Creating The Perfect Experience
Get ready for an immersive experience where creativity knows no bounds. Welcome to the world of CREATING THE PERFECT EXPERIENCE podcast. Immerse yourself in riveting conversations with masterminds behind unforgettable moments, as they take you on a journey through an ever-evolving, dynamic landscape of live experiences.
We unravel the secrets of success, share pearls of wisdom, and unveil groundbreaking concepts. Your host for this adventure is Mark Testa. As the Founder and Creative Director of Mark Stephen Experiential Agency, Mark has over two decades of design and production expertise. Tune in and discover the magic behind crafting extraordinary experiences that leave an impressionable mark in the hearts and minds of all who encounter them. This is CREATING THE PERFECT EXPERIENCE – where passion meets inspiration.
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Public Relations & Events: The Evolution with James LaForce
James LaForce is the founder and CEO of LaFORCE, a highly regarded full-service marketing communications agency for the world’s top brands. Born in Wisconsin, James started fantasizing about a glamor…
Hear How Ford Stays Personal and Current with Dibrie Guerrero
On this episode Mark speaks with Dibrie Guerrero. "Dee" is the Focus Audiences Marketing Communications Manager at Ford Motor Company, where she’s worked since 2004. She is the woman behind many of F…
How to Bridge the Gap b/w Digital World & Live Events with Danny Shaw
In this episode, Mark speaks with Danny Shaw. Danny is an accomplished product strategist, multidisciplinary designer, business strategies, project manager, and a Professor based in New York. Danny h…
How to Create a Memorable Experience in Fashion with Fern Mallis
Mark talks with Fern Mallis. Fern is the award-winning creator of New York Fashion Week and was the Executive Director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. For the last ten years, Fern ho…
How to Make Food Part of the Experience with Michele Pokowicz
Mark speaks with Michele Pokowicz. Michele is the President and Partner at Mary Giuliani Catering and Events, a high-end catering boutique in NYC established in 2005. Michele manages over six hundred…
How to Produce Events that Build Brand Loyalty with Candace Montgomery
Candace Montgomery is the Senior VP at The Atlantic and the GM of AtlanticLIVE. Previously, she headed the Essence Festival of Culture, the Nation’s largest cultural gathering. Candace was the first …
How to Produce International Events with Michelle Rago
Michelle Rago is the founder of Michelle Rago Destinations, a boutique planning firm that has been producing and designing weddings and international events for over 20 years. The career path that le…
How to Create "Wonder" with Artist & Architect Suchi Reddy
In this episode, Mark speaks with Suchi Reddy. In 2002, Suchi founded Reddymade Design and Architecture, a New York-based design firm that spans the fields of architecture, design, installation art, …
Curate, Design & Culture with Corrin Arasa
In this episode, Mark interviews Corrin Arasa. Corrin is the Founder and Creative Director of Patina Studios, a company in Brooklyn, NY that curates, designs, and builds kick-ass collections of furni…
Experiential Marketing with Katherine Tooley
In this episode, Mark interviews Katherine Tooley, who produced the first-of-its-kind, interactive event, “29Rooms.” 29Rooms is the innovative, physical embodiment of Refinery29, an entertaining and …
Creative Design with Ally Brown
In today’s episode Mark interviews Allyson Brown. Ally is an Award-winning Senior Creative Director at Essence Communication. Ally has 22+ years of experience leading and developing design strategies…
Lighting Design with Seth Bernstein
Mark Testa interviews Seth Bernstein. Seth is a top lighting designer who has designed for Saturday Night Live, Nike, Louis Vuitton and Rihanna. With a background in theatre, Seth moved to NYC and g…
Music Curation with Coleman
Mark Testa interviews Music Curator, Coleman Feltes who has worked in the events industry for over twenty years, starting as a DJ and now a Music Curator. From fashion shows, award ceremonies, live …