Makenzie Stokel is the Co-Founder of EVA, an innovative platform that automates the process of booking entertainment for events.

Makenzie has been a young leader in the events and entertainment industries since starting EVA while attending Belmont University. With degrees in Music Business and Entrepreneurship, she is passionate about creating paid performance opportunities for up and coming artists.

She has been recognized as a leader in the Austin community on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and at the Austin Under 40 Awards.

She currently serves on the boards of ILEA (International Live Events Association) and STEP (Society of Talent and Entertainment Professionals).

During the chat with Karen and Jack you get to understand where that passion and drive came from. You will also here how the business has evolved over the years when faced with both challenges and opportunities.

Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via;

www.theeventsinsight.com/
www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/
www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/

See more about our Season Sponsor RedBox Events via;

https://www.redboxevents.com/

Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor The Hospitality Partnership via;

https://www.hospitality-partnership.com/

Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is Fuchsia Exhibition & Conference Services;

https://www.fuchsia-exhibition-services.com/

Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;

https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

Music Credits go to;

Artist: Cathrine Rannus
Title: The Events Insight Theme Music

Music from #Uppbeat:
Forever - Sega Williams
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License code: 7F5KY293FYDFNVEV

Fly Away - Mountaineer
https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-away
License code: EKN0IYNUKGUXMCTW

Clarity - Zoo
https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/clarity
License code: GL25RXVDXIBQWSWL