Episode 4 of our nineteen Unfiltered video series is now live, featuring Lee-Anne Caldwell, group managing director of emc3 Collective.Following emc3’s recent acquisition of US agency Boston Experiential Group and the launch of the emc3 Collective, Lee-Anne talks about the thinking behind the collective model, the advantages it brings, and how bringing agencies together with intention can unlock new opportunities for clients, teams, and the wider business.She shares what strong culture means to her, how to nurture it through growth and change, and the leadership qualities that matter most when navigating expansion across borders.Watch it now. And stay tuned for more nineteen Unfiltered episodes landing soon.

Episode 3 of our new nineteen Unfiltered video series is now live, featuring Powwow Events founder Amanda Edgcumbe.In a candid conversation, Amanda shares her journey into events (and why she loves the industry), the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way, the importance of delegating, and why trust and loyalty remain at the heart of winning (and keeping) great clients.Amanda is also deeply passionate about opening doors for the next generation and shares her thoughts on why mentoring matters, and how partnering with schools can create real pathways into the industry and create a more diverse workforce.As always, it’s a real conversation with real takeaways, from leading a business to elevating the next generation.Watch Episode 3 now. And stay tuned for more nineteen Unfiltered episodes landing soon.

Following the launch of our new nineteen Unfiltered video series last week, we’re excited to announce that the next episode is now live, featuring OrangeDoor founder & CEO Elizabeth Heron.Fresh from announcing OrangeDoor’s merger with US agency Unbridled in December, Elizabeth joins us for a candid conversation about leadership and the changing agency landscape.We discuss what the deal with Unbridled unlocks for clients and teams on both sides of the Atlantic, and how to protect culture and identity during a major moment of transformation.As ever, this is leadership without the gloss – just honest insight and real experience.Watch Episode 2 now. And stay tuned for more nineteen Unfiltered episodes landing soon.

nineteen is an exclusive membership community for event agency leaders, created to foster meaningful connections, drive industry collaboration, and provide a space for peer-to-peer support and strategic growth.The group was originally founded in response to the challenges faced by agency leaders in 2020, and it has since evolved into a trusted network of founders, CEOs, and senior decision-makers for shared learning, leadership development, and shaping the future of the events industry.Find out more about the ninteen Leaders community here

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