Alicia Callanan Mandigo.
Alicia Callanan Mandigo is an award-winning writer and television/video producer who, quite simply, loves to tell a story. Capitalizing on the best lessons from her 25 years as a major market broadcast reporter, Mandigo excels at writing script and copy that is conversational, relevant, concise, and lively. She is fast and highly adaptable; qualities that have allowed her to evolve into a respected multimedia producer, writer, and speechwriter. She is recognized with multiple Telly Awards for scripting and producing documentaries and corporate videos. She is also known for writing keynote speeches for a number of CEOs and executives. Her work includes scriptwriting for the IACP and managing the video content for Orange Lake Resorts’ Sammys.
Mandigo continues to see herself as a reporter first and approaches every assignment, regardless of the medium, as an opportunity to tell a story that grabs attention and conveys valuable knowledge. Aside from her husband and child, writing is her primary passion. She is also a runner who uses her time on the trail to visualize every story she is tasked with telling. When she’s not running or writing, Mandigo is at the barn working her magnificent horse or chasing after her many dogs.
Alicia can be contacted via alicia@spotteddoglive.com.
Brian Mandigo
Brian Mandigo is a 25-year veteran of the live music and concert production industry. He began his touring career as Matchbox 20’s Front of House engineer and spent subsequent years touring with multiple acts including Train, Linda Rondstadt, and Los Lonely Boys. Hats he’s worn include that of Tour Manager, Production Manager, Stage Manager, and Monitor Engineer. Additionally, he spent several years working in artist management at JHMP, which represented Creed, Sevendust, and Full Devil Jacket. In recent years, Mandigo has expanded his roster, touring with ODESZA, The Chainsmokers, Panic! at the Disco, and more. He has also been tapped to manage the Main and Live Stages at ULTRA, and the Dome at Coachella.
Mandigo’s extensive knowledge of large-scale, live show production allowed him to expand into the corporate events arena. Clients rely on Mandigo to help take what is sometimes a vague concept for an event and turn it into an experience that exceeds the imagination. His client roster returns to him year after year and trusts him with six and seven-figure budgets. Other notable events he’s worked on run the gamut from the Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center to the JM Family’s Route 66 Tour.
Mandigo’s creative energy is fueled by his drive to make every show bigger and better than the last. Nowhere was this more evident than at Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock International’s premier concert venue. During his four and a half years as Venue Production Manager, Brian managed 250-plus shows a year and produced events for high-level corporate clients including Orange Lake Resorts, Golf Channel, Hilton Grand Vacations, Swedish Match, and DST systems. At home, he channels that same creative energy into his cooking and foodie passions and provides much-needed ground support to his wife and daughter’s equestrian team.
Brian can be contacted via brian@spotteddoglive.com.
Caelan Callanan Mandigo
Caelan Mandigo is building her future on the past. A University of Central Florida History major, she believes that history and history education are among the most important issues facing our modern lives. While advanced degrees in history are currently part of her career plans, Caelan possesses a proven aptitude for law, with a specific interest in criminal law and corporate criminal cases like Purdue Pharma.
A shining star from UCF’s Mock Trial Team, Caelan completed three years as Captain of Team 868. Before competing with UCF Mock Trial, Caelan had an extensive career as a competitive equestrian, riding at some of Florida’s premier equestrian venues, which she believes greatly assisted in her ability to work in high-paced environments.