Episodes

  • #19: Meetings & Conventions in MILWAUKEE with Visit Milwaukee CEO, Peggy Williams-Smith & Wisconsin Center District CEO, Mary Brooks

    #19: Meetings & Conventions in MILWAUKEE with Visit Milwaukee CEO, Peggy Williams-Smith & Wisconsin Center District CEO, Mary Brooks
    Oct 14 2024
    Peggy Williams-Smith President & CEO
    https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/about-us/visit-milwaukee-staff/peggy-williams-smith/
    Vist Milwaukee
    648 N. Plankinton Ave. Ste 220
    Milwaukee, WI. 5322
    (414) 273-3950
    VisitMilwaukee.org

    FB:https://www.facebook.com/visitmilwaukee/
    IG:https://www.instagram.com/visitmilwaukee/
    X:https://x.com/visitmilwaukee

    Marty Brooks President & CEO
    https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/about-us/visit-milwaukee-board-members/marty-brooks/
    Wisconsin Center District | Baird Center
    400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI. 53203
    (414) 908-6000
    https://bairdcenter.com

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/BairdCenter IG: https://www.instagram.com/bairdcenter/ X: https://x.com/BairdCenter

    Submit RFP


    Host: Mario Ortiz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-ortiz-b4881931/
    Facebook: @MrOrtizMKE
    Instagram: @MrOrtizMKE
    email: redplanetworx@gmail.com
    Red Planet Worx, LLC

    Host: Carmen Lerma
    Facebook: @Lerma3
    Instagram: @carmenlerma711

    TheGeneralSessionPodcast@gmail.com

    The General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast
    Produced by Mario Ortiz for Red Planet Worx
    www.RedPlanetWorx.com

    www.thegeneralsession.com
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    Special Thanks: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    www.thegeneralsession.com @Cachemke@RedPlanetWorx


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    36 mins
  • Episode #18 with Jesse Fonseca Owner of Sabor Tropical and Founder of Fiesta Latina MKE

    Episode #18 with Jesse Fonseca Owner of Sabor Tropical and Founder of Fiesta Latina MKE
    Aug 26 2024
    Episode #18
    Jesse Fonseca
    Owner of Sabor Tropical & Fiesta Latina MKE founder

    Sabor Tropical
    2258 South Kinnickinnic Avenue
    (414) 988-8030
    sabortropicalmke@yahoo.com https://sabortropicalmke.com

    Fiesta Latina MKE
    https://www.facebook.com/events/462158626394377

    Tickets: HERE


    Host: Mario Ortiz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-ortiz-b4881931/
    Facebook: @MrOrtizMKE
    Instagram: @MrOrtizMKE
    email: redplanetworx@gmail.com
    Red Planet Worx, LLC

    Host: Carmen Lerma
    Facebook: @Lerma3
    Instagram: @carmenlerma711

    TheGeneralSessionPodcast@gmail.com

    The General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast
    Produced by Mario Ortiz for Red Planet Worx
    www.RedPlanetWorx.com

    www.thegeneralsession.com
    https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsession
    https://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/redplanetworx

    Instagram:
    @RedPlanetWorx

    Special Thanks: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    www.thegeneralsession.com @Cachemke@RedPlanetWorx

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #17 Event Space & Experience: Thaime Nañez Owner of The Farmhouse Paint Bar & Banquet Hall, Chucho’s Red Taco, Thaime.Biz & Fridafest!

    #17 Event Space & Experience: Thaime Nañez Owner of The Farmhouse Paint Bar & Banquet Hall, Chucho’s Red Taco, Thaime.Biz & Fridafest!
    Jul 10 2024
    Episode #17
    Thaime Nañez
    Owner of The Farmhouse Paint Bar & Banquet Hall

    The Farmhouse Pain Bar & Banquet Hall
    4511 S. 6th St. Milwaukee, WI.
    (414) 404-5858
    info@farmhouseart.com www.farmhouseart.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmhousePaintandsipbarandcafe
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmhousepaintbarandhall/

    Chucho’s Red Taco
    4511 S. 6th St. Milwaukee, WI.
    (414) 419-0000
    Chuysredtacos@gmail.com

    Fridafest https://www.facebook.com/events/395140593286192?ref=newsfeed

    Host: Mario Ortiz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-ortiz-b4881931/
    Facebook: @MrOrtizMKE
    Instagram: @MrOrtizMKE
    email: redplanetworx@gmail.com
    Red Planet Worx, LLC

    Host: Carmen Lerma
    Facebook: @Lerma3
    Instagram: @carmenlerma711

    TheGeneralSessionPodcast@gmail.com

    The General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast
    Produced by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com

    www.thegeneralsession.com
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    https://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/

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    https://www.facebook.com/redplanetworx

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    @RedPlanetWorx @RPWRecordings

    Special Thanks: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shieldwww.thegeneralsession.com @Cachemke@RedPlanetWorx

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    30 mins
  • Episode #16 Season 2 (en Bilingual) WELCOME BACK! BIENVENIDO DE NUEVO!

    Episode #16 Season 2 (en Bilingual) WELCOME BACK! BIENVENIDO DE NUEVO!
    Feb 15 2023
    Episode 16 is our Welcome Back special to kick off our season 2, and introducing our Bilingual and all Spanish Episodes coming soon! we touch on several new things we have coming up for this season, and we speak with Carmen on her new position with Anthem. We have a lot more in stored, stay tuned for more!

    ¡El episodio 16 es nuestro especial de bienvenida para dar inicio a nuestra temporada 2 y presentar nuestros episodios bilingües y en español Apróximamente! hablamos de varias cosas nuevas que se avecinan para esta temporada y hablamos con Carmen sobre su nuevo puesto en Anthem. Tenemos mucho más almacenado, ¡estén atentos para más!

    Host: Mario Ortiz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-ortiz-b4881931/
    Facebook: @MrOrtizMKE
    Instagram: @MrOrtizMKE
    email: redplanetworx@gmail.com
    Red Planet Worx, LLC

    Host: Carmen Lerma Facebook: @Lerma3Instagram: @carmenlerma711TheGeneralSessionPodcast@gmail.com

    The General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast
    Produced by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com

    www.thegeneralsession.com
    https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsession
    https://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/

    Facebook:
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    https://www.facebook.com/redplanetworx

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    @RedPlanetWorx @RPWRecordings

    Special Thanks: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shieldwww.thegeneralsession.com @Cachemke@RedPlanetWorx

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    43 mins
  • Episode #15 Reid Lawrence, Fabulous Founder of Sickening Events (Event Ticketing Platform)

    Episode #15 Reid Lawrence, Fabulous Founder of Sickening Events (Event Ticketing Platform)
    Nov 6 2022
    This episode we speak (via zoom) with Reid Lawrence Fabulous Founder of Sickening Events | Saved organizers $2M+ with his online event ticketing platform

    THE ONLY LGBT-Owned* event management & ticketing platform in the WORLD

    Reid tells us about Sickening Events and the features that the platform provides and all of its capabilities. If you are need of a ticketing platform for you next event, be sure to contact Sickening Events! Contact Reid and his team today!

    Request a Demo Today!

    Contact Sickening Events
    https://sickeningevents.com/events.html
    Email: info@sickeningevents.com
    Phone: +1 (332) 241-8993

    Also follow Sickening Events:
    https://www.facebook.com/sickeningevents
    https://www.tiktok.com/@sickeningevents
    https://www.youtube.com/sickeningevents

    Reid Lawrence:
    http://reidlawrence.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/electricreid/


    The General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast
    Produced by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com

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    31 mins
  • Episode #14 with Helen Ochoa Regional Mexican Singer-Songwriter, 2020 Latin Grammy Winner (Event Entertainment/Musicians/Bands/Groups)

    Episode #14 with Helen Ochoa Regional Mexican Singer-Songwriter, 2020 Latin Grammy Winner (Event Entertainment/Musicians/Bands/Groups)
    Sep 9 2022
    This episode we speak (via zoom) with National Latin Recording Artist Helen Ochoa! (event Entertainment/Musicians/Bands/Groups)

    HELEN OCHOA possesses one of the most powerful female voices in Regional Mexican Music. She is a stand out representative of her genre, and has captivated the public with her immense talent. Helen is a singer-songwriter and her many talents have opened the doors that have enabled her to receive invitations to co-host internationally televised programs, represent Latinos in Washington D.C. Congressional Conferences, and to conquer the international public with her privileged voice and charisma.

    Helen talks to us about her experiences as a Latina Artist, her appearance on the Spanish reality show ‘Tu Cara Me Suena’ and her new album that she is working on, and much more.

    Helen will be performing at the ‘UMOS Mexican Independence Day Festival’ this Saturday, September 10 in Milwaukee, WI.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1051413838851763?ref=newsfeed
    https://www.facebook.com/events/870136537707358?ref=newsfeed

    Follow Helen Ochoa Music
    https://www.helen8a.com
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oFVQdInQWD7GQRgWxSiHD?si=8gm5aqh9TAKnSZnMQydo0g

    Social Media:
    https://www.facebook.com/HelenOchoa
    https://www.instagram.com/Helen_Ochoa/
    https://twitter.com/HelenOchoa
    https://www.youtube.com/HelenOchoaMusica


    [The General Session Podcast] is under the RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com

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    56 mins
  • Episode #13 Tarik Moody, Program Director for HYFIN, content Producer, and on-air host at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (Radio/Broadcast/Events)

    Episode #13 Tarik Moody, Program Director for HYFIN, content Producer, and on-air host at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (Radio/Broadcast/Events)
    Jun 13 2022
    This episode we speak (via zoom) with Tarik Moody Program Director for HYFIN, content Producer, and on-air host at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Rhythm Lab Radio Host, Event Music Host

    Tarik has over 15 years in radio broadcasting and speaks with us about how he started in radio and some of the exciting things that 88Nine Radio Milwaukee are doing currently and also shares what is coming up in the near future, such as the launch of the radio station HYFIN! He talks about the mission of the new station, team and plans for the future..

    HYFIN Launches JUNETEENTH 2022 (JUNE 19th )

    Element Everest-Banks and Anthony Foster will host weekday shows alongside Program Director Tarik Moody.

    Please stay tuned and support the station https://hyfin.org for more information. hyfin@radiomilwaukee.org

    Also follow the HYFIN:
    https://www.facebook.com/hyfinmke
    https://www.instagram.com/hyfin.mke/
    https://twitter.com/hyfinmke

    Tarik Moody:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarikmoody/
    http://rhythmlabradio.com/
    https://twitter.com/hoboarchitect
    https://twitch.tv/surreelkid

    88Nine Radio Milwaukee
    https://radiomilwaukee.org
    https://www.facebook.com/radiomilwaukee
    https://www.instagram.com/radiomilwaukee/
    https://twitter.com/RadioMilwaukee
    https://www.youtube.com/c/radiomilwaukee

    Episode Cover photo credit by Erin Bagatta

    [The General Session Podcast] is under the RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com

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    31 mins
  • Episode #12 Dennis Williams SVP and General Manager of Fiserv Forum at Milwaukee Bucks Inc. (Event Venues/Sports)

    Episode #12 Dennis Williams SVP and General Manager of Fiserv Forum at Milwaukee Bucks Inc. (Event Venues/Sports)
    Apr 8 2022
    This episode we speak (via zoom) with Dennis Williams SVP and General Manger of Fiserv Forum at the NBA World Champions Milwaukee Bucks!!Dennis has over 20 years of experience in the events/sporting industry, he shares some of those experiences with us and all of the amazing things that Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee Bucks are doing in the Deer District, room Flip times, Facility upgrades due to the pandemic, and more.. We discuss Fiserv Forum as an event venue rather then a basketball venue, Dennis covers the MANY event spaces and rental areas that Fiserv Forum has to over your next event, from large events in Club House level to smaller board rooms available. Premium Experiences Private Events:https://www.fiservforum.com/premium-experiences/private-events Guided Tour of the space: https://www.fiservforum.com/assets/video/Premium-Space-Tour-16x9-03-74c5ca0498.mp4Atrium: Located directly inside the main entrance, the Atrium offers an open, flexible space. With an entire wall of windows looking onto the Entertainment Block, the natural light creates unique event opportunities both day and night.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 400•Theatre: 396•Rounds: 280BMO ClubLocated on the event level near the player tunnel leading onto the court, the BMO Club features wood-grain finishes and a lounge-like atmosphere, creating the ultimate social place for private entertainment.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 300•Theatre: 96•Rounds: 50Jockey ClubThe Jockey Club is uniquely designed with no views into the playing bowl, but with open sight lines into the Atrium, creating a naturally-lit area. The horseshoe-shape offers variations of lounge seating, standing areas, and places for breakout sessions all within the same setting.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 400•Classroom: 70•Theatre: 128•Rounds: 60West Bend LoftsThe West Bend Lofts offer a secluded area on the suite level that can scale across small, medium and large capacity-types, depending on the event. Multiple entryways from the suite landing into the West Bend Lofts creates natural flow into and out of the vent space, setting up dynamic solutions for creative events.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 370•Classroom: 30•Theatre: 108•Rounds: 100Upper ConcourseCapitalizing on open space that lends itself to easy flow to the Coors Light Bar and the Panorama Club, the Upper Concourse – East Zone is flexible for event setups and can serve as the perfect auxiliary space for big groups also utilizing the Panorama Club.Arrangements and capacities:•Classroom: 52•Rounds: 600•Boardroom: 36Panorama ClubThe Panorama Club sits at the top level of the arena, with open views into the Atrium and playing bowl, as well as an outdoor patio with panoramic vistas of Downtown Milwaukee. The Panorama Club has a dedicated service kitchen and is unlike any entertainment space of its kind in the region, designed for event types ranging from birthday parties to cocktail parties and awards ceremonies.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 450•Classroom: 84•Theatre: 244•Rounds: 150BoardroomThe Boardroom is one of the few available areas specifically designed for high-end business meetings. Located on the event level near the BMO Entrance, this closed-off room is the perfect place for important meetings that require intimacy and a professional atmosphere.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 25•Boardroom: 12Green RoomThe Green Room is the main VIP area for all touring acts that play Fiserv Forum. The room features a fixed, wet bar area, full-sized refrigerator and lounge furniture that serves as a perfect setup for a mixed-use setting. The Green Room is secluded enough so that no noise creeps in from activity in the playing bowl.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 50•Theatre: 30•Rounds: 20•Boardroom: 20North SuiteThe North Suite is exclusively located on the suite level, right near the West Bend Lofts. The North Suite features a floor to ceiling window on the north side of the space as well as a built-in dedicated food and beverage area. This is a perfect space for business meetings or networking receptions. oReception: 40oBoardroom: 25Arena FloorThe arena floor offers a one of a kind event experience, offering the most transformational event space within Fiserv Forum. This space can be used in many different varieties from trade shows, concerts, receptions or seated dinner events. With access to a full range of digital displays including the largest video screen in the NBA. The arena floor is perfect for a large scale event.Inquire within for space set ups and capacities.F&B minimum are complete customizable, we HIGHLY suggest to contact Dennis team and host your next event at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI home of the NBA World Champions Milwaukee Buck! Thank outside the box and give your event guest an experience they will never forget. ContactFiserv Forum website: https://www.fiservforum.com https://...
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