A Flair For VIP Events

A Flair For VIP Events

Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd

Episodes 87
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
76%
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the podcast all about VIP events and VIP management. Ever wanted to work at an iconic, household name event like the Olympics, the Academy Awards, the Masters, Wimbledon, a royal wedding, a White House inauguration or a Grand Prix? Learn how to get your foot in the door of the VIP event world, work face to face with celebrities, athletes and high net worth individuals, and skyrocket your event career with the right strategy and tools, a powerful network, and the right mindset. Your level up is waiting to happen, and before you know it, you will achieve your event career dreams.

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79. Mid-Year in Events - Make the Second Half of Your Year Count

Jun 03, 2026 21m

Mid-year in events is one of the most underused moments in an event career, and in this episode I talk about why it actually matters, what’s likely driving any restlessness you might feel right now,…

78. This Wasn't The Career I Had Planned - But It Became Mine

May 19, 2026 25m

This is a personal episode this week talking through what I thought my career would look like and what it is now. It's nice to reflect on how different things are now compared to what I imagined when…

77. Beyond the Brief with Strategy - What It Really Takes to Work at the Top Level in Events

May 05, 2026 26m

If you’ve been working in events for a while and you’re ready for the next level, this one’s for you. The skills that got you here are real, but they’re not the same ones that get you into the rooms…

76. Inside Formula 1 - The Lifestyle, The Hype, and The Event Career Opportunities

Apr 21, 2026 27m

Formula 1 isn’t just a sport or series of events anymore. It’s a global brand in itself. In this episode, I break down why F1 has grown so much recently, how social media and brand partnerships have…

75. Should You Go Freelance in Events? The More Honest Answer No One Says

Apr 07, 2026 34m

Should you go freelance in events? This episode is a more honest look at what freelance actually is — what it gives you, what it costs, and why it’s not always the “next step.” For anyone navigating…

74. The Art of the VIP Brief - What to Include, Who Gets What, and How to Get the Intel

Mar 24, 2026 26m

A VIP brief is a document, a training and communication. It is the infrastructure behind every great guest experience, and getting it right is one of the things that separates good event…

73. The Realities of Mid-Career in Events - The Most Misunderstood Phase in an Event Career Pt. 2

Mar 10, 2026 29m

In Part Two, we get real about the stuff mid-career event professionals don’t usually say out loud. The comparison spiral, the financial realities, the identity shift when you realize you don’t want…

72. Mid-Career in Events - The Most Misunderstood Phase in an Event Career Pt. 1

Feb 24, 2026 19m

In Part one of a two part episode, I'm talking about mid-career in events. It's rarely talked about, but almost everyone feels it. In this episode, I talk about the quiet shift that happens once…

71. How People Actually Work at The Olympics - And What You Can Do Right Now

Feb 10, 2026 19m

Ever wondered how people actually work at the Olympics? In this episode, I break down the real pathways into the world’s biggest sporting event from Organising Committees and suppliers to national…

70. How to Get Opportunities You Want - Moves Event Pros Make to Work at Major Events

Jan 27, 2026 20m

You can be booked, trusted, and good at events and still feel stuck on the outside of major ones. In this episode, I break down how access to major events actually works, why applications and generic…

69. Proximity Over Permission - What Studying Paris Fashion History Taught Me About Fashion Week Events

Jan 13, 2026 19m

What if the fastest way into iconic events isn’t waiting to be hired but learning how those worlds were built first? In this episode, I’m taking you to Paris and inside the history of fashion to…

68. Festive Fun & Lessons Learned — Wrapping Up 2025 and Looking Ahead

Dec 09, 2025 20m

A festive and relaxed end of year episode! I’m sharing answers to fun Christmas questions that nobody asked, reflecting on the personal and professional highs and lows of 2025, and pulling together…

67. From Junior to Senior – How You Actually Level Up in Iconic Events

Nov 25, 2025 17m

How do you go from junior to senior event pro? This isn’t about how many events you’ve done or how long you’ve been in the industry. It’s about what actually moves you from junior to senior in iconic…

66. The Iconic Event Career Plateau - Getting Back to Growth

Nov 11, 2025 16m

If you’ve been feeling like your career’s slowed down but you’re still capable, still delivering, just not growing the way you used to, this one’s for you. I’ve been in that space where work’s going…

65. The Guest List Rollercoaster - Mastering Who's In at VIP Events

Oct 28, 2025 23m

Guest lists at events are power, politics, and multimillion dollar relationships. In this episode, I am talking about how last minute additions, surprise VIPs, and table changes (…11 times…) can make…

64. Front of House Management — How to Prep Teams for Major Events

Oct 14, 2025 18m

Front of house can make or break any VIP or iconic event. In this episode, I walk you through my approach to prepping FOH teams from volunteers and last minute temps to uniform checks, dishing out…

63. Freelance Reality Check - Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned of a Major Event Manager

Sep 30, 2025 19m

Freelance life in major events isn’t glamorous all the time, but it’s uniquely rewarding. From schedule freedom and rapid growth to isolation, temporary teams, and hitting ceilings, I share what’s…

62. The Iconic Events Ecosystem - Why It’s A Different Universe Than Corporate Events

Sep 16, 2025 17m

The iconic events ecosystem isn’t like corporate events, and if you’ve been trying to land these event roles with a corporate mindset, that’s why you’re getting stuck. In this episode, I’m breaking…

61. Seating Charts for Celebrities – The Politics, Protocols, and Non-negotiables

Sep 02, 2025 18m

Seating celebrities isn’t just “putting names on a table.” It’s a weird mix of social chess, PR strategy, and avoiding certain people making awkward eye contact across a room. In this episode, I’m…

The IconicEvents® Series: The Summer Olympics with Cat Kevern

Aug 26, 2025 36m Bonus

Welcome to The IconicEvents Series, a special segment of A Flair for VIP Events. In Episode 7, I sit down with Cat Kevern, Freelance event professional and managing director of Electric Cat to talk…

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