Category: Women of Influence
Episode 277: Susan Storey talks about planting seeds through PR, storytelling for suppliers, and leveraging ambassadors
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Susie Storey is the Communications & PR Strategist for Storey to Story Communications, a public relations firm focused on helping attractions […]
Episode 269 – Emily Cole talks about putting fans first, eliminating friction and making baseball fun
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Emily Cole is the Owner and Director of Fun of the Savannah Bananas, a viral sensation and touring baseball team centered […]
Episode 242: Jessi O’Daniel talks about putting your stamp on it, soft skills, leadership development
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Jessi O’Daniel is the General Manager of Typhoon Texas Austin, one of four parks owned and operated by the Pyek Group. […]
Episode 239: Meghan Curran talks about looking nature in the eye, balancing education and entertainment and making guests feel welcome
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Meghan Curran is the Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Upon graduating from the University of Illinois, […]
Episode 237: Dr. Tonya Matthews talks about uncomfortable subjects, creating a new culture and radical empathy
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Dr. Tonya Matthews is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the International African American Museum, which is scheduled to […]
Episode 236: Andrea Wiles discusses cultural humility, advocating for children and connecting with your audience
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Andrea Wiles is the President and Chief Executive Officer at DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville, IL, in the western suburbs of […]
Episode 232: Heather Barnes talks about Improv at Work, safe and inclusive spaces, and shifting culture
Heather Barnes is the Founder and Director of Improv at Work, where she leads workshops to help organizations communicate more effectively through improv. In the attractions industry, this includes leadership, […]
Episode 216 – Melissa Vogt talks about embracing all attractions, community involvement, and evolution of the dinner theater
Melissa Vogt is the General Manager and Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, which opened in 1993 in Fort Myers, which is the heart of […]
Episode 209 – Bridgette Bywater talks about shifting perspectives, leading as an introvert, and letting go of ego
Bridgette Bywater is the Vice President and General Manager of Kings Dominion. Bridgette was inspired to join the attractions industry from hearing the fond memories her parents had working at […]