California Leaders

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Tammy Dickerson - President & Chief Events Officer, tbg Events

2026-10-3047:06

Send us Fan Mail A flawless conference is never an accident. When the lights hit, the doors open, and thousands of guests pour in, the real work has already been done, and the real test is what happens when something goes wrong. I’m joined by Tammy Dickerson, founder of TBG Events, a multi-million dollar woman-owned event production and strategic operations firm known for producing major conferences, summits, and large-scale live experiences across California and beyond. Tammy breaks down wh...

Jerry Neuman - Partner, DLA Piper Head of Real Estate and Land Use Practice, California

2026-10-2301:04:03

Send us Fan Mail A lot of people talk about “building community” in Los Angeles. Jerry Neuman has literally helped build the projects, partnerships, and approvals that shape how the city works. Jerry is a veteran land use attorney and lead negotiator on major real estate, infrastructure, green energy, and government procurement efforts, with deep experience navigating CEQA and NEPA. Our conversation goes past the resume and into the behind-the-scenes realities of development, leadership, and ...

Christopher Gialanella - President & Publisher, Los Angeles Magazine

2026-10-1633:33

Send us Fan Mail Print isn’t “back” because it’s trendy. It’s back because attention is scarce, trust is fragile, and a great magazine can still create a real relationship between a city and the people who live there. From a grandmother shouting “hire him” at a parade to running an iconic brand from downtown Los Angeles, our guest shares the human story behind modern publishing and what it takes to keep Los Angeles Magazine growing. We talk about why print media still works in a digital worl...

Doane Liu - Chief Tourism Officer, City of Los Angeles

2026-09-3001:02:15

Send us Fan Mail Los Angeles is gearing up for the World Cup, the Olympics, and a new global chapter, but the real work happens years before the first whistle. We sit down with Doane, LA’s chief tourism officer, to talk about how tourism actually works as economic development, how conventions drive revenue, and why a convention center expansion can shape jobs, neighborhoods, and the city’s long-term competitiveness. We trace Doane's unconventional path from Wharton and a banking career into ...

Adam Burke - President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

2026-09-2201:00:22

Send us Fan Mail Los Angeles runs on stories, but it also runs on systems and Adam Burke knows both. We sit down with the CEO of Los Angeles Tourism to follow the real pipeline from visitors to paychecks, from hotel stays to tax revenue, and from global marketing to neighborhood impact. Adam shares how his immigrant family background shaped his love of travel and his belief that exploring new places can reduce prejudice and widen empathy. With LA home to residents from 140+ countries and 220+...

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