WELCOME TO THE HACKING THE RED CIRCLE PODCAST
October, 2020 - SHOW UPDATE: We have been on hiatus since the end of 2019. Now, with Organizers scrambling to find new ways to stay connected to their communities with the constraints of COVID, we have had to become even more creative and resourceful. We're picking the show up again and talking with Organizers who've found how to produce Events, virtually, and in live venues (where possible) so we can learn from one another. Sign up for the newsletter to be notified about new shows. If you have someone to suggest for the show, let us know.
The HACKING THE RED CIRCLE Podcast is designed to illustrate what it takes to organize, produce, promote and create a world-class event.
TEDx Organizers from around the globe share their stories and expertise around the creation of their events. Veterans and first-timers alike will benefit from expert accounts, advice, and inspirations.
The show explores the many surprises, challenges and hidden gems we discover as we help our speakers launch their ideas worth spreading. Not an organizer (yet)? We hope to inspire you to get involved in a local TEDx event in your community.
Enjoy the show.
Topics
TEDx Organizers have superpowers they leverage to make their event unique. By working with a team of dedicated volunteers, they accomplish amazing things. Most Organizers have had plenty of challenges and surprises. We talk about lessons they've learned, the advice they'd give and how they hacked the red circle to make their event look like a million dollars while staying on a modest budget.

Organizing
There are hundreds of things to keep track of at a TEDx. Organizers share their unique strengths and challenges. Listen.

Collaborating
Nothing gets done without first building an amazing team. Some Organizers say that this is the most important part of the job. Listen.

Marketing
Design and communications bring an event’s theme to life. Visually compelling events create lifelong memories. Listen.

Curating
A powerful theme, compelling speakers and an engaged audience combine to make a successful event. Listen.

Producing
A TEDx event is like a television production with a live audience. From the Green Room to the Lobby, nothing is left to chance. Listen.

Partnering
Events are based on strategic partnerships with the Community. Long lasting relationships are keys to success. Listen.
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About the Show

Hacking the Red Circle is a podcast created for and about TEDx Organizers and the TEDx Universe. It showcases the many talents required to produce a world-class event worthy of the TEDx brand. If you're thinking of producing a TEDx or have been involved with one and want to learn more, this is the show for you. If you've been involved with a TEDx event and are now stepping into a leadership role, you'll enjoy our guest's unique perspective of what it takes to be successful.
We interview organizers before and after their events, talk to them about what makes the event specific to their locale as well as what particular talents they bring to the organization. Some are great at managing, curating, building partnerships, rallying the volunteers and creating compelling user experiences. We bring it all to you, in their voice.
We interview TEDx Speakers and those who provide services to the TEDx ecosystem, to talk about their experience with TEDx. Seeing the event from their point of view is often illuminating. Seeing TEDx from the outside in provides a unique perspective not usually heard.
If you are an organizer you know would like to be on the podcast, take a look at our Show Information page first. Then contact us using the form to the left.
Mark Sylvester is the Executive Producer of TEDxSantaBarbara. He has been attending TED for over 20 years and started producing his own TEDx in 2010, originally called TEDxAmericanRiviera. He's worked with many Organizers, helping them navigate through the hundreds of decisions necessary to create a world-class event.
If you are an Organizer you know would like to be a guest on the show, great! Take a look at this Show Information page which gives you more information into our format. Fill out the form on the left to actually make contact with us.
Mark loves talking to and working with TEDx Organizers. Contact Mark if you'd like to learn what it's like to work with him. Just fill out the form on the left.
You can learn more about Mark and how he took his See What You Think philosophy and embedded it in a talk for TEDxFargo at his own site, MarkSylvester.com.
Hacking the Red Circle is an independent production and is not affiliated with the TED organization.
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