Скачать или смотреть 2B Bolder Podcast #80 | Andrea Lowery: Head of Operations for Augmented World Expo

What does a Head of Operations for Augmented World Expo actually do? In this episode of 2B Bolder podcast, we feature Andrea Lowery, a woman I've had the pleasure of knowing for years. I have admired her ability to manage her events company, make time to volunteer & balance motherhood. Andrea oversees the operations team in the production and logistics for Augmented World Expo's in-person events in the US and Europe and online events, including 30+ international AWE Nite MeetUp Chapters and the AWE Academy educational series.

Prior to joining AWE XR full-time in 2021, Andrea was co-founder and VP of Operations of Prospera Events, producers of InnoTech, The Technology & Innovation Conference, and ShareCloud Summit events, in addition to event management and logistics for a portfolio of clients. As a small business owner for over 15 years, she had the opportunity to produce over 100 events in the US and internationally, honing her skills as a contract negotiator, event producer, and team leader with financial accounting and HR thrown into the mix. She discusses her career journey from teaching to event management, what Augmented World Expo is, and her role. Learn about behind the scenes of event operations, contract negotiation tips, and challenges of planning international events. Andrea also talks about the importance of customer feedback, travel perks, crisis management, and her attraction to the tech event space. Finally, she discusses her entrepreneurship journey, transition back to being an employee, building professional reputation, and what "being bolder" means.

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🔹Episode Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to 2B Bolder
0:35 – Meet Andrea Lowry: Head of Operations at Augmented World Expo
2:09 – Career journey: From teaching to event management
4:29 – What is Augmented World Expo and Andrea's role
6:02 – Behind the scenes: Event operations team breakdown
9:57 – Contract negotiation tips and strategies
12:06 – Challenges of planning international events
15:42 – Importance of customer feedback and surveys
16:26 – Travel perks and work-life balance evolution
17:29 – Crisis management and staying calm under pressure
19:22 – Attraction to the tech event space
20:45 – Building Prospera Events: Entrepreneurship journey
24:04 – Transition from business owner back to employee
26:39 – Building professional reputation and networking
28:13 – Hiring process: What to look for in candidates
30:12 – Best business advice and trusting your instincts
30:42 – Mentorship throughout career development
32:54 – Advice for your 20-year-old self
33:58 – What "being bolder" means
34:59 – How to break into the event industry
36:18 – Closing thoughts and thanks

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