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Podcast: Eating at a Meeting
Episode: Planning Safe Events with Food Allergies in Mind: A CMP's Perspective
Description: During Food Allergy Awareness Week this year, I was joined by veteran meeting planner P. Christine Poole, CMP—someone who knows firsthand how a single overlooked ingredient can turn a meal into a medical emergency. With more than 20 years of experience planning conferences for state, regional, and national associations, Christine has a sharp eye for logistics, hospitality, and detail. But after developing an adult-onset pine nut allergy, she's experienced the other side of the table—where even clear communication with hotel staff doesn't always protect guests. In this episode, Christine shares the emotional and physical toll of n...