challenges that brought you to your knees or made wrong decisions that suddenly altered the trajectory of your life, those moments don’t define you—they’re opportunities to take accountability, grow, refine, and start again. Her message is clear: mistakes aren’t failures but stepping stones to becoming a stronger, more authentic version of yourself.
Listen in as Rashmi shares insights covering:
✨Viewing vulnerability as a core value and strength ✨ Observing karma from a spiritual place as a powerful life lesson––a north star that helps us navigate growth ✨ Redefining success through resilience and personal growth ✨ Balancing personal and professional life with grace ✨ Listening to your inner voice ✨ Putting your armor down to foster authenticity as leaders
Rashmi’s story is an inspiring reminder that no matter your challenges, you can rise, redefine yourself, and reach new heights. You don’t want to miss this! 🎧
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📌 Excited to collaborate? Book a call today!
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#RiseUp #EmotionalIntelligence #Resilience #Integrity #LifeLessons #Success #EventProfs

Sep 12, 2024 • 44min
92. The Science Behind Relationships and Attraction with Dr. John Gray
Whether romance is involved or not, relationships are at the core of everything we do—at home, at work, and even with ourselves. 💘
Hear from relationship expert Dr. John Gray, renowned author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus and Beyond Mars and Venus, as he dives into the scientific evidence behind the polarity between the sexes, rooted in the hormones we're born with. 🧬
🎧 In our rich conversation, Dr. John explains what drives men and women in relationships and how understanding these innate differences can transform communication and boost empathy, leading to more fulfilling relationships.
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✨ And who couldn't use more of those secrets in relationships? You can do it, too—for half the price of other people!
📅 Our listeners from The Keynote Curators will receive a 50% discount on his upcoming Mars Venus Relationship Weekend For Singles & Couples seminar on October 4-6, happening in Marin County, CA, where he will dive deep into topics like:
🔥 Changing Gender Roles + Modern Relationships: Discover how to adapt to new dynamics and reignite passion, no matter the evolving roles.
🧠 Hormones + Health in Relationships: Understand the hormone-driven behaviors that shape how men and women communicate—and thrive together.
💑 Make Up + Don't Break Up: Learn practical ways to resolve conflicts and eliminate built-up resentment.
💥 Better Sex + Deeper Intimacy: Reignite the spark with strategies to create a closer, more intimate relationship.
💘 Finding + Forever Loving Your Soul Mate: Navigate the stages of dating with ease and build lasting connections.
Attendees often say they get more from these weekends than from years of counseling. Whether you're a party of one or in a relationship, John's seminar promises to improve communication and create lasting emotional and physical intimacy. As one past attendee said, "You will leave a different person because you will fall in love with yourself."
📝 Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity. Register now for your exclusive discount!
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👉 Book Dr. John Gray for your next conference ⏰ Want to discuss? Find a time here.✉️ Contact me at: info@thekeynotecurators.com

Sep 5, 2024 • 35min
91. Kick Off the NFL Season with a Winning Mindset with Karl Mecklenburg
🏈🎙️As the 2024 NFL season kicks off today, tune into The Keynote Curators Podcast featuring Denver Broncos legend Karl Mecklenburg. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or an event professional aiming for peak performance, this episode is a must-listen.
Karl shares his journey from an NFL linebacker to a motivational speaker, offering powerful insights on leadership, overcoming obstacles, and achieving excellence. Tune in and get inspired to create your own game-winning strategies.
🎧 Catch the episode now and elevate your playbook!
🏈 For more leadership insights, book Karl Mecklenburg for your next conference.
🗓️ Looking forward to talking! Let's plan your next event together.📬
Drop me a note: info@thekeynotecurators.com
#NFL #leadership #mindset #eventprofs #keynotespeaker

Aug 29, 2024 • 33min
90. What Makes a Great Coach? Insights on Leadership with Emma Doyle
What leadership secrets allow performers to stay focused and to the highest of their abilities while motivating the people around them?
In our latest episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, we sit down with the unstoppable Emma Doyle, aka Coach EM, who shares her journey from a high-performance tennis coach to a powerhouse corporate coach.
👉 Discover how Emma's champion mindset, energy coaching, and unique insights from sports coaching can revolutionize the way you lead your teams.
🎧 Ready to ignite your team's potential? Don't miss out on her actionable strategies to transform motivation into action and unleash your true potential. Tune in now and elevate your leadership game!
🕐 Liked the episode? Let's connect!
📩 Contact me today: info@thekeynotecurators.com
#Leadership #Coaching #EventProfs #KeynoteSpeaker #WomenInLeadership

Aug 15, 2024 • 40min
89. Career Secrets for Event Pros with Michelle Allgauer
🎧🎙️Just dropped! In this podcast episode, I chat with Michelle Allgauer, Senior Vice President of Education & Engagement at the Financial Services Institute (FSI) and Chair of the International Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International (MPI). 🌟 With over 30 years in association management, Michelle shares invaluable insights for event professionals looking to elevate their careers and create unforgettable attendee experiences:
Career Insights: Learn about the core skills that meeting professionals need to advance to executive-level positions.
AI in Events: Discover how AI is transforming the event planning industry while still preserving the human touch.
Crafting Memorable Experiences: Get strategies on creating unique, personalized experiences that resonate deeply with attendees.
Leadership Tips: Michelle offers advice on effective delegation, team trust-building, and department collaboration.
This episode is packed with actionable advice and industry insights that you won't want to miss! Tune in now to learn from one of the industry's top leaders. 🎧✨👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel🎤 Want to book the best keynote speakers for your event? Contact me today!#EventProfs #Leadership #AIinEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #MeetingProfessionals #MPI #FSI

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
88. The Un-Keynote That Will Push You to Leap Beyond Limits with Freestyle+
❗Get comfortable being uncomfortable! Humans have evolved over millions of years, but our inner brains have remained surprisingly static —while external stimuli have shifted from threats like lions to fears like presentations, we still react with primal feelings of fight or flight. 💫
🎤 Improv is the best tool for directing the part of your brain that controls fight-or-flight responses. It allows you to navigate into a state of flow and a space of calm, creativity, confidence, and more. Computer coding, knitting, yoga, writing—whatever drives your inner happiness—when you're in that flow state, your brain doesn't question whether you're good enough to do what you're doing. You're just doing it and feeling fulfilled.
🌟 Don't miss this fascinating (and 100% improvised) conversation with Anthony Veneziale and Vivek Venugopal from the incredibly talented improv group Freestyle+, born of the Tony Award-winning Freestyle Love Supreme. Discover what happens to your brain when you practice improv and why it's considered a silver bullet for anyone preparing for a speech, a nerve-wracking conversation, or participation in a project with new people. Learn how improv encourages flexibility and adaptability, enhances communication skills, fosters creativity and spontaneity, builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and promotes playfulness and joy.
🎧 Listen now and learn more! Improv is a proven tool for shaking up your preferred pathways, becoming at ease with risk, and living a more fulfilled life.
#Podcast #Improv #Creativity #PersonalDevelopment #FaceYourFears #eventprofs

Jul 11, 2024 • 49min
87. Finding Purpose Through Service with Justin Wren
"Fighting is all about impact... but I would much rather have an impact on this world and people's lives than on one opponent."
🥊 From champion wrestler and MMA fighter to dedicated humanitarian, Justin Wren's journey is nothing short of transformative. After overcoming personal battles, Justin found meaning through a radical decision to live with the Mbuti Pygmy people in the Congo Basin. There, he established the Fight for The Forgotten nonprofit, making a significant impact by tackling the global water crisis and helping the Batwa Pygmies of Uganda. Through this service, he found his true purpose. 💫
🎧 Tune in as we dive into Justin's powerful story, the pivotal moments and challenges he faced, and the profound impact of his work. Discover how his experiences have shaped his approach to leadership, community-building, mental health advocacy, with insights on finding purpose and making a difference in the world!
#InspirationalSpeakers #Humanitarian #FightForTheForgotten #Empowerment #Change #KeynoteSpeaker