Wheels Up: Crafting Engaging Employee Events with Delta’s Marrah Thomas

In this engaging episode, we sit with Senior Manager of Global Internal Events and Conferences at Delta Air Lines, Marrah Thomas. She shares insights into the dynamic world of corporate event planning, emphasizing the importance of creating meaningful employee engagement events.

Thomas explores the crucial role events play in building company culture and fostering employee engagement, particularly in large organizations like Delta. She also outlines the airline’s approach to large-scale events, including BLVD Bash, and underscores the company’s focus on inclusivity and diversity. The discussion also delves into the evolving landscape of events post-pandemic, the power of authentic connections, and the ever-changing demands of the events industry.

Here’s what you’ll hear about in this conversation:

• Innovative event design and the importance of creating inclusive experiences for a diverse audience

• Engagement beyond events and the need for continuous, 365-day employee engagement and interaction

• The importance of consistent, resonant content delivery across various platforms and the value of fostering genuine connections

• BLVD Bash

• Experimental Aviation Association (EAA)

• The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work (book)

• It Was Said (podcast)

• Marrah Thomas on LinkedIn