Martinis In A Coat Closet
Welcome to the wild ride of corporate event planning, where the spreadsheets are perfect, the centerpieces sometimes catch fire, and the martinis are best enjoyed in a coat closet when the chaos finally ends. Join Stacy Ringer and the Ideas NW crew as they spill the tea (and sometimes the vodka) on the adventures and misadventures of pulling off events that look flawless to attendees but often feel like a circus behind the curtain.
From clients-turned-friends to last-minute disasters that somehow become epic wins, this podcast dives into what to do, what not to do, and how to laugh (and maybe cry) your way through it all. Think of it as group therapy with a side of sarcasm, stories that are way too real, and just enough insider tips to make you feel like part of the team.
Because in the end? The best-laid plans rarely go as planned, but the outcomes—like the stories—are unforgettable.
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2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode, our intern Gracie gets her moment in the closet. We shook up the Intern-tini (Mocktail for her) and she spilled what she learned, what surprised her, and what it's really like behind the scenes at IDEAS NW. We hire one intern every summer for aspiring event pros, and Gracie? She crushed it. Cheers, girl. 🍸
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Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
In this episode, Consider this your free event-planning therapy session. Learn from our mistakes, enjoy our misadventures, and be grateful you're hearing the stories instead of living it 🍸
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Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
In this episode, Kerry joins us as we break down the three worlds of events: Social, Corporate, and Festivals. Good stories, that make you laugh, scratch your head, or want to travel! It’s a little unfiltered, and packed with stories and insights about things you never thought you’d hear! 🍸
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Website: https://www.ideasnw.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyYssCobgBJB2JJ499jILg
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Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
In this episode, we talk about the three P’s. The Pacific coast, Pacific Northwest at the Allison and Pixel Productions! Cheers to ideas and martinis! 🍸
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Website: https://www.ideasnw.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyYssCobgBJB2JJ499jILg
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
In this episode, we have the first guest, the spectators, pickles, butter and what someone who travels, owns her own business and knows how to balance everything advises for a successful event! 🍸
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Website: https://www.ideasnw.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyYssCobgBJB2JJ499jILg
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Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
This episode of…. Martinis in a Coat Closet, I’m sharing why I needed a little coat closet time, diving into trending activation stations, and the real lessons behind staying calm in the chaos. The kind of content that makes you say “wait… that’s so true” and share it! 🍸
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Website: https://www.ideasnw.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyYssCobgBJB2JJ499jILg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-nw/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miccbyideasnw
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
In this episode, I’m rolling out the Martini Trolley Cart and sharing stories from the road, the places we’ve been, the ballrooms we’ve navigated, the boardrooms we’ve negotiated, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode is full of locations, realizations, and surrounding yourself with incredible clients, colleagues, friends and people smarter than me! 🍸
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Website: https://www.ideasnw.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyYssCobgBJB2JJ499jILg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-nw/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miccbyideasnw
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
After years in the making, we’re launching Martinis in a Coat Closet. Our first episode kicks off a series of raw, unscripted conversations from the real world of event planning. This is just the beginning, whether you’re listening now, discovering us later, or joining somewhere in between. 🍸
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Website: https://www.ideasnw.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRyYssCobgBJB2JJ499jILg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-nw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583768699788
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinis_ina_coatcloset/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miccbyideasnw