<![CDATA[Just Playin with Leia Avery]]>Just Playin’ with Leia Avery

Just Playin’ with Leia Avery is where creativity, culture, and conversation collide.

Hosted by experiential entrepreneur and game creator Leia Avery — also known as the Queen of Fun — this podcast explores how play can unlock confidence, spark connection, and turn bold ideas into real opportunities.

From creating Hip Hop Charades to producing interactive experiences that bring people together, Leia shares the real stories behind building a brand through creativity.

Each episode features conversations about creative entrepreneurship, intellectual property, culture, visibility, and the mindset it takes to build something meaningful.

Because sometimes the best ideas don’t come from playing it safe…

They come from just playing.

New episodes weekly featuring creative entrepreneurs, innovators, and culture shifters.

]]>http://www.justplayentertainment.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:50:03 GMTWed, 04 Mar 2026 16:07:57 GMT60Leia Avery<p><b>Just Playin’ with Leia Avery</b></p><p></p><p>Just Playin’ with Leia Avery is where creativity, culture, and conversation collide.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by experiential entrepreneur and game creator Leia Avery — also known as the Queen of Fun — this podcast explores how play can unlock confidence, spark connection, and turn bold ideas into real opportunities.</p><p></p><p>From creating Hip Hop Charades to producing interactive experiences that bring people together, Leia shares the real stories behind building a brand through creativity.</p><p></p><p>Each episode features conversations about creative entrepreneurship, intellectual property, culture, visibility, and the mindset it takes to build something meaningful.</p><p></p><p>Because sometimes the best ideas don’t come from playing it safe…</p><p></p><p>They come from <b>just playing.</b></p><p>New episodes weekly featuring creative entrepreneurs, innovators, and culture shifters.</p>episodicLeia Averymsleiaavery@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The Psychology Behind Building a Global Community Part 2]]>In Part 2 of my conversation with Kevin Knight, founder of Urban Events Global, we go beyond travel and talk about the psychology behind building a global community.

In this episode, we discuss:
✈️ Having realistic expectations about sponsorships
🧠 Understanding the psychology of your audience
🌿 Why wellness travel experiences continue to grow
🌍 The importance of cultural awareness when hosting international events
🤝 Building authentic relationships that create long-term community

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, event producer, travel curator, or community builder, this conversation is packed with practical insights on creating experiences people remember.

]]>412452b2-dba8-4571-b690-ec1eb8451fc0Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:29:10 GMT<p>In Part 2 of my conversation with <b>Kevin Knight</b>, founder of <b>Urban Events Global</b>, we go beyond travel and talk about the psychology behind building a global community.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:<br />✈️ Having realistic expectations about sponsorships<br />🧠 Understanding the psychology of your audience<br />🌿 Why wellness travel experiences continue to grow<br />🌍 The importance of cultural awareness when hosting international events<br />🤝 Building authentic relationships that create long-term community</p><p>Whether you’re an entrepreneur, event producer, travel curator, or community builder, this conversation is packed with practical insights on creating experiences people remember.</p><p></p>no00:22:14The Psychology Behind Building a Global Community Part 2full<![CDATA[How Building Community Through Travel Turned Into an International Movement |Part 1]]>Most entrepreneurs kill their community-building potential by neglecting the secret sauce—relationships that grow organically over years. Kevin Knight, founder of Urban Events Global and Lone Star Speedway, reveals how to turn passion into a thriving global network without paid ads or shortcuts. His journey from seventh-grade event host to international travel curator showcases the true power of authenticity, strategic timing, and deep community engagement.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Kevin organically built a 1,800-person camping event before social media algorithms took over, all by charging just enough to cover costs.
The secret to leveraging government tourism departments for international trips, turning free marketing into thousands of engaged followers.
Tactical insights on booking events around cultural, religious, and seasonal calendars for maximum turnout.
How to turn parking lots and bar tabs into profit centers—selling glow sticks, merch, or simply controlling the door and bar sales.
Why authenticity and intentional vibe-setting matter more than ever in creating memorable communities.
You’ll learn why relentless consistency — not paid sponsorship — became Kevin’s core growth engine and how he balances travel, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood. If you’re tired of superficial growth hacks and want real lessons on building sustainable relationships, this episode is your blueprint. Whether you’re an event creator, travelpreneur, or community builder, Kevin’s insights will elevate your approach to purpose-driven networking and authentic influence.

Perfect for entrepreneurs eager to cultivate genuine community, event hosts aiming for organic growth, or anyone looking to turn passion into a sustainable business—this episode will inspire you to think long-term, act strategically, and lead with character.
Guest credentials:

Kevin Knight is a seasoned event host, travel curator, and founder of Urban Events Global, known for creating immersive cultural experiences that foster real community connections worldwide. His work with government tourism boards and owning a 55-acre event land demonstrates his expertise in scalable, purpose-driven event design.on't just plan events—curate moments that transform lives.

]]>eeab8293-6055-405a-aa33-ee1a73a4a3f6Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:57:07 GMT<p>Most entrepreneurs kill their community-building potential by neglecting the secret sauce—relationships that grow organically over years. Kevin Knight, founder of Urban Events Global and Lone Star Speedway, reveals how to turn passion into a thriving global network without paid ads or shortcuts. His journey from seventh-grade event host to international travel curator showcases the true power of authenticity, strategic timing, and deep community engagement.<br /><br />In this episode, you’ll discover:<br />How Kevin organically built a 1,800-person camping event before social media algorithms took over, all by charging just enough to cover costs.<br />The secret to leveraging government tourism departments for international trips, turning free marketing into thousands of engaged followers.<br />Tactical insights on booking events around cultural, religious, and seasonal calendars for maximum turnout.<br />How to turn parking lots and bar tabs into profit centers—selling glow sticks, merch, or simply controlling the door and bar sales.<br />Why authenticity and intentional vibe-setting matter more than ever in creating memorable communities.<br />You’ll learn why relentless consistency — not paid sponsorship — became Kevin’s core growth engine and how he balances travel, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood. If you’re tired of superficial growth hacks and want real lessons on building sustainable relationships, this episode is your blueprint. Whether you’re an event creator, travelpreneur, or community builder, Kevin’s insights will elevate your approach to purpose-driven networking and authentic influence.<br /><br />Perfect for entrepreneurs eager to cultivate genuine community, event hosts aiming for organic growth, or anyone looking to turn passion into a sustainable business—this episode will inspire you to think long-term, act strategically, and lead with character.<br />Guest credentials:<br /><br />Kevin Knight is a seasoned event host, travel curator, and founder of Urban Events Global, known for creating immersive cultural experiences that foster real community connections worldwide. His work with government tourism boards and owning a 55-acre event land demonstrates his expertise in scalable, purpose-driven event design.on't just plan events—curate moments that transform lives.</p>no00:29:2112How Building Community Through Travel Turned Into an International Movement |Part 1full<![CDATA[She Gets Paid to Play Games on Tiktok (150+ Black Card Games)]]>Wait… you get PAID to play games on TikTok?! 👀

In this episode of Just Playin’ with Leia Avery, I sit down with Bossy Aries—who goes live on TikTok playing and promoting 150+ Black card games.

She’s turned fun into income, built a platform around play, and created a lane for herself in the game world.

From not knowing how to play spades 😅 to making money doing what she loves, this conversation is real, relatable, and full of gems.

If you’ve ever slept on your own ideas… this one’s for you. 💸

]]>35566f97-2dcb-49ad-a59a-126755789e11Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:16:33 GMT<p><b>Wait… you get PAID to play games on TikTok?! 👀</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode of Just Playin’ with Leia Avery, I sit down with Bossy Aries—who goes live on TikTok playing and promoting 150+ Black card games.</p><p></p><p>She’s turned fun into income, built a platform around play, and created a lane for herself in the game world.</p><p></p><p>From not knowing how to play spades 😅 to making money doing what she loves, this conversation is real, relatable, and full of gems.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever slept on your own ideas… this one’s for you. 💸</p>no00:44:5912She Gets Paid to Play Games on Tiktok (150+ Black Card Games)full