With a career spanning over 25 years, Mark Testa has defined himself as a leader in experiential design and production. As Founder and Creative Director of Mark Stephen Experiential Agency, he has built a reputation for crafting culturally relevant, immersive experiences that connect with audiences across the globe. From producing international events during his early career at Condé Nast Traveler to leading large-scale activations for brands at Essence Festival of Culture and Beautycon, Mark’s work reflects a deep commitment to curiosity, empathy, and innovation. His philosophy—treating every project as both execution and experiment—has kept his agency at the forefront of the ever-evolving live experience industry.

This episode we discuss:

• Mark’s early career producing global events at Condé Nast Traveler.
• Curiosity as a discipline that fuels empathy, innovation, and cultural fluency.
• Adapting experiences to different audiences, from Beautycon to Essence Festival.
• How AI, AR, and social platforms are reshaping live events.
• Real-time learning: adjusting activations based on audience behavior.
• Building authenticity, inclusivity, and cultural relevance into every project.
• Why experimentation and adaptability are key to MSEA’s 20+ years of growth.

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