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.