Sharon Cauthen and Jennifer Carter discuss their experience at the National Department of Associations Apartmentalize conference in Philadelphia.

They talk about the venue, the trade show, and the networking opportunities.

They also highlight the Podcast Palooza event and the importance of in-person connections.

The conversation then shifts to the focus on health and wellness at the conference, including yoga sessions and massages.

They also discuss sessions on courageous voices and neurodiversity.

The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) is also explored, emphasizing the need for a balance between AI and emotional intelligence.

The hosts share their experiences at the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as well as the fishbowl session format at the conference.

They conclude by discussing how to choose which conferences to attend and the value of networking and learning from others in the industry.

Takeaways:

* Apartmentalize is the largest multifamily conference of the year, offering networking opportunities, a trade show, and educational sessions.

* The conference featured sessions on health and wellness, including yoga and massages, as well as discussions on courageous voices and neurodiversity.

* Artificial intelligence (AI) was a prominent topic, highlighting the need for a balance between AI and emotional intelligence.

* The hosts enjoyed exploring the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the conference.

* Choosing which conferences to attend depends on individual goals and interests, and networking and learning from others in the industry is valuable.

Sound Bites:

* "What did you think about the venue and the location? So much love."

* "So overall, I thought it was great."

* "It was nice just to take that beat for 20 minutes and be kind of quiet, still inside of myself while stretching and listening to her voice."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Apartmentalize Conference

05:07 Highlights from Podcast Palooza Event

08:26 Exploring Health and Wellness at the Conference

09:08 Courageous Voices and Neurodiversity Sessions

13:22 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Industry

26:45 The Fishbowl Session Format

29:44 Choosing the Right Conferences and the Value of Networking

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