Changing the Conversation: Celebrating Pride Month (with Michael Newton)

Pride is something that should continue to be celebrated on a day-to-day basis, not just during the month of June. When planning an event, it’s important to ensure that you create an experience that everyone can enjoy, regardless of race, disability, or sexuality. In honor of Pride month, this week’s episode features Michael Newton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnewtonuk/?originalSubdomain=uk), Senior Manager at Cvent (http://cvent.com/). Michael joins the show to reflect on how the meetings and events industry has evolved around the LGBTQ+ community. Over the past five years, he’s seen a change in the way conversations are had surrounding inclusivity at events. To Michael, Pride month is about being able to celebrate everyone’s uniqueness. In this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of creating an event for your audience How to create a sense of belonging The difference between diversity and inclusivity