Category: Women of Influence
Episode 309: Sondra Shannon talks about making heroes out of operators, guest-driven transactions, and building an inspirational culture
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Sondra Shannon is the CEO of Gatemaster Technology, one of the leading ticketing solutions for the attractions industry. Sondra’s career in […]
Episode 307: Faith Mmbando talks about finding a niche, sustainable tourism and socioeconomic factors
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Faith Mmbando is the CEO of Best Northern Tours and Safari, a tour operator in Tanzania that offers hiking, safari and […]
Episode 306: Dawn Foote talks about a rebel sense of creativity, stakeholder glue and creating emotions
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Dawn Foote is the Co-Founder and CEO of Katapult, a design agency that works with themed attractions and experiences across the […]
Episode 304: Mpume Mabuza talks about music as an attraction, industry growth in Africa and barriers as opportunities
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mpume Mabuza is the CEO of Downtown Music Hub, an iconic music heritage facility in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa. […]
Episode 290: Gina Claassen talks about knowing your appetite for risk, lifelong learning, and balancing tension
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! This episode is kindly sponsored by Attractions.io, the guest experience platform behind Merlin Entertainments’, San Diego Zoo’s, and the PGA Championship’s […]
Episode 284: Kimberly Beaudin talks about bringing game day energy, the 4 C’s of leadership, and college football as a lifestyle
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! This episode is kindly sponsored by Attractions.io, the guest experience platform behind Merlin Entertainments’, San Diego Zoo’s, and the PGA Championship’s […]
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 268 – Trish Higgins talks about advice for selling a business, entering new industries and managing the emotions of a transaction
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Trish Higgins is a founding partner of Chenmark, a business that specializes in buying, owning, and operating small businesses. With a […]