Revolutionising Events: The LeLabs Approach to Community and Innovation With Priscilla and Robin

In this episode of the Take a Chance on You podcast, host Alexandra Forsyth speaks to Priscilla Ellington and Robin Wood Sailer co-founders of LeLabs (joining from the U.S!!), share their insights on the evolving event space, the impact of AI, community building, and their personal journeys through resilience and innovation.

Priscilla and Robin have both equally had stellar careers to-date. They discuss their innovative campaigns, the importance of local community engagement, and stories of resilience, from Priscilla's personal journey through breast cancer to Robin's tales of pregnancy and drive for continuity.

Discover how they are shaping the future of experiential events and the importance of authenticity and local engagement.

Chapters

00:00 Connecting Dots: The Power of Serendipitous Moments

00:57 Introducing LeLabs: Redefining the Event Experience

01:32 Robin's Journey from Newsrooms to Tech Events

04:04 The Impact of In-Person Connections in a Digital Age

04:40 AI's Role in Shaping the Future of Events

07:52 The Irreplaceable Value of Human Interaction

11:21 Successful Campaigns: EV Trail System and Community Involvement

14:29 Davos and Building Global Community Engagement

17:32 Local Community as a Core Element of Event Planning

20:30 Sourcing Talent and Building Authentic Narratives

28:31 Personal Stories of Resilience and Career Breaks

37:49 The Future of Events: Values, Morality, and Innovation

Resources

LeLabs Website - https://lelabsgroup.com

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/priscillaellington

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/robinwoodsailer