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What makes an event not just memorable—but transformative? In this episode, Phil Mershon, acclaimed Director of Experience at Social Media Examiner and author of "Unforgettable," pulls back the curtain on the art and science of creating experiences that linger long after the final applause.What if you could orchestrate events that people talk about for years, bond over for a lifetime, and that even change the course of careers? Phil’s journey from jazz saxophonist to global event architect is rich with hard-won insights, missteps, and soaring successes. Dive into an emotional, curiosity-driven conversation about how “belonging,” intentional design, and the courage to innovate forge truly unforgettable experiences.What You'll Learn :Experiences have the power to transform—not just entertain—when people feel genuine belonging.The road from jazz musician to event visionary taught Phil that great events are “living organisms” that evolve every year.The book “Unforgettable” was inspired by the need to turn intuiti