In the Genes: The Meeting Manager Resource
Welcome to In the Genes: The Meeting Manager Resource! Join our dynamic mother-and-son team, Jill and Michael Stone, as we explore the best destinations for meetings and events. Each episode features interviews with convention and visitors’ bureaus, hotels, and resorts to uncover unique venues, hidden gems, and insider tips that will transform your next event. Whether you’re a seasoned meeting planner or just getting started, we bring expert advice, creative inspiration, and a dose of family fun. With a passion for hospitality and a knack for uncovering amazing locations, we help you create unforgettable experiences for your attendees. Tune in, discover your next destination, and let’s make your events extraordinary! 🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration! Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches! 🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/ 📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com 📱 Call 636-678-7661
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May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
23 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone interview Amy Overstreet, Sales Manager at Visit Virginia Beach. Discover all that Virginia Beach has to offer meeting planners and event professionals!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
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Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
21 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone interview Davis Donohoo, Director of National Accounts at Visit Huntington Beach - Surf City USA. Discover all that Huntington Beach has to offer meeting planners and event professionals!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Apr 6, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
14 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone interview Brandon Benson, Director of National Accounts at Memphis Tourism. Discover all that Memphis has to offer meeting planners and event professionals!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
20 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone interview Andrea Schmidt, Convention Sales Manager, at Visit Anchorage. Discover all that Anchorage has to offer meeting planners and event professionals!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
21 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone interview Emma Carlo, National Accounts Manager, at Visit Jacksonville. Discover all that Jacksonville has to offer meeting planners and event professionals!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
18 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone interview Misty Williams, Convention Sales Manager, and Jamie Koshofer, VP of Conventions, at Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Discover all that Huntsville has to offer meeting planners and event professionals!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
7 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone share expert travel hacks that they have gathered from their many years of experience!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
18 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone interview Casey Armstrong, Destination Sales Manager, at Visit Richmond VA. Discover all that Richmond has to offer meeting planners and event professionals!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
21 min
Site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone interview Mandy Holt, Senior Convention Sales Manager, at Visit Oklahoma City. Discover all that Oklahoma City has to offer meeting planners and event professionals!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
7 min
This week, site selection specialists Jill and Michael Stone sit down to chat about how they help planners sit back and "almost relax"!
🎙️ New episodes each month! 🌟 Follow us on socials for your weekly dose of site selection inspiration:
Facebook: @jillstonemeetings
Instagram: @jstonemeetings
LinkedIn: @jillstonemeetings
X: @jstonemeetings
Learn more about how we save meeting planners time, money, and headaches!
🌐 Visit https://jillstone.net/
📧 Email us: mstone@helmsbriscoe.com, JStone@helmsbriscoe.com
📱 Call 636-678-7661