RCMA Conversations is where industry experts share insights and advice on topics that matter most to faith-based meeting planners and suppliers. You’ll gain insights and advice tailored to our community&#39;s unique challenges and opportunities.

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SPECIAL PODCAST: Webinar Audio from Dr. Stuart Katz DESCRIPTION:If you have ever sat in a gathering carrying something you did not feel free to name, exhaustion, doubt, grief, or just the quiet weight of holding it together for everyone else, this conversation is for you. (And yes, pretending to nod thoughtfully while mentally drafting your grocery list also counts.)This is the conversation we keep almost having. The one that lives in the parking lot after the meeting, in the late-night text to a friend, in the silence between &#34;How are you?&#34; and the polite answer we always give.Together we will laugh more than you might expect for a wellness webinar. We will sit in a few quiet moments. We will talk honestly about presence, listening, humor, and the radical freedom of being good enough. Not as concepts, but as things you can take home with you on a Tuesday.No performance. No pressure to have it figured out. Bring your coffee, or your other caffeine mechanism of choice, and whatever version of yourself showed up today. Come as you are. Special Thanks to our sponsor Visit Virginia Beach ++Stuart Katz, PsyD, MPH, MBA, is a psychologist, writer, and international speaker focused on mental health, faith, and community resilience. With more than three decades of experience, he brings a practical, compassionate voice to conversations about wellness, listening, and healing in times of stress, crisis, and recovery.

Permission to Be Imperfect: An Honest Conversation About Wellness

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Dr. Michael Preacely joins us to share how music inspires, unites, and transforms lives. An acclaimed baritone and educator at the University of Kentucky, he talks about his journey in performance and teaching, the mission behind Uniting Voices Lexington, and how music creates connection, purpose, and joy that extend far beyond the stage.Special thanks to our generous sponsor, <a href="https://www.meetnky.com/meeting-planners/" rel="nofollow">MeetNKY!</a>

The Transformative Power of Music with Dr. Michael Preacely

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Chariolett Johnson joins us to share how planners can create events rooted in purpose and meaning. From clarifying the heart of an event to weaving in powerful stories, she offers thoughtful insights to help you plan with greater intention. Tune in for ideas to inspire your planning from start to finish. Special thanks to our generous sponsor, <a href="https://www.meetnky.com/meeting-planners/" rel="nofollow">MeetNKY!</a>

Planning Events with Purpose with Chariolett Johnson

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Steve Sewell joins us to share simple, life-giving strategies conference planners can use to manage burnout, build healthier life-work balance, and create meaningful connections. Tune in for practical insights to enhance your resilience, wellness, and the art of presence.Special thanks to our generous sponsor, <a href="https://www.meetnky.com/meeting-planners/" rel="nofollow">MeetNKY!</a>

Burnout, Balance & Presence with Steve Sewell

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Technology expert Jim Spellos shares practical insights on how faith-based planners can use tech to streamline communication, enhance connection, cut costs, and improve cybersecurity. Tune in for expert advice and useful tools to make your events more efficient and engaging! Special thanks to our generous sponsor, <a href="https://www.meetnky.com/meeting-planners/" rel="nofollow">MeetNKY!</a>

Technology & Events with Jim Spellos

Faith-based meetings industry experts share insights

RCMA Conversations is where industry experts share insights and advice on topics that matter most to faith-based meeting planners and suppliers. You’ll gain insights and advice tailored to our community's unique challenges and opportunities.
