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Welcome to INSIGHT LIVE!, the podcast that connects meeting and event professionals to explore the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in the industry. In each episode, we feature expert insights and advice to help you thrive both professionally and personally. From innovative event planning tips to supplier solutions and personal growth, INSIGHT LIVE! provides valuable takeaways for staying ahead in the ever-evolving meetings and events world. Presented by the Meeting Professionals International Texas Hill Country Chapter, this monthly podcast keeps you informed and inspired. Tune in and stay empowered.
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Inspire Solutions for their time, commitment, and generosity. Their sponsorship and support have made this podcast series possible. Not only are they sponsoring INSIGHT LIVE!, but they are also graciously hosting these conversations, helping us create a platform where ideas, stories, and insights can be shared with our community.
Thanks to Inspire Solutions, we’re able to bring you this series of meaningful discussions that inform, inspire, and connect.
Episode 12: Legacy, Leadership and the Heart of The RK GroupGuest: Jamie Kowalski
Vice President Corporate Relations at The RK Group
If you’re curious how a legacy of human connection built a powerhouse in our industry, this episode delivers.
This episode takes you inside The RK Group, a powerhouse in meeting and event services, and into the legacy that shaped its rise. Jamie Kowalski shares remarkable stories of Rosemary Kowalski and the way her commitment to people, intention and genuine connection became the engine behind the company’s success. Through Jamie’s lens, you see how human connection is not just a value, but a strategy that can move communities forward and elevate everything it touches. It is an energizing look at leadership and legacy rooted in substance, clarity and purpose.
MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter INSIGHT LIVE! Podcasts Library
Host: Timothy Martinez
Business Development Manager, INSPIRE Solutions
Tim's Bio: Timothy Martinez, Business Development Manager at Inspire Solutions, brings over 15 years of experience in the AV and event tech industry. From his start as an audio technician to leading AV teams in the Austin market, Timothy has built a reputation for forging strong relationships, solving complex challenges, and driving business growth. Known for his creativity and charisma, he thrives in the dynamic world of event technology.
Producers: Brandy Johnson and Jeff LaGrone
Music Credits: Creamy by Limujii https://soundcloud.com/limujii
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