Event Pro Highlights 2025: Wins, Wisdom & Runway-Level Magic (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our Event Pro Highlights 2025 series, Alysse and Libby spotlight the wins, wisdom, and runway-level magic that shaped this year in events. From story-driven swag to DJs who read a room like a language, this episode celebrates the creative thinkers and chaos tamers who make unforgettable moments happen. Expect smart shipping tips, clever day-saving hacks, behind-the-scenes mischief, and a RuPaul-inspired fashion moment that stole the show before the runway even opened.

Our favorite takeaways from this episode?

• Swag becomes storytelling when it’s intentional, high-quality, and delivered as a steady “drip” of surprise and delight.
• Nostalgia works: sometimes the most powerful event tools come straight from our childhood—like Crayola markers that unlock joy and creativity.
• The magic of logistics: the #1 question every planner must ask their shipping partner is, “How much time do you need?”

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