05/18/2026
There's something powerful about watching an industry built on carrying the show pause long enough to check in on the people carrying it.
This month, PRG North America welcomed us in to lead a Mental Health Day lunch & learn for their team, bringing together about 60 live event professionals for a conversation that this industry doesn't have nearly enough of.
Led by therapist Dave Verhaagen through our ECCHO Live All Access program, the session centered on what so many in this field know but rarely say out loud: the long hours, the constant movement, the high-pressure environments, and the emotional weight that quietly builds while the work goes on.
What made it especially meaningful was the range of people in the room. Nearly two-thirds were newer to the industry, while others brought years of road-tested perspective. Different stages, same pressures, and a real opportunity for those conversations to bridge generations.
The session itself was thoughtful and intentional. But some of the most important moments happened after, when people stayed behind to keep talking.
That's the whole point.
Mental health support isn't just for moments of crisis. It's part of building a career you can actually sustain. We are committed to keeping that conversation going across the live event community, so that no one has to navigate the pressure alone.
🧡 Thank you to PRG for opening your doors, and to everyone who showed up and opened up.
