Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/

Hosts:

Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

e: meetingsandmiles@gmail.com

In this episode of Meetings of Miles, hosts Pamela Wilton, a business development consultant, and Mark Peters, a sales and marketing operations consultant, share their recent summer experiences. Pamela recounts visiting an outdoor concert in Killarney, Manitoba, while Mark discusses his love for yard games and a bit of golf. The conversation also delves into Pamela's participation in the Web Summit in Vancouver, discussing key takeaways about AI's role in marketing and technology, and her experience interviewing attendees about their favorite travel hacks and event strategies. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the logistics of business travel, exploring the concept of bleisure and how to maximize the benefits of different travel approaches.

00:00 Welcome to Meetings of Miles

00:34 Summer Adventures and Yard Games

02:47 Golf and More Summer Fun

04:43 Web Summit Vancouver Experience

11:28 Pamela's Web Summit Interview Series

12:01 Travel and Event Hacks

18:29 Bleisure Travel Insights

26:55 Wrapping Up and Contact Information

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Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/

Hosts:

Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

e: meetingsandmiles@gmail.com

In this episode of 'Meanings and Miles,' hosts Pamela and Mark welcome Paul Bailey, Sales Director of International Market at Discover Halifax. They discuss the recent activities in their lives, including Pamela's increased frisbee playing and upcoming travels, and Mark's fishing adventures. The focus then shifts to Paul, who shares insights from his unique career journey spanning automotive, advertising, and tourism sectors. Paul emphasizes his approach to business travel, focusing on collecting meaningful experiences and human connections rather than simply networking or ticking off countries visited. He shares memorable stories from his travels, including an immersive food experience in India and a koala interaction in Australia. Paul also touches on maintaining well-being while traveling and the importance of being present both during travels and at home. The episode concludes with Pamela and Mark reflecting on Paul's philosophies and the impact of authentic connections and culinary experiences in travel.

00:00 Welcome and Catching Up

01:59 Introducing Our Special Guest: Paul Bailey

03:10 Paul Bailey's Career Journey

04:19 Selling Halifax: A Unique Approach

10:07 Memorable Travel Experiences

12:07 Culinary Adventures and Travel Stories

18:30 Exploring Global Connections and Business Travel

19:16 The Art of Networking and Collecting Humans

21:56 Building Meaningful Relationships

26:29 Balancing Work and Wellbeing on the Road

31:26 Paul's Travel Wisdom and Final Thoughts

34:31 Reflecting on the Interview and Key Takeaways

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Motherhood, Music & Touring: Balancing Act with Nicky Mehta

Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/

Hosts:

Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

e: meetingsandmiles@gmail.com

In this episode of Meetings and Miles, hosts Pamela and Mark dive into a fascinating conversation with Nicky Mehta, a multi-Juno Award-winning recording artist from The Wailin’ Jennys. Nicky shares insights on her band’s 23-year journey, the challenges of managing touring logistics, and the impact of motherhood on her career. From navigating early days of DIY tours to balancing family life with a demanding music schedule, Nicky’s story is a testament to resilience, teamwork, and passion for music. Tune in to hear about her harrowing yet memorable tour experiences, the secret to keeping a band together for over two decades, and how she finds inspiration on the road.

00:00 Welcome to Meetings and Miles

00:48 Pamela's Indoor Frisbee Adventures

01:31 Introducing Our Special Guest: Nicky Mehta

02:30 Nicky Mehta's Musical Journey

04:55 Touring Life: The Early Days

11:18 Balancing Family and Career

15:44 Inspiring Stories of Parenthood and Music

18:11 A Harrowing Trip to the UK

18:56 Guitar Disaster and GPS Woes

20:44 Transmission Failure and Rush Hour Chaos

21:53 Navigating London and Unexpected Challenges

25:16 Touring Inspiration and Creative Stories

29:26 Travel Hacks and Personal Insights

30:31 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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