Vox Talk

In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the career and insights of Stefanie Purificati, a renowned booking agent at The Feldman Agency. With nearly 20 years of experience in the live music industry, Stefanie shares her journey, challenges, and triumphs, highlighting her rise to prominence in a male-dominated field.
Stefanie began her career in the music business after earning her B.A. from York University and attending Harris Institute for the Arts. Some of her earlier roles include production coordinator and live music programmer at The Drake Hotel, and working at The Agency Group under the mentorship of Jack Ross, where she progressed to a full-fledged booking agent.
 
She provides insights on being a woman in the live music sector, detailing the unique challenges she has faced. Stefanie emphasizes the importance of supportive mentors and allies in her career and reflects on how the landscape has evolved for female agents over the years.
She discusses her love for music and her clients, how her and Steph have A LOT in common, and at multiple times in the conversation has Steph’s cat Maisie jump onto her lap for some cuddle time. 
 
Steph’s Sites:
Vox Agency: https://www.voxagency.ca/
Vox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voxagency/
https://www.facebook.com/voxmanagementagency 
 
Email Steph: stephanie@voxagency.ca 
 
Intro and Outro Song: “Freetime” by Caledonia 
Produced by Mike Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/michael_s_ryan/
 
Stefanie
https://www.instagram.com/stefffy_p/

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jennifer Parkhill, one of Halifax’s premier event planners. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jennifer specializes in event management, bringing unparalleled excellence to every project. In this episode, Jennifer shares her journey, insights, and the philosophy that drives her success: “work hard, have fun, laugh and be part of something to be proud of.” She shares tips for aspiring event planners, how to balance creativity with practicality, and the importance of attention to detail. Tune in to discover how Jennifer combines innovative concepts with practical solutions to create seamless, memorable events.Steph’s Sites:Vox Agency: https://www.voxagency.ca/Vox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voxagency/https://www.facebook.com/voxmanagementagency  Email Steph: stephanie@voxagency.ca Intro and Outro Song: “Freetime” by CaledoniaProduced by Mike Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/michael_s_ryan/Jenniferhttps://parkhillevents.com/

In this episode we sit down with Danielle Lemieux, a seasoned veteran in working behind the scenes of events and productions. Danielle has a passion for creating unforgettable experiences and adding her flair to everything she works on. With a diverse background spanning the Northern Ontario music and film sector to her current endeavors in her home of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the world of event production. Her approach is characterized by her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to see the bigger picture. Drawing from her diverse skill set, which includes expertise in live audio, festival management, talent negotiations, and promotional consulting, she navigates the complexities of event management with special attention to detail. From coordinating with suppliers and artists to liaising with venues and agents, Danielle is the driving force behind the scenes, ensuring that the production is ready for the talent's arrival and the artists are well cared for. Her organizational prowess and knack for problem-solving make her an invaluable asset to any team.
 
Steph’s Sites:
Vox Agency: https://www.voxagency.ca/
Vox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voxagency/
https://www.facebook.com/voxmanagementagency 
 
Email Steph: stephanie@voxagency.ca 
 
Intro and Outro Song: “Freetime” by Caledonia 
Produced by Mike Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/michael_s_ryan/
 
Danielle
https://www.voxagency.ca/our-team
 

The amazing Neville MacKay has owned an operated “My Mother’s Bloomers” in Halifax for over 30 years. He's designed floral arrangements for celebrities and Heads of State, including Rod Stewart, Glen Close, Sirs Elton John and Paul McCartney and members of the British Royal Family. Brimming with humour and charisma, Neville sits down with Steph to tell stories about how flowers came into his life, where they’ve taken him, and shares countless anecdotes from his adventure filled life. This episode is sure to make you smile and appreciate the simple beauty of having flowers in your world. Neville is well known throughout the Floral Industry and beyond for his creative flare, quality workmanship and entertaining personality. He is a successful business person, speaker, host and author.
 
Steph’s Sites:
Vox Agency: https://www.voxagency.ca/
Vox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voxagency/
https://www.facebook.com/voxmanagementagency 
Email Steph: stephanie@voxagency.ca 
Intro and Outro Song: “Freetime” by Caledonia 
Produced by Mike Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/michael_s_ryan/
Neville's Sites:
My Mother’s Bloomers: https://www.facebook.com/mymothersbloomers/
Instagram: @mymothersbloomers
www.mymothersbloomers.com
 

Steph sits down with FREE PEOPLE’s Nicole Langille, an award winning event planner and marketing expert. They talk about behind the scenes of bringing an event to life, organizing the various aspects and logistics involved, the joy of seeing it all come together, and the monumental task of creating Deloitte Canada’s 2022 Corporate Event. Nicole has won prestigious awards including Canadian Events Awards “Best Corporate Event” in 2023 and MPI’s “Event of the Year”. Her diverse portfolio includes event production and hosting high profile clients from as far away as Asia, Latin America and back to her home in Atlantic Canada. 
 
Steph’s Sites:
Vox Agency: https://www.voxagency.ca/
Vox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voxagency/
https://www.facebook.com/voxmanagementagency 
 
Email Steph: stephanie@voxagency.ca 
 
Intro and Outro Song: “Freetime” by Caledonia 
Produced by Mike Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/michael_s_ryan/
 
Nicole’s Sites:
FREE PEOPLE Website: https://www.freepeoplemarketing.com/
Instagram: @freepeolemarketing  
https://www.facebook.com/FreePeopleMarketing

Beginning Wednesday, May 1st, tune into "Vox Talk"— a podcast diving into the behind the scenes view of the live music and events industry. Hosted by Stephanie Purcell, she and her team at Vox have booked talent for corporate and special events for 20 years. They've worked with some of the best of the best in Canadian talent—and they've got stories to share. Tune in to hear how shows and events come to life, and hear from the people who make it happen.