Scott Bloom sits down with Quinn Conyers, a dynamic professional emcee, to talk about event hosting, diversity in the industry, and what it really takes to make events memorable and engaging. Together Quinn and Scott discuss the evolving role of the emcee, shifts in the industry, especially post-pandemic, including more awareness about the impact of emcees, allies supporting diverse voices, and the move from standard events to memorable experiences. Quinn also touches on the challenges that come from being a visible "first" in a male-dominated industry, and her ongoing mission to increase representation for women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ professionals in event hosting. The conversation moves into actionable tips for keeping multi-day events engaging—audience activation activities, leveraging props, audience challenges, and giveaways. She also stresses the importance of the emcee’s involvement beyond the stage, from mingling with attendees to helping with technical or unexpected issues. They wrap up with some rapid-fire questions, where Quinn shares fun personal tidbits (like her love for Dirty Dancing), her marketing instincts, and the best advice she’s received: embrace being a unicorn rather than trying to fit in as a horse. Overall, the episode is a passionate masterclass on what separates a good event from a great one and the central—yet often underestimated—role a talented, intentional emcee plays in that transformation.
NMBE Episode 76 - Quinn Conyers
GUEST BIO:
Quinn Conyers is a dynamic event emcee and public speaking expert with 20+ years transforming events from good to GRAND. Featured in major publications and trusted by Nike, Walmart, and the UN, she's a published author of two speaking industry books. Quinn brings proven strategies for sponsor visibility, attendee engagement, and unforgettable experiences to help event professionals elevate their productions.
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Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events.
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ABOUT THE HOST:
A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.
As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh?
Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com
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SHOW CREDITS:
Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com
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